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Oct 4, 2010 | 06:55 PM

#21

Varmit

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From: Tellico Village, Tn

St. Jude Donor '08

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Originally Posted by C5kid

Varmit you may be putting to much tension on that jack shaft. I have my barely tight. You can turn that belt 90* in a straight section. The Alt & PS don't need alot of tension to turn them.

That is what I don't understand, there is not that much tension on the side that keeps having the problems.

Oct 4, 2010 | 10:36 PM

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aTX427

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From: Texas 1,002rwhp/928rwtq

St. Jude Donor '09-'10

You have to tighten it in sequence and make sure that you don't over tighten the belt. Mine works like a charm. Maxing out an F1R.

Oct 5, 2010 | 07:46 PM

#23

Max@Cartek

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Originally Posted by Varmit

just want it to be dependable, ya know

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Originally Posted by C_Williams@RPM

Has Cartek released an improvement to cure the failures...the idea behind that drive upgrade is to prevent belt issues not incur them...

Were any calls placed to us to see if we could resolve the issue? I don't recall any.

We have a new version, but we are not sure of what you currently have. Give us a call so we can get you all straightened out.

Max
(908)317-4496

Oct 6, 2010 | 09:35 AM

#24

0Arun@CCP

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From: Waterloo Ontario

Cartek has made several updates since the original "Flip Drive" was introduced.

For me it's no longer an option when doing a build. I pretty much make everyone do it-and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

I've never had anyone complain about the end results. I have several cars that have logged thousands of miles and have had zero issues.

On the latest generation bracket-you have to use "just enough" tension to tighten the belt-not too much-that will cause issues.

Oct 6, 2010 | 10:26 AM

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Varmit

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From: Tellico Village, Tn

St. Jude Donor '08

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Originally Posted by Max@Cartek

Max Thanks. I am going out of town for a few days, and will not get the chance to get it off untill next Wed. When I can get a feel for what happened will give you a call.

Benny

Oct 6, 2010 | 11:46 AM

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Brandon619

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From: San Diego

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Originally Posted by Varmit

Max Thanks. I am going out of town for a few days, and will not get the chance to get it off untill next Wed. When I can get a feel for what happened will give you a call.

Benny

Wow, my flip drive has worked flawlessly. Hey if you any help Benny let me know

Oct 6, 2010 | 08:12 PM

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Varmit

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From: Tellico Village, Tn

St. Jude Donor '08

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Wow, my flip drive has worked flawlessly. Hey if you any help Benny let me know

Thanks Brandon, will let you know!!

Oct 7, 2010 | 01:33 AM

#28

JustinStrife

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From: San Diego

Charlie @ RPM motors installed my Flip-Drive at the beginning of the year and it hasn't broken on me yet. I think I need to replace all of the pulleys in my system considering I'm at 129k miles on the original LS1 long-block and have some belt squealing. -knock on wood-