I am considering putting in a lightweight flywheel as I need to upgrade my clutch. Has anyone had any experiences (bad/good) with lightweight flywheels in the 997TT (6-speed)? I have heard some rumblings about issues.

 

in the 996tt, you need a little programming to keep the car from stalling when you come to a stop and press in the clutch.

i have no idea if that's an issue in the 997tt or not; i would assume yes since they don't come OEM w/ lwfw's.

- chuck

 

Why do you need a clutch already?

 

good point

 

I've got somewhere around 650hp in the car and the clutch slips when shifting under full throttle (mainly btwn 2nd and 3rd gears).

 

This is what you need.

AWE Tuning - Products

Do not even bother looking anywhere else. This stuff is the real deal. I know people pushing 800 bhp and this clutch kit handles it with no problem. The lightweight flywheel also helps recover lost hp through a faster engine spool. I have felt it working and it is for real.

I am only running about 550 bhp so I am still fine with the stock clutch. But when it goes out, this is the setup I am getting - no doubt.

Don't think, just get it. You will thank me.

 

The Barrister knows his stuff !
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You don't want a sintered disk - Sach stage 2 is probably as far as you want to go.

I have been told that a LWFW will rattle too on idle.

I will be going to a Sach stage 2 kit when my stock one wears out. I am on the fence about the LWFW though as I have heard the gains are limited and the rattle can be annoying for street use.

 

A little more background info for you on the Sachs clutches:

Rennteam.com: Clutch report AWE/GIAC stg2 car

Rennteam.com: Sachs clutches

Rennteam.com: Sachs 2 clutch kit and intake plenum review

 

Thanks for the information!