Thanks for the reply.
I got quoted $435 for all 3 pulleys. $195 for s.c, $100 crank, $140 for the altanator.
I have read that a lot of ppl dont have the Altanator pulley, so saving the cash would be nice. Thanks again.

 

Well I bought the IC boots and an intake tube and each of these items had poor fitment. The intake tube was far to big at the throttle body and the IC boots also had issues; way too small on the right side and too large on the right. Fluke with the products or poor quality control?

 

My Intake went on with a real good fit and i known other that had no problem with their intakes. For the IC boots, i don't know anyone with them, but i heard they are a Good Tight (some what hard to put on) fit.

 

Hey, can does anyone know a rough Estimate on install price for 15% pulley? or what youve paid to get yours installed?

 

Mini Corsa charges $400~ out the door for parts and labor. Anyone with a set of wrenches, a floor jack, and an hour should be able to do it in 1-2 hours. Veterans do it in 30m. The hardest part is those plastic screws in the fender lining(if you decide to remove it)

 

I just got quoted $200. About to make plans to get it in this week. I cant wait.

 

Thanks for the post! Happy to help if we can.

Did you buy these new from us or a retailer?

Please reply to me at Adam.Taft@ALTAPerformance.com include all your details and daytime contact information. Once we have that info, we can go from there.

Thanks again!

 

I do apologize as this has probably been discussed but I don't have time to read through tons of pages.

Why did Alta axe the 17% pulley? I neeeeeddd!

 

Thanks for asking!

Couple reasons but mostly that clients really should look to replace the crank pulley as well as the S/C.

By changing the S/C to a 15% Reduction, then adding a 2% Crank Pulley you get the same 17% reduction, get improved belt wrap (surface of the belt touching the pulleys), reduce the weight on the rotating assembly and prevent the catastrophic failures of the OEM Crank Pulley.

Hope that helps! Let me know if I can help further!

 

I was under the impression that replacing the OEM crank pulley with its vibration damper was a bad thing...

...more specifically this was discussed by BMW/MINI tuning company, Dinan:

http://www.dinancars.com/university/

 

Thanks for the post and the question. While some vehicles can be affected by the removal of this pulley, the R53 motor is a bit different.

This isn't used as a balancer. Removing a balancer would be a bad thing and again that isn't the case here.

The OEM pulley is frequently out of balance (especially vs our CNC'd part) and it will come apart. When it does it tends to create a ton of additional damage to the tensioner, belt, leaves you stranded, etc. History is no showing this isn't an if its just a matter of when.

The ALTA Crank Pulley solves those concerns and makes more power!

Hope that helps a bit! Thanks again!

 

Thank you for the explanation. I have never owned a car that people weren't concerned about the light weight pulleys. Always have people said not to do it and thus me being nervous to add one. I'll have to do more reading. I loved my 17% V2 on my old MINI and didn't want to go with another...

 

I totally understand and welcome you to do some addl research.If I can help in anyway, please let me know! Enjoy the weekend!

 

I heard a rumor that the 17% is coming back. Is this true?

 

Thanks for asking! Never going to rule that possibility out, but even if it DID, we would still recommend the 15% S/C and the 2% Crank for overall best performance and longevity.

Have a GREAT balance to your weekend!

 

Hi Adam,

I bought and installed an Alta stealth dual tip exhaust on my r53 2 years ago. Today I brought it into a shop to get it checked out because my exhaust seemed to be hanging very low. Apparently I'm missing the whole hanger in the middle (by the heat shield) and the whole exhaust system is only hanging on by one screw in the bracket at the rear passenger side. Do you guys sell these mounting hardware? Brackets and/or hangers to properly put the exhaust system into place?

Thanks!

 

Thanks for the post and sorry you are having any problems! We should be able to help you out. Can you please email both Tech@ALTAPerformance.com and Adam.Taft@ALTAPerformance.com your daytime contact information and if possible a photo showing the installation of the muffler?

That would help a ton on getting you the right parts quoted for you right away.

Thanks again and I look forward to your e-mail!

 

Adam, I am so glad I went with Alta exhaust. I love the sound and mixed with my other mods it is the perfect finishing touch.

 

SA-WEET!

Just LOVE feedback like that! Glad you are enjoying it and let me know if I can ever help in the future!

 

just installed a 15% s/c pulley and a 2% crank pulley and found a MAP sensor code on my car could this be caused by the new pullies or is it just a bad sensor?

 

Happyham, what's the exact code number you're getting? They pullies shouldn't cause a CEL.

 

Hey Happy Ham,

Thanks for the purchase and for asking!

The MAP sensor may be disconnected, or simply bad as you mention. Otherwise that combination won't produce any CEL's.

Check those out and let us know how we can help further!

Adam

 

Why did someone at ALTA talk Scott out of buying my MINI?

 

No one here talked anyone out of purchasing your car. The fact that you would make it a public issue, seems odd at minimum.

However even though your approach is unprofessional I have sent you a PM with some details.

 

It was simply a question.

I am not a professional, so my apologies if your feelings were hurt.