Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old 12-02-2005, 02:48 PM
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My bad, you said black intake, i am thinking black intake tube, not filter. No black filters yet. Actually the filters are made in the US. I will call you in a few!
 
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Old 12-02-2005, 04:35 PM
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Now that you have a good rep,

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Thank you for the compliment! Being our first SEMA we tried very hard to make a good first impression. I am glad it worked!
you can become non responsive!

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Old 12-07-2005, 11:00 AM
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Sorry if this has been asked before, but is it possible to buy the Alta intake filter only?

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Old 12-07-2005, 11:19 AM
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Sorry if this has been asked before, but is it possible to buy the Alta intake filter only?

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In case you want one to replace a dirty one these can be cleaned. But if its something else then more power to you
 
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Old 12-07-2005, 11:36 AM
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We do sell them separtely! But we also have the cleaning kits which can revive a drity very easly.
 
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Old 12-07-2005, 12:21 PM
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Great thanks to both responses. I looked on the Alta website, but didn't see the filters offered. How much is one?

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Old 12-08-2005, 12:20 PM
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They are $60, and instock.
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 09:01 AM
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Dumbest Alta Question Ever Award? I'm seeking the nomination...

Alright, I've got my catch-can installed (at the frame location, adjacent to the i/c). My question is: How do you drain the can? The bottom piece is mounted to the frame bolt, so the whole thing can can't come out--asuming I'd even stick a socket into that oil/water muck.

Do you just undo the top connection of the clear sight-gauge line and drain it from the bottom, or... ? Apologies if this has been answered before, I searched the forums and couldn't find the answer.

Many thanks.
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 09:06 AM
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Do you just undo the top connection of the clear sight-gauge line and drain it from the bottom ?
Yes, this would be the preferred method for that mounting location. :-)
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 11:22 AM
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You got it! Remove clear tube from top and dump! Or some people have used basters!
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 05:46 PM
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Thanks much, folks! No small irony that I had nary a problem installing it, and then this 'simple' thing stumps me.
 
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ALTA,

Any word on CARB certification for the intake?

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Any word on CARB certification for the intake?

Thanks!
just hittin up all the forums tonight huh
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 09:01 AM
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Around Summer time you will start to see some info. As we get closer to summer we will keep everyone posted on the progress.
 
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just hittin up all the forums tonight huh
Just tryin' to help you out, man.
 
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Around Summer time you will start to see some info. As we get closer to summer we will keep everyone posted on the progress.
Thanks!
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 03:33 PM
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With respect to the turbo kit, why isn't there a blow off valve?
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dairyboy
With respect to the turbo kit, why isn't there a blow off valve?

Designed properly, it might not need one.
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 04:28 PM
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The only problem that I have had with your products have been the rear end links. The first set had hymejoint problems and your company replaced the joints. It has been 4 months and they are going bad again. So I gave up and put the factory ones back on.
Little disappointed especially based on the price that I paid for them.
 
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Old 01-24-2006, 05:07 PM
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dariyboy,
There is BOV included, sorry if we missed it in the pictures, but it should be there. The kit does need a BOV, due to the higher boost we are running. Some cars that have Turbo kits for NA cars, don't use them because of the low boost. But it surely needs one on this application.

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CAn you describe your problem? We have had very good, trouble free performance from the rear endlinks. There must be something going on with yours if this is the second time. Lets figure that out!
 
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Thanks for that, I've also sent an e-mail to Adam 2 days ago re dealer application but haven't heard anything yet.
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 01:09 PM
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Whats the name of the company? Adam will get back to ASAP.
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 05:51 PM
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See PM.
 
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Question to mounting of the LW Crank Pulley

Hi !

I've heard about cases of loosening lightened crank pulleys..
Any cases / reasons known here ?
Maybe caused by different termal expansion of steel and alu - what do you think about this risk ?
Couldn't find any detailled "how to mount" instructions in the net..

Thx and Regards,
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Old 02-13-2006, 08:33 AM
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wohi,
We have never heard of this! The crank pulley is a press fit on to the nose of the crank, and as a secondary "holder" there is a large bolt to hold it on. So beside the press fit the bolt should hold it on as long as it is tight!

There used to be a how-to from Webb??
 


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