The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[az3579]

Sometimes it's not even that someone points it out. Most of the time, people stay quiet... but it's that thought in the back of my head that says "what are they thinking??" that gets me!

I also refuse to drive a car with broken/damaged body panels for that reason. It's "embarrassing".
Need to stop being so damn particular... sigh

[Prestovie]

FML just got ANOTHER call from the shop to tell me that they tried everything but the flywheel wasn't fitting or something and that they'd exhausted all options. So my only route now is to go back to a stock 25lbs flywheel.
I guess it's fine but I'm still pretty pissed about it, haven't had my car for the past week and now they have to order the parts again, and I also have to return the parts that I ordered from ECS. I don't understand how they could fit one time and now not fit anymore.
Can anyone attest to going from a lightweight flywheel back to stock? Honestly worried that it'll feel bogged down in comparison... not bashing the stock ZHP but it's not going to be a fun transition


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[roadbiker_2]

FML just got ANOTHER call from the shop to tell me that they tried everything but the flywheel wasn't fitting or something and that they'd exhausted all options. So my only route now is to go back to a stock 25lbs flywheel.
I guess it's fine but I'm still pretty pissed about it, haven't had my car for the past week and now they have to order the parts again, and I also have to return the parts that I ordered from ECS. I don't understand how they could fit one time and now not fit anymore.
Can anyone attest to going from a lightweight flywheel back to stock? Honestly worried that it'll feel bogged down in comparison... not bashing the stock ZHP but it's not going to be a fun transition


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Hey, just got back from Japan and they had my IP address blocked (that's a good thing), how is the new clutch?


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[roadbiker_2]

Hey, just got back from Japan and they had my IP address blocked (that's a good thing), how is the new clutch?


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Did this get resolved. I know that there is a difference in flywheels between the 5 speed and 6 speed as the bearing that the input shaft sits in, from the transmission, is different. Honestly, they should know that, but keep in mind that this is an aftermarket part. Did they get this fixed for you or are you still down?


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[Prestovie]

Hey, just got back from Japan and they had my IP address blocked (that's a good thing), how is the new clutch?


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Haha no problem, I continued the thread in "What I Did for my ZHP" because these weren't really questions . It's interesting to say the least, not used to being able to kick the clutch to the floor with little to no effort, but I'm slowly getting used to it. I can see how it will be nicer in traffic haha, but for now there's a 800-1000 shift break in period until I can do "racing maneuvers". Ended up costing me $3600! A good $1500 over what I was expecting, but at least I'm driving again. I missed my baby


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[roadbiker_2]

So you ended up going with a stock clutch assembly then? Noticeable difference then I take it.


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[Prestovie]

So you ended up going with a stock clutch assembly then? Noticeable difference then I take it.


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Unfortunately yes, not that I don't like the stock ZHP just that I'm not used to it. It's a lighter, smoother, kick, that's going to take some time before I'm used to it. Last one was very heavy and extremely sensitive. So it's a nice change and I don't know if it's just me but I'm noticing a tiny bit of torque at 2 grand


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[roadbiker_2]

Good, as you have a manual, you might try running some underdrive pulleys to make up for some of your loss of rotational torque from that flywheel change.


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[Prestovie]

Good, as you have a manual, you might try running some underdrive pulleys to make up for some of your loss of rotational torque from that flywheel change.


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Actually? Haven't heard of doing that, can I do it myself or do I need to pull the engine?


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[roadbiker_2]

No, here is a link. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-m...FRO1wAodS1EDCQ there are others as well.


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