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Old Feb 7, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hardlyasleeper' date='Jan. 13 2002,09:57
[quote name='94touring' date='Dec. 26 2001,16:18']I am using an spi 8.5lb flywheel. I don't have any problems with keeping my boost or revs up, just shift real fast. Took me a couple of days driving in town to get use to it, but after that no problem.
I completly agree with that. I got the bonez 8.5lbs i also never have take off problems or any drop in boost between shifting, having a short throw shifter and a light flywheel is unreal combo i love it[/quote]

What short shifter did you get?
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 04:29 PM
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I agree that if you re-learn how to drive the car with a lightweight flywheel you won't have any problems. When I put mine in I stalled my car every damn light for an hour, but once the new clutch wore in and I learned how to compensate, I have no problems keeping the rpm's up between shifts on a straight launch. Oh yeah, and the shortshifter does make it better!
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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I had the 9.5 lb. flywheel with my current setup, but I replaced it with the stock flywheel. The car seems to feel a little better with the stock flywheel.
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I personally would go with the light steel. For reasons stated above, specially if boosting and will drag race often. That is unless i find an aluminum cheaper.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 09:42 AM
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judge ito recommended staying with the stock flywheel for drag racing. so that's what i'm using
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,10:42
judge ito recommended staying with the stock flywheel for drag racing. so that's what i'm using
Everyone was giving me the business when they saw my aluminum flywheel. My friend Dave is going to get a TII transmission, etc. put into his car. So he'll probably use my aluminum flywheel.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 13BAce' date='Feb. 19 2002,11:21
[quote name='vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,10:42']judge ito recommended staying with the stock flywheel for drag racing. so that's what i'm using
Everyone was giving me the business when they saw my aluminum flywheel. My friend Dave is going to get a TII transmission, etc. put into his car. So he'll probably use my aluminum flywheel.[/quote]

how is dave's car ?
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,21:34
[quote name='13BAce' date='Feb. 19 2002,11:21'][quote name='vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,10:42']judge ito recommended staying with the stock flywheel for drag racing. so that's what i'm using
Everyone was giving me the business when they saw my aluminum flywheel. My friend Dave is going to get a TII transmission, etc. put into his car. So he'll probably use my aluminum flywheel.[/quote]

how is dave's car ?[/quote]

It's ok. He just always thinks there's something wrong with it. He's an automotive hypochondriac. :tounge:
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 13BAce' date='Feb. 19 2002,21:39
[quote name='vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,21:34'][quote name='13BAce' date='Feb. 19 2002,11:21'][quote name='vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,10:42']judge ito recommended staying with the stock flywheel for drag racing. so that's what i'm using
Everyone was giving me the business when they saw my aluminum flywheel. My friend Dave is going to get a TII transmission, etc. put into his car. So he'll probably use my aluminum flywheel.[/quote]

how is dave's car ?[/quote]

It's ok. He just always thinks there's something wrong with it. He's an automotive hypochondriac. :tounge:[/quote]

haha. ok i get it. he is def the nervous type but a nice guy overall. bring him along saturday
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,21:46
[quote name='13BAce' date='Feb. 19 2002,21:39'][quote name='vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,21:34'][quote name='13BAce' date='Feb. 19 2002,11:21'][quote name='vosko' date='Feb. 20 2002,10:42']judge ito recommended staying with the stock flywheel for drag racing. so that's what i'm using
Everyone was giving me the business when they saw my aluminum flywheel. My friend Dave is going to get a TII transmission, etc. put into his car. So he'll probably use my aluminum flywheel.[/quote]

how is dave's car ?[/quote]

It's ok. He just always thinks there's something wrong with it. He's an automotive hypochondriac. :tounge:[/quote]

haha. ok i get it. he is def the nervous type but a nice guy overall. bring him along saturday [/quote]

I think he's coming. Another friend of mine is coming along with a few other cars, but he won't have his TII.
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