JRSC C30 Loud whine - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

adjusts · 11-26-2017, 10:48 PM

Hey all,

Recently my FRS has been experiencing an increase in supercharger whine coming from the rotrex unit. Since I installed the kit, I have made incredible efforts to check the rotrex fluid every week.

Last week, it hit around 30 deg F outside, took the FRS for a drive. This was when the whine got progressively louder. I didn't think too much of it. Checked the rotrex fluid yet once again, as well as the air filter and for any boost leaks, none. Fast forward to today (Sunday, 11/26), I was driving back on the way from groceries, and I hear a pop from the unit. I lost power from the blower, I could still drive, but the rotrex unit sounded like a blender filled with rocks.

My question is, has anyone experienced this before? I know Jackson Racing has awesome customer service, I'm hoping this is covered by warranty, as I really would not like to shell out another 2.1k or so for a new c30 blower. I have already contacted to see what steps I can take moving forward, just waiting for a response. Pretty bummed about this, the car is just sitting now.

Here is a sound clip. Car drove fine before the pop, the whine was just a bit loud, almost ear piercing when you popped the hood.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGdo2lvtBIw"]JRSC C30 Rotrex supercharger LOUD noise - FRS/BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

CSG Mike · 11-27-2017, 02:32 PM

Have you contacted Jackson Racing directly?

Try emailing tech at jackson racing dot com

Jmonty · 11-27-2017, 05:30 PM

Yep sounds like a warranty claim on the unit, how many miles?

adjusts · 11-27-2017, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmonty

Yep sounds like a warranty claim on the unit, how many miles?

I would guess about 3-4000 miles on the setup. I put the kit on in the summer, most of these are DD/highway miles.

adjusts · 11-27-2017, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Have you contacted Jackson Racing directly?

Try emailing tech at jackson racing dot com

I have been in touch with their info at jackson racing email, but no response yet. I'll get in touch with the email you just provided, thank you.

CSG Mike · 11-27-2017, 05:52 PM

Did you purchase the kit brand new? You may also want to contact your vendor for support.

adjusts · 11-27-2017, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Did you purchase the kit brand new? You may also want to contact your vendor for support.

not new, it was used from a shop in Northern California. I'll contact them. Jackson Racing just got back to me and have been very helpful in the process so far, very prompt replies. I'll see what the vendor says.

RevoG · 12-13-2017, 04:51 AM

Mine sounds exactly like that. Thought it might be fluid but the levels are perfect.

Suppose I need to send a clip to JR.

Sapphireho · 12-13-2017, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adjusts

Hey all,

Recently my FRS has been experiencing an increase in supercharger whine coming from the rotrex unit. Since I installed the kit, I have made incredible efforts to check the rotrex fluid every week.

Last week, it hit around 30 deg F outside, took the FRS for a drive. This was when the whine got progressively louder. I didn't think too much of it. Checked the rotrex fluid yet once again, as well as the air filter and for any boost leaks, none. Fast forward to today (Sunday, 11/26), I was driving back on the way from groceries, and I hear a pop from the unit. I lost power from the blower, I could still drive, but the rotrex unit sounded like a blender filled with rocks.

My question is, has anyone experienced this before? I know Jackson Racing has awesome customer service, I'm hoping this is covered by warranty, as I really would not like to shell out another 2.1k or so for a new c30 blower. I have already contacted to see what steps I can take moving forward, just waiting for a response. Pretty bummed about this, the car is just sitting now.

Here is a sound clip. Car drove fine before the pop, the whine was just a bit loud, almost ear piercing when you popped the hood.

Mine did the same thing last month. Bearing failure. From first contact with JR to having a new unit arrive was about a month. I bought mine new directly from JR. I had about 6k miles on it. Rotrex has a 10 working day warranty inspection period. If covered, they send you a new unit, filter and reservoir.

11-26-2017, 10:48 PM	#1
adjusts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 86 Location: usa Posts: 544 Thanks: 45 Thanked 171 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	JRSC C30 Loud whine Hey all, Recently my FRS has been experiencing an increase in supercharger whine coming from the rotrex unit. Since I installed the kit, I have made incredible efforts to check the rotrex fluid every week. Last week, it hit around 30 deg F outside, took the FRS for a drive. This was when the whine got progressively louder. I didn't think too much of it. Checked the rotrex fluid yet once again, as well as the air filter and for any boost leaks, none. Fast forward to today (Sunday, 11/26), I was driving back on the way from groceries, and I hear a pop from the unit. I lost power from the blower, I could still drive, but the rotrex unit sounded like a blender filled with rocks. My question is, has anyone experienced this before? I know Jackson Racing has awesome customer service, I'm hoping this is covered by warranty, as I really would not like to shell out another 2.1k or so for a new c30 blower. I have already contacted to see what steps I can take moving forward, just waiting for a response. Pretty bummed about this, the car is just sitting now. Here is a sound clip. Car drove fine before the pop, the whine was just a bit loud, almost ear piercing when you popped the hood. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGdo2lvtBIw"]JRSC C30 Rotrex supercharger LOUD noise - FRS/BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

12-13-2017, 04:51 AM	#8
RevoG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 MT Location: Dubai Posts: 168 Thanks: 32 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine sounds exactly like that. Thought it might be fluid but the levels are perfect. Suppose I need to send a clip to JR. __________________ JR Supercharger, JR RS Pulley, JR Oil cooler, JDL UEL header, Dual resonated 3" JDL Overpipe Front pipe, Perrin 3" resonated cat back exhaust, Upgraded Koyorad radiator, ECUTek tune, Enkei RS05RR 18x9.5, Bridgestone RE003 265/35/18, KW V3 Coilovers, Valenti sequential taillights, Kartboy short shifter kit

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CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,562 Thanks: 8,942 Thanked 14,211 Times in 6,854 Posts Mentioned: 970 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	Have you contacted Jackson Racing directly? Try emailing tech at jackson racing dot com

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