RPS segmented flywheel

[RobSheffield]

I am considering using this flywheel with an RPS 6 puck clutch.

 

I know it will be more noisy than an OEM one, so im basically looking for a show of hands - do you have RPS fly and do you like it?

 

If you had the choice again would you still use one?!

[b_have]

Hi Rob, I use an OS GIKEN with a light flywheel and its very noisy at idle, but the response is great (almost bikelike).

Mine is not a daily driver so its fine for me but would hate to use it in traffic.

[RobSheffield]

Which Flywheel is yours Charlie?

[b_have]

Which Flywheel is yours Charlie?

 

Not sure mate, was fitted before I had the car.

[mike_mcevoy]

I've got the rps segmented flywheel and the rps stage 3 6 puck clutch which i've been running for about 2 years now and I think its great, never had a problem with it. Althought it does put a strain on the standard OEM parts if they are getting old. I just manage to snap the clutch release arm about a month ago.

 

ther is an increased noise but you get used to it

[Chris Wilson]

Giken multi plate clutches use their own dedicated flywheel which comes as part of the clutch kit. Of all the multi plate units I have found Giken the best made, smoothest operating, and with the best spares back up.

[Nic]

If you raise the tickover slightly a lightened flywheel is not too noisy, at stock tickover they sound like a bag of bolts.

[gaz1]

i have the rps segmented fly with a rps street max, as said before a little noisy but i like the clutch and it works well

[edge]

I aslo have the rps seg'd flywheel and 6 puck clutch.

It makes a terrible racket when the box is warm but the feel is good.

When i fisrt drove the car it was a pain to drive and always stalling.

Its still has its moments in traffic but quite drivable.

 

I would not run this clutch and flywheel combo if i was using it as a daily drive.

[ADL Mark]

Pansies

 

I've got an OSG with a lightened flywheel and use it as an every day driver. I just walk round in circles now

 

Any aftermarket clutch to hold power is going to be stiffer and snappier than you're used to but you get used to it quickly. The flywheel doesn't make a world of difference to the driving experience but it will make it noisy and some people just can't put up with that. I'm still getting used to it.

[RobSheffield]

It really is the noise more than any other aspect that concerns me

[ADL Mark]

I won't beat around the bush, with my OSG in the gearbox is incredibly noisy. If you put it under load, at 1300-1800rpm then it will sound exactly like somebody has just unloaded a spanner set in your gearbox and set it to '40C Fast Spin'!

 

If you do this up a road with high walls or buildings on either side then a worried look will appear on the face of yourself and anybody within a few hundred metres of your car..

[ADL Mark]

To add, the idle noise on mine is nothing to worry about at all, just a light rattle with the clutch up and a quiet scraping noise with it pressed down.

[Mr. Fish]

It really is the noise more than any other aspect that concerns me

 

ORC make a special "noise-surpressed" one thats meant to be alot quieter i think...may be worth looking into..

[JamieP]

Im staying oem flywheel as i dont like the noise of light flywheels.

[bolarbag]

I have an RPS Lightened Flywheel with their street pressure plate and 6puk clutch plate, I'd say their pressure plate is very similar to stock, with the 6Puk giving you the either on or off feel, once your used to it, it can be slippable in traffic but not as easy as stock - although I'd say their pressure plate is

 

My car doesnt really make the noise, but I've heard sups that are pretty loud, to the unkowledgable it sounds like your engines' on its way out:d

 

I noticed a massive amount of difference at BPU - I was skeptical at first, but I doubt there would be much difference while driving a single unless your on track, but every little helps;)

 

I would do it again - but buy from one of my U.S suppliers so its cheaper!!

Edited August 12, 2008 by bolarbag (see edit history)

[Luxluc]

I have a RPS max street clutch with RPS flywheel. The flywheel is a little bit noisy, but I like it ... I have to admit that I don't use my Supe as a daily driver ... could be too noisy if used every day.

[RiceRocket]

I had the RPS clutch/lightened flywheel combo and I never heard anything (could've been because of my bilaterally impaired hearing/playing loud music)

[Steve]

Rob you have been in mine with the OEM flywheel and the 6 puck clutch. If you havent ordered yours before i next see you, i will let you have a drive so you can see what its like

[Luxluc]

I had the RPS clutch/lightened flywheel combo and I never heard anything (could've been because of my bilaterally impaired hearing/playing loud music)

 

You can be right ... I never turn on my radio as I want to listen to the sound of my Supe... maybee I should try with some heavy music to make the flywheel noice disappear

[gaz1]

Im staying oem flywheel as i dont like the noise of light flywheels.

 

i had that setup for 2 years without a hitch, obviously not a daily driver though;)