MX5Ireland

Hello all
I'm interested in getting a standard mk2 flywheel lightened, balanced and faced and was wondering if anyone knew of some place that would do it for me , ideally in the clare ,Limerick , Galway area .
As I understand it a standard wheel is 9.5 kgs and I would like to bring it to about 6 kgs. I don't want it super light like for racing but lighter for better response on the road .
If there's interest maybe a few could be done
What are people's views on this idea ?
Thanks in advance
Brian

I would be interested also and I have spare ones here.1.6 flywheel fits and is lighter but 15mm smaller clutch but that should not be problem for non turbo cars

Whoever ye get to do it, make sure they can dynamically balance it with the correct equipment. If not done correctly , they can explode .

They are yours and your passengers legs after all !

Thanks for the advice
Ya I figured it won't be a simple job REALLY don't want it exploding !
You don't happen to know of any place the that will do this type of work ?
Cheers
Brian

Murfits in Finglas 018641849
No history or previous dealings. Just a quick google.
http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=74842

Murfit do flywheel skimming and clutches /brake relining etc but not sure on lightening flywheel and I would not think they can balance them.Ask for Ben ,I know him 30 years approx and really nice lad.Tell him Robert with the MX5,s sent you and he can do a discount etc.I drive by them everyday so not problem dropping something in

Make sure they can dynamically balance it and don't listen to the "it'll be alright" shite. 7000rpm with a good few kg's flying about........ouch.

I've had 3 (edit: 4 actually) flywheels machined down and none of them was balanced. While it's not ideaI, I didn't get any increase in vibrations, and have yet to replace main bearings, nor had my legs cut off despite hitting the 7500rpm limiter several times a day for the last 2 years.
Nico

Good man well done.

Did mine on a lathe with a dial gauge. Had it going for a couple years with no issues. Running 270 hp on 1 bar.