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!

It depends on what you want and how much you feel willing to spend :D

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 :D

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

I have a brand new Exedy 5.5 kg flywheel for sale if interested...Alan

Thanks for the info Shaun.

I think 5.5kg may be too light for my needs, whats your price and is it for a Newage?

Stalked

I run with an RCMS lightweight flywheel at £350 plus VAT so these things are not cheap :(

Shaun

Bloody hell Shaun!!!! :eek2:
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

Hi Nick :D

between you and me (and scoobynet) visiting RCMS can almost bring on a nose bleed but the attention to detail beggars belief :D

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

Is your gearbox a 5 speed?...........Alan

yeah 5spd wrx.

I knew they were dear, but I need a good daily driver also, 75miles aday mostly motorway.

S!

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