The Damond Motorsports rear motor mount is designed for drivers who want more control from the powertrain without jumping straight to an all-out race setup. It replaces the factory rear mount with a stronger assembly that limits engine and drivetrain movement under load.
That change matters most when you accelerate hard, shift quickly, or launch from a stop. Instead of letting the drivetrain twist excessively, the mount helps keep everything more stable.
The result is a car that feels tighter, more direct, and more predictable.
What this mount is meant to do
A rear motor mount like this is not about adding horsepower on its own. Its job is to help your existing power reach the ground more cleanly.
With less drivetrain movement, you can expect:
- Better shift feel
- Reduced wheel hop during launches
- Sharper clutch engagement
- More direct power delivery
- Improved response under acceleration
For many owners, the biggest improvement is not raw speed. It is the way the car feels more connected when driven aggressively.
Built for strength and repeated abuse
Damond Motorsports uses a full replacement design rather than a basic insert-only approach. That gives the mount a more complete role in controlling drivetrain motion.
The main mount body features a black anodized finish for added corrosion resistance and a clean appearance.
A chromoly steel subframe bracket with a gloss black powder-coated finish adds the structural support needed for high-load driving. The full assembly weighs about 1814 grams, or 4.0 pounds.
The bushings are polyurethane units sourced from established third-party manufacturers. That matters because the bushing material is what defines much of the mount’s behavior. It must be stiff enough to control movement, but durable enough to handle heat, vibration, and repeated stress.
Street and Race versions serve different drivers
Damond offers two bushing setups, and the difference is important.
The Street version uses a 95A front bushing and a 70A rear bushing. This setup is the more balanced choice for daily-driven cars. It still improves shift feel and powertrain control, but it keeps vibration at a more manageable level.
The Race version uses a 95A front bushing and a 90A rear bushing. This setup gives the drivetrain less room to move, which helps in harder driving and track-focused use. The trade-off is greater vibration and harshness.
You can also choose between red and black bushings, so appearance can match the rest of your engine bay without affecting performance.
Fitment covers a wide range of Hyundai and Kia models
This rear motor mount fits many recent Hyundai and Kia vehicles, making it one of the more versatile upgrades in this category.
Compatible Hyundai models include:
- Veloster and Veloster N, 2012 and newer
- Elantra and Elantra N, 2014 and newer
- Kona and Kona N, 2018 and newer
Compatible Kia models include:
- Forte, 2014 and newer
- Rio, 2014 and newer
- Soul, 2014 and newer
Available variants include:
- DMHYNRMMBRR – Red Race
- DMHYNRMMBRS – Red Street
- DMHYNRMMBBR – Black Race
- DMHYNRMMBBS – Black Street
Pricing usually sits around $180, with MSRP close to $200 depending on the seller.
The trade-off is real: more NVH
Like most performance motor mounts, this one increases NVH. That means more noise, vibration, and harshness compared to stock.
You will notice it most at idle and low RPM. That is the cost of using stiffer bushings to reduce drivetrain flex. Damond also notes that some vibration may ease after a break-in period, as the bushings settle.
This is why the Street version tends to make more sense for daily use. The Race version is better suited to drivers who care more about maximum control than comfort.
Why this upgrade makes sense
The Damond Motorsports rear motor mount is a focused upgrade for drivers who want a sharper, more planted feel from their Hyundai or Kia.
It does not try to hide the compromise. You gain better drivetrain control, stronger shift feel, and less wheel hop, but you also accept more vibration.
That honesty is part of the appeal. For the right driver, especially one building a street-performance or weekend track car, this mount delivers exactly what it promises.
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