Racing Beat Engine Torque Brace
#1
Okay, so I'm pretty much decided that I'll buy a late Christmas present for my car. Seeing as it most often sees action at the dragstrip, I want to restrain the engine a bit during launches. Was wondering if anyone had experience with the RB unit, and what other units I could consider. I see that Mazdatrix offers one with their strut bar, but I don't feel I need a strut bar, and I don't see them listing it separately.
How easy is the install? Does it interfere with any stock equipment? Seems like it would be a simple bolt-on to me.
How easy is the install? Does it interfere with any stock equipment? Seems like it would be a simple bolt-on to me.
#2
i have a write up i saved for it b/c im looking to do it myself somtime in the near future. im sure its the same for turbo
http://www.fc3s.org/how_tos/suspensi...ine_brace.html
http://www.fc3s.org/how_tos/suspensi...ine_brace.html
#7
Originally Posted by iceblue' post='851562' date='Jan 4 2007, 01:28 PM
Just more crap in the engin bay in my opinion. Just use stiffer mounts or solid mounts.
I hear ya dude. I'll put new mounts in if (when) I ever pull the engine. Figured this would be a good cheap fix for now, and a little extra restraint can't hurt.
Here's a stupid question: Can I put in new mounts without pulling the engine? I'm sure the mounts I have are ready to quit. How much noise/vibration do solid mounts transmit to the cabin?
#9
Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' post='850959' date='Dec 31 2006, 08:28 AM
Thanks for the link. I just ordered the brace. I'll post pics once I get it and get it installed. Still love to hear from anyone regarding the performance of this item.
http://www.evo-imports.com/index.php?optio...;g2_itemId=5307
#10
Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' post='851598' date='Jan 4 2007, 02:12 PM
I hear ya dude. I'll put new mounts in if (when) I ever pull the engine. Figured this would be a good cheap fix for now, and a little extra restraint can't hurt.
Here's a stupid question: Can I put in new mounts without pulling the engine? I'm sure the mounts I have are ready to quit. How much noise/vibration do solid mounts transmit to the cabin?
mounts are pretty simple, you unbolt em, one at a time, and raise the motor a little