Drivetrain Official ALTA Q&A thread!
Alta Folks,
Great porducts, great support. My MCS is so much more fun because of you!
In the recent past I upgraded to your 22mm Sway Bar with End Links. I am okay with a bit of noise with Modifications as it is the nature of such items as they exceed the intended 'comfort' engineering. With that having been said, it seems to me that there is an excessive loudness in chatter from my MCS's back end now.
I consider myself a rather meticulous individual. In fact I remain gainfully employed because I am. Regardless I am inclined to think that perhaps I have failed in my install of theses items rather than equipment fault.
I checked and re-checked every component that was touched for the installs and am baffled at what's going on. Furthermore, I can say that navigating these forums proves to be a time consuming and numbing experience as no one ever states a specific topic and never stay on topic making finding an answer rather difficult.
Is this chatter normal? If so, what is the typical accepted db level of chatter from this type of modification from inside/outside of the vehicle? Are there known issues, fixes, or installation errors that I can do or check that will put my mind at ease?
Thank you for your time and energy!
V/R
Sam
Great porducts, great support. My MCS is so much more fun because of you!
In the recent past I upgraded to your 22mm Sway Bar with End Links. I am okay with a bit of noise with Modifications as it is the nature of such items as they exceed the intended 'comfort' engineering. With that having been said, it seems to me that there is an excessive loudness in chatter from my MCS's back end now.
I consider myself a rather meticulous individual. In fact I remain gainfully employed because I am. Regardless I am inclined to think that perhaps I have failed in my install of theses items rather than equipment fault.
I checked and re-checked every component that was touched for the installs and am baffled at what's going on. Furthermore, I can say that navigating these forums proves to be a time consuming and numbing experience as no one ever states a specific topic and never stay on topic making finding an answer rather difficult.
Is this chatter normal? If so, what is the typical accepted db level of chatter from this type of modification from inside/outside of the vehicle? Are there known issues, fixes, or installation errors that I can do or check that will put my mind at ease?
Thank you for your time and energy!
V/R
Sam
Also, what year is your MINI?
No movement from CARB to our requests. Sorry!
hey,
will alta be offering a j bung for their headers for those of us experiencing the cat below efficiency fault? it's the same code as expressed in other threads and your competitors are offering "j" bungs as a solution. so what about alta ?
will alta be offering a j bung for their headers for those of us experiencing the cat below efficiency fault? it's the same code as expressed in other threads and your competitors are offering "j" bungs as a solution. so what about alta ?
If you are having any issues with an ALTA Header AMP-EXT-050 (catted) with catalyst inefficiency codes, PLEASE alert ALTA_CHRIS immediately and we will get the issue resolved for you.
Thanks again for choosing ALTA Performance!
did that a year ago and was told to send header back so cat could be inspected , i was gonna do it but needed the car afterall . now that i know the fix is the "j" bung , i wont be sending it back . just asking for alta to be as customer attentive as rmw and mail me a j bung .
did that a year ago and was told to send header back so cat could be inspected , i was gonna do it but needed the car afterall . now that i know the fix is the "j" bung , i wont be sending it back . just asking for alta to be as customer attentive as rmw and mail me a j bung .
I hope you will consider allowing us to help you as well. Thanks again for choosing ALTA!
Thank you for your reply! We did have a few clients that got catalysts that were actually bad. The mfr. needed them for inspection to determine the root cause, if faulty they were replaced and no need to do anything else. We don't provide a "j-bung" so I am not sure where that information came from. We are VERY customer oriented and happy to help any and all clients that have pre-purchase or post purchase concerns.
I hope you will consider allowing us to help you as well. Thanks again for choosing ALTA!
I hope you will consider allowing us to help you as well. Thanks again for choosing ALTA!
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Houston, Texas
I am an average to spirited driver; no racing. Would I notice any difference if I wrapped the exhausts on my MCS Clubby?
Does it help with MPG at all?
Do I need to wrap the entire exhaust or will parts of it (what I can easily reach) provide some added benefits?
Thanks!
Does it help with MPG at all?
Do I need to wrap the entire exhaust or will parts of it (what I can easily reach) provide some added benefits?
Thanks!
My vote is that is a lot of effort for very little gain in this case.
Thanks for asking! Also, don't forget we have a separate Q&A Thread for Gen II cars. CLICK HERE
Chat soon!
Hey thank you! Really appreciate the support! Did you see the movie yet?
ALTA2 is strictly Tech Questions.
ALTA_Chris, ALTA_JohnL, or ADAMSALTAMINI for the sales side of things. Shoot me a PM and I will get to you ASAP! Thanks in advance!
Thanks for asking! The intercooler will fit and minor mods need to be made to the scoop (as would be the case with the OEM scoop as well) and that is it!
Hope that helps! Please let me know if I can help in anyway further!
Neutral
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 5
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hi I have 2 questions for you
1-I have your tensioner stop on my gp andit makes alot of noise is there a way to stop that noise
2-I am using your top mount intercooler version 2 is there a way to make it work better I was using your v1 but v2 seemed to cool less I will add the water sprayer this week but is there any additional way to make it work it better and more efficient
1-I have your tensioner stop on my gp andit makes alot of noise is there a way to stop that noise
2-I am using your top mount intercooler version 2 is there a way to make it work better I was using your v1 but v2 seemed to cool less I will add the water sprayer this week but is there any additional way to make it work it better and more efficient
Neutral
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 5
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I also have one more question
I use ngk iridium IX spark plugs and when I try to start the engine it takes a bit longer than usual for the starter to start the engine. is it usual with iridium plugs and does it have any damage to the engine. when the engine gets hot to normal values I stop the car and start it again it starts immediately it only does it at the first start. is this because of iridium plugs or is there any other reason I also use 450cc bosch injectors some people in my country said this could also be a problem as the engine gets more fuel than usual but again I say it only does it at the first start
I use ngk iridium IX spark plugs and when I try to start the engine it takes a bit longer than usual for the starter to start the engine. is it usual with iridium plugs and does it have any damage to the engine. when the engine gets hot to normal values I stop the car and start it again it starts immediately it only does it at the first start. is this because of iridium plugs or is there any other reason I also use 450cc bosch injectors some people in my country said this could also be a problem as the engine gets more fuel than usual but again I say it only does it at the first start
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 19
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From: Northern Virginia
Performance Pax
Adam, I have an R53 and I've been lusting after the new Alta exhaust for quite a while. I don't quite understand the collection of Alta components you've chosen to put together in the performance pax? For someone who is running entirely stock, like me, how about a performance pax that includes the following: 15% pulley, CAI, and exhaust? Isn't that the classic stage one upgrade? You could throw the sway bar there as well, or maybe some spark plug wires. But the classic upgrade, it seems to me, begins with those first three components, true?
i just got my tensioner stop. whats the black rubber piece thats attached on one side? am i supposed to leave it on? is it some type of sound deadening feature to prevent any noises?
hi I have 2 questions for you
1-I have your tensioner stop on my gp andit makes alot of noise is there a way to stop that noise
2-I am using your top mount intercooler version 2 is there a way to make it work better I was using your v1 but v2 seemed to cool less I will add the water sprayer this week but is there any additional way to make it work it better and more efficient
1-I have your tensioner stop on my gp andit makes alot of noise is there a way to stop that noise
2-I am using your top mount intercooler version 2 is there a way to make it work better I was using your v1 but v2 seemed to cool less I will add the water sprayer this week but is there any additional way to make it work it better and more efficient
I also have one more question
I use ngk iridium IX spark plugs and when I try to start the engine it takes a bit longer than usual for the starter to start the engine. is it usual with iridium plugs and does it have any damage to the engine. when the engine gets hot to normal values I stop the car and start it again it starts immediately it only does it at the first start. is this because of iridium plugs or is there any other reason I also use 450cc bosch injectors some people in my country said this could also be a problem as the engine gets more fuel than usual but again I say it only does it at the first start
I use ngk iridium IX spark plugs and when I try to start the engine it takes a bit longer than usual for the starter to start the engine. is it usual with iridium plugs and does it have any damage to the engine. when the engine gets hot to normal values I stop the car and start it again it starts immediately it only does it at the first start. is this because of iridium plugs or is there any other reason I also use 450cc bosch injectors some people in my country said this could also be a problem as the engine gets more fuel than usual but again I say it only does it at the first start
The rubber piece is to isolate any noise from vibration. Just leave it on the part.
On the second Injector Question (which I sent you a PM and e-mail as well) it sounds like the injectors not being tuned for at idle are the problem, not the plugs. Get that fixed!
Thanks folks.
Adam, I have an R53 and I've been lusting after the new Alta exhaust for quite a while. I don't quite understand the collection of Alta components you've chosen to put together in the performance pax? For someone who is running entirely stock, like me, how about a performance pax that includes the following: 15% pulley, CAI, and exhaust? Isn't that the classic stage one upgrade? You could throw the sway bar there as well, or maybe some spark plug wires. But the classic upgrade, it seems to me, begins with those first three components, true?
First: We can always pack together anything a client wants. So PM me your details and I will work something out.
Second: We didn't try to be classic. If you look at most of our current Pax they touch on several parts of the car. For the Pak One, you get a Shifter (you touch and enjoy every time you drive the car) Rear Sway Bar improves the handling, and the intake for power and sound. So in essence you have touched and improved several areas of the car. Vs. Just performance.
Hope that makes sense. REGARDLESS, we will work on making some Performance Only Stages for the R53 and get them online for clients ASAP.
Again, hope to get your PM soon! Thanks in advance for choosing ALTA Performance!
Neutral
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2
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From: Monterey Ca
Alta,
I recently bought an R53 that came with a supercharger pulley. Now this might be a silly question but how do I identify which pulley it is (15,17,19%)? It is not the verstion 2.0 pulley. Is there a way to measure it?
I recently bought an R53 that came with a supercharger pulley. Now this might be a silly question but how do I identify which pulley it is (15,17,19%)? It is not the verstion 2.0 pulley. Is there a way to measure it?
Hope that helps! PLEASE let me know how I can help in anyway! Congrats on the new car!