VRmonster 1 Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 So, im just about to sort my gearbox out, and wondered if anyone is running a lightened flywheel or uprated clutch. ive been thinking about this flywheel [link]http://www.ridgewayracing.com/VR6.html at 12.5lbs its 5lbs lighter than standard so hopefully should give a boost of acceleration. I was also thinking about a black diamond clutch, but ive been told that standard is strong enough for around 250lb/ft of torque anyway, so im undecided on this.any info would be appreciated. thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 take the flywheel off thatll make it go some lol Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 ha ha. funny. i dont understand, how come no-one ever replies to my posts, except for ppl takin the piss, im startin to feel realy insecure now. all i want is advice... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 You are right about the standard clutch being good for 250lb/ft, so unless you are running close to 220 then i'd stick with standard. Seeing as a vr only makes 170 without mods, its unlikely you've modded it that much? Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 nah, jus exhaust/induction for now, going for a AmD throttle body and rechip soon, then that will be it till a turbo, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
DundeeDub 0 Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 i got a black diamond clutch going on soon, will let you lot know what its like when done.not near 220 yet but i'm looking to the future. Link to post Share on other sites
DundeeDub 0 Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 as for fly wheels try this: AUTOTECH LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL FLYWHEELS VW's G60 (22 lbs.), VR6 (17 lbs.), and A4 Chassis 1.8T (20 lbs.) flywheels are notoriously heavy and can easily stand to shed a few pounds. Autotech now offer the perfect solution: Lightweight Steel Billet Flywheels. The result? A motor that revs to redline much faster! Our CNC machined 228mm lightweight flywheels are beautifully crafted from steel blanks for the utmost in strength and weight savings. Our G60, VR6 & 1.8T flywheels weigh only 10 pounds!Unlike some competitor's units, Autotech's lightweight flywheels are not 'reconditioned' stock cast flywheels. Besides, there is no core charge hassle!We chose steel rather than aluminum for a few important reasons: cost savings, durability, and drivability. The ultra lightweight aluminum flywheels can actually be too light, and make it difficult to get the car rolling (no inertia!). A one-piece steel unit is much more durable and does not have the problems associated with using a bolt-on steel friction plate most aluminum flywheels use. Finally, our steel flywheels are about half the cost of a competitor's quality aluminum version.Autotech's G60 & VR6 flywheel kits are designed to retain the original starter ring gear (just transfer it over) and are supplied with new dowel pins and mounting hardware.The stock clutch in a 1.8T is 220mm diameter and uses a dual-mass flywheel system. Our 228mm flywheel for the 1.8T requires that you upgrade the clutch to a stronger 228mm type. The 1.8T flywheel kit also comes with a new starter ring gear, as the original one cannot be transferred. We also sell the starter ring gear separately.10.105.100K 228mm G60 L / W Flywheel $229.9510.105.150K 228mm 1.8T L / W Flywheel (includes starter ring gear) $309.9510.105.200K 228mm VR6 L / W Flywheel $229.9510.105.110 New spare starter ring gear $79.95 Link to post Share on other sites
DundeeDub 0 Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 would need to get them imported though, $229.95 works out to be £129.52.anyone else fancy one?? i do Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 7lbs of weight lost doesn't amount to much really though does it, i mean my new parcel shelf weighs double that! The advert isn't lying, it will rev faster, but marginally. Also, would this not have an adverse affect on torque?? Anyone know? Link to post Share on other sites
jcorallo 0 Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 $229 = £229 after import duty, tax, handling charge and shipping.... fallen for that one many times Link to post Share on other sites
patrick green 0 Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 7lbs on the flywheel does make a difference coz its not the actual weight loss on the car that counts but the reduction in energy the engine wastes just revolving the fly - Id think it does reduce torque coz it makes the car rev more freely. Myself i'd only have it with a Schrick as this would counteract the expected torque loss Link to post Share on other sites
DundeeDub 0 Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 still its cheaper that getting one off the first link and if they get wrapped in birthday paper and posed from a home address for a little back hander then who's to know. Link to post Share on other sites
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