Another Ingalls ETD Review
06-20-2011, 09:32 AM
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Another Ingalls ETD Review
After being delayed a week due to a wrong bolt that came in the box, I was able to get the correct bolt directly from Ingalls (THANKS DAVE!) and complete this install.
Having owned one of these on a RSX Type-S I kind of had an idea of what to expect. Obviously wheel hop wasn't my concern this time around, but I was hoping for a more stable engine for up/down shifts. I was not disappointed.
A word on the install, probably one of the easiest I have ever done. The directions were clear enough to muddle through, but the lack of specifics on the metal washer locations forced me to look up the DIY here which was brilliantly done BTW. I'm one of those people that if every step isn't thoroughly documented, I search for other resources until I find the common answer. I don't like guessing when it comes to an install, simply because I'm paranoid about doing damage to my baby. Regardless, once I figured out where everything went, the install was quick and painless with the right tools. The only thing I would have changed in the instructions is the addition of torque values. Had to search my helms for those, but would have been more convenient if they were included.
Once everything was bolted up (I left at factory tightness), I went for a test drive. Then another, and another, and again today really paid attention to see if it was a placebo effect or if it really did do what I think it did. I can confirm that both UP and DOWN shifting did in fact get smoother. There's noticeably less drivetrain shock should you miss the timing of that perfect shift by a hair. Previously, you were notified if you weren't dead on, you'd feel a back and forth jerk. That has been reduced DRAMATICALLY. Obviously I try to be as precise with my shifts as possible but I don't always nail it and while she would usually let me know instantly if I was off, the ETD now stabilizes everything. Down shifts have improved as well, as rev matching has become a tad easier. The response to the blip now has a higher accuracy and I'm able to perform the action smoother than ever before.
Have to say, one of the best mods for the money and highly recommended!
Having owned one of these on a RSX Type-S I kind of had an idea of what to expect. Obviously wheel hop wasn't my concern this time around, but I was hoping for a more stable engine for up/down shifts. I was not disappointed.
A word on the install, probably one of the easiest I have ever done. The directions were clear enough to muddle through, but the lack of specifics on the metal washer locations forced me to look up the DIY here which was brilliantly done BTW. I'm one of those people that if every step isn't thoroughly documented, I search for other resources until I find the common answer. I don't like guessing when it comes to an install, simply because I'm paranoid about doing damage to my baby. Regardless, once I figured out where everything went, the install was quick and painless with the right tools. The only thing I would have changed in the instructions is the addition of torque values. Had to search my helms for those, but would have been more convenient if they were included.
Once everything was bolted up (I left at factory tightness), I went for a test drive. Then another, and another, and again today really paid attention to see if it was a placebo effect or if it really did do what I think it did. I can confirm that both UP and DOWN shifting did in fact get smoother. There's noticeably less drivetrain shock should you miss the timing of that perfect shift by a hair. Previously, you were notified if you weren't dead on, you'd feel a back and forth jerk. That has been reduced DRAMATICALLY. Obviously I try to be as precise with my shifts as possible but I don't always nail it and while she would usually let me know instantly if I was off, the ETD now stabilizes everything. Down shifts have improved as well, as rev matching has become a tad easier. The response to the blip now has a higher accuracy and I'm able to perform the action smoother than ever before.
Have to say, one of the best mods for the money and highly recommended!
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