# So, I'm selling a BMW water-cooled alternator on ebay... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 7, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971 "2010-12-07T18:57:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/1 "2010-12-07T18:57:12Z")
and the current high bidder sounds like an absolute winner. Here are his recent purchases: - HOW TO BUY REAL ESTATE BROKE WITHOUT CREDIT - investing - 4 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus Tires - great condition (used) - Real Estate Investing Marketing Letters and Post Cards - NIB Matchbox 1989 Freddy Krueger Talking Doll Aprox 18" - Betty Boop Lovely wrist watch KW267W + Gift - Men’s CYBERHAIR Custom HAIRPIECE \* Med-Dark Brown \* - Score For Him Pheromone Cologne Spray 0.5 oz / 14.7 ml ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/2 "2010-12-07T19:03:14Z")
'tis the season! ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/3 "2010-12-07T19:07:43Z")
lol what the… ---
**Author:** ![jeffthespasm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffthespasm/32/3153_2.png) [@jeffthespasm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffthespasm)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/4 "2010-12-07T19:13:51Z")
The pheromone cologne made me lol. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/5 "2010-12-07T19:33:37Z")
this is the first time ive heard of a water cooled alternator, just read up about it and learned something new, t-up ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/6 "2010-12-07T19:37:27Z")
ROFL. That’s an amazing assortment. I think I saw him on hoarders the last episode. LOL ---
**Author:** ![ZOMGVTEK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zomgvtek/32/5063_2.png) [@ZOMGVTEK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZOMGVTEK)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/7 "2010-12-07T19:56:04Z")
Is there a separate water system to cool the alternator? Or do they run hot coolant through it? ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/8 "2010-12-07T20:40:46Z")
> [@ZOMGVTEK](#): > > Is there a separate water system to cool the alternator? Or do they run hot coolant through it? Nope, engine coolant is all that’s used. Figure a 150A alternator is going to get a lot hotter than 200 degrees in most cases. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/9 "2010-12-08T05:10:28Z")
> [@bracketracer](#): > > Nope, engine coolant is all that’s used. Figure a 150A alternator is going to get a lot hotter than 200 degrees in most cases. before i did under drive pullies on my SHO I was replacing them after every auto cross. it is only a 120amp but gets crazy hot. I can attest to the head a alt makes at high rpm. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/10 "2010-12-08T05:22:17Z")
I didn’t realize you were local. Can I pick up the alternator and cancel my bid? I can write you a check if that is cool. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/11 "2010-12-08T05:29:16Z")
CYBERHAIR ---
**Author:** ![ZOMGVTEK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zomgvtek/32/5063_2.png) [@ZOMGVTEK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZOMGVTEK)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/12 "2010-12-08T06:09:20Z")
I didn’t realize heat is such a concern for alternators. I have never noticed my alternator getting anywhere past ambient engine bay temps… Maybe if you were always bouncing off rev limiter they get hot? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/13 "2010-12-08T06:29:00Z")
> [@TrueBlue](#): > > CYBERHAIR HAHA I know right? Why not call it iHair? ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/14 "2010-12-08T06:47:57Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > HAHA I know right? Why not call it iHair? ![http://zoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/tronguy.jpg](http://zoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/tronguy.jpg) iWeave ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/15 "2010-12-08T06:54:36Z")
I should compile a list of all the eBay crazies i encounter. ---
**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/16 "2010-12-08T07:03:53Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > I didn’t realize you were local. Can I pick up the alternator and cancel my bid? I can write you a check if that is cool. Only if you come in wearing your awesome hair, your Betty Boop watch, and carrying Freddy. If, after a short while, I have this unexplained desire to rip your clothes off, then the alternator is all yours. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/17 "2010-12-08T07:07:17Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > before i did under drive pullies on my SHO I was replacing them after every auto cross. it is only a 120amp but gets crazy hot. I can attest to the head a alt makes at high rpm. That’s not normal… ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/18 "2010-12-08T07:09:41Z")
Well if he drives a BMW what did you expect? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/19 "2010-12-08T07:51:43Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > I didn’t realize you were local. Can I pick up the alternator and cancel my bid? I can write you a check if that is cool. Hahaha it took me a while but I just now see what you did there. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971/20 "2010-12-08T08:00:16Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Well if he drives a BMW what did you expect? 😃 🤣 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-im-selling-a-bmw-water-cooled-alternator-on-ebay/206971.md?page=2)