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Old 01-01-2009, 08:33 AM
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how long til you guys are shipping your 22mm sway bars again? i've been waiting for mine for like forever
 
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Is the alta twin charge "twurbo" kit still available or is it gone...
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sandersonc2002
I was wondering if there was any way to get the three bolt puller that is usually supplied with the pulley removal tool rental from ALTA? I bought the removal tool from someone on NAM and they didn't send the puller with the tool. If there's any way to buy it from ALTA or if anyone has one I'd be very happy to buy it.

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The three prong puller can be purchased at NAPA or even rented. Other auto parts shops will likely have similar as well. Thanks for asking!

Originally Posted by british RACING green
how long til you guys are shipping your 22mm sway bars again? i've been waiting for mine for like forever
I have these in stock and have for a while. If you ordered directly, PLEASE get me your inv# etc. so I can get you one, if you ordered from another ALTA dealer, you may want to contact them. Sorry in either case for any inconvenience!

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Is the alta twin charge "twurbo" kit still available or is it gone...
It is! PM me for details. Thanks!
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 04:47 PM
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Thanks! Just ordered the three bolt puller online
 
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Alta Silicon Intake Tube

Just wanted to drop ya a line.

I have had the Alta 2.0V CAI and top for about 5 months now using the OEM ribbed intake tube.

Last week I added your Silicone Intake Tube......wow. I could tell the difference straight away entering the freeway. Definately NOT just bling.

Nice Going Lads.
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 10:45 PM
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thanks, i recieved an email today that my part just shipped.
 
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Adam,

What are the advantages of having two oil catch cans instead of one? (other than more storage space.) Also, do your Oil catch cans have any magnets for catching metal fragments?
 
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Old 01-04-2009, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by sandersonc2002
Thanks! Just ordered the three bolt puller online
Kool! Glad you found what you needed!

Originally Posted by Eurothrasher
Just wanted to drop ya a line.

I have had the Alta 2.0V CAI and top for about 5 months now using the OEM ribbed intake tube.

Last week I added your Silicone Intake Tube......wow. I could tell the difference straight away entering the freeway. Definately NOT just bling.

Nice Going Lads.
Thank you! Appreciate the feedback and the repeat business.

Originally Posted by british RACING green
thanks, i recieved an email today that my part just shipped.
SWEET!

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Adam,

What are the advantages of having two oil catch cans instead of one? (other than more storage space.) Also, do your Oil catch cans have any magnets for catching metal fragments?
Thanks for asking. The dual cans allow both high and low PCV ports to be managed at a higher volume. This keeps both systems separate, vs. combined. It is a personal opinion more so than an absolute that two is better than one.

Lets PRAY that you don't have anything metal in the catch cans! It is intended for the watery, oily crud to be removed from the PCV system and thus from collecting on the Intercooler, S/C and other areas. If we have metal coming through there, we have problems.

Thanks for asking! Let me know if I can help further!
 
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Alright, i just noticed that M7 had a little magnet in theirs so i thought it was a good idea. Thanks Adam! When I order some Catch cans I will order two. I like the look better.
 
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Originally Posted by call it spade
Alright, i just noticed that M7 had a little magnet in theirs so i thought it was a good idea. Thanks Adam! When I order some Catch cans I will order two. I like the look better.
SAWEET! Thank you! Let us know if you have any questions during the installation as well. Always happy to help!
 
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I can't seem to load your website. The navigation bar on the left side works, but I can't see any of the products when I click on the link to it on the left.

I'm using Mozilla and it was working a week ago.
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike S
I can't seem to load your website. The navigation bar on the left side works, but I can't see any of the products when I click on the link to it on the left.

I'm using Mozilla and it was working a week ago.
So sorry about that! I have had the same issue with Mozilla / Firefox with PayPal, Ebay, ALTAPerformance, and others. I finally had to go back to my "other" browser.

You might try "upgrading" the Mozilla software. I have also mentioned it to our guys as well to see if there is anything we can do. But my feeling is if PayPal doesn't work properly for me with the same browser, it is likely the browser, not me (if that makes sense.)

REGARDLESS, we want to help you with your order, or data you need or whatever. Just let us know how!
 
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I just ordered an M7 splitter, and I got an email that said either its out of stock or being shipped from an outside vendor... does that mean that M7 is shipping it? or are those out of stock? either way im really excited to finally put it on my MINI
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by everytimeidie027
I just ordered an M7 splitter, and I got an email that said either its out of stock or being shipped from an outside vendor... does that mean that M7 is shipping it? or are those out of stock? either way im really excited to finally put it on my MINI
Thanks for the order and for asking. Sounds to me it is shipping from m7 directly. You should get another e-mail tomorrow with the tracking information from us on when m7 is shipping it.

The R53 AERO Splitter from m7 is a normal stocking item, but likely we ran out!

Thanks again!
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ADAMSALTAMINI
Thanks for the order and for asking. Sounds to me it is shipping from m7 directly. You should get another e-mail tomorrow with the tracking information from us on when m7 is shipping it.

The R53 AERO Splitter from m7 is a normal stocking item, but likely we ran out!

Thanks again!

oh okay, thanks for clearing that up so fast
 
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Is the Supercharger Pulley Tool (AMP-ENG-208) the same puller as the one in the video from Wallis Motor Sports? It was a 3-piece, two pieces go around the SC Pulley, and the third bolts to those two pieces and has a center bolt that is pressed against the SC shaft.
 
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Originally Posted by mkskchun85
Is the Supercharger Pulley Tool (AMP-ENG-208) the same puller as the one in the video from Wallis Motor Sports? It was a 3-piece, two pieces go around the SC Pulley, and the third bolts to those two pieces and has a center bolt that is pressed against the SC shaft.
Do you have a link? I can then check for sure.

Sounds like the same thing!
 
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Originally Posted by ADAMSALTAMINI
So sorry about that! I have had the same issue with Mozilla / Firefox with PayPal, Ebay, ALTAPerformance, and others. I finally had to go back to my "other" browser.

You might try "upgrading" the Mozilla software. I have also mentioned it to our guys as well to see if there is anything we can do. But my feeling is if PayPal doesn't work properly for me with the same browser, it is likely the browser, not me (if that makes sense.)

REGARDLESS, we want to help you with your order, or data you need or whatever. Just let us know how!
Thanks Adam it's working again!
 
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Old 01-12-2009, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike S
Thanks Adam it's working again!
SWEET!
 
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Link for your Pulley Puller:
http://www.altaperformance.com/produ...er-Pulley-Tool-

Link on Wallis Motor Sports:
http://www.wmsmini.com/ (Alta Puley Install)
 
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Old 01-13-2009, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mkskchun85
Link for your Pulley Puller:
http://www.altaperformance.com/produ...er-Pulley-Tool-

Link on Wallis Motor Sports:
http://www.wmsmini.com/ (Alta Puley Install)
Close but not quite the same. The ALTA link goes to our puller that needs a 3-bolt puller to go with it.

The wallis video shows one of our rental fleet tools. he is using it a bit differently than intended for that illustration, but that is a different puller.

Does that help at all?
 
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This isn't a question, but more of a statement.

Just wanted to thank Everyone at Alta for making some nice products. with the help of your 15% pulley, intake, and catback i was able to make 203whp and 174ft-lb. You have taken a lot of my money, and i look forward to giving you more lol
 
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Originally Posted by SnYpR
This isn't a question, but more of a statement.

Just wanted to thank Everyone at Alta for making some nice products. with the help of your 15% pulley, intake, and catback i was able to make 203whp and 174ft-lb. You have taken a lot of my money, and i look forward to giving you more lol
RIGHT ON!!!! Thank YOU for the business and I mention this alot, but PLEASE let me know if I can ever personally help you on your projects!
 
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Originally Posted by ADAMSALTAMINI
RIGHT ON!!!! Thank YOU for the business and I mention this alot, but PLEASE let me know if I can ever personally help you on your projects!
welllll now that you mention it, I have been waiting on my Large red alta tshirt for quite sometime now, since I sent my Dynos to you guys and bought the stealth exhaust. I got the Medium but the Large never came. GF was happy, and I am still jealous
 
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Originally Posted by SnYpR
welllll now that you mention it, I have been waiting on my Large red alta tshirt for quite sometime now, since I sent my Dynos to you guys and bought the stealth exhaust. I got the Medium but the Large never came. GF was happy, and I am still jealous
CRAP! PM me the inv# and I will do my best to track things down for ya! Sorry for the delay. I bet the GF looks GREAT though right? Brings a whole different type of attraction right?
 


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