Lightweight flywheel myth, fact or fiction?

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180sx Dreams
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Hey guys, I've been wondering about this myth going around that if you have a lightweight flywheel in your car, it is nearly impossible to clutch kick. Reason I'm asking is because I had one of those F1 racing lightweight flywheels on my 89 nissan 240sx and I couldn't pull it off. There are a bunch of factors that go into this myth like how much hp/torque you have, what kind of clutch you're running, etc, etc. I have a bone stock ka24e and was able to clutch kick and stuff with the OEM clutch set up. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys!


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what?

who the hell fed you that pile of bull****?

clutchkicking is the same with or without a lightweight flywheel. sounds like your clutch is on its way out.

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Thanks! I came across it a couple of times in this forum and I also heard some guys talking about it at a garage here in socal.

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it makes a difference in rotating mass but with a good clutch it will still work just fine.

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ya, i have a light one now, same as before.

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def a myth. i kick it with a fidanza. in my white car this is the ony way i can get it out. i'm too big for the e-brake, and the white car just has a ka

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Thanks for clearin that up guys. haha. "THIS MYTH HAS BEEN BUSTED!"


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