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Old May 7, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Okay Thanks, Looking forward in seeing what wheels you fit over the brakes.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Wow, Bernie sure gets a lot of attention!

Here are some of the things I've had to listen to.
"What is that?"
"Does the top come off?"
"Thats cool man!"
"Is that one of those new Fiats?"
"Is that new?"
"Crazy car, is it fast?"
 

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Old May 10, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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John are you having any vibration with the RSSs?
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Old May 11, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Old May 23, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Bernie got a new upgrade yesterday ......


ALTA diverter/blow off valve

After installing on my Stage 1 tune the boost curve is alot smoother and it's easier to drive in traffic with the Sport button pushed.

Here is a thread to discuss
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Nice. Can't believe I missed this thread when it started. So who do we have to bribe to get on the testing list for the diverter valve.

The wheel gap is bugging me on my coupe now. May have to do something about that sooner than later...
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Nice. Can't believe I missed this thread when it started. So who do we have to bribe to get on the testing list for the diverter valve.

The wheel gap is bugging me on my coupe now. May have to do something about that sooner than later...
To get in on the test group post up in that linked thread or email tech@altaperformance.com

FYI, I loved my coupe at stock height but even more now that its lower.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Bernie also works well as a truck for Home Depot runs.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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I think I amy have seen Bernie one time on my way to work at Tuality hospital.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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I think I amy have seen Bernie one time on my way to work at Tuality hospital.
That probably was Bernie as the Coupes are so rare.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Bernies looking nice

Want coilovers for mine but only have the KW ones available over here
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Bernie got himself on the dyno yesterday for some tuning tweaks. Charts coming .....
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Any news on the "secret" exhaust that Bernie has?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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You still running stage one ?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Pass those JCW Coupe AP tweaks to the rest of us ;-)
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ALTAPerformance
Bernie got himself on the dyno yesterday for some tuning tweaks. Charts coming .....
Looking forward to this Give us an update on what mods you are running.


-Steven
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TazMinianDevil
Pass those JCW Coupe AP tweaks to the rest of us ;-)
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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This chart is where we left it for now.



Installed parts...
ALTA AccessPORT
ALTA FMIC
ALTA Intake
ALTA Catback Exhaust (new)
ALTA Diverter Valve (new)

Click HERE to read about some JCW dyno tuning and playing we did.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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How is the brake dust with those wheels. I'm thinking of buying a JCW Coupe and it comes with those wheels but my other mini's were SO hard to keep clean. Are the JCW pads on the coupe any better?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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How is the brake dust with those wheels. I'm thinking of buying a JCW Coupe and it comes with those wheels but my other mini's were SO hard to keep clean. Are the JCW pads on the coupe any better?
Still lots of brake dust. When you get the car spend some time cleaning then waxing the wheels just like you would the rest of the car. This makes it easier to wash off.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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John-

When does the new exhaust release?


-Steven
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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John-

When does the new exhaust release?


-Steven
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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John-

When does the new exhaust release?


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Very soon, this month.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Great mods. Can't wait to see what's next.... So when I get mine I'm ready to order.
 
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