[s-cars] RE: LWFW GP

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Tim Escargo'ed:

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:43:46 -0500
From: "Tim Leonard" <nard1 at voyager.net>
Subject: [s-cars] Lightweight Flywheel GP?


I am hitting the list to see if there is any interest in a lightweight
flywheel conversion for those needing or anticipating a clutch replacement.
I have found from a Luk (OEM supplier of dual mass flywheel) tech the need
to replace the dual mass flywheel whenever a clutch is replaced. I believe
he may have been overstating this although I have found in the three I have
done that in each case the dual mass flywheel had excessive "twist" play. A
new dual mass flywheel is generally only available from the dealer at a
price of approximately $850. A clutch/pressure plate kit available through
aftermarket sources is approximately $325.
I have come up with a single mass lighter weight aluminum flywheel with
sprung hub clutch disc (vs. stock solid hub), pressure plate, throwout
bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool for $1050.  These components have
been designed to work together as a set to eliminate any problems with
fitment and driveline/transmission "rattle/stress" typical of a single mass
lightweight flywheel conversion. This setup will fit '92 - '97 S-cars. I
have found others who have made a lightweight flywheel, but none, as a set,
at this price point.
My goal was to gain better performance, longevity and streetability at the
same time doing so at a lower cost than a stock dual mass flywheel/clutch
replacement. There are higher performance options available for the clutch
disc material at higher cost if one so desires.
The catch is I must have 10 units made to get this setup. I need 2. I have 8
more to offer others in need. I feel this makes a viable alternative to the
dual mass flywheel, offering lower cost and a balance between street and
track performance as well as eliminating flywheel degradation until
replacement at the next clutch replacement. These sets would be available
March 1st.

Tim Leonard
ESCARGO
Michigan






Just to senselessly add fuel to the fire for those last 2 hold outs Tim
needs:

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, what to do, whattodo...

What to do???  DO IT!  And to hell w/ drivetrain clatter...

F me am I happy.  Car is f'n DRIVEABLE in absurd manners now, spoolup is
silly, shifting through the gears rules, downshifting with rev matching is
whoa crisp.  

Not to mention FEEL is phenomenal now sans that rolled up condom thingy
adding all that slop sponge feel in the drivetrain.  I'm going to go draw a
little picture of my arse down on my diff lock diagram cause that's what it
feels like... bunghole connected straight to 4 violently tugging
driveshafts.  Yes, you read that right.

Can you tell it rocks yet?  I've yet to cease giggling, it's uncontrollable.

Spending a number of road trips in it sans family for work these past weeks
and piling on some 'fun' miles has waaaaaaaay solidified this factor.

So, in a word, er, two, do it.

-P off soap box of fun K.
CT