UDP wowes
#1
UDP wowes
I just had a UDP installed on my car and now my belts randomly sqweek at idle and starting off from idle. The tech that installed it when I asked him said it would stop when the belt worn in, but im not totally believing him. it seems like it is getting worse, but maybe just because it is getting pretty cold up here. Any ideas on how i could tighten it or stop this sqweek? I feel like a tool at a stop light when I start off or waiting in front of a dorm for a friend with my belt sqweeking every now and then.
Any thoughts would be helpful.
thanks - ryan
Any thoughts would be helpful.
thanks - ryan
#2
Re: UDP wowes
Originally posted by 97maxinMA
I just had a UDP installed on my car and now my belts randomly sqweek at idle and starting off from idle. The tech that installed it when I asked him said it would stop when the belt worn in, but im not totally believing him. it seems like it is getting worse, but maybe just because it is getting pretty cold up here. Any ideas on how i could tighten it or stop this sqweek? I feel like a tool at a stop light when I start off or waiting in front of a dorm for a friend with my belt sqweeking every now and then.
Any thoughts would be helpful.
thanks - ryan
I just had a UDP installed on my car and now my belts randomly sqweek at idle and starting off from idle. The tech that installed it when I asked him said it would stop when the belt worn in, but im not totally believing him. it seems like it is getting worse, but maybe just because it is getting pretty cold up here. Any ideas on how i could tighten it or stop this sqweek? I feel like a tool at a stop light when I start off or waiting in front of a dorm for a friend with my belt sqweeking every now and then.
Any thoughts would be helpful.
thanks - ryan
#3
Re: Re: UDP wowes
Originally posted by PCGuRu2K
When I used to have the udp installed the first time I had it the belts were fine. Then it started to squeel after a good bit of driving. I guess the belts are now loose. I just retightened them and the noise went away. You probably gotta do the same..
When I used to have the udp installed the first time I had it the belts were fine. Then it started to squeel after a good bit of driving. I guess the belts are now loose. I just retightened them and the noise went away. You probably gotta do the same..
#7
Originally posted by 97maxinMA
I know i could prob. find it if i looked but does anybody have a quick write up on how to tighten them?!? -)
I know i could prob. find it if i looked but does anybody have a quick write up on how to tighten them?!? -)
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#8
Originally posted by 97maxinMA
I know i could prob. find it if i looked but does anybody have a quick write up on how to tighten them?!? -)
I know i could prob. find it if i looked but does anybody have a quick write up on how to tighten them?!? -)
SuDZ
#9
New belts stretch. THis will happen with or without a UDP. Simply tighten the tension, and you will not hear squeals. The bolts are located on the passenger side, and the procedure is easier with a flexible extension.
#10
Originally posted by Lime
New belts stretch. THis will happen with or without a UDP. Simply tighten the tension, and you will not hear squeals. The bolts are located on the passenger side, and the procedure is easier with a flexible extension.
New belts stretch. THis will happen with or without a UDP. Simply tighten the tension, and you will not hear squeals. The bolts are located on the passenger side, and the procedure is easier with a flexible extension.
#11
What are your impressions of the effects of the UDP?
Realistically, do you see any gains? Any problems with loss of current to electrical devices? Is the UDP worth the money and install time, or is the money better spent elsewhere?
#12
Re: What are your impressions of the effects of the UDP?
Originally posted by phenryiv1
Realistically, do you see any gains? Any problems with loss of current to electrical devices? Is the UDP worth the money and install time, or is the money better spent elsewhere?
Realistically, do you see any gains? Any problems with loss of current to electrical devices? Is the UDP worth the money and install time, or is the money better spent elsewhere?
install time is minimal if you mechanically inclined
the benefits? you will see more if you have a 5spd.
us autoMagic guys/gals see 6000 rpm quicker..
have not had a single problem electrical wise.. i know a 5spd guy with one running a decent size stereo setup.. no loss in power
#13
Re: Re: What are your impressions of the effects of the UDP?
Originally posted by redmaxpa007
install time is minimal if you mechanically inclined
the benefits? you will see more if you have a 5spd.
us autoMagic guys/gals see 6000 rpm quicker..
have not had a single problem electrical wise.. i know a 5spd guy with one running a decent size stereo setup.. no loss in power
install time is minimal if you mechanically inclined
the benefits? you will see more if you have a 5spd.
us autoMagic guys/gals see 6000 rpm quicker..
have not had a single problem electrical wise.. i know a 5spd guy with one running a decent size stereo setup.. no loss in power
At what RPM range will I start to see (or feel) benefits?
Those of you w/ autos- do you really feel a difference?
#14
Looking into buying one as well, and am hoping there are some real gains for the autos...I know in 5spd, the think rev's quicker than a mad man on speed, but yet to see one in an auto....
Erica, Can I drive your car, pwetty plz?
Erica, Can I drive your car, pwetty plz?
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#15
Re: Re: Re: What are your impressions of the effects of the UDP?
Originally posted by phenryiv1
1- At what RPM range will I start to see (or feel) benefits?
2- Those of you w/ autos- do you really feel a difference?
1- At what RPM range will I start to see (or feel) benefits?
2- Those of you w/ autos- do you really feel a difference?
2) yes.
#16
Re: Re: Re: What are your impressions of the effects of the UDP?
Originally posted by phenryiv1
Thanks for the info on the electrical thumbs-up. I am mechanically inclined, but don't have a garage where I live now, and the high today is 32*...so I am not about to try this right now. I could prob do it, but am worried that I would get 1/2 way through and run into problems...I don't really see when I will have a weekend and a garage to try this.
At what RPM range will I start to see (or feel) benefits?
Those of you w/ autos- do you really feel a difference?
Thanks for the info on the electrical thumbs-up. I am mechanically inclined, but don't have a garage where I live now, and the high today is 32*...so I am not about to try this right now. I could prob do it, but am worried that I would get 1/2 way through and run into problems...I don't really see when I will have a weekend and a garage to try this.
At what RPM range will I start to see (or feel) benefits?
Those of you w/ autos- do you really feel a difference?
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SuDZ
#18
Re: Re: Re: Re: What are your impressions of the effects of the UDP?
Originally posted by mayhem_J30
1) it's not an rpm specific mod. it's across the board.
2) yes.
1) it's not an rpm specific mod. it's across the board.
2) yes.
Originally posted by SuDZ
It as in the 20's when I installed mine
Suck it up ![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
SuDZ
It as in the 20's when I installed mine
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SuDZ
#19
Originally posted by Jamsan
Looking into buying one as well, and am hoping there are some real gains for the autos...I know in 5spd, the think rev's quicker than a mad man on speed, but yet to see one in an auto....
Erica, Can I drive your car, pwetty plz?
Looking into buying one as well, and am hoping there are some real gains for the autos...I know in 5spd, the think rev's quicker than a mad man on speed, but yet to see one in an auto....
Erica, Can I drive your car, pwetty plz?
![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#22
Jaime...only if you are gentle with it.
No kidding! At 51,800 when I put the UDP on my car...it was like DANG...they left that crap on and I could have lost power steering or whatever...I hate Executive Nissan.
Originally posted by JDM4LIFE
just as a side note on the udp thing, make sure and check your belts, you should see the condition of mine while taking my heads off. i'm scared thinking i was driving the thing!!
just as a side note on the udp thing, make sure and check your belts, you should see the condition of mine while taking my heads off. i'm scared thinking i was driving the thing!!
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#24
Tightening the belts is a PITA; to do it right you have to get under the car to loosen the power steering pump. Take it back to the mechanic and tell him to do it right; the belts get looser with time, not tighter. You shouldn't have to pay.
#25
thanks for the input everybody. I'm happy with the UDP so far minus the noises. I think ill take it back to the dealer friday when i go home for dinner with my fam. They kept the extra belt from me that I gave them and I want to return it for the cash, cuz I don't have any... As far as pros and cons go, my heat has been working like a charm with the stereo blasting and the heated seats on full along with the rear defroster on with all my lights. The car is alot smoother in higher rpms and right around red line. It used to be I could feel that car start to shake a bit around 4-4.5k now its very fluid all the way to red line, not sure if it was the UDP or the tune up but either way its more fluid now and alot faster reving down from higher rpms. -) No complaints from me so far.
Ryan
Ryan
#27
Originally posted by SuDZ
I would say the tuneup.
SuDZ
I would say the tuneup.
SuDZ
#28
Originally posted by 97maxinMA
ya i was leaning towards that being the factor but either way im much happier with the performance of my max... it doesn't feel like my old wrangler anymore!!! much more like my mom's old A4. Makes is a much nicer drive/ride.
ya i was leaning towards that being the factor but either way im much happier with the performance of my max... it doesn't feel like my old wrangler anymore!!! much more like my mom's old A4. Makes is a much nicer drive/ride.
SuDZ
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