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OK FINIALY FINISH MY FIDANZA FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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How much does an aluminum flywheel affect driveability? I would think there is more vibration felt from the motor.
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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WELL THE CLUTCH ENGAGE AND FELL GRATE. NO PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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THE ALUMINUM FLYWHEEL JUST LET THE MOTOR REV AND START QUICKER. DON'T NOTICE ANY DRIVE ABILITY ISSUES AT ALL.
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony71502
How much does an aluminum flywheel affect driveability? I would think there is more vibration felt from the motor.
they dont affect drivability at all, its a retarded myth that im sick of hearing
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
they dont affect drivability at all, its a retarded myth that im sick of hearing

I've driven an eagle talon with a light weight aluminum flywheel and performance clutch, and it shutters. So I wouldn't call it a myth, the shutter is annoying as hell. It's only does it as the clutch engages.
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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so after 400 miles the engaugement is getting better and man does this car rev faster just around 450miles left for me will post pic of my old parts soon
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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i bet someones wallet is lighter. nice parts
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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i got the fidanza aluminum fly and i like it. there is not much trouble driving in ca rush hour
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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OK I'm well over 1000 miles and the car hook-up grate. will post more pic and will be starting my next mod soon(turbo or 8.8 rebuild ).
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FivePointOhh
mike:
did you make your clutch decision?
yes, went with CF DF NOT THE DFX......I NEVER did drive Bernie's ride, either, just never had the time to do it, so I gambled



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