macca_welland Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi guys Spoke to Mitz at the Cougar Store. Very helpful and booked in for a clutch replacement. He mentioned that it might be worth getting the flywheel changed at the same time as changing the clutch. Is this something anyone has information about, experience on or advice about?!! Thanks, Macca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Not had to replace mine yet, but pretty sure the advice here is to replace as a set mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You don't "have" to if the flywheel is in good condition - what mileage? I would recommend you do though - go for a lightweight one and get some better engine response Also the cost of the new fly is less than the labour to change it so you will kick yourself if you have to pay out to do it again later! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 What Keyser said ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Mark, happy to see if it's needed on the day, as it's available if needed but past experience has shown that it's better to swap out... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 As mentioned above, depends on mileage! I replaced both my clutch and fly because it made sense to change as a pair (if flywheel goes after you've just changed clutch, will cost you an arm and a leg in labour costs so might as well do both!) Also, go for lightweight flywheel.. better throttle response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Yes change it whilst its out. Go for an ultra lightweight one from competition clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbw100 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Didnt bother changing mine. If the fly is within spec when inspected I wouldn't bother. Just personal choice I suppose and how you drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Do it. Absolute no-brainer, given just how much better the car is to drive with a lightweight flywheel on and the negligible cost increase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hello Guys All the talk about light flywheels and faster response etc, how does it change the car, as in.... Do you lose any low down grunt and nice lazy driving style. What i mean is does it make it all revs and fuss to get it off the line and ruin the character of the car or is it just one of those things that is not that much difference. Just interested if anyone has done this and wished they gone for a standard one. Any answers appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I never looked back! Didn't ruin anything for me! Just made the car a bit more nippy when you want it to be. Foot flat on the loud pedal, just gives you a quicker more eager response. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 are the lightweight ones noisier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Made a big difference to mine, its noiser under load in high gear. Picks up much quicker and is generally alot lighter on its feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you can live with a bit of rattle at idle, then there is no downside at all. Car will feel more responsive and more eager at any gear at any speed, plus in theory it's a fuel saver as well as you've less rotational mass to shift. One to sell to the missus, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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