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Old 05-05-2023, 06:56 PM
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I picked up this X50 recently and its been a blast to drive. Can anyone help identify the wheels? I'd like to get a set of center caps but OEM don't fit.

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Old 05-05-2023, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by leftlane
I’ve been having the exact same issue - car sits on a tender, starts up (but seems like it is kinda slow to start), drive to dinner, then come out and battery is dead. Battery is new and tests out fine, so has to be starter, alternator, or alternator cable (I guess). Short drives after sitting seem to be what kills it for me - please post up if the replacement alternator or starter takes care of it.
What is the volt gauge on the dash reading when you are driving the car?

Have you checked and cleaned the ground strap that runs from the engine to the chassis?
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Old 05-05-2023, 07:39 PM
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Voltage while driving is just under 14 on the gauge. I guess I haven’t checked the ground strap, just the battery cables in the frunk. What am I looking for in the engine bay? Top side or underneath?
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Old 05-05-2023, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by leftlane
Voltage while driving is just under 14 on the gauge. I guess I haven’t checked the ground strap, just the battery cables in the frunk. What am I looking for in the engine bay? Top side or underneath?
Near 14V on the gauge is saying your alternator/regulator are okay.

Ground strap is underneath on the passenger side. A heavy ground wire bolted to the chassis rail near the forward end of the engine. Chances are you need a new starter though.





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Old 05-05-2023, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ferak
I picked up this X50 recently and its been a blast to drive. Can anyone help identify the wheels? I'd like to get a set of center caps but OEM don't fit.

Kinesis.
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Old 05-05-2023, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Near 14V on the gauge is saying your alternator/regulator are okay.

Ground strap is underneath on the passenger side. A heavy ground wire bolted to the chassis rail near the forward end of the engine. Chances are you need a new starter though.


ok thanks for the help!
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Just checked mine, battery holding a charge, between 12 and 14 without running.
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Old 05-06-2023, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
Kinesis.
Right on, thank you!
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Old 05-06-2023, 06:09 PM
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Black turbo just drove past me as I was walking with a OEM exhaust on it....

Makes me happy for Inconel.
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Old 05-08-2023, 02:18 PM
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Old 05-08-2023, 02:27 PM
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Nice - Are you installing it yourself?

I'm sad that I have an OEM exhaust since I'm sure your Inconel will sound amazing, but I also want my neighbours to like me, so I'm good for now...

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Old 05-08-2023, 02:37 PM
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Nope, going into Porsche next Monday for the clunking noise, so they'll put it in.... at what cost, who knows...
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Nice - Are you installing it yourself?

I'm sad that I have an OEM exhaust since I'm sure your Inconel will sound amazing, but I also want my neighbours to like me, so I'm good for now...

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Old 05-08-2023, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
Just had a someone approach me on the street downtown when I stopped to pick up a buddy to say, he thought my car is the best sounding sports car he has ever heard, and, that, all cars should sound the same.

Pretty chuffed by that.
What exhaust?
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Kline Inconel.
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