Video of Torque Brace: Before and After
12-29-02, 06:38 PM
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Video of Torque Brace: Before and After
My wife got me the RX-7 Store torque brace for xmas and I installed it today. Things seem tighter/crisper now. I do get some rattling during acceleration...it's not too noticeable, but it kinda sounds like detonation...which is kind of torturous. :)
For those interested, I did a quick video of the engine compartment during idle and a few revs for both the before and after.
The video is .wmv format, 2.4 megs, 56 seconds. Enjoy! :)
http://www.micromanx.com/files/rx7_torquebrace.wmv
For those interested, I did a quick video of the engine compartment during idle and a few revs for both the before and after.
The video is .wmv format, 2.4 megs, 56 seconds. Enjoy! :)
http://www.micromanx.com/files/rx7_torquebrace.wmv
12-29-02, 09:12 PM
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Wow...people needed video to provide proof that the brace works? Common sense isn't enough these days I see. Good video Scorpio. 
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12-30-02, 12:55 AM
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Wow...people needed video to provide proof that the brace works? Common sense isn't enough these days I see. Good video Scorpio.
Wow...people needed video to provide proof that the brace works? Common sense isn't enough these days I see. Good video Scorpio.
12-30-02, 02:58 PM
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I would recommend doing a search for more info on the benefits and the rattles associated with the torque brace.
After reading KZ1's posts, I decided to get it on the theory that if the engine's power is not being used to wobble the engine back-n-forth, it will, instead, go to the rear-wheels...giving a little bit better reponse when you get on the throttle.
I've never had a problem with the shifting, although I can say that the shifting now feels a little "crisper"--most likely since the tranny does not move around as much under acceleration now.
My car has under 38k miles and I think the affects may be more noticeable on higher mileage cars where the engine mounts are potentially a bit more worn out. YMMV.
After reading KZ1's posts, I decided to get it on the theory that if the engine's power is not being used to wobble the engine back-n-forth, it will, instead, go to the rear-wheels...giving a little bit better reponse when you get on the throttle.
I've never had a problem with the shifting, although I can say that the shifting now feels a little "crisper"--most likely since the tranny does not move around as much under acceleration now.
My car has under 38k miles and I think the affects may be more noticeable on higher mileage cars where the engine mounts are potentially a bit more worn out. YMMV.
12-30-02, 03:17 PM
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if your engine is moving around at idle you probably have a bad motor mount
Sorry I didnt dl the video, I didnt have time. I just thought I'd comment on that
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Sorry I didnt dl the video, I didnt have time. I just thought I'd comment on that
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12-30-02, 03:21 PM
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The torque brace is really to control movement during hard engine acceleration--that's when the engine starts moving around a bit...the stock engine mounts can't keep engine movement at "zero" during hard accleration.
12-30-02, 03:45 PM
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Although i could understand what you guys are saying, it is tough for me to go out and get one b/c i am not sure if the engine is suppose to move like that, ya know?
I guess i should do a search.
I guess i should do a search.
12-30-02, 04:07 PM
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The laws of physics tell me that motor mounts at the *bottom* of the engine are not going to prevent 300 hp from moving the *top* of the engine back-n-forth a bit (0.5 inch?). If we can channel that "wasted" power to the rear wheels for better initial response when going WOT, then I'm all for it.
How well it actually works is debatable and probably varies from car to car.
How well it actually works is debatable and probably varies from car to car.
12-30-02, 05:09 PM
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Scorpio,
Nice video. Based on how much your engine was moving before the torque brace install just by blipping the throttle, I would say that you have a bad drivers side engine mount. If the engine was moving that much without any load, it must of really been bouncing around under load! Did you check the mounts before installing the torque brace?
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Nice video. Based on how much your engine was moving before the torque brace install just by blipping the throttle, I would say that you have a bad drivers side engine mount. If the engine was moving that much without any load, it must of really been bouncing around under load! Did you check the mounts before installing the torque brace?
edit - spelling