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    weight on top of motor mount

    wtf is it there for?!

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    Weight Distribution

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    1 lb of weight distribution?! WHOOOOO

    I guess it's safe to throw it as far as possible?

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    It's safe to throw it, lol. It's a vibration damper.
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    I can feel that one pound difference! I got another inch of wheel gap on the drivers side!!!

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    lol Derek. Funny man

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    I've seen so many people toss that thing away, but I have to wonder what the Mitsu engineers were thinking when they felt it was necessary to have that.


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    What were they thinking?
    http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/articl...03A0737782.php
    Its called a "Dynamic Damper" and its supposed to reduce high frequency noise in the passenger cabin.
    Does it work? Take it off and see if it makes any difference...

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    Quote Originally Posted by steve68 View Post
    It keeps the motor level which in turn keeps the driveshafte in proper alignment.

    Steve
    I hope thats a joke

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