020 & 02A/J lightened + balanced flywheels

[Hotgolf]

Hi all,

I've been lightening and balancing flywheels for forum members on here now for the last few years with good results, both being used in daily drivers and also on the track scene, and would like to offer my services on a more public level.

I can lighten/balance (and reface if necessary) flywheels for both 020 rod change and 02A cable change gearboxes (4 cylinder and 6 cylinder).

The main benefit is increased acceleration and engine liveliness due to the decrease in rotational mass.

There has been mention of a decrease in torque but from personal experience and feedback from people I've done flywheels for, any loss in torque has not been an issue.

Here are some before and after pics of both 020 and 02a flywheels.


020 Std. Weight 5.5kg approx:






020 lightened 3.2kg:






02A standard 9.5kg:






02A lightened from 4.3kg, without ring gear / 4.9kg with ring gear:

This is the lightest I can go, and wouldn't go lighter.

Normal lightened weights are usually between 5-6kg dependent on how 'clean' the casting is.






Without ring gear:




Price for both 020 and 02A flywheels is £69.

Price includes lightening/balancing (and refacing if necessary) of the flywheel and return postage (standard parcels) to mainland UK.

Turn around is usually 5-7 days dependent on what time of the week I receive the flywheel. If I have an exchange one here I can normally get it back in the post right away, although I don't normally stock finished items.

Any interest please PM me on here and I will be in touch asap. I'm on here quite often so you'll receive a reply within a day usually.

Thanks for looking.
Mart.

[Jolfa]

I can vouch for the quality of work and the difference these make, definitely worth doing!

[i.a.n.b]

Originally Posted by Jolfa

I can vouch for the quality of work and the difference these make, definitely worth doing!

X2.

[Matt82]

Originally Posted by Jolfa

I can vouch for the quality of work and the difference these make, definitely worth doing!

+3

its in my mk3 that does really silly mileage. the "drop in torque" is a myth

that plus a flowed throttle body got my personal best 0-60 down from 7s to 6.6s

[drunkenalan]

+4

ill vouch for the quality of work, i have had several engine parts Hotgolf'd in the past and hopefully will do in the future!

[Brookster]

Here's one i have had already from Hotgolf and proof of the weight saving.

New Modified Flywheel on the Left and Standard on the right.



Standard Flywheel Weight




New flywheel weight big weight loss.


Excellent work and Service, well worth the money.

[rubjonny]

can you machine the clutch friction surface if its a bit uneven? just wondering if its worth keeping my spare flywheel or if i should just bin it

[Hotgolf]

Yes you can machine the surface. If it's got hot spots(most often have) you'll need to use a descent tip ( boron or ceramic are best if you can get them) and take it nice and slow. Too fast and it'll vibarte, or push off leaving the hot spot raised.

[Mike_H]

I have two of these - highly recommended

[rubjonny]

ok cool, if anyone wants one and doesnt have a fly to send, pm me and i can send mine to broke for you. be nice to get rid of it!

[altern8]

very recommended

[Hotgolf]

Originally Posted by rubjonny

ok cool, if anyone wants one and doesnt have a fly to send, pm me and i can send mine to broke for you. be nice to get rid of it!

Eh up, my names Mart

[rubjonny]

nah i decided to send it to the states instead

doh

Will send some pics of it later on to you, make sure its salvagable before I send it

[NicD]

Mart, can you pm me your number please, i need a couple of bits and pieces from you, thanks :)

[steve r]

Great service,

Thanks Martin

[G60Dub]

Recommended x'whatever the number is now'



Turns a standard 'breathless' ABF into something more lively

[fthaimike]

still yet to fit mine lol

[TrackCab16v]

martyn has lightened just about every moving part on my cab, revs effortly over 8 k ,. can highly reccomend . top guy to .

[PhilW]

Rebuilt my box and lightened my flywheel. Top job!

Zero problems with it apart from the fact i didnt torque my flywheel bolts up correctly and they came loose 18 months on and thats after some MAJOR track abuse. lol.

My car had zero drop in torque. Still runs 230bhp and 280lbs/ft. :)

Some pics of mine...

Before...


After



Lightened vs. DMF






Freshly built box with quiafe diff fitted...

[fthaimike]

Mine by Martyn:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../DCP_6209s.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../DCP_6210s.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../DCP_6213s.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../DCP_6212s.jpg

[davem]

Do you have a contact number?
I'm interested in your services, can you contact me on 07972 359264?
Thanks
Dave

[Gaz37]

Obligatory silly questions time-

Why did VW make them so big & heavy in the first place?

Are these ok to use on an otherwise standard EV engine?

Thanks

[skint_golfer]

Originally Posted by Gaz37

Obligatory silly questions time-

Why did VW make them so big & heavy in the first place?

Are these ok to use on an otherwise standard EV engine?

Thanks

in essence....

#1#
you will find a lighter wheel is easier to stall than a heavier one due to the reduced inertia. the weight helps you preserve the momentum of the wheel thus making it easier to operate/engage the clutch.

#2#
yes it will be fine on an otherwise standard engine. basically the flywheel is able to accelerate/decelerate quicker once lightened and may also be able to rev heigher. **this is of course limited by the other components of the engine**

[Gaz37]

Thanks

[Paul86S2]

Just had my 02Aflywheel done by Mart. Very quick turnaround and top quality job.

Cheers

Paul