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My clutch has suffered premature death at 36K miles. Should I put $375 toward a new BHR lightweight flywheel or toward more aggressive/new tires? I currently have Kumho ECSTA SPTs, but want something a stickier next time.
I figure that more aggressive tires would probably make a more dramatic improvement in dynamics than a flywheel.
What would you do?
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so the current tires are still fine, you just want stickier? You'll get another chance to reason with yourself over spending money on new tires a lot sooner.
It doesn't sound like he needs new tires, he just wants better grip on the road. I'd say if your already going to replace the clutch (Are you going with the BHR clutch?) then you might as well throw that flywheel on.
but if your tires are shot then yea there's no question.
C+D, whenever you are ready we can discuss which set up is best for your particular situation via PM if you like. Things such as typical driving, preference for feel, desire for rotating-mass reduction (there are a few options available). Off the bat, one cool thing about the BHR offering of the SPEC clutches is that you can get the benefits of BOTH a new clutch and a lightweight flywheel with our clutch kits as they weigh nearly 4 pounds less than other diaphragm-type clutches. Ironically enough, lightweight flywheel set ups are also about 4 pounds less than the OEM flywheel.
To get REALLY aggressive on the weight loss, both the BHR flywheel and BHR clutches will reduce your rotating mass by nearly 8 pounds. It's a somewhat expensive set up but it's the lightest assembly you'll find.
Here are the BHR, ACT and Exedy clutches on a scale at UPS.......
Either decision, I'll be buying some from BHR. Great outfit.
Tirewise, I'm thinking Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110's (name is a mouthful). Great reviews from two publications and good feedback from users on TireRack and other car sites. $130 each on TireRack. Pep Boys right now has 3 get 1 free for tires and $139 there each.
Last edited by CarAndDriver; 11-04-2009 at 08:03 PM.
I have the SPTs as well on my stock rims right now. I'm still waiting for my AMEs to come in
I did have some better luck running the tires at about 38 psi all around. It gets rid of some that "floaty" characteristics that these tires display. One thing for sure is that these SPTs get really greasy after a few heat cycles.
The Clutch/Flywheel is a great mod for the RX8! However, tires will make you faster on track versus a flywheel.
I'm going for the BHR Clutch/Flywheel combo as well. I've done a LOT of research and their kit is the most well thought-out.....including the release bearing if you know what I mean.
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C+D, whenever you are ready we can discuss which set up is best for your particular situation via PM if you like. Things such as typical driving, preference for feel, desire for rotating-mass reduction (there are a few options available). Off the bat, one cool thing about the BHR offering of the SPEC clutches is that you can get the benefits of BOTH a new clutch and a lightweight flywheel with our clutch kits as they weigh nearly 4 pounds less than other diaphragm-type clutches. Ironically enough, lightweight flywheel set ups are also about 4 pounds less than the OEM flywheel.
To get REALLY aggressive on the weight loss, both the BHR flywheel and BHR clutches will reduce your rotating mass by nearly 8 pounds. It's a somewhat expensive set up but it's the lightest assembly you'll find.
Here are the BHR, ACT and Exedy clutches on a scale at UPS.......
Hey that blue one looks familiar!
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