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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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How do you guys think an 8lb flywheel we react on the f23?? I'm being optimistic, but I'm expecting the worst. I'm just too curious to see what happens that I'm not gonna return the wheel. So let me know what you guys predict. I will have some results when I put it in the week after next.

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Results: I couldn't wait so I installed the goodies on friday. First of all it is a bitch of a job!!! In the end it doesn't seem too hard, but during the disassembly process it the work seemed to get greater and greater.

The car revs up and down significantly faster. There is NO drawback in drivability. Starting out is the same as always. Maybe a tad more gas, but I might be saying that couse ppl were warning me about it. Really its no big deal to drive it at all. I was suprised at how smooth it works. The engine feels a lot better when driving around and shines in high rpm. the very low rpm is a bit sluggish though. Overall I like the new flywheel.

I took it to trial at autocross and it was a nice experiance. I know I know there is a break in, but it did get about 130mi of smi light usage before dumping it at auto-x.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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Its prob gonna be way too light for that motor. Your gonna loose RPMS too quick when driving, and have to rev it like crazy to get going. Whats the stocker? Like 16lbs or more?
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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haven't pulled the stalker out yet, but I know when I was dealing with a 1.5l civic the flywheel was much much heavier than the one I just got.

As long as I can get it going without being slow as shit it should be fun to drive. I'm guessing my acceleration can only be better right? I don't mind quick shifts or bumping up the gas whil shifting.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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yea, itsa not recommended for daily driving.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 03:15 AM
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i had a fidanza light weight flywheel when i had my f23 in my 99 accord. i felt a drifference. a lil better acceleration. and it didnt take alot of rpm to get it gonig actually it had my car feeling quicker. then i mated it with act clutch kit. had my heavy ass accord shirping on 4th gear on rated 150hp stock motor. hahah so go for it man.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Accolude
i had a fidanza light weight flywheel when i had my f23 in my 99 accord. i felt a drifference. a lil better acceleration. and it didnt take alot of rpm to get it gonig actually it had my car feeling quicker. then i mated it with act clutch kit. had my heavy ass accord shirping on 4th gear on rated 150hp stock motor. hahah so go for it man.

u are the shit man. Thats exactly what I wanted to hear. My flywheel is the prostreet online wheel but its exactly like the fidanza. now i can't wait to get it in
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Accolude
i had a fidanza light weight flywheel when i had my f23 in my 99 accord. i felt a drifference. a lil better acceleration. and it didnt take alot of rpm to get it gonig actually it had my car feeling quicker. then i mated it with act clutch kit. had my heavy ass accord shirping on 4th gear on rated 150hp stock motor. hahah so go for it man.
:werd: I have no problems with my fidanza, mine does take a bit more rpms to get going, but I went the cheap route, I installed a factory clutch. Big mistake. I think you'll like it, the acceleration is better.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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I thought theres a couple different weights out there, a Street which is 11-12 and a Race which is the 8. Act i know makes different weights for other cars, dont know about the accord.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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The fidanza aluminium for the f23 & h22 is 8.5lbs. I'm not sure about other brands.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by polakatl
u are the shit man. Thats exactly what I wanted to hear. My flywheel is the prostreet online wheel but its exactly like the fidanza. now i can't wait to get it in
hope you like the results.
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