Flywheel weight

Boostedrex · 08-10-2005, 03:11 PM

Just wondering what weight flywheels everyone is using. The more experienced people are the ones I would really like to have chime in here, but of course all are welcome. I didn't know if really light flywheels would be better or middle of the road light ones. I personally drive an FC, but I'm sure that the "right" setup would be the same reguardless of what you drive when it comes to drifting. Thanks in advance for the info/opinions.

Zach

ZoltecRules · 08-10-2005, 05:08 PM

To quote Mr. Alex Pheffier:

"You can go ligher but i dont suggest going too light, as in road racing light. The rotating mass of the motor gives you torque for clutch kicks and keeps the rear wheels from gripping when you let off the throtle."

http://www.drifting.com/forums/showp...&postcount=642

mranlet · 08-11-2005, 07:12 PM

Flywheel weights are subjective measures IMO, since a concentration of weight farther from the center will change rpm slower than centrally-located weight will, even if the flywheel still weighs the same.

I'm not sure what FC flywheel weights are, but a 12lb unit (for arbitrary example) would be lighter for performance but would still be streetable and clutch-kickable. On motors with little rotating mass (like rotaries and 4AGs), light flywheels very well may inhibit your driftability more than it will increase your performance.

I personally run stock as a mofo!

08-10-2005, 03:11 PM	#1
Boostedrex Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 120	Flywheel weight Just wondering what weight flywheels everyone is using. The more experienced people are the ones I would really like to have chime in here, but of course all are welcome. I didn't know if really light flywheels would be better or middle of the road light ones. I personally drive an FC, but I'm sure that the "right" setup would be the same reguardless of what you drive when it comes to drifting. Thanks in advance for the info/opinions. Zach

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08-10-2005, 05:08 PM	#2
ZoltecRules Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 235	To quote Mr. Alex Pheffier: "You can go ligher but i dont suggest going too light, as in road racing light. The rotating mass of the motor gives you torque for clutch kicks and keeps the rear wheels from gripping when you let off the throtle." http://www.drifting.com/forums/showp...&postcount=642

08-11-2005, 07:12 PM	#3
mranlet Smokes Dynamite Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, CT, all over the place! Posts: 1,090	Flywheel weights are subjective measures IMO, since a concentration of weight farther from the center will change rpm slower than centrally-located weight will, even if the flywheel still weighs the same. I'm not sure what FC flywheel weights are, but a 12lb unit (for arbitrary example) would be lighter for performance but would still be streetable and clutch-kickable. On motors with little rotating mass (like rotaries and 4AGs), light flywheels very well may inhibit your driftability more than it will increase your performance. I personally run stock as a mofo!