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LordOfTheFlies · Nov 29th, 2006, 06:28 PM

I would also love to set up a group buy for MINI2, however, I have to wait until I become a sponsor.

Berthil · Nov 29th, 2006, 09:40 PM

As stated earlier I have done a group buy of 15 dampers for our NewMINIclub.nl from Texas Speedwerks. 4 have it installed already, including me.

We all agree on the shifting as Shoe states, it is much smoother. Also seems like there is a better throttle response. The Engine Damper is defenitely worth it's money if you are a sporty driver. The whole car even feels better build.

We all feel vibrations, S owners a bit more than Coopers. But with adding 4 (or 8) rubber O-rings on the bolts it is very acceptable and even adds to the sporty-feeling. I have set mine to a higher pre-tension.

Mounting it with the Speedwerks brackets is a breeze, there is no need to support the engine. Looks also very nice.

Coming sunday more of us will get the damper, I have even set up a second group buy for our Dutch NewMINIclub. Below my Texas Speedwerks Damper.

LordOfTheFlies · Nov 30th, 2006, 12:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

There are two different dampers being discussed in this thread.

The Helix / LordOfTheFlies version is half the price of the Texas Speedworks version, mainly because it doesn't require brackets to be fitted (except in the case of 2002 and early 2003 builds).

Yes, there certainly are.

Group buy inquiries welcome as well.

Shoe

Babes · Nov 30th, 2006, 02:15 AM

well I have a texas speedwerks one sitting in the shed doing nothing, BMW tried fitting it and it just would not go despite the detailed installation instructions

Kept hitting the belt tensioner when they tightened it up. Engine damper for sale cheap!

MINIAC · Nov 30th, 2006, 02:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original)

well I have a texas speedwerks one sitting in the shed doing nothing, BMW tried fitting it and it just would not go despite the detailed installation instructions

Kept hitting the belt tensioner when they tightened it up. Engine damper for sale cheap!

There are two versions ... did you get the one for your model year?

MiniFr34k · Nov 30th, 2006, 05:41 AM

can these things fit a 2002 model mcs?

Babes · Nov 30th, 2006, 06:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

There are two versions ... did you get the one for your model year?

yeah july 03 build, they tried with the brackets and without, everything would sit fine but as soon as it was tightened it would interfere with belt tensioner.

rkw · Nov 30th, 2006, 08:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original)

yeah july 03 build, they tried with the brackets and without, everything would sit fine but as soon as it was tightened it would interfere with belt tensioner.

I wonder if there might be a tolerance difference because of RHD steering configuration. Have you contacted Texas Speedwerks? They are good people and very responsive to customer service.

Babes · Nov 30th, 2006, 11:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original)

I wonder if there might be a tolerance difference because of RHD steering configuration. Have you contacted Texas Speedwerks? They are good people and very responsive to customer service.

yeah i have emailed them, im sure they will sort it out.

GoodFinder · Dec 7th, 2006, 11:11 PM

I just had the Texas Speedwerks damper installed on my GP this morning and I am very pleased with the build quality and the GP is even more fun to drive with the engine damper in place.

As noted above, the people at Texas Speedwerks certainly have a reputation (here in Texas and beyond) for being responsive, knowledgeable and very helpful.

scobib · Jan 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original)

yeah i have emailed them, im sure they will sort it out.

FWIW, I think we got him straightened out...

Berthil · Jan 5th, 2007, 01:12 PM

From the 20 that bought the damper in our two group buys from Texas there is one who found the vibrations a bit too much (GP), but he will still mount the damper on track days. We all found the damper a worthwile addition improving shifting a lot and making the whole car feel firmer.

G-Man · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:40 AM

Does anyone have an engine damper lying around that they would like to sell??

Alex5 · Mar 18th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Does anybody with one of these fitted have the GTT oil catch can?

I'm interested in these dampers but the OCC sits in that same area, mounted where the ground strap goes to the chassis behind where the headlamp would be if bonnet were shut. I think the damper would pass through the area the pipes for the OCC travel unfortunately

Any ideas? I would need one to fit early 03 build MCS...

Thanks, Alex

Berthil · Mar 18th, 2007, 07:18 PM

I had them both fitted, no problems. You only might need some loger hoses for the OCC.

But I removed the OCC as there was little to no oil in it.

Alex5 · Mar 18th, 2007, 10:09 PM

I don't suppose you had any pictures of them both together Berthil?

I haven't seen anything clear enough of the whole area to get my head arond the two together

Cheers, Alex

Berthil · Mar 18th, 2007, 11:01 PM

I have many pictures of the engine bay, but unfortunately not one with the damper and OCC. The OCC is mounted lower than the engine damper, only the hoses have to be put over the engine damper. I also turned the head of the OCC about half a turn so the exits of the OCC did not interfere with the damper. There's not much room so it's a tight fit.

Babes · Mar 19th, 2007, 08:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by scobib (original)

FWIW, I think we got him straightened out...

indeed I did get sorted out, i was being a **** and had the wrong installation instructions, once we had the proper instructions went on with no trouble at all. Definately feels smoother and no noticabe NVH

G-Man · May 24th, 2007, 09:35 PM

My engine damper should be with me in about a week from the states. Can't wait to feel the difference.

DaFlake · May 25th, 2007, 06:51 AM

I have a LOF damper and I like it. It does make shifting smoother as well as making the car a bit more ridged feeling. The vibration is really not that bad and to be honest, I don't even feel it any longer.

Nov 29th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#21
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:54 PM Posts: 314 Offline	I would also love to set up a group buy for MINI2, however, I have to wait until I become a sponsor. "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda

Nov 29th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 759 Offline	As stated earlier I have done a group buy of 15 dampers for our NewMINIclub.nl from Texas Speedwerks. 4 have it installed already, including me. We all agree on the shifting as Shoe states, it is much smoother. Also seems like there is a better throttle response. The Engine Damper is defenitely worth it's money if you are a sporty driver. The whole car even feels better build. We all feel vibrations, S owners a bit more than Coopers. But with adding 4 (or 8) rubber O-rings on the bolts it is very acceptable and even adds to the sporty-feeling. I have set mine to a higher pre-tension. Mounting it with the Speedwerks brackets is a breeze, there is no need to support the engine. Looks also very nice. Coming sunday more of us will get the damper, I have even set up a second group buy for our Dutch NewMINIclub. Below my Texas Speedwerks Damper. Attached Thumbnails EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Nov 30th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#23 (permalink)
LordOfTheFlies MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Local Time: 05:54 PM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) There are two different dampers being discussed in this thread. The Helix / LordOfTheFlies version is half the price of the Texas Speedworks version, mainly because it doesn't require brackets to be fitted (except in the case of 2002 and early 2003 builds). Yes, there certainly are. Group buy inquiries welcome as well. Shoe "Do or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda

Nov 30th, 2006, 02:15 AM	#24 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 740 Offline	well I have a texas speedwerks one sitting in the shed doing nothing, BMW tried fitting it and it just would not go despite the detailed installation instructions Kept hitting the belt tensioner when they tightened it up. Engine damper for sale cheap! 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

Nov 30th, 2006, 06:11 AM	#27 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) There are two versions ... did you get the one for your model year? yeah july 03 build, they tried with the brackets and without, everything would sit fine but as soon as it was tightened it would interfere with belt tensioner. 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

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Nov 30th, 2006, 02:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 01:54 PM Posts: 8,618 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original) well I have a texas speedwerks one sitting in the shed doing nothing, BMW tried fitting it and it just would not go despite the detailed installation instructions Kept hitting the belt tensioner when they tightened it up. Engine damper for sale cheap! There are two versions ... did you get the one for your model year?

Nov 30th, 2006, 05:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:54 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	can these things fit a 2002 model mcs?

Nov 30th, 2006, 08:17 AM	#28 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 01:54 PM Posts: 596 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original) yeah july 03 build, they tried with the brackets and without, everything would sit fine but as soon as it was tightened it would interfere with belt tensioner. I wonder if there might be a tolerance difference because of RHD steering configuration. Have you contacted Texas Speedwerks? They are good people and very responsive to customer service.

Nov 30th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#29 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original) I wonder if there might be a tolerance difference because of RHD steering configuration. Have you contacted Texas Speedwerks? They are good people and very responsive to customer service. yeah i have emailed them, im sure they will sort it out. 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

Dec 7th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
GoodFinder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Austin, TX USA Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 119 Offline	I just had the Texas Speedwerks damper installed on my GP this morning and I am very pleased with the build quality and the GP is even more fun to drive with the engine damper in place. As noted above, the people at Texas Speedwerks certainly have a reputation (here in Texas and beyond) for being responsive, knowledgeable and very helpful. '06 GP / '05 Corvette Z51 Coupe

Jan 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
scobib MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original) yeah i have emailed them, im sure they will sort it out. FWIW, I think we got him straightened out...

Jan 5th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#32 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 759 Offline	From the 20 that bought the damper in our two group buys from Texas there is one who found the vibrations a bit too much (GP), but he will still mount the damper on track days. We all found the damper a worthwile addition improving shifting a lot and making the whole car feel firmer. EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#33 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 211 Offline	Does anyone have an engine damper lying around that they would like to sell??

Mar 18th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#34 (permalink)
Alex5 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buying Mini bits Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 72 Offline	Does anybody with one of these fitted have the GTT oil catch can? I'm interested in these dampers but the OCC sits in that same area, mounted where the ground strap goes to the chassis behind where the headlamp would be if bonnet were shut. I think the damper would pass through the area the pipes for the OCC travel unfortunately Any ideas? I would need one to fit early 03 build MCS... Thanks, Alex

Mar 18th, 2007, 07:18 PM	#35 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 759 Offline	I had them both fitted, no problems. You only might need some loger hoses for the OCC. But I removed the OCC as there was little to no oil in it. EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Mar 18th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#36 (permalink)
Alex5 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buying Mini bits Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 72 Offline	I don't suppose you had any pictures of them both together Berthil? I haven't seen anything clear enough of the whole area to get my head arond the two together Cheers, Alex

Mar 18th, 2007, 11:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 759 Offline	I have many pictures of the engine bay, but unfortunately not one with the damper and OCC. The OCC is mounted lower than the engine damper, only the hoses have to be put over the engine damper. I also turned the head of the OCC about half a turn so the exits of the OCC did not interfere with the damper. There's not much room so it's a tight fit. EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Mar 19th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#38 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scobib (original) FWIW, I think we got him straightened out... indeed I did get sorted out, i was being a **** and had the wrong installation instructions, once we had the proper instructions went on with no trouble at all. Definately feels smoother and no noticabe NVH 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

May 24th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#39 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 211 Offline	My engine damper should be with me in about a week from the states. Can't wait to feel the difference.

May 25th, 2007, 06:51 AM	#40 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	I have a LOF damper and I like it. It does make shifting smoother as well as making the car a bit more ridged feeling. The vibration is really not that bad and to be honest, I don't even feel it any longer. Global Moderator

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