Lightend and balanced Flywheel

1. GroomGTI Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Yorkshire. Posts: 1748 White 106 Gti

   #1 9th November 2008, 17:25

   what are the gains off having this done? Also how much dose it usually cost to have it done?
2. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #2 9th November 2008, 18:02

   being lighter spins faster so revs quicker. prob not worth doing really as standard is good. you may end up with harsher ride aswell. theres a few threads on it
3. adamhighfield Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Shrewsbury Posts: 642 Saxo VTS

   #3 9th November 2008, 21:22

   if u really want 1 then get the ally 1 from demon tweeks, because if its not done right will make it worse!
4. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

   #4 9th November 2008, 21:28

   ally one from tweeks over 300 quid
5. operation-saxo L-plater Joined: Oct 2007 Derbyshire Posts: 54 bmw X5 (daily) impreza powered 106 (project)

   #5 9th November 2008, 21:39

   QEP do them you send them yours and they will lightend and balanc it think they are about £120
6. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

   #6 9th November 2008, 21:46

   i have above one ^^^^
   
   in terms of performance there are no downside of a l&b flywheel.
7. pepper953 Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1280

   #7 9th November 2008, 21:50

   full eng ballance rods crank flywheel should be done together not
   one at a time
8. Nick_106 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 470 Ford Ranger Pick Up

   #8 9th November 2008, 21:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by pepper953 full eng ballance rods crank flywheel should be done together not one at a time

   And why not?
9. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

   #9 9th November 2008, 22:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by pepper953 full eng ballance rods crank flywheel should be done together not one at a time

   true, but not everyone has the money/time to strip the bottom end down and get it balanced.
   
   a lightened and balanced flywheel will make a nice little difference to throttle response and livelyness.
10. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

    #10 10th November 2008, 08:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Groomster-VTS what are the gains off having this done? Also how much dose it usually cost to have it done?

    You can have a 'feel' of mine when it gets done m8. Its at Ricky P's at the mo, not sure on your spec but it should be similar to mine.
11. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #11 10th November 2008, 08:36

    Danny, did you get yours QEP or an off-the-shelf jobbie?
12. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

    #12 10th November 2008, 09:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dannygti i have above one ^^^^ in terms of performance there are no downside of a l&b flywheel.

    Until you come to a hill.
    
    Also most aftermarjed modded flywheels can be seen as dangerous if not done properly. take to much off and a nice flywheel through the bulkhead isnt much fun.
13. Mathias Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Pembrokeshire Posts: 5598

    #13 10th November 2008, 12:12

    Having looked around for prices on having the standard flywheel lightened and balanced and reading threads on various forums i decided to go for a helix aluminium flywheel from Demon Tweeks, so light and great quality!!
14. adamhighfield Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Shrewsbury Posts: 642 Saxo VTS

    #14 10th November 2008, 12:18

    yeh thats the 1 ive got 2!!
15. Mathias Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Pembrokeshire Posts: 5598

    #15 10th November 2008, 12:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adamhighfield yeh thats the 1 ive got 2!!

    How do find it mate, difference in performance??
    
    any downsides??
16. Dibz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 240 106 GTi

    #16 10th November 2008, 19:39

    Whats the price of those lads? Any links? Thanks.
17. dannygti Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR

    #17 10th November 2008, 19:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Toad Danny, did you get yours QEP or an off-the-shelf jobbie?

    yes mate, i got mine from qep.
    
    ryan, id rather have the car responsive and revvy and sacrifice the odd hill. and i really dont think there would be much difference.
18. Mathias Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Pembrokeshire Posts: 5598

    #18 11th November 2008, 00:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dibz Whats the price of those lads? Any links? Thanks.

    Mine was £350 delivered, give demon tweeks a ring they will sort you out!!
19. adamhighfield Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Shrewsbury Posts: 642 Saxo VTS

    #19 11th November 2008, 02:21

    yeh about £350, i havent actually fitted it yet though, lol. Gonna do it when i change the gearbox!
20. Dibz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 240 106 GTi

    #20 12th November 2008, 12:27

    Cheers!