General Strongflex

[beecon]

Apparently there's a new version of the O/S Sei mount. Could be five year old news for all I know: http://www.strongflex.vot.pl/index....id=285&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&lang=en

I'm about to order the N/S box insert and wondering which of the other mounts to get? It sounds like all 3 mounts, even in red, is pretty savage for untuned cars?

 

[Smiler121]

I don't think I'd put the yellow compound in again if I were rebuilding mine, getting used to the vibration & I always tend to have my stereo on pretty high but it can be annoying when I'm driving the mrs around & we're trying to chat!!!

 

[ycming]

I tigerseal mine to the mount when i put mine on ~~

Ming

 

[Brooky]

I don't think I'd put the yellow compound in again if I were rebuilding mine, getting used to the vibration & I always tend to have my stereo on pretty high but it can be annoying when I'm driving the mrs around & we're trying to chat!!!

Get her in a 5 or 6point harness then take her for a drive I found a unbalanced wheel has the same affect

 

[craigb244]

am I thinking what your thinking or is it just my filthy mind?

 

[Todger182]

No I think you nailed it craig :slayer:.

Thanks

X

 

[beecon]

No mention of the O/S mount in this thread.

My front and rear 'box mounts in red have arrived but it turns out the O/S mount near the cambelt is rather poorly too. Would be a shame not to do the job properly...

The OS mount is pretty pricey from FIAT (£60+ from Eurocarcare) but Strongflex seems to sell just the insert for £17 + postage.

Also, there are two versions of the same product, this one (old) and this one (new)

Has anyone fitted a Sei O/S mount? I don't suppose anyone knows if I should buy the buy the 'old' or 'new' part?

 

[Eklipze3k]

I think the only way you're going to know for sure is to look, it seems pretty obvious to tell at a glance as one has that large 'tab' on the leading edge.

 

[beecon]

Thanks , I thought it might be a simple answer, like the new one for MPI engines etc. Will whip the wheel off for a look later.

 

[Eklipze3k]

Thanks , I thought it might be a simple answer, like the new one for MPI engines etc. Will whip the wheel off for a look later.

You should know by now when it comes to what 'Cento's had what parts, it's never simple!

 

[craigb244]

all ive ever seen is the old type. thats on both centos

 

[beecon]

You should know by now when it comes to what 'Cento's had what parts, it's never simple!

Indeed! Turns out it was the new version with the random bulge on the end.

Managed to get it done!

The way i did it was put it in a vise with a same size axle-box and wiggle it off by slamming each side separately with a hammer and a large screwdriver, while supporting each side to prevent it from going back.

The cap can't be pressed back on because of the gap caused by the new insert, so it will be pressed together in the mounting system.
Enjoy!

I think the way I did it was easier... Just put the steel plate into a vice and twist the mount with your hand. It'll come off after a couple of minutes of wiggling.

I'm going with standard plastic insert for now as the cone alone makes the mount pretty solid. I want to be able to hear myself think at the end of this

 

[cc1]

I fitted only one of the insert to mine and works well. I replaced the white plastic insert with the rubber one.
The Strongflex only fit the earlier type mounts. Both my Seicento's had an uprated type so I had to buy two new ones.

 

[beecon]

The Strongflex only fit the earlier type mounts. Both my Seicento's had an uprated type so I had to buy two new ones.

Are you talking about the rear or O/S mounts?

 

[Jef]

I also only fitted white plastic insert works fine for me, although I replaced all three with the 'less stiff' red ones and its noisy to say the least!

 

[cc1]

Are you talking about the rear or O/S mounts?

The rear one..

 

[Eklipze3k]

Just ordered my reds :slayer:
Hopefully be able to order lowering kit next month, then just need to finish painting my 14's (still!) and we'll be cooking with gas

 

[ycming]

Just ordered my reds :slayer:
Hopefully be able to order lowering kit next month, then just need to finish painting my 14's (still!) and we'll be cooking with gas

Think rich posted up, that he could be returning his cinq to standard so the FK kit is up for sale

Ming

 

[Eklipze3k]

Cheers for the info, I'll keep an eye out

 

[Eklipze3k]

I might be being a bit slow (it happens a lot these days) but the trailing arm pivot bushes - the standard items seem to be in 3 parts - central cylinder, rubber core and outer sleeve. The strongflex seem to lack the outer sleeve, are they not required or have they forgotten to include them? Either that or should I use my old ones 'cos I'd expect they are a bit worn, I only just got the old bushes out last night before I caused myself an injury and called it a night so couldn't test fit