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dr_karlb
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Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:14 am Post subject:
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Anyone any experience with lightweight flywheels on a 996? Or is
modding suspension a better approach as a first step?
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G. Patricks
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:27 am Post subject:
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Mod the suspension. The lightweight flywheel will do nothing for you
but possibly cause a idle/stalling nightmare.
GP
| Quote: | On 1 Aug 2005 13:12:35 -0700, "dr_karlb" <dr_karlb@yahoo.com> wrote:
Anyone any experience with lightweight flywheels on a 996? Or is
modding suspension a better approach as a first step? |
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The Dead Senator
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Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:11 am Post subject:
Re: lightweight flywheel |
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G. Patricks wrote:
| Quote: | Mod the suspension. The lightweight flywheel will do nothing for you
but possibly cause a idle/stalling nightmare.
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Not entirely true. Yes, the stalling will be an issue, but the
lightweight flywheel will cause snappier engine response. The lower
mass will get quicker revs and allow quicker drivetrain response. It
won't give you more HP, but it limits less HP to the tires since more
mass stores more energy. Less drivetrain mass and weight means the car
will be slightly faster.
Yes, the suspension should be done, too.
DS
95 993 Coupe
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G. Patricks
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Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:31 am Post subject:
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I agree that a lightened flywheel will give benefits but it also has
detrimental effects for many people, like constant stalling in traffic
due to the lack of rotating mass. A properly done suspension upgrade
will do much more for the overall performance picture for the same (or
less) cost. He asked which to do 1st, I always go to handling. Power
is relatively easy to add, but is useless without handling and then
added braking power. Of course if he intends on tracking the car I
would upgrade in this order -
1. Safety
2. Handling
3. braking
4. power
GP
| Quote: | On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 20:11:04 -0700, The Dead Senator <deadsenator@hotmail.com> wrote:
G. Patricks wrote:
Mod the suspension. The lightweight flywheel will do nothing for you
but possibly cause a idle/stalling nightmare.
Not entirely true. Yes, the stalling will be an issue, but the
lightweight flywheel will cause snappier engine response. The lower
mass will get quicker revs and allow quicker drivetrain response. It
won't give you more HP, but it limits less HP to the tires since more
mass stores more energy. Less drivetrain mass and weight means the car
will be slightly faster.
Yes, the suspension should be done, too.
DS
95 993 Coupe |
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