Shine

One more thing, don't challenge the quattro RS4 in a stop light.

bverotti

Yes, The RS4 is the fastest car I drove so far. Stock to stock the Rs4 will just eat a C32 at the red light. Starting the race at higher speeds (+ 100kmh) the 2 cars will be very close.
My friends Rs4 has also been chipped and has now 420 HP. Even with the ODPS kit I do not have a chance keeping up with him.
I just wonder about the lifetime of such a 'small' 2,7 l engine with so much HP.

Pierre32///AMG

Thanks!...Shine, you may try a chip now
bverotti... with the headers for sure you will keep up..you will see

Shine

Some of our ODPS users found coolant leak slowly, the low level alarm shows on the panel.
Mechanic has done the trouble shoot, fyr

amgme

shine, so what was the problem? did your mechanic fix the leak?

rrf

The picture shows the plug which is added to the bottom of the original coolant tank which is visible on the passenger side of the vehicle. The plug serves to separate the old system from the new circuit. It is not part of the ODPS's new circuit, but is connected to the coolant of a "normal system".

Apparently the mechanic didn't seal the small clamps properly, if so that would be his "fault" not actually a design issue. Simple tightening would probably do the trick. If so, "no harm no foul".

Shine

The plug used in ODPS is a pcs of soft rubber, like our finger.
More than 1 users found slow leakage after certain period of drive.
The mechanic check it and he advice to "recap" the coolant outlet
by a solid plug, Al.(shown in the pic)
He's going to recall all ODPS users here no matter they've read
the coolant low level alarm or not.
I read that alarm yesterday, 3 weeks after my last coolant level check.
It's fine to be guard by the level sensor of coolant tank once you
read that low level alarm, fill it up w/o harm to the engine.

Mach430

Shine,

The way your mechanic has adapted a new clamp to it is not the correct way to fix his mistake. You now have to clamps, including 1 that will eventually rust and leak.

Most likely, the recall by your mechanic will allow him to fix a previous error of not tightening the plug properly. The plug is rated to withstand temperatures in excess of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The kits that are leaking are a result of not being properly tightened. If you need new clamps, send Vadim@evosport.com an email, and he will get some replacements sent out to you.

Thanks,
Ben

Shine

Ben, thanks for help.
ODPS users in the states seem free from this issue.

Mach430

Yes, and while I'm not trying to point the finger, it was clearly the mechanic's mistake . Tightening the part will fix it.

pc527

Shine,
Here's a pix of my car w/ ODPS.
Haven't had any problem since Jan 10th.
http://www.pbase.com/image/11799506

peter

Shine

Thanks, Peter.