My review of the nitto torque dampner - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisSedan · 08-27-2009, 02:24 AM

So after isntalling my NST crank pulley. I noticed my car seems to jerk more between the gears especially when taking off and the car is cold in fast idle. Looking under the hood we dont have a front motor mount. So our motors do flex more than usual.

After installing the nitto torque dampner i did notice some vibration noise at idle but it seems depending on the rpm. It kinda comes and goes more and less so if the a/c is off or on. But in the car you can barely feel the vibration. Upon normal driving the transmission shift is undetectible. its like driving in a new bmw. Even on high rpm shifts what i could only describe as a "shift jerk" seems to be atlest 50 percent better if not more. YOu still cant really feel when the transmission goes into the next gear.

On higher rpm though the some may consider it a pro or a con you can hear the engine more. Its almost like someone put in a V8 under the hood. My car only has a intake and no exhaust but it sounds like i do have a exhaust. At first i didnt like it but after driving it for a few weeks i rather like it =).

Its funny when someone cuts me off and i floor it driving past them they get scared wondering what this loud angry car is and they look over and its just a little ole yaris.

1NZYaris1 · 08-27-2009, 03:04 AM

Nice write up

i am yet to get one but it is on the ever growing to do list

PETERPOOP · 08-27-2009, 03:09 AM

i love mine

YarisSedan · 08-27-2009, 03:41 AM

Only thing i would change about it is the ends to adjust it are kinda hard to turn. Since you cant use any tool cept your fingers. If its not 100 percent tight it works its way loose after awile.

Aothachos · 08-27-2009, 05:48 PM

ur sedan is a auto or manual?

cali yaris · 08-27-2009, 06:24 PM

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Only thing i would change about it is the ends to adjust it are kinda hard to turn.

agreed - those ends should be made to fit a wrench. I've used a vice grips on mine.

YarisSedan · 08-27-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

agreed - those ends should be made to fit a wrench. I've used a vice grips on mine.

Thats what i thought about doing but i didnt watn to scratch it up. So ended up just getting blisters on my finger tryign to tighten them =( I think maybe ill try to take some slip join pliers and put a rag over it and see if i can get it tighter that way.

MUSKOKA800 · 08-28-2009, 08:12 AM

Perhaps you should put some light duty thread locker (Loctite, Permatex, etc.) on the threads so it doesn't back out from the constant vibration.

*tk-421* · 08-28-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

Nice write up

i am yet to get one but it is on the ever growing to do list

+1

So many cool things to buy, so little money.

@Garm: When will you start accepting human organs as valid forms of payment?

ruimond · 08-28-2009, 11:14 AM

Interesting write-up......i always wondered if it would do anything on our NA Yaris's. Thought it would only be more useful for those with S/C'ers or Turbo's. Haha.

Are there any other options out there apart from the Nitto?

ezhacker1 · 08-28-2009, 06:13 PM

i wonder how this would be on an Manual. So it makes your car louder somehow?

08-27-2009, 02:24 AM	#1
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	My review of the nitto torque dampner So after isntalling my NST crank pulley. I noticed my car seems to jerk more between the gears especially when taking off and the car is cold in fast idle. Looking under the hood we dont have a front motor mount. So our motors do flex more than usual. After installing the nitto torque dampner i did notice some vibration noise at idle but it seems depending on the rpm. It kinda comes and goes more and less so if the a/c is off or on. But in the car you can barely feel the vibration. Upon normal driving the transmission shift is undetectible. its like driving in a new bmw. Even on high rpm shifts what i could only describe as a "shift jerk" seems to be atlest 50 percent better if not more. YOu still cant really feel when the transmission goes into the next gear. On higher rpm though the some may consider it a pro or a con you can hear the engine more. Its almost like someone put in a V8 under the hood. My car only has a intake and no exhaust but it sounds like i do have a exhaust. At first i didnt like it but after driving it for a few weeks i rather like it =). Its funny when someone cuts me off and i floor it driving past them they get scared wondering what this loud angry car is and they look over and its just a little ole yaris. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

08-27-2009, 03:04 AM	#2
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	Nice write up i am yet to get one but it is on the ever growing to do list __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

08-27-2009, 03:41 AM	#4
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Only thing i would change about it is the ends to adjust it are kinda hard to turn. Since you cant use any tool cept your fingers. If its not 100 percent tight it works its way loose after awile. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

08-28-2009, 08:12 AM	#8
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Perhaps you should put some light duty thread locker (Loctite, Permatex, etc.) on the threads so it doesn't back out from the constant vibration. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

08-28-2009, 11:14 AM	#10
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	Interesting write-up......i always wondered if it would do anything on our NA Yaris's. Thought it would only be more useful for those with S/C'ers or Turbo's. Haha. Are there any other options out there apart from the Nitto? __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

08-27-2009, 03:09 AM	#3
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	i love mine

08-27-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
Aothachos Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 326	ur sedan is a auto or manual?

08-28-2009, 06:13 PM	#11
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	i wonder how this would be on an Manual. So it makes your car louder somehow? __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

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