i've heard all sorts of stories from one extreme to the other, but my experiences have not uncovered any drivability issues. on my MR2 Turbo, i never found myself having to slip the clutch any more than with the stock. on my Rx-7, i never detected any need to slip it more either. the only difference i detected there was engine deceleration between shifts, but it was only slight. admittedly, it could have been my mind's expectations manifesting itself.
i must add though, that i lived in Florida, so it's pretty flat. i see you live in the Bay, i've been San Francisco (spent a few hours in Oakland, too) and i know it's hilly, so that may affect your experience if you decide to do it. however, as long as you can adjust yourself easily, it shouldn't be a problem even then.
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
I installed the Racing Beat lightweight steel flywheel on my 12a this spring. Feels okay, but I should've gone lighter. If I had it to do again, I'd take a look at the Fidanza Infernosg mentioned.  |
this was the experience i had with the lightweight steel on my old 12A. i plan to move to aluminum for my next engine.
08-12-2010, 01:50 PM
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