Hi, all. I searched this forum and found a lot of agreement on Bay Bridge Motors in Oakland, but does anyone recommend anything closer to Dublin/Pleasanton? I want to do a 15%/CAI/cold plugs ASAP.

(I have seen the DIY instructions online, but I'm a little hesitant to jack up the motor, and I don't have the pulley tool for that matter.)

Thanks!

 

try Edge Motorworks in Dublin. They seem to be doing a lot lately for mini's- Erik (one of the founders) even posts on NAM. I got my Milltek from them and they seem like a pretty cool/knowledgeable bunch of guys.

http://www.edgemotorworks.com/

 

Thanks, Wooper. I am aware of them. I reckon I'll give 'em a call. I actually left a message with Bay Bridge, but they haven't called me back yet. Go figure!

 

Want to do it yourself I have the tools?

 

Edge

 

Another question:

Does it really matter which 15% pulley I get? Are the all created equal? How about the CAI? If I go with Edge, should I insist on, say, Alta gear? Thank again!

 

Johnny L - I believer Randy Webb (Webb Motor Sports) will be in the bay area next month for a Pulley Party - if you want to wait you can sign up on his web site ...

 

Thanks, all, for your input. I have an appointment at Edge Motor Works in Dublin for Monday the 13th. I'm having the Alta CAI and a Eurosport 15% pulley installed.

I actually could have waited for the next Randy Webb Pulley Party, but the due date for our first child is August 2nd, so I'll be ON-CALL that weekend :smile:

Okay, so tell me. Just how loud is the Alta CAI? . . .

Also, should I insist on a different belt?

Cheers, all. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Wow, congrats on the upcoming family 'mod' :smile:

So you are buying the pulley from them? I'd appreciate it if you could let me know what they are charging you for parts/install. Thanks and let us know how it goes

 

You will simply never know how you ever lived without the sound and performance of the CAI and 15% pulley!

 

Loud? It's all relative...
Compared to a stock intake it's like a hoover - sucking in the air
Compared to a 2-year old in a full blown temper tantrum - it's whisper quiet

Congratulations on the addition(s)!


I would recommend getting an aftermarket exhaust system also - with extra air you're pulling in you should make it easier to exhaust.

 

Hey, East Bayers! Well, I just picked up "Black Jack" after his visit to the speed Dr. at Edge Motor Works.

While today probably isn't the best day (94 degrees! + A/C on) to evaluate the changes fully, I can say that I'm pleased. It's not a night-day difference, but it's worth the money. Also, it's not that much noisier at all; it's kinda like turning up the volume a notch or two. Sounds about like the original, just a little bit more of it. Nice.

It'll be interesting to see what the drive to work will be like tomorrow morning when it's about 60 degrees w/ no A/C running. I'll probably notice more oomph then.

Well, thanks again, all, for your encouragement and suggestions!

 

way awesome! Wait till you drive it at 55-65 degress and the windows down!

 

JonnyL,

What did the Pulley + Install cost at Edge? Thinking about it myself.

 

$695.00 for parts and labor. Nice guys, too.