AXC offers the full line of products from this fine vendor, Texas Speedwerks. If there is something they have that you want not seen on AXC please email Dustin for special pricing.
TSW Engine Damper
The TSW Damper is one of the best BANG for your buck MODS on the market. Not only does it save wear and tear on motor mounts it lays the power you have to the road like you have never felt in your MINI before. A True Do It Yourself Mod.
The TSW engine damper kit keeps the engine from rocking fore and aft as it applies power to the wheels. This motion stores and releases energy in the drivetrain in the form of uncontrolled pulses, or "whips".
This drivetrain lash causes harshness in the drivetrain, reduces traction, tears up engine mounts and stresses the engine and transaxle. The engine damper restricts the rocking motion of the engine while adding minimal vibration to the car, unlike engine mount inserts or urethane mounts.
MINI fanatics will IMMEDIATELY notice the difference in throttle response and shifting.
Kit includes bombproof brackets - no mounting to wimpy sheet metal here! And, the damper is mounted where it can be easily serviced and away from direct engine heat.
NOTE - Installing an ETD kit may add NVH into your cabin, regardless of what we have done to minimize the effect. If you are sensitive to NVH, you may wish to reconsider installing this or any other ETD solution. AXC Note: with the top mount you can remove the damper at will without removing the brackets allowing you to enjoy it at the AutoX or Track and remove for daily driving. Not sure you will want to after you enjoy the new power you find.
Carbon fiber replacement damper for your TSW Damper Kit
This is our newly designed damper with rubber filled mounts and a new internal design resulting in virtually zero vibration into the cabin.
If you have our older red, blue or titanium engine damper with heim joint mounts, you may want to replace it with this improved version, especially if the original damper needs serviced. This is a direct replacement.
NOTE: This is the damper only and does not contain any mounting hardware.
$69.00 + $15.00 Shipping
Engine Damper Kit
The engine damper kit keeps the engine from rocking fore and aft as it applies power to the wheels. This motion stores and releases energy in the drivetrain in the form of uncontrolled pulses, or "whips".
This drivetrain lash causes harshness in the drivetrain, reduces traction, tears up engine mounts and stresses the engine and transaxle. The engine damper restricts the rocking motion of the engine while adding minimal vibration to the car, unlike engine mount inserts or urethane mounts.
The later builds have a different upper engine mount that has proven longevity issues, especially if you participate in DE's or autocross, but we've seen failures even on pampered street cars! Our damper kit will limit the motion and ensure a longer life for your hydraulic upper engine mount - don't let a leaking, failure prone mount keep you off the track!
MINI fanatics will IMMEDIATELY notice the difference in throttle response and shifting. The carbon fiber damper is custom made for us with rubber filled mounts and a new internal design to virtually eliminate vibration. Our kit includes beefed up brackets for you horsepower junkies - no mounting to wimpy sheet metal here! And, the damper is mounted where it can be easily serviced and away from direct engine heat.
NOTE - Installing an ETD kit may add Noise, Vibration or Harshness (NVH) into your cabin, regardless of what we have done to minimize the effect. If you are very sensitive to NVH, you may wish to reconsider installing this or any other ETD solution.
Damper v2 2002 to Nov 2003 Install Directions (.pdf file)
Damper v2 Dec 2003 to 06 and 07 Install Directions (.pdf file)
Damper Care Directions (.pdf file)
$119.00 + $15.00 Shipping
$124.00 + $15.00 Shipping
