Any new updates on the TMM and the RMM, inquiring mind wants to know!(confused)
Alright, now that things have finally settled down for me around here, I am planning to get to the motor mounts most likely next weekend. I have a '10 MZ5. Its confirmed that the newer PMM will work on a '10, but what about the RMM and the TMM? Can I just order up all three 2nd gen parts and install them? I know the PMM has seen a robust upgrade but what about the TMM and the RMM? They are cheaper to purchase as 1st gen parts, but if they have truly been redesigned and improved and will fit, I would love to install the 2nd generation parts.
Thank you to to all the contributors to this forum, I've enjoyed reading all the helpful hints to make the MZ5 a great mini,mini van(yes)
My Story on MY09 GT:
Tired of the knocking noise in the front since i bought the MZ5 used. with 19K miles, now 60k...
Did everything... Koni FDS, Moog end links F/R, installed prothane RSB bushes-still made clunky noise and squeeked-removed them, then replaced with Updated OEM FSB/ MS3 RSB, ,, to no avail..., the clunking continued about a week after replacing the OEM FSB bushes...frustrating, maybe the clunk will disappear after the PMM is replaced. (eric the car guy on youtube sugguested it might be the motor mount)
UPDATE;
I've installed the Second Generation PMM and the Ford Focus E RMM and agree with the above comments: Slight vibrations at in drive at stop lights and no slipping or spinning wheels at hard acceleration from stand still.
Still have Clunking!
I found out the clunking noise was the "new" installed Moog front end links, noise came back one week after install. Didn't think it was end links because the FSB bushes were replaced at the same time. This was tested by disconnecting sway bar end of the end link on one side The upper ball joint had enough movement that caused the clunk/click. Maybe I installed the wrong part on the 5. The struts were Koni 4045 for the MS3 and used the MS3 specified Moog front link (cad plated discs at both ends w zerk fittings that interfere with strut housing). Going to try the new improved Moog end link "Problem Solver"for the MZ5, solid black joints, off set zerk fittings... hopefully this will work!
Other items done to the MY09 GT: SPC adjustable camber arms (even tire wear,raised tire pressure to 38 psi), Stock Mz5 Springs, MS3 Front Calipers with Centric Hi Carbon Rotors, SS brake lines, Hawk HPS 50 Pads, 2010 MS3 18" Rims (5 have bent to roads in the Bay Area+ soft rims), Nitto Motivo Tires = Quiet and Grippy, Now Conti DWS 06 225/45-18,= quiet and grippy
Dyno- matted and sound insulated the entire interior took onemonth/everyday/ 8 hours, New JL Audio TR570-CXi Speakers, stock Navigation head unit= sounds great, no need to put in amplifier, some wind and road noise still...and the Clunking/knocking at front end !!!
The noise I that I can still hear is probably from the low profile tires, Continental DWS 06,225/45-18 inflated to 37 psi to provide even wear.
It sounds more like riding on a over inflated balloon tire that is hollow with a thumpy sound. Happy with all sound deadening I preformed on the 5. Again its not a Lexus, maybe an Acura.
although the Autoexe rear exhaust makes the MZ5 sound more sporty, the van can out manuver and out brake the Elise, plus can carry bags of dirt for the Mrs.(dance)