Perfect, thanks a lot Mike. I was able to get it plugged in again using the diagrams.

Now to clear the codes and see what happens. Appreciate everyones help!

 

Whoever has this bov, have you been getting boost issues? lately when shifting from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3 while cruising, boost doesnt want to build. i dont know if the bov is getting stuck or is venting but its kind of annoying. like previously stated, the resistor is taped in the harness so i don't think thats the problem. everything looks plugged in and tight. dont know whats cutting the boost ??

 

Just drove to the Dragon from Boston and back. 2000 miles round trip plus several hundred miles down there. Beat the snot out of it on the Dragon. No issues thus far.

 

Same for me. No issues at all.

 

I have an issue. The issue is me not having one of these!

 

you should order one. it's slick.

 

can anyone post a link to the alta diverter valve page on the alta website?

 

You will have to call them. It's not listed on the web site.

 

can we know the price? i would call but i'm sure other members will wonder too.

 

I'm not sure what the price is. Hopefully Jeff or Chris will jump in here and help with that.

 

Anyone have updates?

Sean

 

We can sell this part now, we are working on a solution where you don't have to use a resistor. If you are OK with using a resistor though, we can sell you guys one right now! Just give me a call and I can set you up with one.

 

Do you have a price that can be shared for the current setup?

Sean

 

Please send us a PM or give us a call for a quote on that part, thanks!

 

I just installed mine today...great upgrade! Shifting is improved a great deal, and the throttle response seems better. It's a lot easier to drive in traffic with Sport Mode on, as John(Alta) stated. If anyone comes up with a good resister seal solution, post it up, I'm giving it some thought as well. Really happy with the way this part performs I'm currently running Stage 1 FMIC 92 octane.


-Steven

 

It's been a couple months since anyone has posted in this thread. For those of you who have these installed, how are they holding up? Pros/Cons? What have you noticed in tis unit compared to the stock diverter over time? I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on one of these suckers as it seems like the most practical attempt at an aftermarket diverter of the ones on the market (though technically this isn't on the market yet I presume). Any updated info would be great.

 

I've been using mine for about three months now, it's performed flawlessly. I'm currently running it with Stage 1 FMIC. I'm super happy with the way the JCW is performing



-Steven

 

I totalled my MINI a couple of weeks ago but up until that point I only had extremely positive things to say.

 

Thanks for the updates guys. Truly sorry to hear about your MINI Cenobyt! That blows.

 

Well after reading this thread (a few times) and everything else I could find I took the plunge, called Chris, and placed my order for one of these beauties. Looking forward to the upgrade!

 

I read through all the posts but I'm still confused about two things. Is this replacing the stock BPV, and what does this do that the Alta stiffer spring for the stock unit wouldn't do?

 

1. Yes
2. Venting is released mechanically via vacuum unlike the stock unit which is controlled by the ecu and released electronically.

 

So how is this different from a bov? or is it a bov......

sorry if these questions seem dumb, and off topic but maybe theres other less knowledgeable people like me

 

So a stiffer spring would still be of benefit with the Alta diverter value, correct?

 

Jeff is actually working on a blog post right now about this. This part being discussed is not an actual BOV that vents to the atmosphere. It's actually a replacement for the factory diverter. The new valve recirculates the air the same as the factory part, but has a reinforced diaphragm and is controlled by vacuum to react quicker and be more reliable.

The ALTA spring is not compatible with this part, that only works with the factory valve.

Hope that helps!