Engine Torque Dampers

[solarice]

Just wondering what peoples opinion on these are. I know they aren't readily available for our cars...but i could always enquire / see about making a kit up if the need / demand was there.

Not saying its going to go any further than this discussion...but was just something im curious about.

 

[frank]

solarice

i would sooner use one instead of poly engine mount,s (surely the poly bushes make the car buzz ?).
but i doubt if you would need one on an n/a k11

 

[jdmk11mike]

mint idea, they look great

 

[Noddie]

can you get universal ones and just make up some brackets? would it be a good idea for people doing engine conversions?

Found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Univ...177QQhashZitem300197637632QQitemZ300197637632 Would it be any good? looks a bit cheap and nasty, but its hardly got to handle the power of a massive engine.

 

[Robb]

They do make for a great cosmetic mod even if they dont make a difference performance wise. Was thinking not long ago about how difficult it would be to fit one to a k11

 

[ollie240585]

Toney has one fitted on his GA16 K11, he used a 200sx one if i remember correctly.

 

[frank]

robb

i bet one of those would fit a treat where the plastic front engine mount goes (the bracket,s are already there, and it does sweet fa anyway)

 

[Robb]

Just trying to think where u mean, too dark to look now

 

[ollyc98]

I want one just for a laugh, it may transmit engine noise into the car though....

 

[frank]

robb

no, it would need one bracket making (the holes are only 60mm apart)
http://www.micra.org.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=10449&stc=1&d=1220736208
http://www.micra.org.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=10450&stc=1&d=1220736208

 

[solarice]

A universal damper would probably do the job (would have to test them i guess) and are actually similar to the ones ive already been looking at...bracketry would go from strut tower (drivers side) to engine mount...ive previously seen a mounted pic so i know they fit and work on the k11's.

Tell you what i'll make up a cardboard template, to try give a visual aid.

if it turns out people want them (even if its for looks ), ive got a cad package so laser cut parts are easy for me to do.

 

[frank]

solarice

i think you,ll find that most of the engine movement is lower down, in the g/box area.
if i rock my car back and forth in 1st gear, i can see a lot of movement in that sliding front lower mount

 

[solarice]

yeah i know what you mean...i was saying where the one in the pic ive seen was fitted...which seems to be where most of the kits also go to..

 

[frank]

solarice

rwd cars need one on the top, but i would think fwd top fitted one,s were largely cosmetic

 

[solarice]

i would of thought so long as they were pointing in the correct direction, it should work though yeah?.

RWD movement and damper direction : Left/Right

FWD movement and damper direction : Front/Back

Edit: as smallest damper is about 6inch long..

 

[frank]

solarice

yeh sure, but the top mount sit,s inside a cradle eh, and can only move about 8mm max, i bet the g/box mounts move about 20mm every time you drop the clutch (maybe more when your s/c is working :grinning: )

 

[Craig]

The torque mount on my Volvo is on the top, but I think that the side mounts are lower than on the Micra, though.

Craig