is this normal?

roxas331 · November 6th, 2009, 12:24 PM

ive had udps for about 2 weeks now and just wondering if it should look like this, it is the fall but only this one is this way

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Emay · November 6th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Looks like a poorly finished piece.. 2 weeks to look like that is unacceptable..

What did you do to your 4th stud on that??

Mr.Stang08 · November 6th, 2009, 12:41 PM

WOW watch out for that missing one. Don't take any chances Bro. This is no Smart car with puny cilinders.

roxas331 · November 6th, 2009, 01:09 PM

the 4th stud broke off when i was tqing heh, so you think i should call steeda? it was fine before i installed it and now it looks like crap.

1FastFox · November 6th, 2009, 01:20 PM

I would call steeda about that... If you take the pulley of is enough of the broken bolt showing to extract it?

v606er · November 6th, 2009, 01:25 PM

My goodness

Emay · November 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM

First of all, you should be more worried about correcting the backyard racing install here. Fix the bolt. Never run a pulley short of it's entire alottment of hardware.

When your done doing that, call steeda and see what they say. They are the only ones that can answer that question honestly. If they tell you to fly a kite, have it powder coated for less than what your return shipping would have cost.

Don't show them that picture of that masterful install though..

roxas331 · November 6th, 2009, 03:38 PM

your hilarious emay, as long as this isnt a sign of the piece shattering or anything im fine thanks for all the info

Emay · November 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Nah, that's a poor coating. Actually looks similar to how a dirty metal would react to chrome treatment. Dirty meaning, magnesium or similar particle within the cast.

If it were a structural issue you would be seeing stress fractures and such right now. Looks fairly smooth in the shots you posted.

1FastFox · November 6th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Erin, I had to shut my office door cause that had me laughing so hard...

cale2006 · November 6th, 2009, 05:21 PM

I have had my steeda udps for a while now and it does not look close to yours. Call steeda, it's probably a bad batch of metal and good luck with backing whats left of your 4th bolt there, if it's still in there.

Emay · November 6th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

Erin, I had to shut my office door cause that had me laughing so hard...

Fast - Part of it was sarcasm, but I was being serious, you know that I'm sure. Nothing worse than making a 6200 rpm pull and having a pulley come apart on you. Some people don't understand the repurcussions of doing something like that. When they do come apart they end up fragmenting and pigeon holing numerous other things under the hood. So for something as minor as a bolt extract and repair, we risk all of the above. we call this "hill billy racing" around here.

cale2006 · November 6th, 2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

Fast - Part of it was sarcasm, but I was being serious, you know that I'm sure. Nothing worse than making a 6200 rpm pull and having a pulley come apart on you. Some people don't understand the repurcussions of doing something like that. When they do come apart they end up fragmenting and pigeon holing numerous other things under the hood. So for something as minor as a bolt extract and repair, we risk all of the above. we call this "hill billy racing" around here.

how do you know your a redneck??

when you have an engine hanging from your tree!!!

Duck tape might fix that bolt too...

UrbanRedneck · November 7th, 2009, 01:21 AM

Deffinetely gotta call steeda about that. I bet they'll replace it. You buy them new?

Oh, and FIX THAT BOLT. SHoulda never even started the car like that, let alone drove 2 weeks.

06RedfireGT · November 7th, 2009, 01:25 AM

NastyFX4 · November 7th, 2009, 01:50 AM

Considering I know how well the pulleys can come apart, get a bolt in there NOW! The finish is horrible. Call Steeda, they'll probably replace it right away.

Rankus06 · November 7th, 2009, 11:38 AM

I just noticed mine looks like that too, except for the bolt thing.

Rankus06 · November 8th, 2009, 08:03 PM

I hit mine with a couple coats of paste wax today. It looks much better. Probably should have waxed it before I put it on, mental note for future mods.

DiMora · November 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Is the paint gone, or is that white crusty crap on the painted metal (ie did you have a coolant spill?

...and don't run that engine till you fix that bolt - the stresses on that thing are big (due to its larger diameter), and you may set up a stress crack. NastyStang has some cool pics of two of those Steeda UDP's failing.

I'd just clean it up on a wire wheel and hit is with some semi-gloss black paint or get it powdercoated FTW.

Rankus06 · November 8th, 2009, 08:35 PM

All the paint is intact, it just seems like they didn't use glossy paint. No leaks in my engine compartment. Maybe water carries contaminates from some of the aluminum pieces under the hood.

November 6th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#1
roxas331 Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 reviews	is this normal? ive had udps for about 2 weeks now and just wondering if it should look like this, it is the fall but only this one is this way another

November 6th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#2
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	Looks like a poorly finished piece.. 2 weeks to look like that is unacceptable.. What did you do to your 4th stud on that?? __________________ Last edited by Emay; November 6th, 2009 at 12:39 PM.

November 6th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#3
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,447 iTrader: 0 reviews	WOW watch out for that missing one. Don't take any chances Bro. This is no Smart car with puny cilinders. __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

November 6th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#5
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Philanderer Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,940 iTrader: 4 reviews	I would call steeda about that... If you take the pulley of is enough of the broken bolt showing to extract it? __________________ Might want to consider writing down what is said above, it will help you at some point or another in your life!

November 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#7
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	First of all, you should be more worried about correcting the backyard racing install here. Fix the bolt. Never run a pulley short of it's entire alottment of hardware. When your done doing that, call steeda and see what they say. They are the only ones that can answer that question honestly. If they tell you to fly a kite, have it powder coated for less than what your return shipping would have cost. Don't show them that picture of that masterful install though.. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#4
roxas331 Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 reviews	the 4th stud broke off when i was tqing heh, so you think i should call steeda? it was fine before i installed it and now it looks like crap.

November 6th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#8
roxas331 Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 reviews	your hilarious emay, as long as this isnt a sign of the piece shattering or anything im fine thanks for all the info

November 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#9
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	Nah, that's a poor coating. Actually looks similar to how a dirty metal would react to chrome treatment. Dirty meaning, magnesium or similar particle within the cast. If it were a structural issue you would be seeing stress fractures and such right now. Looks fairly smooth in the shots you posted. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#10
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Philanderer Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,940 iTrader: 4 reviews	Erin, I had to shut my office door cause that had me laughing so hard... __________________ Might want to consider writing down what is said above, it will help you at some point or another in your life!

November 7th, 2009, 01:21 AM	#14
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	Deffinetely gotta call steeda about that. I bet they'll replace it. You buy them new? Oh, and FIX THAT BOLT. SHoulda never even started the car like that, let alone drove 2 weeks. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

November 7th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#15
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November 7th, 2009, 01:50 AM	#16
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 14,991 iTrader: 8 reviews	Considering I know how well the pulleys can come apart, get a bolt in there NOW! The finish is horrible. Call Steeda, they'll probably replace it right away. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

November 7th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#17
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just noticed mine looks like that too, except for the bolt thing. __________________ Mods in order: Flowmasters, MGW shifter w/Gripper knob, FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover, C&L Racer CAI with Bama 93 tune, Steeda UDP, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Brisk plugs, UPR oil separator, CHE UCA w/mount, Kooks with catted H

November 8th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#18
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hit mine with a couple coats of paste wax today. It looks much better. Probably should have waxed it before I put it on, mental note for future mods. __________________ Mods in order: Flowmasters, MGW shifter w/Gripper knob, FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover, C&L Racer CAI with Bama 93 tune, Steeda UDP, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Brisk plugs, UPR oil separator, CHE UCA w/mount, Kooks with catted H

November 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#19
DiMora More Is Better. 2006 Roush Stage 1 Blown Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 2,649 iTrader: 1 reviews	Is the paint gone, or is that white crusty crap on the painted metal (ie did you have a coolant spill? ...and don't run that engine till you fix that bolt - the stresses on that thing are big (due to its larger diameter), and you may set up a stress crack. NastyStang has some cool pics of two of those Steeda UDP's failing. I'd just clean it up on a wire wheel and hit is with some semi-gloss black paint or get it powdercoated FTW. __________________ Roush Short shifter / Carmen's 3.47" TVS pulley Roush TVS Supercharger Steeda suspension /Big Brakes Mac L/T's / Prochamber / Roush Extremes KB BAP "Daily Driver" RWHP: 492@9 PSI w/ LT's "Dyno Queen": 512@12 PSI-stock exhaust Mods in Garage

November 8th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#20
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 reviews	All the paint is intact, it just seems like they didn't use glossy paint. No leaks in my engine compartment. Maybe water carries contaminates from some of the aluminum pieces under the hood. __________________ Mods in order: Flowmasters, MGW shifter w/Gripper knob, FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover, C&L Racer CAI with Bama 93 tune, Steeda UDP, Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Brisk plugs, UPR oil separator, CHE UCA w/mount, Kooks with catted H

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