HowardB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:29 PM |
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electric supercharger?
Maybe this is a silly question, indeed perhaps even a very silly question, but never the less.
Has anyone any experience of this
FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER. AIR INDUCTION KIT on eBay (end time 10-Mar-11 11:03:29 GMT)
just a thought,...
your thoughts on this would be most welcome
Howard
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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BenB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:38 PM |
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LOL!
Try looking at how much power a normal supercharger takes when it's driven relatively efficiently off the crankshaft. Now work out how much
energy an electric supercharger would consume when it's based upon energy created rather inefficienctly by the alternator spinning round into
electricty then back into rotational energy by a tiny electric motor.
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tegwin
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:39 PM |
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Its a joke.. its not really going to boost performance...
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BenB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:40 PM |
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Most superchargers consume horsepower in the 10's before they create any power.
That "bad boy" is fitted with a 5A fuse. Which means it's pulling around 50W.
Which is 0.06705109 horsepower.
Say no more?
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BenB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
Its a joke.. its not really going to boost performance...
Not true, it converts your wallet into the superleggera wallet
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ReMan
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:42 PM |
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Not a single statement of fact
5A fuse 12v = 60W
1 watt = 0.00134102209 hp
So compared with a REAL supercaharger this uses less than 1hp
Its gotta be close to perpetual motion
www.plusnine.co.uk
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SPYDER
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:43 PM |
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Hi Howard.
You'd get similar performance gains from folding your back seat down flat.
The only thing getting super"charged" is YOU!
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JoelP
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:48 PM |
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How depressing reading his feedback. What a load of shite. This is utter junk, it does nothing at all apart from get in the way of the air that is
trying to get into your engine.  I should tell him he is a thief, but im sure he knows it.
And the few people who do mention that it does nothing, he replies that they must have fitted it wrong!
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BenB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:55 PM |
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I suppose there could be some power gains just be virtue of the fact that you're ditching the stock filter. Then again, badly chosen aftermarket
filters can actually reduce power. The car manafacturers don't just choose any old filter from the spares bin!
I think it's time for some cheeky questions I'll start
"Dear Need4Speed Vortex. Do you sell rear wings? Because I'm sure I'm going to need some serious downforce will all the extra
horsepower created! Would it work with one of these hydrogen producing cells that people sell on Ebay. What about those special spinny fans that fit
in the exhaust? I'm going to have to fit some fat tyres will all the power. I've heard that using this special Cobra oil rather than
Castrol creates more power as well- do you know about this? I think it was Cobra oil. Or maybe Mamba oil? Something like that?"
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SPYDER
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
And the few people who do mention that it does nothing, he replies that they must have fitted it wrong!
Reverse polarity, no doubt!
In which case I think Bart Simpson sums it up...
"....something which sucks AND blows"
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HowardB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 08:59 PM |
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thanks for all the replies, had my special skeptic hat on as I read about it, especially where it says that it must only be used for a few seconds at
a time!
I appreciate all the answers, all 8 in about as many seconds, thanks again
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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HowardB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:00 PM |
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ps the real plan is ITB's and then a trip to get the Megasquirt mapped properly,...
thanks again
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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britishtrident
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:01 PM |
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Nothing compared to the Broquet Fuel "catalyst"
http://tinyurl.com/5rg6yp4
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BenB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Nothing compared to the Broquet Fuel "catalyst"
http://tinyurl.com/5rg6yp4
ROTFL
"This is e-G@S UK's first foray into Online marketing, so don't be put off by our low feedback"
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ReMan
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:08 PM |
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Does make you wonder though when peeps have bought these for there Porch 911 Audi RS4 
Def think we should ask a question or two without him rumbling us 
www.plusnine.co.uk
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rf900rush
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:21 PM |
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For a moment I thought it might do for my de-mister.
So I took a look again , this time to see how much.
Must not laugh to much. There may be muppets out there buying them.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:33 PM |
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Wow... That Electric Super Charger must be lubricated with Pure SNAKE OIL!
Some MUG will buy it!
One born every minute on Ebay.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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BenB
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:41 PM |
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LOL. They replied
Hi
Thanks for your email.
No Im sorry we dont sell rear wings.
We do however sell dilithium crystals which are mainly used in trans warp propultion systems, which when applied correctly open up the space time
continuem and enable peer to peer worm hole travel, and in certain circumstances have been known to assist in time travel.
With kind regards
Need4Speed
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Most superchargers consume horsepower in the 10's before they create any power.
That "bad boy" is fitted with a 5A fuse. Which means it's pulling around 50W.
Which is 0.06705109 horsepower.
Say no more?
Not entirely, as it all depends on the efficiency of the compressor wheel, but yes, its still shite.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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NeilP
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 09:53 PM |
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Phew! That's OK - I checked their website and it's all clear in their terms and conditions:
Website descriptions, Web Site information and samples on display are indicative only and any specifications, weights, measurements and technical
data (whether relating to performance or otherwise) have been prepared by manufacturers and are for guidance only and shall not form a
description within the meaning of the Sale of Goods Act (as amended). Buyers are required to check current specification, weights, colours, and
measurements prior to order, as no liability shall be accepted by this Company for any claim arising from this. The manufacturers of any product
reserve the right to amend any specification, without notice, in order to improve products or where amendment becomes necessary.
So basically, it's your fault if you buy the product and it doesn't do as it says it should, as the description on the website is only for
guidance...
Glad we cleared that up folks - just imagine the hoo haa if we'd accused an honourable business of selling utter shite and making a disgusting,
cowardly living skinning hard earned money off other people...
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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PSpirine
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 10:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
The car manafacturers don't just choose any old filter from the spares bin!
You'd be surprised!!
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Benzine
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| posted on 28/2/11 at 11:13 PM |
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He's sold £3501.85 worth since the start of the year
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