[s-cars] RE: LWFW GP

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You're a monster! and a threat to every buried wallet out there. You know how many UrS are out there ready for a clutch?  yeah push us over da' edge - I hope that $1050 is waaay less than yours ;-)
Oh BTW, Tim, count me in for one, March '04 is just about right.

Doug L
94 S4 (Uncle Bob sez maybe MTM 1, not 1+) 
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> Tim Escargo'ed:
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> Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:43:46 -0500
> From: "Tim Leonard" <nard1 at voyager.net>
> Subject: [s-cars] Lightweight Flywheel GP?
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> 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
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> Just to senselessly add fuel to the fire for those last 2 hold outs Tim
> needs:
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> 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

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