stimpy32

Hey up,

Really wish i were skilled enough for pics as it would be a lot easier by pics...

So i'm in the process of fitting the RS clutch and lwf from Rose Passion and i have a couple of issues;.

1. There is a small amount of pitting on the friction surface on the fly - clearly a manufacturing issue - i have emailed them and awaiting response.
2. The flywheel friction surface is a good amount narrower than the friction disc or pressure plate friction surface. 33.5mm where the others are 40.5 ish...

Whilst i'm waiting for a reply just thought i'd check if anyone else has fitted this kit and found any issues? Or just fitted it without knowing :-)...hehe

All this wouldn't be too much of a bother if i wasn't going off to Germany in the car shortly.......

prschmn

Not familiar with "rose Passion"? Is this an aluminum steel combo type?
If it is I would strongly NOT recommend using a plate that doesnt sit entirely on the steel surface.

Vandit

Rose Passion is an OEM Porsche parts dealer like Pelican, Sunset, etc.

I really like their site cause they have pictures of lots of parts.
http://www.rosepassion.com/en/sel

ras62

I fitted their RS flywheel without any problems but it is not an OEM part according to my Indy's observation. It was balanced and the ring gear was heat treated. The flywheel also came in a sealed and oiled bag iirc.

stimpy32

Yep, definitely not an oem part - would be quadruple the cost of it were!..

That said, the actual machining etc is completed to a very high standard.

stimpy32

So to update, I received a return email this morning from Rose Passion and they have offered to FedEx a replacement for tomorrow!.. Which is very good service indeed.

Re the measurement issue, they are aware of this and have been producing them like this for years and never had a problem.

In my mind it will obviously wear a groove on the friction plate ultimately which is not ideal. There will also be reduced clamping force for the whole clutch units design capability. The reduction of size is however on the inner edge so not as critical. Would be interesting to get a measurement from a genuine RS flywheel, could well be they are the same, you could only imagine that all these aftermarket hobbies are a replica of the original unit....

LimmetED

Rosepassions part are not all OEM.

stimpy32

So, i received a replacement flywheel today and just been in the garage getting through stuff...

Cleaned it up, pressed the bearing in, then noticed a bloody dint on this replacement unit!?.. It's either been dropped or had something dropped on it :-(

BUGGER.........

The surface is slightly raised around the dint so whatever it was was heavy....

The other thing, i've just noticed it hasn't come with any bolts to fit the new starter ring on with... And the bolts holding the ring on the dmf don't look easy to get to - does anyone know how to take that apart??

stimpy32

Ignore that last bit! Some complete d*ck forgot that the pressure plate attaches though the starter ring to the flywheel...

ilko

FWIW I was literally just looking on the web for replacement camshaft actuators for my 997 and found the lowest price on Rose Passion in France. It includes VAT but when you enter the United States as the destination, VAT is removed. So the already attractive price became too good to pass up. I was worried that shipping might be steep, but it came to $35 for Fedex overnight. They are shipping the next business day (Monday) and I'm supposed to receive them on Tuesday.

stimpy32

Can't argue with their prices , customer service or delivery!....

Re 2nd flywheel, in the end I rubbed down the raised edges on the dint and then fitted it..... Should be completely gone within 25000 miles or so! Lol.....