John says ~$50 to have mine lightend.... I was just reading on VWvortex about a guy who lightend his on a brake lathe.
QUICK! tell me how bad/crazy/stupid this is before I go to Track Auto and my buddie mike (manager) start turning my extra flywheel. Mark Diederich > > > Ok guys I got a 4k I wanna bolt up to my ABA and I am thinking about > > throung a lightend flywheel between em. > > > > Tell me all about lightend flywheels, > > > > pros/cons > > driving impressions > > effects > > prices, buy new one vs get mine machined? > > How much does my flywheel weight now, whats a good weight to end up with. > > > > pro: > smoother, faster shifts, both up and down > a bit faster, 1 lb rotating mass is worth about 20lbs of static mass > all around more fun. > > con: > some slipping/feathering of the clutch necessary on steep grades > easier to stall if you're not careful > > driving impressions: get one. you'll love it. :) > > prices: $125 from velocity, probably $50 to have yours machined... and > that's all velocity does. > > weight: 11lbs stock, 8 or 8.5 lightened _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
