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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Can I buy a flywheel on it's own ?? [ Bash ]

Yup, no problem - call us.

Sorry, I missed it first time around

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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Fitted mine on Sunday as planned - took us exactly 3 hours so pretty pleased with that The clutch pedal now feels lighter and the take-up point is much lower down (I nearly reversed off the ramp at high speed after being taken by surprise at that!) so gear changing feels much better. The usual judder is now gone as well With the lightened flywheel the engine now feels as if it revs much cleaner and easier and there's no problems with idling or reduced engine braking. I think that the whole lot has been well worth the money - mercy buckets, David

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Oh, before I forget, I phoned API at 9:15 on Monday morning to say that the old flywheel was ready for collection and it was gone just 4 hours later! Can't get better than that
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the feedback Raymond - sort of knoocka hole in BOB'5 assertion that the light flywheel makes no difference.

You are reiterating what many, many of our customers say, that the car is much livelier with one on. AND no obvious downside.

Thanks for the business.

David APi

PS 4 hours to collect a flywheel? that's disgraceful, l'll get them working on doing a better job !
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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27,000 happy flywheel users from here. Pretty impressive I must say, particularly since there are only 62,000 usernames registered on here. Take away old usernames, forgotten and replaced usernames, muppets, trolls etc and you still have 27,000 customers from here say they are happy with the flywheels?

£3.2million from machining old flywheels. Not bad.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Shhhhhhhh Everyone else will want one.

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Is the lightened flywheel balanced when its machined?
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TI7OJO
Is the lightened flywheel balanced when its machined?
Of course !
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Go on then ill have a new clutch.

1. RaymondH..........Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
2. Malriley..............Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
3. Drewruberry .......Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
4. Keith H...............Clutch and flywheel fitted at API
5. Shmerman...........Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
6. Nick1977...........Clutch and flywheel fitted at API
7. Fulham71............Clutch for self fitting
8. TI7OJO.............Clutch for self fitting
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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what a great service you get from these guys. ordered my clutch tueday lunch time and it was waiting for me at home the next day.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks for your business

This is our regular service, Thanks for the complement, however, we work on the theory that you can't sell what you haven't got.

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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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1. RaymondH..........Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
2. Malriley..............Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
3. Drewruberry .......Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
4. Keith H...............Clutch and flywheel fitted at API
5. Shmerman...........Clutch and flywheel for self fitting
6. Nick1977...........Clutch and flywheel fitted at API
7. Fulham71............Clutch for self fitting
8. TI7OJO.............Clutch for self fitting
9. bash.................flywheel for self fitting
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Bash, Ring us with contact details, we can get a flywheel away for you today.

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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The only thing i hate about my lightened flywheel was the cost compared to yours for one, LOL, and the fact that 30 mph in 4th is now a bloody nightmare!
May have to go back to 3rd gear driving at 30 mph, bloody specs cameras.
But i have to say there are pros and cons for the flywheel. Just imho.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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How light is yours then?? Is it one of the Fidanza's at 4.2 kg's ??

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
How light is yours then?? Is it one of the Fidanza's at 4.2 kg's ??

David.
I have just phoned Tracktive to find out David! LOL.
I have a Kaiten chromoly flywheel, weighing in at 5.4 kg if he remembers correctly he says. Make is right its just the weight may be 5.3 or whatever they are.
But it does make a difference to the labouring engine syndrome at 30 mph.
BUT, it used to feel crap at 30 before tbh. Any kinda incline and it does not like 4th gear at 30, never has.

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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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If this GB is still running can I put my name down for a 6speed kit, £727 delivered for self fit if im not mistaken?
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Call us quick this afternoon as it closes today. Ring on 01926 614333 and talk to Martin.

Any other stragglers out there?? Need to order before 5 pm today.]

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Maybe next time then. I went to work before that last post!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Call us quick this afternoon as it closes today. Ring on 01926 614333 and talk to Martin.

Any other stragglers out there?? Need to order before 5 pm today.]

David APi
Hi David

I know i'm really late for this GB but i was wondering if there was any chance of joining it or if anyone has dropped out. I have a MY2000 classic and am looking for clutch and flywheel for self fitting.

Many thanks

Pedro
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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bowsaaa and Pedro yhm.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Do you have a price for a twin plate for a classic?
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Just signing off for the weekend, can I reply on Monday ??

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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Just signing off for the weekend, can I reply on Monday ??

David APi
Call that customer service???

Yes that's not a problem as long as the price is right.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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Had the new clutch and flywheel fitted last Tuesday at API and I'm 'over the moon'. Much lighter feel on the pedal, no judder, quicker spool up with the lighter flywheel and no more slipping at high revs....

Many thanks to David, Martin and the 'team'.

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks for the business Keith.

Good Luck - David APi. - l'll pass on your regards to the gang.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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I know i'm very late but any chance I can get on to this? My clutch has started slipping whenever I put my foot down. Would like the clutch and flywheel fitted at API
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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I'm another who would like to take up this offer clutch and flywheel,

is another group buy an option?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by wayno
I'm another who would like to take up this offer clutch and flywheel,

is another group buy an option?
This group buy is closed I am afraid.

Call me and l'll work something out for you, but unfortunately I cannot run a group buy all year long for as and when any one needs a clutch.

Next GB is likely to be March I suspect.

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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Next GB is likely to be March I suspect.

David API
Hmmm might be up for that one
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Alyn (stockcar) @ AS Performance does them all year round for £325 all inc with next day delivery (or £260.60 + £16 delivery + vat).

IIRC he used to do lightened flywheels at about half the price of this GB. Not sure if he still does them though. Worth checking.

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