I caved was Re: [Shotimes] are Al flywheels worth it?

[Kenneth Epperly]

I put one in a few k's back and it seems quite good, feels like it has more
bite than stock.

        Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Fisher" <dataflash@yahoo.com>
To: <cmichaelo@optonline.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 4:02 PM
Subject: I caved was Re: [Shotimes] are Al flywheels worth it?


> Well, I went ahead and bought a used SHOshop unit
> today for half the price of a new one. The insert is
> supposed to be in good shape but I'll still mic it and
> maybe have the shop grind it down ever so slightly.
> FWIW Clutchmasters denies supplying the SHOshop with
> their flywheels but I am not sure I believe that. I
> called them in search of a cheaper insert since I
> believe their flywheel is the one that the SHOshop
> sells.
>
> As far as a clutch goes, I am looking at the
> Clutchmaster's unit that Mike is selling..organic
> disc, HD PP.
>
> Ian
> I need acc belts, plug wires, maybe chain tensioners,
> shims and a clutch....and I think that's finally it!
>
> --- cmichaelo@optonline.net wrote:
>
> > There are several good things about the ultra-lite
> > flywheel but only one bad thing, IMO.
> >
> > The bad thing is the price.
> >
> > The good things are:
> >
> > 1) Increased TQ and HP (though not noticable by me).
> > But obviously (at least it seems obvious to me) when
> > reducing the rotating mass you gain wheel TQ and HP.
> >
> > 2) Improved throttle response. This was noticable on
> > my car. Didn't turn it into a motorcycle though,
> > like Vadim claimed it would (and which I sent him an
> > email about his exaggerated claim...never heard
> > back.)
> >
> > 3) I didn't notice any effects on the idle rpm and
> > idle stability.  So I consider that a good thing
> > too, since I was told it would affect the idle.
> >
> > Michael
> > 94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau
> > SHO items for sale:
> > http://hometown.aol.com/cmichaelo/for_sale.html
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