Flywheel Lightening

1. sapepr Newbie Joined: May 2012 Oxford Posts: 5 Mk1 1.0 Spree II 3dr

   #1 29th May 2012, 12:51

   Hi all,
   
   New to the forum me, I'm looking to squeeze the 0-60 time down on my (currently unmodded) 1.0 (yes, i know, ambitious). As such, would it be worth my while performance-wise paying to have the flywheel lightened; if so, how much weight off it would be advisable?
   
   Also, I'm looking to fit a cold air system too, budget for that is hovering around £80 - I'm open to some wise advice if anyone is offering.
   
   I'm not expecting huge gains, just to give the edge in a bit of friendly competition.
   
   Thanks in advance,
   sapepr
2. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #2 29th May 2012, 12:59

   honestly.......not much point in modding it engine wise, if you must...just get an exhaust and air filter,
3. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #3 29th May 2012, 13:11

   If you really must keep the 1.0 and want it to go better, you are best off stripping any excess weight you don't need, all the interior, spare wheel, sound deadening etc etc. Probably not worth doing the flywheel tbh unless you get one cheap and you're planning on taking the gearbox off any time soon as well. A lot of work just to swap a flywheel. Obviously if you need to change clutch or gearbox you can do it at the same time.
4. sapepr Newbie Joined: May 2012 Oxford Posts: 5 Mk1 1.0 Spree II 3dr

   #4 29th May 2012, 13:30

   Yeah, I meant more lightening the existing one? I have to keep the 1.0 or the insurance would just about kill me....
5. KrazyDayz L-plater Joined: Oct 2011 Liverpool Posts: 87 182 cup - 1.1 clio - saxo VTR - Aprilia

   #5 29th May 2012, 13:44

   Cold air feed is pointless at this point.. Decat/manifold/remove center box.. Get injectors cleaned, bigger inlet manifold, head work..
   
   Drop a 1.4/6 in for a 10th of the price
6. RyanSaxo Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Midlandzzz Posts: 1613 The 'S

   #6 29th May 2012, 13:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sapepr Yeah, I meant more lightening the existing one? I have to keep the 1.0 or the insurance would just about kill me....

   it's cheaper to declare mods than just buy a bigger engined car?
   
   surprised at that!
7. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #7 29th May 2012, 14:06

   Dont waste money polishing a turd.
   
   Just save it till you can get something less crap than a 1.0
8. sapepr Newbie Joined: May 2012 Oxford Posts: 5 Mk1 1.0 Spree II 3dr

   #8 29th May 2012, 14:20

   pretty damning... unfortunately true lol.
   
   oh well, better start saving then...