UK & Ireland S2000 Community Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.

Engine torque damper

Old 04-02-2015, 04:26 AM
  #1  

Thread Starter
 
johnckeen's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Reading
Posts: 1,250
Received 108 Likes on 89 Posts
Default Engine torque damper

What's the latest feedback with these?
Will they improve things the amount people state and how much should you pay for one?

Many thanks

J
Old 04-02-2015, 04:49 AM
  #2  

 
Mr-T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Bidford-on-Avon, UK
Posts: 1,672
Received 17 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

Iv not got one, but looking to get one. Read a lot of feedback from people to say it does make a small noticeable difference.

As for price...its the same as with most thing. You get what you pay for.
If you have lots of cash to splash....J's damper.
Mid range...Tegiwa
Small budget......Leave it or get a cheap fleabay special. (Could be a good damper, could be as good as a solid bar..)

Sure people with them fitted could give more details.
Old 04-02-2015, 05:53 AM
  #3  
Registered User

 
mikefifth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 3,132
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

http://www.sumopower.com/product/etd-s1-s

Dont have one either, would like one though, not at the above price.
Old 04-02-2015, 05:55 AM
  #4  

 
CynicG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southampton/Winchester
Posts: 3,110
Received 29 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

I've got a Tegiwa o e and it does make a little difference. I'll be selling mine soon.
Old 04-02-2015, 06:33 AM
  #5  

 
BenRNBP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: South Coast
Posts: 3,439
Received 52 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

I thought I needed one and ended up greasing my gear shift ball and it cured difficult gear changes at high revs (2nd to 3rd not being able to find the slot) The other option if your engine is still moving around is to check your engine mounts aren't perished, if you've lost oil out of on it'll rock around nicely.
Old 04-02-2015, 07:42 AM
  #6  

 
richmc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Costa del Cornwall
Posts: 8,122
Received 85 Likes on 68 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by johnckeen
What's the latest feedback with these?
Will they improve things the amount people state and how much should you pay for one?

Many thanks

J
Totally not needed unless you are racing the car or thrashing it to within an inch of it's life.

And it's NUMBER of people not AMOUNT, unless you are referring to a great pile of people. (grammar police)

Imagine a bucket of sand, it's the number of grains or the amount of sand.
Old 04-02-2015, 08:20 AM
  #7  
Registered User
 
curren1963's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sunny Essex
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had an Ingalls 'Stiffy' and found it did help; but not as much as you'd think.
Be careful though as they can induce a slight vibration at certains engine speeds if on the stiffest setting.

I went for the stiffy as it was/is the only ETD that doesn't require cutting the heat shield
Old 04-02-2015, 10:40 AM
  #8  

 
CynicG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southampton/Winchester
Posts: 3,110
Received 29 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

I think you misread that grammar cop. The OP was referring to the amount of impact (of the engine damper) not headcount.
Old 04-02-2015, 02:43 PM
  #9  
Registered User

 
tangoray's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I've got the ingalls stiffy on mine...... my car shifts pretty damn smooth, i felt the shifting could be improved slightly beforehand so it must have done a little...i think lol.

I'm pretty tuned in with how the car sounds and feels. when i first installed it i could hear a pitch change / vibration when on the throttle at say 4-5k, but can no longer sense that. i have mine on its 'out of the box' setting.... i may have a play around this weekend and stiffen it up a touch.
Old 04-03-2015, 01:52 PM
  #10  
Registered User

 
john wilkinson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: N. Ireland
Posts: 25
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i got myself the Ingalls Stiffy , great job and bolts on to the front of the engine , so no cutting into the heat shield and yes i have noticed some improvement in performance and gear changing is sweeter

Quick Reply: Engine torque damper



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:24 PM.