Ahh Charles R. you are so right...I can't tell you how many instructors that rode with me on my first instructional track day gave me compliments on the abilities of the car. They all went something like this...

*instructor walks up to the car* "wow this sure is a pretty car"
*instructor sits in the car* "wow this car is pretty comfortable...cool interior."
*after a lap around the track* "Wow this is a really nice car!"

 

I got "very forgiving is'nt it" .
I took that to mean - the car is great but your driving sucks

 

rofl

 

Soo pretty much im a noobe but the flywheel from what i understand gives you quicker revs but no hp gain?

 

Yeah thats basically the purpose of a flywheel.

 

I felt a stronger torque gain from my intake/under drive pulley being installed at once compared too my flywheel...

 

^^ditto. There is plenty of data out here on the forum in previous threads to come to your own conclusions.

 

Where would one purchase flywheel bolts? Counterweight you can get from pettit...but do you just need OEM flywheel bolts? or do you need special bolts (as indicated in the first post)

 

if you purchace the counter weight, then they SHOULD come with it. at least my ccounter weight purchaced through ACT did.

 

I had installed a Autoexe cluth set with flywheels and counter weight. The throw out bearing had been replaced with a solid bushing which come with the package. After I engage the gear, there is a ssshhhhhhhh sound when driving. is that normal?

 

mine didnt

well, they got me the wrong bolts actually ... the shop who did the install was like wtf ?

then they found some bolts that fits ...

and Jason sent me Some right bolts for free and I will reinstall it as soon as I hit 60K miles. (thats when I do RB rotor upgrades too)

 

Hi All, I have a 5MT 8.

any idea which brand of Sport clutch and flywheel that are suitable for my 8?

 

they are the same size, 6 mt stuff will fit a 5 mt

 

would you suggest this mod after an intake? or an exhaust?

 

intake will give more then exhaust on an RX-8.... is that what your asking?


CSL, did you mean they gave you a solid PILOT bushing (rather then a bearing) or did you really mean throw out bearing? solid t/o bearing would make no sense at all. a PILOT bushing is fine. I actually took the bearing out of my RX-7 because it kept failling and replaced it with a bushing.

 

The Rx8 is a drag car, no doubt about it, it can't handle worth a ****, can't drift, can't turn at 30 miles per hour, I don't know what you guys are talking about here, it does 0-60 in less than 3 seconds, but the rear tires last 10k miles, it is a good overall coupe. The convertible version is a bit slower, but it still pwns..........................

wait............

 

you will feel lightweight wheels more than you will feel a flywheel, easier to install too

 

so whats the best fly wheel

 

Really? I suppose if I loose 5lbs per wheel I may.....

I just bought an ACT prolite.

I was going to go for Fidenza but I got the ACT for 300 including counter balance.

$Edit CZECHICE didn't you read the 15 pages?

 

dang for 300? thats a killa deal !~

 

ACT ProLite Or RacingBeat Flywheel??? which one better???

 

no better or worse..

the prolite is lighter than the racingbeat..

that is the point.. i think..

beers

 

Both came from companies who know *wtf* they're doing.

So just get whatever you think is good. they're both high quality stuff.

 

Black Halo racing flywheel and clutch

 

Flywheel question?

With FI, I understand the lighter flywheel to be less of of a night and day effect with the extra torque and HP. I would like some input on if this is true, to what degree, and why?

And based on that answer would it still be a top recommended "FI" upgrade and should it be done before or after going FI?

Thanks!