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liamgallagher1994

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27th Jan 09 at 18:53

What are the good points of have a lightened fly wheel ?

evans_corsab

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27th Jan 09 at 18:53

quicker acceleration

Richardhhha

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27th Jan 09 at 18:55

makes it very lively im getting one done for my 14xe

liamgallagher1994

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27th Jan 09 at 18:56

Cheers Boys

Half Pint

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27th Jan 09 at 18:56

Can you lose torque through the lightened fly wheel?

and does it not affect the tickover too?

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 18:58

quote:
Originally posted by Half Pint
Can you lose torque through the lightened fly wheel?

and does it not affect the tickover too?

Minty_Fresh

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27th Jan 09 at 19:01

ive heard you have to get the crank balanced once fitted, so it matches the lightend flywheel..

always bugged me whether its true or not?

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 19:02

dont think thats true mate but does make sense i suppose.

Linch

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27th Jan 09 at 19:16

most cranks in the x14 and c/x16 are balanced very well from the factory!

georger252

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27th Jan 09 at 19:17

Ive got one on my x16xe and it made it rev up a little quicker so bit quicker on acceleration not loads but a bit

lil_hobbo

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27th Jan 09 at 19:40

i want on on my x14xe soon

joes_1.4_16v_sport

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27th Jan 09 at 19:44

Just had 1 fitted.

Does go through 1st / 2nd alot quicker.

But seen as though I have a closer ratio gearbox i'm only doing about 50mph by end of 2nd

But its worth it i.m.o.

How much are these worth to sell?

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 19:48

depends whether its a machined original item or billet one

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 19:49

depends whether its a machined original item or billet one

liamgallagher1994

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27th Jan 09 at 19:58

quote:
Originally posted by fazza
depends whether its a machined original item or billet one

Which one is best Fazza ? How can you tell the diff ?

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 20:00

billet one is the better and safer one mate. there more expensive though but usually lighter aswell.

if you def want one speak to vxlgsi on here/migweb and he will sort u out

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27th Jan 09 at 20:01

quote:
Originally posted by fazza

quote:
Originally posted by Half Pint
Can you lose torque through the lightened fly wheel?

and does it not affect the tickover too?

no

it will affect tickover if its too light, which is unlikey with of the shelf parts

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 20:03

ah ok mate.

no loss of torque though

liamgallagher1994

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27th Jan 09 at 20:05

quote:
Originally posted by fazza
billet one is the better and safer one mate. there more expensive though but usually lighter aswell.

if you def want one speak to vxlgsi on here/migweb and he will sort u out

Cheers for the help dude

How much is the going rate for a billet one ?

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 20:08

i just paid 195 delivered for mine for my c20let. yours may be cheaper though

Hamish

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27th Jan 09 at 20:09

quote:
Originally posted by fazza
ah ok mate.

no loss of torque though

how

There is less rotational mass

fazza

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27th Jan 09 at 20:11

i will find a thread explaining. or someone else will confirm it.

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27th Jan 09 at 20:13

yeah you could argue the less rotating mass means the rpm drops quicker and torque is affected

the principle of my understanding of it is a flywheel is always rotating, the heavier it is, the more usable energy it can store as there is more rotating mass, and therefore potential energy to be transferred into drive when the clutch is engaged

if its lighter, that is obviously less

[Edited on 27-01-2009 by jr]

Hamish

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27th Jan 09 at 20:17

quote:
Originally posted by jr
yeah you could argue the less rotating mass means the rpm drops quicker and torque is affected

this is what i always thought.

Mess mass = less momentum = less torque

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27th Jan 09 at 20:20

edited as i have expanded on that answer

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