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asian_XL · 03-16-2009, 09:33 PM

I just ordered a fairly large lip spoiler, see pic

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3...008003asg7.jpg

It come with some double side tape. I have never mounted a spoiler in such way, and I afraid this damn thing will fall off or stolen. Anybody has a spoiler like this encounter any problem?

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I found an afforable lightweight flywheel for my other car (old mazda sedan, stick shift). People say the engine will rev much faster afterward and gain 100+ respect points. What's the real benefit having it on a daily driven car?

cococly · 03-16-2009, 09:48 PM

About the theft problem, it really depends on where you drive the car.

Do not park it over-night in MK

Leopold Stotch · 03-16-2009, 09:55 PM

For the lightweight flywheel, it will rev much faster depending on how much the stock one weighs and the one you're planning to put it

i think a 14lb flywheel is a great upgrade for any car.

the rpms will increase and decrease noticeably quicker than stock which makes engine braking more effective as well as acceleration. revmatches are easier, quicker and better

i love it really, i have one and i think it's great.

probably not worth putting into a car unless you're doing the clutch at the same time.

just bolt your spoiler on

q0192837465 · 03-17-2009, 01:05 PM

i mounted my ACS 3 piece spoiler with double sided tape. So far after 2 yrs, it's still stuck on there pretty good

!SG · 03-17-2009, 02:45 PM

the spoiler is relatively small and thin, double sided tape should work fine, just make sure the surface is clean.

if ur really scared, u can go to the bodyshop and ask them to use urethane glue instead.

as for light flywheel = easier to spool up faster. the down side is high revs drop faster cuz less rotational mass.

RabidRat · 03-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Hmm. I would actually argue that it's an advantage that the revs will drop faster. Makes rev-matching on upshifts faster (you know how when you get the revs to drop just the right amount to the next gear, and you can whip your foot right off the clutch and there's not even the slightest jerk?), though trickier.

The biggest disadvantage I've felt is that it seems starting up is a little more difficult to pull off smoothly, and you need to slip the clutch a little more.

!SG · 03-17-2009, 03:49 PM

well, like always, depends on the use of the car.

if you use the car for long hauling, lots of highway driving, then u would want that heavy fly to keep the speed up easily. with a lighter fly, u need to use more fuel to keep that rotational mass spinning.

but the arguement against is how often do u need to maintain speeds for that long.

!Tigger · 03-17-2009, 05:00 PM

damnnn thats a tiny spoiler

1990TSI · 03-17-2009, 08:10 PM

no comment on the spoiler. but a lightweight flywheel is always worth it, unless you have to pay a shop to install it. If you're doing it yourself, go nuts and throw a stronger clutch in there at the same time.

Rikaro · 03-17-2009, 11:31 PM

yeah I agree with 1990TSI. If you're planning to do a flywheel operation, might as well replace the clutch.

vo_hantu · 03-18-2009, 11:14 AM

As for your spoiler...strong double sided tape should. In terms of theft...not much you can do without drilling.

For an old mazda sedan? It's not worth putting money/labour to upgrade your flywheel, especially if it's a daily driver...UNLESS you need to.

If you decide to go through with it do the clutch at the same time...