VRTrickster 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Right Ive got to strip my car to redo the chains next Saturday ,so that means gearbox and flywheel off. I was thinkig about buying a Fidanza light weight flywheel and was wondering if anyone on here has one and can tell me any pros and cons? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradovr6sc 0 Posted July 19, 2006 I had one on my vr and it was excellent. Revved freely and definitely felt more responsive low down. Can't think of any cons except they are fairly expensive unless you buy from the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormchargedVR6 0 Posted July 19, 2006 I had one on my vr and it was excellent. Revved freely and definitely felt more responsive low down. Can't think of any cons except they are fairly expensive unless you buy from the US. Got to agree, its a great mod. If you got gearbox out do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Ok its just Ive heard stories of you losing low end grunt/torque? Have to rev the engine more on pull away? Revs drop alot quicker on gear change? These comments might of been from a 4 cylinder car may be? Did either of you two come across any of this? Im just doing a bit of research before I part with my cash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormchargedVR6 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Ok its just Ive heard stories of you losing low end grunt/torque? Have to rev the engine more on pull away? Revs drop alot quicker on gear change? These comments might of been from a 4 cylinder car may be? Did either of you two come across any of this? Im just doing a bit of research before I part which my cash! Thats all crap, had no problems with mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Well hopefully the revs do drop a lot quicker on a gear change, or surely its not a lightened fly wheel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Well I think Im probably going to go for one anyway ,thanks for putting me straight. It was a mod I was cosidering a little down the line ,but seeing as though the flys coming off Ill have to dig a bit deeper it to my pockets! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted July 19, 2006 how much are they mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted July 19, 2006 they should rise and drop faster like a motorbike, but not quite that fast! i bought one from some b.tch on in germany and never got it, servs me right for trying to get one dirt cheap i guess. still 120 down the pan which hurt. CLAUDIA SHOELING, if you see that name run and then tell me because i've got a present for her in the garage ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted July 19, 2006 im going for a Eurosport one, which i think is what chris is running? he rates it and its 150 cheaper than the fifleydanski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted July 19, 2006 Ah the famous Claudia. Good mate of mine. Owes me 900 sobs :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 19, 2006 I think this is the Daddy of drivetrain setups 8) Fidanza wheel 8 puck 350+ whp clutch Reinforced clutch fork Lightweight pulleys And pull out the ridiculous 3.39 diff in favour of a shorter one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted July 19, 2006 The Fidanza wheels are $398 from ebay delivered ,or if you get one from here the cheapest Ive seen is around about £365 delivered! Remember your customs charges to go on top from the U S of A ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 19, 2006 Yep, about another £60 on top of that.... There are obviously cheaper ones, just avoid the REALLY cheap ones as I've heard of them exploding in extreme cases! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted July 19, 2006 i wouldnt do one on its own, but seeing as im 140k on the original clutch and chains now im going to have to bite the bullet and get those done, then its worth seriously considering by the sounds of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted July 19, 2006 I think Im still going to go for the Fidanza from America ,saving around £100! Luckily enough my chains and clutch was replaced 30k ago when it had a new block and pistons! Im only taking the box off to do the chains again as I think the chain jumped a tooth on the intermediate sprocket! Can you buy a crank locking tool for the VR6 ,or know of a universal Joby? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonrb 0 Posted January 22, 2007 I'm very interested in doing this as it's going to be almost labour-free given all the other work that Vince is doing at the moment to the car. Given the pound is strong against the dollar it's probably best to buy from the states. What part number do I need as the Fidanza website says "CALL" for the part number for the Corrado VR6. Cheers Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 22, 2007 Worth PM'ing ChrisVR6NOS as he has one on his car and should know which one to get. I've been in his car and it seems like a good mod to me with no adverse affects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonrb 0 Posted January 22, 2007 From looking through other threads here it looks like it's part# 187481 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazrad 0 Posted January 22, 2007 That Claudia women owes me 600 notes aswell. :mad: I don't think I shall ever buy anything from abroad now, that is not from a company. Fidanza looks like a win, win mod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonrb 0 Posted January 22, 2007 Anyone got any supplier recommendations? It doesn't look like you can order directly from Fidanza from looking at their website at http://www.fidanza.com Buying from the USA is definitely an option given the current exchange rate. BTW, just had an email back from part-box.com to say that they can supply at £299.99 + VAT on a 1-2 week lead time (out of stock at the moment). I'd hope to do better than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craziscot 0 Posted January 22, 2007 Look for "gripforce-clutches" on ebay, I just bought one from them £199 shipped to the UK on UPS 4 - 10 day service. Even with import costs its gonna be cheaper. If they don't have one up just now email them as they put them up regular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GVK 0 Posted January 22, 2007 I've got a 6lb ali flywheel on my VR, mine was from Unorthodox racing in the US http://www.unorthodoxracing.com/ Code: 061410200 Price: $478.19 I bought mine from a mate (ChrisP) as he changed plans (again) with his car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted January 22, 2007 I think I got mine from Gripforce, but I think there was two companys selling on Ebay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonrb 0 Posted January 22, 2007 I just ordered from Gripforce. Had to go through eBay "Buy it Now" to do so and you don't get to find out the shipping cost until after you've committed. Holy Christ on a bike - $89 for shipping. That's an extra 27% on the $329 price of the flywheel. Add on customs (it'll get caught knowing my luck) and account for the fact that Barclaycard will give me a really shitty exchange rate and suddenly the savings aren't as great as imagined. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
