Drivetrain catch can catch
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onasled,
I hope i didn't come off the wrong way, just trying to figure out if there is another reason that you got oil in your IC. I had asked when you installed the CC and i guess the larger IC along with miles. This was me, just trying to determine if there may have been a lot of oil in the SC and other parts before the install of the CC, which then got blown into the IC after your track day. I know you said you cleaned them out regularly but was there track days done between cleanings? I haven't experienced oil going through the CC then back to the intake hose.
Brass or steel wool will work just fine as the stuff on the inside.
Please, lets not thread jack here, but how did we offend you?
We felt it was nessecary to alert consumers they may not have recieved the ALTA products they believed they were purchasing?
I hope i didn't come off the wrong way, just trying to figure out if there is another reason that you got oil in your IC. I had asked when you installed the CC and i guess the larger IC along with miles. This was me, just trying to determine if there may have been a lot of oil in the SC and other parts before the install of the CC, which then got blown into the IC after your track day. I know you said you cleaned them out regularly but was there track days done between cleanings? I haven't experienced oil going through the CC then back to the intake hose.
Brass or steel wool will work just fine as the stuff on the inside.
Please, lets not thread jack here, but how did we offend you?
We felt it was nessecary to alert consumers they may not have recieved the ALTA products they believed they were purchasing?
Jeff,
No, I didn't take your post the wrong way. I appreciated your input and certainly didn't think you were coming off in any bad way. I have always respected Alta and have nothing but great things to say about you. If you do a search of my threads you will find many times that I praised you guys.
I agree that this tread should not go off topic, and even though I would like to address the question, I don’t think it would be helpful for some if the topic were to be rehashed here. It was wrong of me to start, so I think it’s best for me to stop.
No, I didn't take your post the wrong way. I appreciated your input and certainly didn't think you were coming off in any bad way. I have always respected Alta and have nothing but great things to say about you. If you do a search of my threads you will find many times that I praised you guys.
I agree that this tread should not go off topic, and even though I would like to address the question, I don’t think it would be helpful for some if the topic were to be rehashed here. It was wrong of me to start, so I think it’s best for me to stop.
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Originally Posted by zionistmovement
Way to go Peter. I just bought one of M& OCC and can't wait to get it in. After talking with Peter, I know customer service and quality are his top priorities. I don't know him personally, so this is a customer based comment/praise. I know and believe if you buy from M7 your are getting what you pay for. So whom every bashes M7 and is looking for the cheap way out with a company that doesn't give a dam about the product and is not specifically designned for the car and just wants money you will see your results in the long run and your face will look like this --> 
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This is the same with ALta as well....quality.
ZM
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'05 EB/W - Don't worry about my mods, just worry about if you can keep up with me...
. This is the same with ALta as well....quality.
ZM
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'05 EB/W - Don't worry about my mods, just worry about if you can keep up with me...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...plasma+booster
I repeat: seems like they are out to make a few bucks on people who don't know any better.
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Just ran across this post as I have recently picked up an Alta OCC. So explain to me ZM, what the deal-i-O is on the M7 plasma booster, would ya? Seems to me that M7 is out to make a few bucks and that's about it. Can someone remind me how mucht Basma Plooster cost? And how much HP gain you got? And what a FANTASTIC HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT it was? And why it's no longer available on m7's site?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...plasma+booster
I repeat: seems like they are out to make a few bucks on people who don't know any better.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...plasma+booster
I repeat: seems like they are out to make a few bucks on people who don't know any better.
Thanks for the post. We have no longer decided to carry the Plasma Booster as it is now carried by Moss Mini and Mini mania. Maby they are out to make a few bucks as well
You can get the info you require from them.Randy
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Originally Posted by maxmini
Thanks for the post. We have no longer decided to carry the Plasma Booster as it is now carried by Moss Mini and Mini mania. Maby they are out to make a few bucks as well You can get the info you require from them.
Randy
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You can get the info you require from them.Randy
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Please stay on thread subject:smile:
Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Just wondering why you are no longer carrying it. Would you care to elaborate or would your lawyer advise you not to?
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Just wondering why you are no longer carrying it. Would you care to elaborate or would your lawyer advise you not to?
Randy
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Just wondering why you are no longer carrying it. Would you care to elaborate or would your lawyer advise you not to?
You seem to be in need of a hug or something.
Randy, give the guy a sticker or something will ya!
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And actually it wasn't that far off-topic as zm had suggested that one pays good money for quality provided by the vendor in question here....as the ebay version is going for 1/3 the price of m7's version (and also Alta's) so I was simply questioning that statement.
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Something you probably do not know...Ebay's version is not designed for the Mini. It is far too long and needs to be accurately cut/fitted. No installation parts nor instructions included.
Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
And actually it wasn't that far off-topic as zm had suggested that one pays good money for quality provided by the vendor in question here....as the ebay version is going for 1/3 the price of m7's version (and also Alta's) so I was simply questioning that statement.
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Evidently neither does the M7 version:
And I'd bet you $1 that I could find a place to install the Ebay version without any modification.
And besides there are quite a few different versions of an oil catch can available on ebay, with all different shapes and sizes......
Are you affiliated with M7 or do you just like defending vendors that blatantly rip people off?
Originally Posted by Smooth is Quik
I just got the M7 Oil Catch Can this week and first glimps of the product looks impressive. As Iwas going through the box I noticed that NO written instructions were included, but instead, 2 seperate sheets of paper with a picture diagram of how it's supposed to be after its installed . I have recently installed an Alta kit on a friends so I'm familiar with how Alta had theirs installed. I'm assuming(hate using that term)that it installs the same way but I'm not sure where to install the can itself. Can someone kindly fill in the blank on where it goes and how to mount it CORRECTLY.
And besides there are quite a few different versions of an oil catch can available on ebay, with all different shapes and sizes......
Are you affiliated with M7 or do you just like defending vendors that blatantly rip people off?
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Peter pays me $400 for evertime I defend him. Please keep it coming:smile:
Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Evidently neither does the M7 version:
And I'd bet you $1 that I could find a place to install the Ebay version without any modification.
And besides there are quite a few different versions of an oil catch can available on ebay, with all different shapes and sizes......
Are you affiliated with M7 or do you just like defending vendors that blatantly rip people off?
And I'd bet you $1 that I could find a place to install the Ebay version without any modification.
And besides there are quite a few different versions of an oil catch can available on ebay, with all different shapes and sizes......
Are you affiliated with M7 or do you just like defending vendors that blatantly rip people off?
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And look here: another product from M7 without written instructions. What are y'all paying for here?
And I wasn't looking for more evidence in case anyone is wondering, I just happened to come across this thread while checking out the "performance Mods:: Drivetrain" forum area.....
Original thread here https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=43688
$400? You must be a great deal maker.....
Originally Posted by minijob
M7 DID NOT INCLUDE ANY INSTALLATION INSTRUCCIONS.
I think you should.
I already installed the 400cc injectors: No Problem; and then GIAC programa for the 19% pulley. Very smooth.
When I installed the throttle body, I encountered some problems.
1. The fitting for the vacuum hose that goes under the intercooler is directed to the transmission in you TB, instead of the engine, as in the OEM TB. I had to make a trip to Pep Boy to buy a longer hose, and I am not satisfied with that.
2. No space to work. Be patience.
Any other way of doing it? Did I missed some parts?
I think you should.
I already installed the 400cc injectors: No Problem; and then GIAC programa for the 19% pulley. Very smooth.
When I installed the throttle body, I encountered some problems.
1. The fitting for the vacuum hose that goes under the intercooler is directed to the transmission in you TB, instead of the engine, as in the OEM TB. I had to make a trip to Pep Boy to buy a longer hose, and I am not satisfied with that.
2. No space to work. Be patience.
Any other way of doing it? Did I missed some parts?
Original thread here https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=43688
$400? You must be a great deal maker.....
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Evidently neither does the M7 version:
Are you affiliated with M7 or do you just like defending vendors that blatantly rip people off?
Are you affiliated with M7 or do you just like defending vendors that blatantly rip people off?
Well c'mon man let's get em....who are they??? Don't get scared now, drop it.
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Warning Will Robinson, Warning!
Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
And look here: another product from M7 without written instructions. What are y'all paying for here?
TROLL ALERT
We now return you to your regular viewing thread. . . . . .
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Originally Posted by sfjames2
AH, the key word VENDORS, not just M7.
Well c'mon man let's get em....who are they??? Don't get scared now, drop it.
Well c'mon man let's get em....who are they??? Don't get scared now, drop it.
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Keep in mind that all these comments are from someone that couldnt figure out what the wheel chock was in his jack kit
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...274#post549274
LordOfTheFlies
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Thanks guys. And this whole time I thought I was retarded because I couldn't figure out how to use it in concert with the jack itself!
Hahahahaha.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...274#post549274
LordOfTheFlies
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Thanks guys. And this whole time I thought I was retarded because I couldn't figure out how to use it in concert with the jack itself!
Hahahahaha.
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Originally Posted by conehead
Keep in mind that all these comments are from someone that couldnt figure out what the wheel chock was in his jack kit
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...274#post549274
LordOfTheFlies
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Thanks guys. And this whole time I thought I was retarded because I couldn't figure out how to use it in concert with the jack itself!
Hahahahaha.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...274#post549274
LordOfTheFlies
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Thanks guys. And this whole time I thought I was retarded because I couldn't figure out how to use it in concert with the jack itself!
Hahahahaha.
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Originally Posted by conehead
Keep in mind that all these comments are from someone that couldnt figure out what the wheel chock was in his jack kit
Maybe you should have asked M7 questions similar to the ones below about the Basma Plooster (as well as some of their other bogus products):
Originally Posted by conehead
JLM that is a very interesting project but I have a few questions.
1/ What was the reason you decided that the mini needed assistance in this area?
2/ What are the before and after deltas preferably at each 10 mph increment within oh lets say 5 different ambient ranges?
3/ What were the before and after DYNO numbers , SAE of course?
4/ what is the altitude of the dyno shop
5/ Could you provide the names and addresses of 5 witnesses unknown to you before the test?
6/ How will this affect my warranty?
7/ What long term testing have you done and how will this shorten or lengthen the life of my car?
8/ How much is your markup and what will you do with the profits?
9/ Could you please post your resume so we can be sure you know what you are doing?
10/ How will the added weight to the car affect the handling characteristics of the car?
11/ Will there be any additional brake wear do to the added weight? If so how much?
12/ How will the added performance off set the added weight in my 1/4 mile times?
13/ Can I get the hoses in green ? If not why not?
14/ What is your warranty and return policy ?
15/ When will you be shipping these ? Why is it taking so long ??
That should do it for now , if you can answer these to my satisfaction I may consider buying it . Welcome to the new NAM
1/ What was the reason you decided that the mini needed assistance in this area?
2/ What are the before and after deltas preferably at each 10 mph increment within oh lets say 5 different ambient ranges?
3/ What were the before and after DYNO numbers , SAE of course?
4/ what is the altitude of the dyno shop
5/ Could you provide the names and addresses of 5 witnesses unknown to you before the test?
6/ How will this affect my warranty?
7/ What long term testing have you done and how will this shorten or lengthen the life of my car?
8/ How much is your markup and what will you do with the profits?
9/ Could you please post your resume so we can be sure you know what you are doing?
10/ How will the added weight to the car affect the handling characteristics of the car?
11/ Will there be any additional brake wear do to the added weight? If so how much?
12/ How will the added performance off set the added weight in my 1/4 mile times?
13/ Can I get the hoses in green ? If not why not?
14/ What is your warranty and return policy ?
15/ When will you be shipping these ? Why is it taking so long ??
That should do it for now , if you can answer these to my satisfaction I may consider buying it . Welcome to the new NAM
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They're not interested in helping. This is the reason AGS threads can't get anywhere. You can talk about anything M7 sells and they'll find a way to bash it. Back to my boycott...
Originally Posted by meb
I thought this was a Catch Can thread??? Can we get back on topic???
Thanks!
Thanks!
I got the M7 catch can in the mail this week and the product and the service that M7 provided is excellent. My catch can came with 2 different sets of instructions. I'm happy with it and look forward to installing it.
Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Sorry, last post off topic. M7 has not violated me in any way. I just don't like seeing people get ripped off is all.