Flywheel

[mcleansc]

Just a quick question. I'll be uprating to an ACT Paddle Clutch in the near future and was wondering if it's really worth forking out £250 for a lightweight flywheel while it's all out? I was originally going to just skim the OEM one but it seems a done thing that everyone swaps the 2 of them at the same time, does it really make that much of a difference?

[Joe1989]

I did. I figured it was better to do it while it was all off. No idea if it made any difference though as i got a new turbo etc all fitted at the same time!

[Zornyan]

The reason most people fit aftermarket flywheels is their much harder metals like chromly, where as oem flywheels are much softer so aggressive clutches wear them down much quicker

[shaboy]

^^^ not really, if you fit a light weight one they're aluminum! If it's an everyday car I'd skim your oem one, if track then go for a light weight one.

[Mattharvey12]

I have just had my ACT fitted yesterday and the mechanic phoned me saying my flywheel for fubared so I had to order one.

From what I have read its definitely a worthwhile investment as you don't want to have to fork out later on, for a flywheel and potentially another new clutch

[mcleansc]

What make/type do people normally invest in? Or are all the branded ones generally the same?

[handsomedez]

Before I fitted my ACT clutch I got my flywheel skimmed, but there were hard spots that they couldn't skim out so ended up being more juddery than usual. Don't know if that was just a crap machine shop or if it's a common occurrence.
Decent lightweight flywheels like Fidanza usually have screwed-on plates that you can replace when they wear out.

[inliner_04]

The lightweight flywheel certainly made mine rev up quicker/free er

[piman2k]

Another vote for Fidanza. Replaceable faces for if/when an aftermarket clutch mullers a flywheel. £79.99 a face from Tuning Developments.

[mcleansc]

Just had a look there, never seen that website before! I suppose if I intend on using it for drifting the replaceable faces would save money in the long term despite the initial £339 payment. Just had a look at the clutch's, does anyone rate the Clutchmaster FX400? £40 cheaper than the ACT Paddle and looks to be just as good?