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Old 08-09-2023, 01:30 PM
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Odd thing this type of failure - I wish it would just give up like a regular alternator.
Old 08-10-2023, 12:45 AM
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Very happy with my shifter swap. Upgraded 997 shifter is perfect. I think the **** is a bit shorter than the stock **** as well.


Old 08-10-2023, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bernard IV
Very happy with my shifter swap. Upgraded 997 shifter is perfect. I think the **** is a bit shorter than the stock **** as well.


Love the Sparco's!


Old 08-10-2023, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
Bet that'll be better in direct sunlight than the aluminum Rennline one...
That is the reason I went with a Black Forrest one, the TX sun would make the OEM aluminum one scold my hand if I left it in the son for more than an hour.
Old 08-10-2023, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
I was wondering that, but I have recently replaced it... Bosch too.

Will replace again, thank you.
I just replaced it with a new OEM alternator. It's now made by SEG, "made in Spain". I guess there is no more "Bosch" as it has been bought by SEG. I wanna say most of the previous Bosch stuff was made in Mexico or even China recently. Anyway, car is charging at 13.5V now even when hot.



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Old 08-10-2023, 11:14 AM
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Any thoughts on rebuilding the old alternator locally instead of ordering a crap Chinese one?

I found that locally there's no one who wants to rebuild them (not worth their time), but back in Victoria there was a guy who was totally willing...

Cheaper option, and maybe done better than "new" offshore crap? The "Made in Spain" product - I'm glad it's working out well...
Old 08-10-2023, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by pfbz
Love the Sparco's!

They've been a good upgrade. No fat chicks!
Old 08-10-2023, 11:43 AM
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I have the same Sparco QRT as Bernard and I wish the shoulder belt holes were like these. The older QRT Performance seats have tiny belt holes. They are OK but not great with a 6-pt harness.
I plan to sell mine this fall and get the new style.
They are totally sweet.

Originally Posted by pfbz
Love the Sparco's!

Old 08-10-2023, 11:49 AM
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I bought mine before they came out with that carbon version as well. I think the smaller holes look more factory but you have to be just the right height. When I do performance stuff (auto x or whatever) I pull the lower seat cushions out so I'm really in there and my helmet doesn't touch the roof.
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Originally Posted by Bernard IV
Very happy with my shifter swap. Upgraded 997 shifter is perfect. I think the **** is a bit shorter than the stock **** as well.


@Bernard IV is that a Manuel Campuzano ****? Looks shorter overall than stock, or is that just an illusion?
Old 08-10-2023, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrdstr
@Bernard IV is that a Manuel Campuzano ****? Looks shorter overall than stock, or is that just an illusion?
The ***** come from this guy on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/grotto_engi...75.m3561.l2559

I think it's a bit shorter, I like whatever it is. The **** is great quality for $140 plus ship.
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Originally Posted by Bernard IV
Very happy with my shifter swap. Upgraded 997 shifter is perfect. I think the **** is a bit shorter than the stock **** as well.


You need to clean your upper dash
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
I just replaced it with a new OEM alternator. It's now made by SEG, "made in Spain". I guess there is no more "Bosch" as it has been bought by SEG. I wanna say most of the previous Bosch stuff was made in Mexico or even China recently. Anyway, car is charging at 13.5V now even when hot.


That would explain why my guy locally cannot find a Bosch unit, thank you!
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Originally Posted by racer959
You need to clean your upper dash
I love driving with the windows all down so it gets dirty quickly.
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Alternator ordered.


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