fly wheel lightening

General E30 related discussions -
Please put technical questions in E30 Tech Help forum below

Moderator: martauto

jonny323i
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Posts: 5428
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Stoke on trent

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:18 pm

I know someone who has the equipment to machine anything metal how complicated is it to lighten a flywheel
Touring for life
suedenim
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 788
Joined: Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:00 pm
Location: London

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:04 pm

As far as I'm aware it's more than equipment but also experience and knowledge of the work involved. I wouldn't run the risk of fitting one done by a mate only to find out that my engine won't idle and then have to pull the engine again as a result.
1982 E21 316 Baltic Blau
1989 318i 2 Door Sterling Silber

Feedback: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
jonny323i
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Posts: 5428
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Stoke on trent

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:05 pm

That is my main concern
Touring for life
jonny323i
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Posts: 5428
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Stoke on trent

Post Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:06 pm

That is my main concern
Touring for life
suedenim
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 788
Joined: Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:00 pm
Location: London

Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:36 am

You can say that again! :D
1982 E21 316 Baltic Blau
1989 318i 2 Door Sterling Silber

Feedback: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
jimmyspeed
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 848
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: riding a wagon wheel west

Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:46 am

as long as its centre correctly there shouldn't be a problem , you can always get it balanced professionally afterwards to be certain