christopher 5 1 Cars Posted September 4, 2006 Lightened TU5 flywheel. Anyone using one? What was the weight saving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted September 4, 2006 I've used TU3J or TU2J flywheels and got them machined and re-drilled for the 200mm clutch. Done several now, t's about 2.5kg lighter than the TU5 one and less risk than machining the TU5 one. Noticable improvement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopher 5 1 Cars Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) I've used TU3J or TU2J flywheels and got them machined and re-drilled for the 200mm clutch. Done several now, t's about 2.5kg lighter than the TU5 one and less risk than machining the TU5 one. Noticable improvement. Hi Sandy, where have you done this and how much does it cost? Perhaps that is the way for me to go then? 2.5 kgs is a lot Edited September 4, 2006 by christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted September 4, 2006 The fabricator I work with does it for me. It's a couple hours to sort out, so about £80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopher 5 1 Cars Posted September 5, 2006 Sandy the pins are quite close to the edge so wher are the new pins drilled? What about the screw holes are those re-tapped? You don't have a picture of the finished article do you? Cheers Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted September 5, 2006 It does end up close yes, but it's safe to frequent 8k rpm in my experience. the threads come out the back half in half out, which isn't ideal, but like I say, hasn't been a problem thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB_205GTI 1 Posted September 10, 2006 Do you have any pictures Sandy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted September 10, 2006 Somewhere! I'll try and dig them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) I've got a picture, but can't upload it onto here? Edited September 11, 2006 by sandy309 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopher 5 1 Cars Posted September 11, 2006 I've got a picture, but can't upload it onto here? Try this http://imageshack.us/ or this http://www.imagehosting.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 189 Posted September 11, 2006 Can't be bothered with those hosting sites, but Sam's come good... http://noboost.com/temp/sandy/Flywheels.JPG http://noboost.com/temp/sandy/FlywheelFinished.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
