ACT Streetlite Flywheel - Holy Cement Mixer!
07-22-2009, 08:30 AM
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ACT Streetlite Flywheel - Holy Cement Mixer!
So I just installed an ACT Streetlite and a Clutch Masters FX300 into my 03 G35 Coupe. All I can say is wow, this thing sounds like CRAP. I expected a little noise, but nothing like this. I picked the heavier Streetlite flywheel, thinking it would be the least noisy of the ones available but I am starting to think that it may be even noisier than the lighter ones. If I give it more than half throttle in 3rd gear from about 1500 rpm, it goes through an rpm band where it sounds like the car is going to fall apart. It's almost like it's hitting some kind of natural frequency - it vibrates the whole car! I know ACT claims that this is normal and it's not harmful to the drivetrain, but I find that very hard to believe given the severity of the vibration.
At higher rpms it's as quiet as the stock flywheel, and very smooth. But if I jump on the gas at very low rpm...goddam!
Does anyone have expirience with the streetlite vs. other lighter flywheels?
At higher rpms it's as quiet as the stock flywheel, and very smooth. But if I jump on the gas at very low rpm...goddam!
Does anyone have expirience with the streetlite vs. other lighter flywheels?
07-22-2009, 09:53 AM
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give it a few months and you won't notice it.
07-22-2009, 10:39 AM
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Haha! I highly doubt that. It's loud and annoying. I gave my co-worker a ride today (he has an 04 G with a Fidanza) and he said it was waaaaay louder than his!
And yes, I am sure it is installed correctly. I spent 8 hours putting the tranny back in the car, I tightened every bolt to factory specs using a torque wrench, and I double checked every bolt. I also used fresh Redline tranny fluid, and flushed the clutch hydraulic system thoroughly. The engine is very smooth at high RPM, so I know its not out of balance.
07-22-2009, 11:11 AM
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My ACT Prolite flywheel and heavy duty street clutch only chatters when idling in neutral, and occasionally at low rpms... not too bad to me...
So I just installed an ACT Streetlite and a Clutch Masters FX300 into my 03 G35 Coupe. All I can say is wow, this thing sounds like CRAP. I expected a little noise, but nothing like this. I picked the heavier Streetlite flywheel, thinking it would be the least noisy of the ones available but I am starting to think that it may be even noisier than the lighter ones. If I give it more than half throttle in 3rd gear from about 1500 rpm, it goes through an rpm band where it sounds like the car is going to fall apart. It's almost like it's hitting some kind of natural frequency - it vibrates the whole car! I know ACT claims that this is normal and it's not harmful to the drivetrain, but I find that very hard to believe given the severity of the vibration.
At higher rpms it's as quiet as the stock flywheel, and very smooth. But if I jump on the gas at very low rpm...goddam!
Does anyone have expirience with the streetlite vs. other lighter flywheels?
At higher rpms it's as quiet as the stock flywheel, and very smooth. But if I jump on the gas at very low rpm...goddam!
Does anyone have expirience with the streetlite vs. other lighter flywheels?
lol, you are WRONG sir. at low rpms it will rattle a bit in first and second. keep the stock flywheel if you want no sound.
I will agree that stock will be the quietest of the bunch, but mine rattled in neutral constantly so......
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07-22-2009, 11:21 AM
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This is normal
That is not.
I have driven several Z's with upgraded clutches and the only one that shutters or rattles while engaged under 1500rpm and moving is my OS Giken. That is caused from the UR pulley (Adam/Z1 had the same issue). Sounds like the clutchmaster clutch assembly and ACT flywheel are a crappy match.
I will agree that stock will be the quietest of the bunch, but mine rattled in neutral constantly so......
That is not.
I have driven several Z's with upgraded clutches and the only one that shutters or rattles while engaged under 1500rpm and moving is my OS Giken. That is caused from the UR pulley (Adam/Z1 had the same issue). Sounds like the clutchmaster clutch assembly and ACT flywheel are a crappy match.
I will agree that stock will be the quietest of the bunch, but mine rattled in neutral constantly so......
i am anxious to see how my 3 disk OS reacts when I pick her up tomorrow.
07-22-2009, 11:29 AM
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My OS is butterrrr. Only thing I would say is that it sounds like the throwout bearing is going bad, but it's just how the integrated set-ups sound. They are GRABBY to say the least. I love mine though. I know another with the triple (or it might have been quad) was having similar shuttering issues below 1500. It isn't a big deal to keep it above 1500 though, and it is only when you go full throttle.
07-22-2009, 11:33 AM
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My OS is butterrrr. Only thing I would say is that it sounds like the throwout bearing is going bad, but it's just how the integrated set-ups sound. They are GRABBY to say the least. I love mine though. I know another with the triple (or it might have been quad) was having similar shuttering issues below 1500. It isn't a big deal to keep it above 1500 though, and it is only when you go full throttle.
07-22-2009, 12:41 PM
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I doubt that the clutch has anything to do with it. The clutch engagement is smooth...almost stock-like. The pedal effort is the same or easier than stock. The noise occurs when the clutch and the flywheel are fully engaged, rotating as one mass. I doubt it would sound any different with another clutch (ACT HD for example) of similar constuction.
07-23-2009, 09:05 AM
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Another wonderful side effect of the flywheel: my car almost stalls every time I come to a stop now. Even before the flywheel, right after I installed the UTEC I noticed the RPMs dipping when coming to a stop (even with the UTEC in the "0" position). The flywheel definitely made it worse. I tried all the re-learn procedures, but I think I am going to try it again because I am not sure it worked the first time.
07-23-2009, 12:44 PM
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I have the same flywheel and deffiantly know it was installed correctly it chatters somtimes at idle and all the time when starting from a low rpm...it shuts up when I get to about 2100 rpms…just turn the bass up, that should do the trick for ya
07-23-2009, 08:38 PM
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OP......
pretty much all aftermarket flywheels FOR THE Z are noisy...why you ask? because look at them closely, they are nearly all one piece units............im not talking about removeable contact surfaces, not that, im talking about the flywheel iteself............it has no give and Nissan designed the oem fly to be forgiving......
now, go back to your garage or wherever and take a good hard look at the oem flywheel........why does everyone say "if you want no noise, go with the oem flywheel" ....................BECAUSE the oem flywheel is a TWO PIECE with the contact surface having springs that "GIVE" and keep everything quiet.......you can even with your hands/maybe a pry bar, move the contact surface section a wee bit and feel the give that is in the oem design over the mounting section of the fly that actually mounts to the rear of the VQ.....study it close and you can see.......its two piece forgiving fly....
from what i have seen, i have yet to see an aftermarket one designed like the oem........anyone else???
So your answer - its normal, so long as YOU know YOU installed it correctly....from the sound of it you did.....remember IT WILL quiet down some once the clutch and fly are broken in and mate up/hook up well........
Thats my laymen's terms explanation......
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pretty much all aftermarket flywheels FOR THE Z are noisy...why you ask? because look at them closely, they are nearly all one piece units............im not talking about removeable contact surfaces, not that, im talking about the flywheel iteself............it has no give and Nissan designed the oem fly to be forgiving......
now, go back to your garage or wherever and take a good hard look at the oem flywheel........why does everyone say "if you want no noise, go with the oem flywheel" ....................BECAUSE the oem flywheel is a TWO PIECE with the contact surface having springs that "GIVE" and keep everything quiet.......you can even with your hands/maybe a pry bar, move the contact surface section a wee bit and feel the give that is in the oem design over the mounting section of the fly that actually mounts to the rear of the VQ.....study it close and you can see.......its two piece forgiving fly....
from what i have seen, i have yet to see an aftermarket one designed like the oem........anyone else???
So your answer - its normal, so long as YOU know YOU installed it correctly....from the sound of it you did.....remember IT WILL quiet down some once the clutch and fly are broken in and mate up/hook up well........
Thats my laymen's terms explanation......
-J
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07-23-2009, 08:47 PM
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Its the sound of performance...........you cant have your cake and eat it too.....
Some of my friends hate the sound of my clunky, popping, tire squealing when i turn at low speeds, nismo LSD.......i tell them.......thats nothing in comparison to its solid, predictable, on point performance each and every run on the track.....
Just tell people "its the sound of performance"
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Some of my friends hate the sound of my clunky, popping, tire squealing when i turn at low speeds, nismo LSD.......i tell them.......thats nothing in comparison to its solid, predictable, on point performance each and every run on the track.....
Just tell people "its the sound of performance"
-J
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