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popey · Dec 21st, 2007, 02:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen (original)

Hi popey,

Unfortunately I haven't had a 2nd e-mail from you. Do you mind re-sending it.

Tom

Mite be easer to just keep us updated with developments on here if poss

Benny No.1 · Dec 22nd, 2007, 04:08 PM

Well mines working fine!

popey · Dec 22nd, 2007, 05:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original)

Well mines working fine!

Any more feed back

Benny No.1 · Dec 22nd, 2007, 10:02 PM

Not really does exactly what its reported to do. Can't say that there is the 10 WHP that Alta quote gained, but for the sound alone its worth it. You can hear the air being sucked in, the turbo chatter with gear changes. Well pleased!

Oh and popey if you need a tire i have 3! bit of a trek for it though!

phil_c · Dec 24th, 2007, 10:32 AM

I have made an induction kit out of my old alta kit which was on my supercharged car, and also have a forge bov on and the sound really is sweet. I removed the center silencer out of my milltek system and the sound from this is even nicer, but does anyone know if this is safe enough to do or is the silencer there for other reasons other than sound???

popey · Dec 26th, 2007, 10:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original)

I have made an induction kit out of my old alta kit which was on my supercharged car, and also have a forge bov on and the sound really is sweet. I removed the center silencer out of my milltek system and the sound from this is even nicer, but does anyone know if this is safe enough to do or is the silencer there for other reasons other than sound???

I wouldnt think a home made induction kit is safe, it take a lot of work to get the air flow right, So Im told anyway.

popey · Jan 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Still no info from Lohen

, they must have there hands full

popey · Jan 9th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Got this back Monday:

This item will be available next time we receive our shipment from Alta. This should be in February sometime, prices will hopefully be...

Alta CAI Gen2 - £205.00
Fitting - £47.00

Benny No.1 · Jan 9th, 2008, 01:04 PM

Did they say if they were going to stock boost tubes etc...

popey · Jan 9th, 2008, 02:13 PM

I didnt ask, but I might look into that when I go and have it fitted

kevkbuk · Jan 9th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Alta CAI Gen2 - £205.00
Fitting - £47.00

Ouch!

robble · Jan 9th, 2008, 03:29 PM

That fitting price is a ripoff. I installed mine in about 30 minutes myself. Very much a DIY project.

popey · Jan 9th, 2008, 05:14 PM

I would still like to see what its like in the car, how much it changes the sound.

At the mo there isnt much alternative to Alta, Forge do one but it doesent look as developed as the Alta kit. K&N still dont have a dedicated kit

Benny No.1 · Jan 18th, 2008, 10:56 AM

YouTube - Lohen MINI Gen2 Cooper S

Lohens Cooper S. Sounds like mine!

But i don't have the Milltek exhaust!

minichara · Jan 25th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Is there any dyno, or something to show us the actuall gain of the Alta induction kit?

Benny No.1 · Jan 25th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Well apart from ALTA's own webpage i'm not sure. Look over at NAM they have alot more people with ALTA parts installed. Mostly US owners over there so ALTA home turf. I've not dyno'd or really plan to.

dy_xfactor · Feb 1st, 2008, 03:42 AM

I'm looking to get this for my MINI... Is everyone happy with the products performance? Was it pretty easy to install?

Fordyoz55 · Feb 10th, 2008, 02:04 AM

Does the alta intake system require any ECU mapping or something?

Benny No.1 · Feb 10th, 2008, 02:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fordyoz55 (original)

Does the alta intake system require any ECU mapping or something?

no, none.

robble · Feb 14th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dy_xfactor (original)

I'm looking to get this for my MINI... Is everyone happy with the products performance? Was it pretty easy to install?

I like it. It took about 25 minutes to install.

Dec 21st, 2007, 02:45 PM	#21
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen (original) Hi popey, Unfortunately I haven't had a 2nd e-mail from you. Do you mind re-sending it. Tom Mite be easer to just keep us updated with developments on here if poss Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Dec 22nd, 2007, 04:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
Benny No.1 With Added Turbo Chatter! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Well mines working fine! .: Mary MkII (January '07 - to Present) R56 Cooper S :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge Blow Off Adaptor : Alta CAI :.

Dec 22nd, 2007, 05:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original) Well mines working fine! Any more feed back Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Dec 22nd, 2007, 10:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
Benny No.1 With Added Turbo Chatter! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Not really does exactly what its reported to do. Can't say that there is the 10 WHP that Alta quote gained, but for the sound alone its worth it. You can hear the air being sucked in, the turbo chatter with gear changes. Well pleased! Oh and popey if you need a tire i have 3! bit of a trek for it though! .: Mary MkII (January '07 - to Present) R56 Cooper S :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge Blow Off Adaptor : Alta CAI :.

Dec 26th, 2007, 10:34 PM	#26 (permalink)
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by phil_c (original) I have made an induction kit out of my old alta kit which was on my supercharged car, and also have a forge bov on and the sound really is sweet. I removed the center silencer out of my milltek system and the sound from this is even nicer, but does anyone know if this is safe enough to do or is the silencer there for other reasons other than sound??? I wouldnt think a home made induction kit is safe, it take a lot of work to get the air flow right, So Im told anyway. Now With Toyo Rubber!!

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Dec 24th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#25 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 11:03 PM Posts: 97 Offline	I have made an induction kit out of my old alta kit which was on my supercharged car, and also have a forge bov on and the sound really is sweet. I removed the center silencer out of my milltek system and the sound from this is even nicer, but does anyone know if this is safe enough to do or is the silencer there for other reasons other than sound???

Jan 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	Still no info from Lohen, they must have there hands full Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 9th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#28 (permalink)
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	Got this back Monday: This item will be available next time we receive our shipment from Alta. This should be in February sometime, prices will hopefully be... Alta CAI Gen2 - £205.00 Fitting - £47.00 Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 9th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#29 (permalink)
Benny No.1 With Added Turbo Chatter! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Did they say if they were going to stock boost tubes etc... .: Mary MkII (January '07 - to Present) R56 Cooper S :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge Blow Off Adaptor : Alta CAI :.

Jan 9th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	I didnt ask, but I might look into that when I go and have it fitted Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 9th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 394 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) Alta CAI Gen2 - £205.00 Fitting - £47.00 Ouch!

Jan 9th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 144 Offline	That fitting price is a ripoff. I installed mine in about 30 minutes myself. Very much a DIY project.

Jan 9th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#33 (permalink)
popey Blackpool Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 1,441 Offline	I would still like to see what its like in the car, how much it changes the sound. At the mo there isnt much alternative to Alta, Forge do one but it doesent look as developed as the Alta kit. K&N still dont have a dedicated kit Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jan 18th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#34 (permalink)
Benny No.1 With Added Turbo Chatter! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 288 Offline	YouTube - Lohen MINI Gen2 Cooper S Lohens Cooper S. Sounds like mine! But i don't have the Milltek exhaust! .: Mary MkII (January '07 - to Present) R56 Cooper S :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge Blow Off Adaptor : Alta CAI :.

Jan 25th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
minichara MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Is there any dyno, or something to show us the actuall gain of the Alta induction kit?

Jan 25th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
Benny No.1 With Added Turbo Chatter! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Well apart from ALTA's own webpage i'm not sure. Look over at NAM they have alot more people with ALTA parts installed. Mostly US owners over there so ALTA home turf. I've not dyno'd or really plan to. .: Mary MkII (January '07 - to Present) R56 Cooper S :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge Blow Off Adaptor : Alta CAI :.

Feb 1st, 2008, 03:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
dy_xfactor MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 6 Offline	I'm looking to get this for my MINI... Is everyone happy with the products performance? Was it pretty easy to install?

Feb 10th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#38 (permalink)
Fordyoz55 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Does the alta intake system require any ECU mapping or something?

Feb 10th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#39 (permalink)
Benny No.1 With Added Turbo Chatter! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 288 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fordyoz55 (original) Does the alta intake system require any ECU mapping or something? no, none. .: Mary MkII (January '07 - to Present) R56 Cooper S :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge Blow Off Adaptor : Alta CAI :.

Feb 14th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 144 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dy_xfactor (original) I'm looking to get this for my MINI... Is everyone happy with the products performance? Was it pretty easy to install? I like it. It took about 25 minutes to install.

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