Drivetrain Official ALTA™ Q&A thread PART TWO 2nd Generation MINI
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Seal6: The bars are SILENT when installed properly (this includes greasing , and orientating the bar etc.) GPI is a GREAT installation facility and trust they will continue to do the job right. They have installed a lot of ALTA bars with no complaints. We always work with all clients to resolve any issues that they have, with any part (ours or not.) JCW bars will be available asap as well. Call me if you need one.
On the ECU upgrade we are completing those details right now with a leading ECU mfr. Once the ink is dry on the hopeful agreement we will make the announcement to the group. Please note NOTHING is etched in stone and we are looking at several options at this time.
Thank you!
On the ECU upgrade we are completing those details right now with a leading ECU mfr. Once the ink is dry on the hopeful agreement we will make the announcement to the group. Please note NOTHING is etched in stone and we are looking at several options at this time.
Thank you!
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Seal6: The bars are SILENT when installed properly (this includes greasing , and orientating the bar etc.) GPI is a GREAT installation facility and trust they will continue to do the job right. They have installed a lot of ALTA bars with no complaints. We always work with all clients to resolve any issues that they have, with any part (ours or not.) JCW bars will be available asap as well. Call me if you need one.
On the ECU upgrade we are completing those details right now with a leading ECU mfr. Once the ink is dry on the hopeful agreement we will make the announcement to the group. Please note NOTHING is etched in stone and we are looking at several options at this time.
Thank you!
On the ECU upgrade we are completing those details right now with a leading ECU mfr. Once the ink is dry on the hopeful agreement we will make the announcement to the group. Please note NOTHING is etched in stone and we are looking at several options at this time.
Thank you!
Thus far I have been really pleased with the quality of parts Alta has to offer. And will be willing to give the Alta Rear Sway the opportunity to shine on my car
#132
Checked them out....doesn't look too bad......so how much hp and torque would I approx. gain if I combined the intercooler with my exhaust and intake?
Last edited by scott48; 09-13-2007 at 10:59 PM.
#134
scott48: We will continue to post more dyno results. But ALTA2 has posted the complete results on the test mule with the pre-production FMIC. This core used in the production version is actually more efficient and we expect to post even better results. Stay tuned for more info.
byhsu: It would fail the visual if they looked hard enough at the EO#'s on the cats. It would pass the other tests. Hope that helps.
Thank you!
byhsu: It would fail the visual if they looked hard enough at the EO#'s on the cats. It would pass the other tests. Hope that helps.
Thank you!
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minipete07: There is a thread here
It has those dyno charts and also I will be dynoing Howard for the first time very soon! ( The dyno is delivered and I believe up and running now in the building.) So I will give a post everything install dyno results very soon.
scott48: We all need more gauges! Sorry for the delay! But trust it will be worth it. I need to weigh the OEM control arms vs. ours to see what if any weight difference there is. Thanks for asking.
Chat soon folks!
It has those dyno charts and also I will be dynoing Howard for the first time very soon! ( The dyno is delivered and I believe up and running now in the building.) So I will give a post everything install dyno results very soon.
scott48: We all need more gauges! Sorry for the delay! But trust it will be worth it. I need to weigh the OEM control arms vs. ours to see what if any weight difference there is. Thanks for asking.
Chat soon folks!
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Adam, I know is a matter of choice but, I am about to install the cat-back exhaust and I am wondering which should be the "correct" distance the exhaust tips should protrude back from the bumper on a cold system as when you are doing the installation. I know that the instructions say that Alta suggests to go back with the tips till the Alta name is visible, but in terms of measurement what does that accounts for, in case the name is not exactly engraved on the same spot every time ?? Are we talking about 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, one inch ??
Tks, mini07
Tks, mini07
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scott48: So far on Howard the only trimmin I did was on the two nubs at the lower section of the A/C condensor, and just barely behind the grill section. Very simple and easy. When you are working with the bumper skin on and off the car, using some blue painters tape on the skin will prevent any scratches etc from working with it. Good luck!
rockridge: JSC Speed is a W/D in that area and they sell to many installation facilities. I trust they will have a recommendation. E-mail Chris@jscspeed.com He is a salesperson there as well as a fellow R56 owner. Hope that helps! Thanks for asking!
rockridge: JSC Speed is a W/D in that area and they sell to many installation facilities. I trust they will have a recommendation. E-mail Chris@jscspeed.com He is a salesperson there as well as a fellow R56 owner. Hope that helps! Thanks for asking!
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Adam,
Any recommended installers in the SF Bay Area, CA? I think I remember seeing a recommendation earlier in this thread or another but it was for someone closer to Sacramento which several hours drive away and not really practical.
Also, I saw that monster FMIC on your site and a question immediately came to mind. Does significantly diffusing/obstructing airflow intended for the radiator have any negative effect? It seems like the FMIC sits in front of the bottom 50% or so of the radiator.
Any recommended installers in the SF Bay Area, CA? I think I remember seeing a recommendation earlier in this thread or another but it was for someone closer to Sacramento which several hours drive away and not really practical.
Also, I saw that monster FMIC on your site and a question immediately came to mind. Does significantly diffusing/obstructing airflow intended for the radiator have any negative effect? It seems like the FMIC sits in front of the bottom 50% or so of the radiator.
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FugitiveAI: There is dbTuned mentioned above out toward Sac. I also have a dealer in Oxnard and Fresno (are either of those close as my geographic knowledge of California is limited)
xray: WE are trying to incorporate as many improvements to the engine and body as possible with the ECU changes. I do not know if we can either enhance or make other changes to the sport button. More coming soon. (sorry for being aloof. We are looking at two different options for the car at this time.)
Thanks folks!
xray: WE are trying to incorporate as many improvements to the engine and body as possible with the ECU changes. I do not know if we can either enhance or make other changes to the sport button. More coming soon. (sorry for being aloof. We are looking at two different options for the car at this time.)
Thanks folks!
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