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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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This is a brand new product from J's Racing. For all those who have seen the engine bay of the Porsche Cayenne, you will know that it has a HUGE torque dampener built right into the intake manifold casting.

What do you guys think of this product for the S2000? Seems intriguing, if it makes the car feel even more responsive and race-car like.

It's at www.jsracing.co.jp/index2.html

Looks like it uses a Tien damper unit.

Price for the unit is about $200US, heat shield is about $50, only works with J's Racing strut tower brace.

Anyone have any opinions?
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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Looks pretty cool.......what difference would we feel? what would be the main benefits of this product?
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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Hey wait a minute, I thought S2000s didn't have any torque! Seriously, it this reduced some of the drivetrain lash, I might be interested. I just need someone like Stephen to test it out for me!
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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Yeah, I think the general idea is that the drivetrain is more stabilized. For example, all that shaking by the gearshift knob is representative of how much the engine is moving side to side in normal driving. This should considerably reduce the shaking and help stabilize the drivetrain.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 07:08 AM
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I'm it! My friend has this on his EP3 and you can feel the solidity in the drivetrain. Anyone have a lead on who can get it? Count me in for a GB if one arises.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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I'll contact Schatten and see what he can find out.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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One thing to keep in mind - there's a big warning on the page saying it's for right-hand drive only. A left-hand drive version is still under development.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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Elistan, off topic, but had to say it. Check your sig for a missing 'T'...I hope doctrines are never supported by statues
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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Curious, what is the mechanics behind this? It is all new to me
thx
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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as noted at the bottom of the page, this is for the right hand drive only. so soon, they will tell me when the left hand drive version will be out.

its a great piece for pushing the hp to the ground instead of losing it to the motor mounts.

when its released, I'll post a gb for this item.
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