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hedgetrimmer · Nov 27th, 2007, 03:57 PM

The garage that is going to fit a 15% reduction pulley for me has been let down by their supplier and I need the pulley fitted before a run out on Saturday. The one that they normally fit is mat black and discrete.

I like the alta black pullies but the pictures on the internet suggest that they may look to much like an aftermarket fitment.

Can anyone recommend an alternative. I need to order tomorrow to ensure car is ready for a run out on Saturday. I think the black ones sold by MED look ok but I don't know whether they are good quality.

Cheers

Carl

1320autos · Nov 27th, 2007, 04:17 PM

Carl

You dont have to run the Alta V2 sticker and thus look very discrete. We can shp one out tomorrow for you.

Richard Crofts · Nov 28th, 2007, 01:03 PM

MED had a very good rep in the engine building on the classic minis.... don't know thier new mini stuff

1320 are right the alta v2 logo is just a sticker....I know follks who never had it on thiers.

BRMCooper · Nov 28th, 2007, 01:27 PM

ive got the alta with no sitcker and BMW never knew a thing just said "that goes a bit quick!"

V2 Alta will be the way to go

hedgetrimmer · Nov 29th, 2007, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the offer Paul but I looked at an Alta pulley the other night without the sticker and was put off by the etched in logo and the fact it said 15% on the rim. No doubt I will come back with my tail beween my legs if the pulley I bought doesn't last! I am still thinking about the GRS and will give you a ring in due course.

Went for an MED pulley in the end.

Cheers

Carl

DaFlake · Nov 29th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by hedgetrimmer (original)

Thanks for the offer Paul but I looked at an Alta pulley the other night without the sticker and was put off by the etched in logo and the fact it said 15% on the rim. No doubt I will come back with my tail beween my legs if the pulley I bought doesn't last! I am still thinking about the GRS and will give you a ring in due course.

Went for an MED pulley in the end.

Cheers

Carl

??

Are you saying that the Alta pulley is garbage or that if your SC has issues after the swap and they see it they will void the warranty. If it is the latter, I suggest that you wait if you are worried about warranty as the techs are not stupid and will spot a non-stock pulley straight off. As for Alta, they are quality in product so you wouldn't have gone wrong with them.

If you are going to mod, you better get used to the fact that you are responsible for the car.

Jaw_F430 · Nov 29th, 2007, 04:46 PM

I have the MED 15% pulley and have had no problems and it has been to the dealers a few times and they have never said anything. Good choice and enjoy

Regards

James

DaFlake · Nov 29th, 2007, 04:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaw_F430 (original)

I have the MED 15% pulley and have had no problems and it has been to the dealers a few times and they have never said anything. Good choice and enjoy

Regards

James

They generally won't until you come in with a smoked SC. Then see if they cover it.

BRMCooper · Nov 29th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

They generally won't until you come in with a smoked SC. Then see if they cover it.

and if they kick up a stink... ebay! cheep as chips thats if when it smoked it didnt do any other damage.

Saying that how many SC have failed? and what happens does it explode like a hand grenade has gone off or does it seize up?

DaFlake · Nov 30th, 2007, 04:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRMCooper (original)

and if they kick up a stink... ebay! cheep as chips thats if when it smoked it didnt do any other damage.

Saying that how many SC have failed? and what happens does it explode like a hand grenade has gone off or does it seize up?

We can argue this all day. The point is that if you mod your car, you need to be responsible enough to take ownership of any possible failures. Trying to slide one by the dealer because you broke it raises the costs for everyone else. Big companies don't lose money, they make it. Who do you think finally pays for your warranty work on modded parts? The rest of the consumers.

So, if you arn't man enough to take the resposibilty when you mod, then you shouldn't do it.

If you are just looking for stealth parts because you want a sleeper, then there is nothing wrong with that.

Lastly, the mechs are not stupid. Many of them are car fanatics (which is why they do it) and can spot a pulley change a mile away. It takes heat to get the old pulley back on and pretty decent skill not to scoorch the shaft when doing it.

Jaw_F430 · Nov 30th, 2007, 05:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

They generally won't until you come in with a smoked SC. Then see if they cover it.

I have a brand new teflon s/c on the shelf ready if it ever goes along with 2 cylinder heads!!

Regards

James

DaFlake · Dec 1st, 2007, 07:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaw_F430 (original)

I have a brand new teflon s/c on the shelf ready if it ever goes along with 2 cylinder heads!!

Regards

James

hedgetrimmer · Dec 1st, 2007, 04:53 PM

Only bothered about insurance. I am not daft enough to think that a technician will not spot the pulley. Having said that the local BM garage cover warranty work on tunes engines!! Anyway, anything that goes wrong just means an excuse to upgrade.

DaFlake · Dec 1st, 2007, 05:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hedgetrimmer (original)

Only bothered about insurance. I am not daft enough to think that a technician will not spot the pulley. Having said that the local BM garage cover warranty work on tunes engines!! Anyway, anything that goes wrong just means an excuse to upgrade.

Hate to say it, but that is no different. If you are going to tune, you have to be able to cover it all including the additional insurance.

Nov 27th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#1
hedgetrimmer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Which discrete 15% pulley The garage that is going to fit a 15% reduction pulley for me has been let down by their supplier and I need the pulley fitted before a run out on Saturday. The one that they normally fit is mat black and discrete. I like the alta black pullies but the pictures on the internet suggest that they may look to much like an aftermarket fitment. Can anyone recommend an alternative. I need to order tomorrow to ensure car is ready for a run out on Saturday. I think the black ones sold by MED look ok but I don't know whether they are good quality. Cheers Carl Last edited by DaFlake : Nov 28th, 2007 at 01:16 PM.

Nov 27th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	Carl You dont have to run the Alta V2 sticker and thus look very discrete. We can shp one out tomorrow for you. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Nov 28th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 368 Offline	ive got the alta with no sitcker and BMW never knew a thing just said "that goes a bit quick!" V2 Alta will be the way to go ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

Nov 29th, 2007, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 02:21 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hedgetrimmer (original) Thanks for the offer Paul but I looked at an Alta pulley the other night without the sticker and was put off by the etched in logo and the fact it said 15% on the rim. No doubt I will come back with my tail beween my legs if the pulley I bought doesn't last! I am still thinking about the GRS and will give you a ring in due course. Went for an MED pulley in the end. Cheers Carl ?? Are you saying that the Alta pulley is garbage or that if your SC has issues after the swap and they see it they will void the warranty. If it is the latter, I suggest that you wait if you are worried about warranty as the techs are not stupid and will spot a non-stock pulley straight off. As for Alta, they are quality in product so you wouldn't have gone wrong with them. If you are going to mod, you better get used to the fact that you are responsible for the car. Global Moderator

Nov 29th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 02:21 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaw_F430 (original) I have the MED 15% pulley and have had no problems and it has been to the dealers a few times and they have never said anything. Good choice and enjoy Regards James They generally won't until you come in with a smoked SC. Then see if they cover it. Global Moderator

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Nov 28th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	MED had a very good rep in the engine building on the classic minis.... don't know thier new mini stuff 1320 are right the alta v2 logo is just a sticker....I know follks who never had it on thiers.

Nov 29th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
hedgetrimmer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Thanks for the offer Paul but I looked at an Alta pulley the other night without the sticker and was put off by the etched in logo and the fact it said 15% on the rim. No doubt I will come back with my tail beween my legs if the pulley I bought doesn't last! I am still thinking about the GRS and will give you a ring in due course. Went for an MED pulley in the end. Cheers Carl

Nov 29th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 672 Offline	I have the MED 15% pulley and have had no problems and it has been to the dealers a few times and they have never said anything. Good choice and enjoy Regards James

Nov 29th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 368 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) They generally won't until you come in with a smoked SC. Then see if they cover it. and if they kick up a stink... ebay! cheep as chips thats if when it smoked it didnt do any other damage. Saying that how many SC have failed? and what happens does it explode like a hand grenade has gone off or does it seize up? ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

Nov 30th, 2007, 04:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 02:21 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRMCooper (original) and if they kick up a stink... ebay! cheep as chips thats if when it smoked it didnt do any other damage. Saying that how many SC have failed? and what happens does it explode like a hand grenade has gone off or does it seize up? We can argue this all day. The point is that if you mod your car, you need to be responsible enough to take ownership of any possible failures. Trying to slide one by the dealer because you broke it raises the costs for everyone else. Big companies don't lose money, they make it. Who do you think finally pays for your warranty work on modded parts? The rest of the consumers. So, if you arn't man enough to take the resposibilty when you mod, then you shouldn't do it. If you are just looking for stealth parts because you want a sleeper, then there is nothing wrong with that. Lastly, the mechs are not stupid. Many of them are car fanatics (which is why they do it) and can spot a pulley change a mile away. It takes heat to get the old pulley back on and pretty decent skill not to scoorch the shaft when doing it. Global Moderator

Nov 30th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 672 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) They generally won't until you come in with a smoked SC. Then see if they cover it. I have a brand new teflon s/c on the shelf ready if it ever goes along with 2 cylinder heads!! Regards James

Dec 1st, 2007, 07:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 02:21 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaw_F430 (original) I have a brand new teflon s/c on the shelf ready if it ever goes along with 2 cylinder heads!! Regards James Global Moderator

Dec 1st, 2007, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
hedgetrimmer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Only bothered about insurance. I am not daft enough to think that a technician will not spot the pulley. Having said that the local BM garage cover warranty work on tunes engines!! Anyway, anything that goes wrong just means an excuse to upgrade.

Dec 1st, 2007, 05:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 02:21 PM Posts: 10,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hedgetrimmer (original) Only bothered about insurance. I am not daft enough to think that a technician will not spot the pulley. Having said that the local BM garage cover warranty work on tunes engines!! Anyway, anything that goes wrong just means an excuse to upgrade. Hate to say it, but that is no different. If you are going to tune, you have to be able to cover it all including the additional insurance. Global Moderator

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