mamock116
Veteran Member
If I buy one of these do you think I will gain any power? I have a CR with a stage1 tune.
We don't promote Fluidampr's as a power adder so if you make any power over OEM then consider that a bonus.If I buy one of these do you think I will gain any power? I have a CR with a stage1 tune.
If you decide to order one I may get one too.I think I am sold. This will be my next car part purchase. I will download one of those iPhone apps that analyze vibration and take some before and after data when I do it to see if the difference can be measured. My car vibes are so significant it should be a good test case.
I'm thinking something like this:App that meaures vibes?? Whats it called please A5INKY
I think Ill try one when the funds allow.
There really is no Research & Development in taking an OEM pulley , giving it to a machinist who has 6 months training in lathe work and having him turn a chunk of aluminium into a pulley.That said, I don't see why a damper machined, welded together, and filled with fluid should cost around $400!
It's not tuned to any specific frequency, its dynamic. Which is kind of killing the argument of R+D driving up the price. Most of the R+D is to get something that fits the engine and can fit the fluid. No magic squirrels inside balancing your engine. Some mention needing spacers to get the 1.8T one to line up with the TDI serp belt. So, it's sort of a hack, but I'm sure it works fine... to repeat my point, it doesn't require tuning of frequency like a rubber based mount/damper needs. That's the "magic" that kills their argument of R+D for every carI was ready to buy the 1.8t one before but then I thought somebody said it was designed for the 1.8t harmonics but now there is this conversation. I'll put it on my wish list for the future for when my oem dampener bites the dust. Thanks for the knowledge update. If you hear this part might be discontinued please update this thanks!
It's not tuned to any specific frequency, its dynamic. Which is kind of killing the argument of R+D driving up the price. Most of the R+D is to get something that fits the engine and can fit the fluid. No magic squirrels inside balancing your engine. Some mention needing spacers to get the 1.8T one to line up with the TDI serp belt. So, it's sort of a hack, but I'm sure it works fine... to repeat my point, it doesn't require tuning of frequency like a rubber based mount/damper needs. That's the "magic" that kills their argument of R+D for every car
I'm all for this idea, like in tires. It would even be great to do it in a "dual mass" flywheel- if there were a fluid that could handle that heat.
But $400 is too steep for me and others. But if it works well for you guys to sell it for $400, that's good for you.
Which ironically does squat.just ordered one...
will probably easy the loss of the balance shaft assembly on my BLB engine a bit...
JW
I am not a firm believer that the balance shaft design found on the A4 2.0 TDI's actually do anything for the end user based on there prone to fail design.please elaborate...
removing the b.s.a. brought some small vibrations...
just a tad more of them getting into the cab...
JW
I disagree with that statement. Having driven, chained, deleted, and geared cars. The BSM module definitely does something, just the original chained design is failure prone.I am not a firm believer that the balance shaft design found on the A4 2.0 TDI's actually do anything for the end user based on there prone to fail design.
From Fluidampr FAQ:
Q: Will Fluidampr solve an out of balance condition?
A: No damper will compensate for an out of balance condition. The vibration damper is designed to reduce crankshaft torsional vibrations, not to balance the motor. It is a common misconception that a damper will “fix” an imbalance condition in the motor. This is absolutely not true. Only a professional balance job will solve that problem.
I think you misunderstood my post. It does it's intended job yes but it is a prone to failure design which is why we swap them out and then use a fluidampr on motors like the 2.0 FSI.I disagree with that statement. Having driven, chained, deleted, and geared cars. The BSM module definitely does something, just the original chained design is failure prone.
Well hopefully alot more TDI owners will soon feel the same thingI didn't realize Fluidamper made on for VW's. When my OE damper deteriorated on my Dodge Cummins, I had a Fluidamper installed. I can feel a difference. It's smoother.
Good stuff!mine's finally moving through the DHL channels ;-)
JW
ANything to report?mine's finally moving through the DHL channels ;-)
JW