Steering Damper?
09-01-11, 11:03 PM
#331
This is so hyped up..... i have BCR coilover and rear sway bar now i installed the steering damper the handling change is very minimal..... the steering feels a bit tighter just a lil bit and thats it.
This item got more hyped up than it's actually functionality and oh did i mention Sewell rips people off on the shipping?
This item got more hyped up than it's actually functionality and oh did i mention Sewell rips people off on the shipping?
09-02-11, 06:09 AM
#332
This is so hyped up..... i have BCR coilover and rear sway bar now i installed the steering damper the handling change is very minimal..... the steering feels a bit tighter just a lil bit and thats it.
This item got more hyped up than it's actually functionality and oh did i mention Sewell rips people off on the shipping?
This item got more hyped up than it's actually functionality and oh did i mention Sewell rips people off on the shipping?
09-02-11, 07:54 AM
#333
This is so hyped up..... i have BCR coilover and rear sway bar now i installed the steering damper the handling change is very minimal..... the steering feels a bit tighter just a lil bit and thats it.
This item got more hyped up than it's actually functionality and oh did i mention Sewell rips people off on the shipping?
This item got more hyped up than it's actually functionality and oh did i mention Sewell rips people off on the shipping?
09-02-11, 11:11 PM
#334
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The steering dampener was a super easy install. Took roughly twenty minutes.
One tip though: Apply blue loc-tite to the two screws used for the dampener. With all the vibration happening in your steering wheel, not to mention, the constant rotation of it, you don't want those screws vibrating loose on you and causing havoc.
Impressions after use: I don't recommend this mod to anyone running the stock set up. The reason being is that the steering wheel is so heavy after installing the dampener that the wheel doesn't want to return to the "upright" position after making a turn. You have to use your muscle(s) to manually return it to the normal driving position. Although, one good thing about it is that it makes long road trips seem much more comfortable.
One tip though: Apply blue loc-tite to the two screws used for the dampener. With all the vibration happening in your steering wheel, not to mention, the constant rotation of it, you don't want those screws vibrating loose on you and causing havoc.
Impressions after use: I don't recommend this mod to anyone running the stock set up. The reason being is that the steering wheel is so heavy after installing the dampener that the wheel doesn't want to return to the "upright" position after making a turn. You have to use your muscle(s) to manually return it to the normal driving position. Although, one good thing about it is that it makes long road trips seem much more comfortable.
09-03-11, 11:40 AM
#337
i installed mine not too long ago together with my new steering wheel 
the difference might be minimal but it's ok coz i didn't really expect much. i love the feel more though, maybe mainly because of the new steering wheel LoL.
btw the key on buying from sewell is doing multiple purchases to save on shipping charges. i have absolutely no complain on sewell, heck half of my mods are from them SEWELL FTW!
the difference might be minimal but it's ok coz i didn't really expect much. i love the feel more though, maybe mainly because of the new steering wheel LoL.
btw the key on buying from sewell is doing multiple purchases to save on shipping charges. i have absolutely no complain on sewell, heck half of my mods are from them
SEWELL FTW!
09-04-11, 02:01 AM
#340
Sorry i have already returned all the torx screw drivers i bought and not going to bother taking it out again. Because initially i just bought the regular torx screw driver but because i had 2 overly tighten screws so they are not strong enough to turn it, i had 3 guys tried to help me turn the screws and all gave up . I end up having to go back to home depot and get the racquet style and buying heads for it ( they are not cheap). So finally got it installed and i can say yes there is a difference but its very minimum, nothing "WoW" like when i got my coils installed and what a difference.
Last edited by someboy; 09-04-11 at 05:46 AM.
09-07-11, 06:57 PM
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OR.. USPS flat rate box..
They tried to charge me $13 for shipping on a touch up paint. Ended up just buying it from my local dealer for $10..
09-07-11, 07:41 PM
#343
Sorry i have already returned all the torx screw drivers i bought and not going to bother taking it out again. Because initially i just bought the regular torx screw driver but because i had 2 overly tighten screws so they are not strong enough to turn it, i had 3 guys tried to help me turn the screws and all gave up . I end up having to go back to home depot and get the racquet style and buying heads for it ( they are not cheap). So finally got it installed and i can say yes there is a difference but its very minimum, nothing "WoW" like when i got my coils installed and what a difference.
If anyone wants to sell theirs PM me please.
It's called crap. IMO if they'd come down on the price I'd buy it rather then looking for a used one. I'd rather they slap 3 or 4 stamps on it and I get it in 2 weeks rather then this $13 shananigans for such a small item.
09-22-11, 04:40 PM
#345
You would think they would have the steering damper installed at least on the F-sport model:
Just installed yesterday:
From the get go, I did feel a little heaviness / tightness to it and nothing really drastic. But once I was on the highway, it’s a completely different story. I commute to DC (approx. a 50 min drive) and the steering wheel felt more solid / planted at highway speeds . Highway 95 has some really bad roads and imo this mod helped a lot with vibrations / 'twitchiness' and also with driving fatigue.
I would recommend for any commuter
Just installed yesterday:
From the get go, I did feel a little heaviness / tightness to it and nothing really drastic. But once I was on the highway, it’s a completely different story. I commute to DC (approx. a 50 min drive) and the steering wheel felt more solid / planted at highway speeds . Highway 95 has some really bad roads and imo this mod helped a lot with vibrations / 'twitchiness' and also with driving fatigue.
I would recommend for any commuter