e30ftw 410 Report post Posted October 25, 2013 I have an m20 flywheel I need to have lightened, or some back side shaved atleast. Does anyone know any good places in Wellington, Or anywhere else I could send it to to have done that's not a rip off? Was looking around yesterday and got quoted $300+GST to only take the back side down to behind the ring gear and balancing etc, so only losing ~1kg (currently 8.4KG). I only want it down to about 7kg anyway or even a bit lower is fine, Willing to send it anywhere if it's cheaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Hey john boi....didn't u get my email . Quality autos...mine was 120 from memory.... 5.5 k 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 for what ? ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) MP Autoparts in Upper Hutt skimmed mine down to 6.5kg from memory. The guy didn't want to take any more off even though its standard practice by all the yanks to take them down to 6kg safely. I could try and find the receipt if you want a rough idea of a price. Edited October 27, 2013 by slideways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 i have used this guy a few times. Bob Mead (09) 8276481 Balancing SpecialtiesUnit 2 3034 Great North Road New Lynn Waitakere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Does any one lighten Dual mass flywheels? No. You'll have to use a M20 one. +1 for Bobs service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Is there a bnt down there? They did mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Is there a bnt down there? They did mine. AFAIK they are just a trades orientated version of Repco, that doesnt sell all the bullshit like cigarette adaptors and floor mats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Tried BNT, they referred me to the mechanic next door who was only able to grind the front face so that's all sorted, but I need the back shaved some to fit an m52. I think it needs about 3.5mm lathed down. Thanks for above, will give them a go tomorrow. Edited October 27, 2013 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Any machine shop with a lathe can do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 MP Autoparts in Upper Hutt skimmed mine down to 6.5kg from memory. The guy didn't want to take any more off even though its standard practice by all the yanks to take them down to 6kg safely. I could try and find the receipt if you want a rough idea of a price. also supply the clutch friction plate and pressure plate, get it balanced at the the same time , as a complete unit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 +2 for Bob Mead and balance the lot together as said above.. very good at what he does. I used him on westy's recommendation and i'm glad I did.. top job done. yes anyone can do it with a lathe but Bob also properly balances it all through the RPM range so the engine will run smooth too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morerevsm3 7 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 I think from memory mine is 4.8kg, had a guy write a program for his CNC milling machine, balnce was only .4g out after machining! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 4, 2013 Does any one lighten Dual mass flywheels? Use the flywheel from a M42 or M44 non dual mass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
