Mudman Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Hi All Looking to fit one of these as bit of engine dress mainly as the actual benefit of what its meant to do seems inconclusive reading the boards and they are quite reasonable for a bit of added red bling Anyone have one fitted ? Just wondering if you need to fit in pairs and also will there be issues with after market air boxes ? ( Stillen ) Looking at the fitting guide its US so left hand side of bay so I guess we go right side ? Appreciate any experience/thoughts Cheers Rob Quote
docwra Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Ive got uprated mounts and Im sure I feel a difference ........ but engine dampers IME are only really used for proper wobbly engines with large turbos hanging off the side of them, not sure youd see any benefit Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 All the engine dampers I have seen will just end up transmitting extra vibration and noise into the cabin, If you really want to fit one that actually damps, then fit a mountain bike damper, that should actually do something toward damping, and not transmit all the vibration to the cabin, all of the so called dampers are just a solid piece of metal wedged between two bits of solid rubber, as said if you want to stop engine flex, go for uprated mounts. Quote
Mudman Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 OK was more a bit of bling for the bay with the actual damping a secondary bonus almost not keen on extra vibration although they are not expensive so may take a punt on the sexy anodised red ones from the Z Centre as they are half the price of the Stillen version and look identical Quote
Kaveney Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 My one and for me throttle pick up felt better . More vibrations but nothing that is too much . Alan Quote
Mudman Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Thanks Alan - was that part of the group buy from 2013 ? If not where did you get it ? Edited July 22, 2015 by Mudman Quote
zebedy Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 the engine is the engine no matter what country you are in lol they do not make a L/H drive Block. so it goes on the left hand side mid way up from the front pulley face of the block Quote
Paddy78 Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Look on Aliexpress for them and don't pay Stillen £250... madness! Quote
Kaveney Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 No got it from the USA for around £ 20.00 I think . Alan Thanks Alan - was that part of the group buy from 2013 ? If not where did you get it ? Quote
Floydbax Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I agree with Alan. I also got a cheap one. Car felt better, even if it doesn't improve power delivery it probably saves wear on the notoriously weak OEM engine mounts. Quote
Kaveney Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 TBH I thought this would just be a very minor mod but after the install the acceleration was better much more than I thought this little mod would do . Alan Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 We supply the Stillen one, but other makes too Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 So called engine dampers do NOT increase anything bar vibration, unless they are actually a damper, and not a cobbled together bits of hard rubber and a couple of thick washers. If you need to fit one then your std engine mounts are fooked, if anyone tells you any different they are just trying to sell you some engine jewelry. Quote
Mudman Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 I love it when you get so many differing opinions - My view is if you think it works or has worked for you - All good - If you think it hasn't worked for you - All Good too but appreciate both ends of the damper so to speak Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Sorry! I just object to all the fallacies banded about the function of various parts, but yes your right I agree, if you perceive a benefit regardless if its measurable, then I guess its has done its job, and if its shiny or colourful then even better. Quote
Kaveney Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I felt it did work but then my engine mounts may have been past there best anyway . Alan Quote
Mudman Posted July 23, 2015 Author Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) I have a few annoying rattles as well since the HFC's went on - I know what they are and where they and there is an outside chance this may assist - anyhow - have taken the plunge and grabbed the Stillen one up For Sale from a Forum Member at a decent price and will feedback how it goes for me. Edited July 23, 2015 by Mudman Quote
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