Engine torque brace (damper design)
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I would like to make some of the FEED type the problem may be competing with the chinese made copies in cost.
Anyone have a strong opinion about FEED type mount vs. strut brace to air pump mount ?
Anyone have a strong opinion about FEED type mount vs. strut brace to air pump mount ?
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DAMN, why can't I get an image to post?
I click the IMG button, and paste the internet address, but it no workie?
I click the IMG button, and paste the internet address, but it no workie?
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Originally posted by Kento
You should also note the mounting method on the sportbike steering dampers (not to nitpick, but the correct term is "damper"; "dampening" is wetting a sponge, "damping" is canceling out unwanted oscillations with something...sorry, it was buggin' me ).
You should also note the mounting method on the sportbike steering dampers (not to nitpick, but the correct term is "damper"; "dampening" is wetting a sponge, "damping" is canceling out unwanted oscillations with something...sorry, it was buggin' me ).
The FEED damper unit is solidly mounted on both ends; a MC unit uses a clamp on the damper unit side to provide adjustment. I'm skeptical that such a clamp would be able to grip the damper unit solidly enough under ETB pressures.
RonKMiller,
The pic you posted does not work. BTW, there is no such thing as ghetto FD mods....just creative engineering approaches, for the purpose of cutting *business* expenses.
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Either way, you say that clamp on the side of the MC steering damper is for adjustment- I thought it was to hold it in place... ]
Either way, you say that clamp on the side of the MC steering damper is for adjustment- I thought it was to hold it in place... ]
Anyway, what is that stopper-like piece at the end of the damper for (I'm not familiar with bikes at all)? I will try to find a link to what the Japanese have done to these MC steering dampers, in order to use them in vehicles.
BTW, there is no such thing as ghetto FD mods....just creative engineering approaches, for the purpose of cutting *business* expenses.
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Originally posted by Jason
I sure hope Garfinkle has donated to this forum for all the braces he has sold and the amount of advertising you do for him.
Jason
I sure hope Garfinkle has donated to this forum for all the braces he has sold and the amount of advertising you do for him.
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Why don't you sell Garfinkle's brace and make some money off it?
It is a very good piece.
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Some of you guys would die if you sat in my car. I have a solid engine torque brace(rear stut tower bar shortened, and custom aluminium mounts). I also have aluminium motor mounts, solid tranny brace, and washers welded over the diff mounts. Can't forget about the trailing arms and toe links. Yes, this is my daily driver! Well, at least when I don't have it in the shop changing something else.
When it had a bridge ported motor in it, you could see the car shaking from 20 ft. away.
When it had a bridge ported motor in it, you could see the car shaking from 20 ft. away.
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Any Engine Brace that gives more then a ENGINE MOUNT is Useless IMHO. What would then be the point? Solid is OK, but Viabrates. The FEED or that style is a good alternative since it gives a littl so it wont viabrate, but it also provides as a good brace.
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Engine Brace with Damper Prototype
The holes to mount the damper are not dilled yet on the prototype mounting brackets.
The 2nd picture shows the damper.
The outside casing for the damper and the brackets are all made of 6061 T6 aluminum. All the mounting nuts and bolts will be in stainless steel.
Pricing should be around $200-225.
Chuck Huang
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Kento,
Thanks for the info. This link makes a brief mention about the steering damper, being used as a brace. You can see a picture on the far right, but it is very small. Browsing japanese sites would prove difficult to find exactly what they did, but we'll see.
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/powrbar.htm
How did the car drive though (as in feedback to the driver)? I know a few guys who have solid motor mounts, but I couldn't imagine doing that...much less as far as you took it. Didn't the effect of stabalizing the drivetrain get cancelled out since the car itself was shaking so much?
rotaryextreme,
That looks rather nice. Do you know when they will be offered for sale? It looks a bit more sturdy than the other units, and just as good as the feed unit (thankfully, minus the green...).
Thanks for the info. This link makes a brief mention about the steering damper, being used as a brace. You can see a picture on the far right, but it is very small. Browsing japanese sites would prove difficult to find exactly what they did, but we'll see.
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/powrbar.htm
Originally posted by IGY
Some of you guys would die if you sat in my car. I have a solid engine torque brace(rear stut tower bar shortened, and custom aluminium mounts). I also have aluminium motor mounts, solid tranny brace, and washers welded over the diff mounts. Can't forget about the trailing arms and toe links. Yes, this is my daily driver! Well, at least when I don't have it in the shop changing something else.
When it had a bridge ported motor in it, you could see the car shaking from 20 ft. away.
Some of you guys would die if you sat in my car. I have a solid engine torque brace(rear stut tower bar shortened, and custom aluminium mounts). I also have aluminium motor mounts, solid tranny brace, and washers welded over the diff mounts. Can't forget about the trailing arms and toe links. Yes, this is my daily driver! Well, at least when I don't have it in the shop changing something else.
When it had a bridge ported motor in it, you could see the car shaking from 20 ft. away.
rotaryextreme,
That looks rather nice. Do you know when they will be offered for sale? It looks a bit more sturdy than the other units, and just as good as the feed unit (thankfully, minus the green...).
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Chuck,
What are you using to actually dampen the exerted forces? (I can't tell from the pic you provided). It doesn't look like yours will be filled w/ a fluid/oil. Rather it looks there will be a bushing of some sort (the black part of the rod). Am I correct?
What are you using to actually dampen the exerted forces? (I can't tell from the pic you provided). It doesn't look like yours will be filled w/ a fluid/oil. Rather it looks there will be a bushing of some sort (the black part of the rod). Am I correct?
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The black part is the shock.
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Originally posted by DomFD3S
Chuck,
What are you using to actually dampen the exerted forces? (I can't tell from the pic you provided). It doesn't look like yours will be filled w/ a fluid/oil. Rather it looks there will be a bushing of some sort (the black part of the rod). Am I correct?
Chuck,
What are you using to actually dampen the exerted forces? (I can't tell from the pic you provided). It doesn't look like yours will be filled w/ a fluid/oil. Rather it looks there will be a bushing of some sort (the black part of the rod). Am I correct?
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I dont believe the FEED has any dampening at all, it just looks like it does. Its actually all metal inside. This is according to a friend of mine that took his apart. Dont know for sure that they are all like that but his was supposedly an authentic FEED so I'd imagine they are all like that
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I guess the key question is, what kind of forces are generated by the engine twisting on it's mounts at WFO from first gear?
a little oil filled motorcycle steering damper ain't gonna do jack, that's for sure
a little oil filled motorcycle steering damper ain't gonna do jack, that's for sure
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Originally posted by GP1200R
I guess the key question is, what kind of forces are generated by the engine twisting on it's mounts at WFO from first gear?
I guess the key question is, what kind of forces are generated by the engine twisting on it's mounts at WFO from first gear?
A little oil filled motorcycle steering damper ain't gonna do jack, that's for sure
I've been doing some reading on the dampers (Scott's), and adjustment, and among those, found this link:
http://trackjunkie.com/features/arti...2/0302_002.htm
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Kent would have to take a shot at how much force is generated during a tank slapper on a bike
all I can say is, it feels like being shaken around like a rag doll....it doesn't take much force to upset the balance of a 400 lb motorcycle
all I can say is, it feels like being shaken around like a rag doll....it doesn't take much force to upset the balance of a 400 lb motorcycle
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just my 2 cents, ... if you upgrade your motor mounts you will no longer need a t-brace.... i was going to get a t-brace and upgrade the mounts, but after doing the DIY urehtane mounts my engine does not move at all...no need for a t-brace and no worries about putting force on the area that was not designed for it.
here is the thread of the DIY mounts:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ghlight=mounts
here is the thread of the DIY mounts:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ghlight=mounts
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I'm not familiar with the term "tank slapper". What is that?
temporary uncontrolled oscillation of the handlebars....at high speed it scares the crap out of you....
it's what your little gizmos on p. 1 are designed to prevent, but they are often used by squids as a "band aid" for poor suspension set-up
temporary uncontrolled oscillation of the handlebars....at high speed it scares the crap out of you....
it's what your little gizmos on p. 1 are designed to prevent, but they are often used by squids as a "band aid" for poor suspension set-up
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just my 2 cents, ... if you upgrade your motor mounts you will no longer need a t-brace.... i was going to get a t-brace and upgrade the mounts, but after doing the DIY urehtane mounts my engine does not move at all...no need for a t-brace and no worries about putting force on the area that was not designed for it.
I agree that is probably the best solution....prevent the drivetrain from twisting in the first place
I agree that is probably the best solution....prevent the drivetrain from twisting in the first place
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damian,
My motor mounts are relatively new, so the brace is being taken as a measure to preserve those mounts etc (for now at least). You make a good point though, and after reading that thread, I believe I will look into some urethane motor mounts down the line- the best part being I can make them myself. At the end of the thread, you posted some updates on the feel/vibration with the mounts, are they still accurate? https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...s&pagenumber=4
Thanks for the heads-up.
My motor mounts are relatively new, so the brace is being taken as a measure to preserve those mounts etc (for now at least). You make a good point though, and after reading that thread, I believe I will look into some urethane motor mounts down the line- the best part being I can make them myself. At the end of the thread, you posted some updates on the feel/vibration with the mounts, are they still accurate? https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...s&pagenumber=4
Thanks for the heads-up.
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Originally posted by GP1200R
I'm not familiar with the term "tank slapper". What is that?
temporary uncontrolled oscillation of the handlebars....at high speed it scares the crap out of you....
it's what your little gizmos on p. 1 are designed to prevent, but they are often used by squids as a "band aid" for poor suspension set-up
I'm not familiar with the term "tank slapper". What is that?
temporary uncontrolled oscillation of the handlebars....at high speed it scares the crap out of you....
it's what your little gizmos on p. 1 are designed to prevent, but they are often used by squids as a "band aid" for poor suspension set-up
Why the hell would BMW put a steering damper on a motor home, especially since they are so fond of patting themselves on the back regarding handling and suspension on a bike that has been around since 1999? And is driven by old farts like me? (although I will admit to some 90 mph canyon runs without passenger or luggage to slow me down -there's NOTHING like taking an 800 lb. scooter through the twisties)
One word: LAWYERS.
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Originally posted by damian
just my 2 cents, ... if you upgrade your motor mounts you will no longer need a t-brace.... i was going to get a t-brace and upgrade the mounts, but after doing the DIY urehtane mounts my engine does not move at all...no need for a t-brace and no worries about putting force on the area that was not designed for it.
here is the thread of the DIY mounts:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ghlight=mounts
just my 2 cents, ... if you upgrade your motor mounts you will no longer need a t-brace.... i was going to get a t-brace and upgrade the mounts, but after doing the DIY urehtane mounts my engine does not move at all...no need for a t-brace and no worries about putting force on the area that was not designed for it.
here is the thread of the DIY mounts:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ghlight=mounts
Damned if I can figure out why someone would pay $200 for what amounts to a 3rd motor mount installed in a position that was NEVER designed for it. Give the Mazda engineers some credit. Even if they did blow it on a few points......