MED ST1 ULTRA LIGHT ASSEMBLY

Weight comparisons

Ultra Light Steel Flywheel     3.66kg
Ultra Light Steel Backplate   1.32kg

X-Lite Steel Flywheel        2.50kg
X-Lite Alloy Backplate      0.74kg

Recommended usage

Upgrading to an MED steel flywheel not only saves weight, but also gives a more durable surface on which to grip the clutch plate. The lighter the flywheel, the faster the engine will be able to increase/decrease RPM, making it more free-revving and responsive to throttle input. The lightest possible clutch and flywheel setup is ideal for a competition car, whereas a road car will benefit from more flywheel mass to retain drivability in traffic. 

The MED EN8 Ultra Light is therefore an excellent choice for performance road cars - lighter than standard yet still usable on a daily driver. It could also be used for light competition. 

This flywheel will suit all transverse A-Series engines (Mini/Metro) with a pre-Verto clutch setup. It is possible to convert from Verto to pre-Verto by purchasing the MED Heavy Duty Clutch Operating Kit. Please note - this will not suit fuel-injected Rover Minis. See the MED SPi Flywheel or MED MPi Flywheel for these cars. 

Pre-engaged or inertia?

This relates to the ring gear and starter motor installed on your Mini. Inertia is the original style starter motor that uses a separate solenoid unit on the inner wing, whereas pre-engaged has an in-built solenoid. If you have one of our High Torque or Slimline starter motors, simply choose the correct flywheel to suit.

For reference, pre-engaged flywheels have 129 teeth on the ring gear, inertia types have 107 teeth.

Alternative options

The later Verto system introduced in the mid-1980s makes a good alternative for a performance road Mini. The steel flywheel itself is lighter than its pre-Verto equivalent, however the clutch cover that accompanies it makes the complete assembly heavier. The Verto setup gives an easier clutch pedal, so overall it's a good alternative for road Minis.  

Saving yet more weight is the MED X-Lite Flywheel, which features larger cut-outs and an integral ring gear for the starter motor.