Single mass flywheel peeps... let's talk!

Scott_Napier · 01-22-2008, 06:39 AM

Ok, since it looks like my tranny is coming out, there will be some new shiny bits going in before the tranny heads get re-installed. I have driven many cars with light flywheels in the past, so I understand their benefit, but this is my first car with a DMF, and it is throwing me off a bit. Am I losing anything by going to a solid flywheel? This car is not quite a daily driver but there are spurts when it does do quite a lot of day to day driving.

I guess I am asking how much comfort I lose versus how much performance I gain. As much as I enjoy going fast, I like the around town comfort too!

Your input is requested...

germantoy · 01-22-2008, 08:05 AM

//Swordfish · 01-22-2008, 09:32 AM

what did you end up with? Thanks!

germantoy · 01-22-2008, 01:45 PM

around 100 bucks

//Swordfish · 01-22-2008, 02:35 PM

nate @ 034MOTORSPORT · 01-22-2008, 04:44 PM

We offer both the 7A and AAN flywheels in aluminum, and we also have a drop-in single mass 18lb steel flywheel coming out for the guys wanting the 'in-between' fix.

nate @ 034MOTORSPORT · 01-22-2008, 04:46 PM

selection. You can get a very grabby clutch on a stock FW thats more work to drive smoothly than a less aggressive clutch on an aluminum flywheel. All comes down to personal preference.

At this point we've got several options out there depending on what you're looking for.
Aluminum 7a and AAN style flywheels, and an all new billet steel single mass flywheel coming in at 18lbs for the perfect balance in between stock and aluminum response.

01-22-2008, 08:05 AM	#2
germantoy AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 5,003	most aluminum ones suck, bimetal sucks, they are all copies of a standard 7a one __________________ 1995.5 URS6 powered by VEMS k26/7 1983 URQ (for sale) 1994 UrS4 RS2+(stolen by JESUS) 1995.5 S6avant Satan(totaled)438whp 2002 s8 (sold) 2006 2500HD duramax 470whp(sold) 1967 Mini Cooper Turbo RHD(for sale)

01-22-2008, 09:32 AM	#3
//Swordfish AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,106	Bummer ! I was considering the JB one. What ddn't you like ? what did you end up with? Thanks! __________________ --------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- 1995 S6 Avant- lots of mods 2001 Audi A8L- 19in VMR's- Xenons-Euro coded TCU- 2010 ML 350 -Premium 1 Other various Audi's

01-22-2008, 01:45 PM	#4
germantoy AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 5,003	stock 7a lightened, the jb one is rediculously expensive you can get a fidanza aluminum one for ... around 100 bucks __________________ 1995.5 URS6 powered by VEMS k26/7 1983 URQ (for sale) 1994 UrS4 RS2+(stolen by JESUS) 1995.5 S6avant Satan(totaled)438whp 2002 s8 (sold) 2006 2500HD duramax 470whp(sold) 1967 Mini Cooper Turbo RHD(for sale)

01-22-2008, 02:35 PM	#5
//Swordfish AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,106	Cool, thinking about the Fid listed on AF. Just needs a new steei insert __________________ --------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- 1995 S6 Avant- lots of mods 2001 Audi A8L- 19in VMR's- Xenons-Euro coded TCU- 2010 ML 350 -Premium 1 Other various Audi's

01-22-2008, 04:44 PM	#6
nate @ 034MOTORSPORT Audiworld Basic Sponsor 1998 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,352	Aluminum flywheels do work very well, and they're not all copies of the 7a.... We offer both the 7A and AAN flywheels in aluminum, and we also have a drop-in single mass 18lb steel flywheel coming out for the guys wanting the 'in-between' fix. __________________

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01-22-2008, 04:46 PM	#7
nate @ 034MOTORSPORT Audiworld Basic Sponsor 1998 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 1,352	Daily driving on an aluminum flywheel in these is still very do-able. A lot depends on the clutch selection. You can get a very grabby clutch on a stock FW thats more work to drive smoothly than a less aggressive clutch on an aluminum flywheel. All comes down to personal preference. At this point we've got several options out there depending on what you're looking for. Aluminum 7a and AAN style flywheels, and an all new billet steel single mass flywheel coming in at 18lbs for the perfect balance in between stock and aluminum response. __________________

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