mid-weight flywheel on '95
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mid-weight flywheel on '95
By way of background, I've had LWFs in several BMWs and loved them (and still do love it in my touring). So, I put a LWF in my '95 and modified my driving to almost completely eliminate stalling, but it still happens more than I'd like. I talked with ANDAIL about their mid weight flywheel, which adds about 10 lbs to a LWF (LWF = 10 lbs; DMF = 30 lbs, MWF = 20 lbs).
Here's my question to those with MFWs: How does it compare to a LWF in terms of feel and performance? I appreciate the ease with which the motor spins, but really have no use for the stalling issues, which do not happen with similarly LWFs in my other cars.......
Here's my question to those with MFWs: How does it compare to a LWF in terms of feel and performance? I appreciate the ease with which the motor spins, but really have no use for the stalling issues, which do not happen with similarly LWFs in my other cars.......
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We bought our 95 w LWF and stalling was a real issue, but once the ICV got cleaned out it has virtually stopped. Any chance your ICV is due for a cleaning?
I'm sure ppressle will chime in ;-)
I'm sure ppressle will chime in ;-)
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I have had the MWF from Andial on my car for 5 years now. I've never driven a 993 with a LWF, but I am very pleased with the MWF over the DMF. I do clean the ISV at least once per year, and I have a performance chip from Steve W at Rennsport Systems.
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Are you due for a clutch? I'm in the same position as you having just installed the LWF. Looking at chip/ISV idle setting options now. Does not seem worth dropping the engine for a MWF if there is another solution.
but then that wasn't your question... 8^)
dave
but then that wasn't your question... 8^)
dave
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All, thanks for the replies.
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I have one in my cabrio as well. Tried first the LWF and was stalling constantly. compared to the coupe which has the LWF the difference is not noticeable. You still need to adapt your driving as well as the stalls are mostly gone but still there on occasion if i dont pay attention.
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Somewhere between a LWF and DMF, maybe it will only stall 1/2 as many times on a 95?
After every trick in the book and several trips to the shop (havent tried a Steve Wong chip), I still get the occasional stall.
After every trick in the book and several trips to the shop (havent tried a Steve Wong chip), I still get the occasional stall.
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Be prepared to be "somewhat annoyed." I just ordered one today. Have no idea how long it's been available, but it is. Don't know when I'll be dropping the motor, but figured it was good idea to get one now while they're out there....
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Call me annoyed. What are they going for now?
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So is Andial offering the MWF? My shop says I'm due for a clutch, but I've been shying away from the LWF for all the reasons other 95 owners have mentioned here. I would be very interested in the MWF, but thought it was no longer available.