Bugeye WRX - Skimmed or Lightened Flywheel?
16 March 2007, 11:48 AM
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Bugeye WRX - Skimmed or Lightened Flywheel?
I have had a look on here and as I need to replace my clutch I will do the flywheel too. I was told by a Subaru mechnic that you shouldnt skim a flywheel major nono, but I have read that Harvey (respect scooby know what hes talking about kinda guy) uses skimmed flywheels on his classics.
So on a bugeye WRX what should I do, skim or buy new lightend flywheel & which one to buy?
Thanks for your help
S!
So on a bugeye WRX what should I do, skim or buy new lightend flywheel & which one to buy?
Thanks for your help
S!
16 March 2007, 05:26 PM
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It depends on what you want and how much you feel willing to spend 
Many companies sell (on an exchange basis) an OM lightened and skimmed flywheel..... I'd estimate for about £100.
No problems with skimming the WRX Flywheel but the dual mass STi jobbie is basically a no no !!
Job sorted
If you want to go for a very light alloy flywheel then it's an aftermarket item you will need and the price goes up accordingly.
Personally I'd stick with a skimmed or skimmed / lightened OEM one.
HTH
Shaun
Many companies sell (on an exchange basis) an OM lightened and skimmed flywheel..... I'd estimate for about £100.
No problems with skimming the WRX Flywheel but the dual mass STi jobbie is basically a no no !!
Job sorted
If you want to go for a very light alloy flywheel then it's an aftermarket item you will need and the price goes up accordingly.
Personally I'd stick with a skimmed or skimmed / lightened OEM one.
HTH
Shaun
17 March 2007, 12:59 AM
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The clutch is being replaced on mine by my mate Zippy as well as new pads front and rear,new shockers and new Prodrive 330mm front disks!
Money money money lol
17 March 2007, 01:17 AM
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Hi Nick
between you and me (and scoobynet) visiting RCMS can almost bring on a nose bleed but the attention to detail beggars belief
I just wanted someone to fit and map (Bob Rawle) the methanol injection and some other bits so I can use the car for the next 10 years as a daily driver and some !!
Especially as I don't own the car yet (it belongs to Nat West Bank) LOL
Cheers
Shaun
between you and me (and scoobynet) visiting RCMS can almost bring on a nose bleed but the attention to detail beggars belief
I just wanted someone to fit and map (Bob Rawle) the methanol injection and some other bits so I can use the car for the next 10 years as a daily driver and some !!
Especially as I don't own the car yet (it belongs to Nat West Bank) LOL
Cheers
Shaun
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I have found out that the classic and newage 5 speed both use the same flywheel.I want £200 plus delivery for mine as it's in the box(I paid £350 for it but now going to use twin plate so no good for me)..You can collect no problems.I live next to Heathrow...Alan
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