J's Racing ETD
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For those of you who think this thing is worthless, do the following.
Open your hood
Crank your car
Go under the hood, and pull the TB pulley to rev the engine and watch how much movement there is without one of these.
I have read that if for nothing else, shifting is a TON smoother with an ETD. Evo guys are in love with these things (or were when I was looking into buying one a few years ago).
Open your hood
Crank your car
Go under the hood, and pull the TB pulley to rev the engine and watch how much movement there is without one of these.
I have read that if for nothing else, shifting is a TON smoother with an ETD. Evo guys are in love with these things (or were when I was looking into buying one a few years ago).
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Originally Posted by roy365,Jun 29 2009, 02:05 PM
Adds weight, a PITA to install, produces no HP, costs $$$.
Oh wait....."it looks cool".
Oh wait....."it looks cool".
Do some research. Search the board for info on the ETD. MANY people can attest to the benefits.
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^and many if not more have said it's useless and sold theirs. Now of course I won't hate on buyers who bought those mods, but I'd confidently say it's one of those more of a look type of mods that don't do much. I believe some ppl listed it as their "Worst mods ever bought" list as well.
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Originally Posted by Vik2000,Jun 29 2009, 03:28 PM
^and many if not more have said it's useless and sold theirs. Now of course I won't hate on buyers who bought those mods, but I'd confidently say it's one of those more of a look type of mods that don't do much. I believe some ppl listed it as their "Worst mods ever bought" list as well.
As far as being a best or worst mod, some people could care less about a "smoother shift" or throttle response, so that could be reason people list it as the worst mod.
Or it could be that they generally thing it was completely worthless. I wasn't getting one until I did what I described earlier. I got under my hood and pulled by TB pulley and was amazed at how much movement there was with my engine.
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Thanks guys
Well, just got back from work and I can defintely tell a difference for those who are curious.
Shifting is more crisp and my car's characteristics have changed as well. Letting off this gas in 6th gear does not jerk my car back and forth anymore if you know what I mean.
Wouldn't be able to tell you if its a placebo effect of not, but the motor feels more solid.
Who cares, it looks great!
Boofster, mine isn't a sticker. Its eitched into the body of the ETD.
Well, just got back from work and I can defintely tell a difference for those who are curious.
Shifting is more crisp and my car's characteristics have changed as well. Letting off this gas in 6th gear does not jerk my car back and forth anymore if you know what I mean.
Wouldn't be able to tell you if its a placebo effect of not, but the motor feels more solid.
Who cares, it looks great!
Boofster, mine isn't a sticker. Its eitched into the body of the ETD.
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Originally Posted by Boofster,Jun 29 2009, 09:25 AM
To the hater post, let's just say it works more than nothing.
You can tell on the high speed shifts.
The installation direction does not matter but it is easier to adjust if you have the lock nut towards the engine. I didn't even bother with the logo (it's a sticker). You have it installed the same as me.
You can tell on the high speed shifts.
The installation direction does not matter but it is easier to adjust if you have the lock nut towards the engine. I didn't even bother with the logo (it's a sticker). You have it installed the same as me.