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char · 09-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Has anyone else with a katana had a problem with the alternator bracket failing?

For the time being, the kit/install is under warrenty (installed last spring ... and yes, I like the power). But mine will have it's fourth (!) alternator bracket installed later this week. It was last replaced 2 weeks ago, and I wanted to make sure that it was truely fixed, so I pushed it hard at the track Saturday. It lasted less than 2 hours (spread over 4 sessions).

I'm beginning to worry. I can't be the only one who likes to accelerate hard out of corners. It starts with a stumble on exit, ... as if the rev limiter is kicking in. Then, after a comuple more corners, the power drops off dramatically and the battery light comes on. When I park in the pits, I can smell rubber when I lift the engine cover, probably because of the belt slipping.

I'm told that this is a unique problem, but something is not right. It's either a design flaw with the alternator bracket, or a problem with the install....

Your thoughts?

09-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
char 926 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 232	Alternator Bracket Has anyone else with a katana had a problem with the alternator bracket failing? For the time being, the kit/install is under warrenty (installed last spring ... and yes, I like the power). But mine will have it's fourth (!) alternator bracket installed later this week. It was last replaced 2 weeks ago, and I wanted to make sure that it was truely fixed, so I pushed it hard at the track Saturday. It lasted less than 2 hours (spread over 4 sessions). I'm beginning to worry. I can't be the only one who likes to accelerate hard out of corners. It starts with a stumble on exit, ... as if the rev limiter is kicking in. Then, after a comuple more corners, the power drops off dramatically and the battery light comes on. When I park in the pits, I can smell rubber when I lift the engine cover, probably because of the belt slipping. I'm told that this is a unique problem, but something is not right. It's either a design flaw with the alternator bracket, or a problem with the install.... Your thoughts? __________________ '06 Elise, SoY/Red, Touring, Sport, LSD/TC, Hardtop, Stage 2, 4tress/Schroth, Micro/Multivex, Alpine/Focals/JLsub, CF console & A/C surround, Ultradiscs/R4s/stl lines, Extinguisher, Tow Hooks, Blackwatch key, RTD Brace, Ohlins, Traqmate, Katana Supercharger, Shifter reinforced. Last edited by char : 09-02-2008 at 06:07 PM.