Axial Flow Supercharger
04-17-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
I know I've been ignoring you guys but the SC is in fact being worked on. We are producing the componants and updating some things. We have pretty much decided on a beta test person and will do that the instant we have a prototype of the ECU solution.
I don't want to heavy up for sympathy but my mother passed away two months ago and there is a mountain of legal mess for me to handle. This was neglected for years and I should have seen it coming. It's a time and money consuming thing. Get your **** together before you go.
Anyway I finally got a good digital camera that I can work with. A Nikon D80 and it is like working with a SLR film camera. Almost. In fact it is so smart there will be a lot to learn. Next all I have to do now is learn how to work pictures into the computer and size them for the forum.
Don't give up, there are too many parts already made. I'll take pictures. In fact I already went a little nutso and took a bunch of the new shop. Like I said I just need to work them around.
I can't give you guys dyno runs because it still doesn't run right and I'm not going to waste my time tuning the EMU when another product will soon replace it.
Like Rotaygod said we have other things we do to stay alive. That means beside the Rx8 parts. Believe it or not making parts for other industries pays a reasonable income. As much as I love making 8 product there will never be a profit in it. It is too hard and there aren't enough of them out there. These are facts, I'm not bitching. I knew what was going to happen when we started. That's a lie, I never thought it would take this much development.
I don't want to heavy up for sympathy but my mother passed away two months ago and there is a mountain of legal mess for me to handle. This was neglected for years and I should have seen it coming. It's a time and money consuming thing. Get your **** together before you go.
Anyway I finally got a good digital camera that I can work with. A Nikon D80 and it is like working with a SLR film camera. Almost. In fact it is so smart there will be a lot to learn. Next all I have to do now is learn how to work pictures into the computer and size them for the forum.
Don't give up, there are too many parts already made. I'll take pictures. In fact I already went a little nutso and took a bunch of the new shop. Like I said I just need to work them around.
I can't give you guys dyno runs because it still doesn't run right and I'm not going to waste my time tuning the EMU when another product will soon replace it.
Like Rotaygod said we have other things we do to stay alive. That means beside the Rx8 parts. Believe it or not making parts for other industries pays a reasonable income. As much as I love making 8 product there will never be a profit in it. It is too hard and there aren't enough of them out there. These are facts, I'm not bitching. I knew what was going to happen when we started. That's a lie, I never thought it would take this much development.
Please check your PM box it's urgent! I also sent you a message via your website.
Thanks
04-17-2007, 10:03 AM
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RP plz get in touch with me.
I am a former RX8 owner and now s2000 owner and have been watching this thread with a passion and have been updating the S200 community when info presents its self.
If we can set something up to get me a blower I am willing to design and build a set of prototype brackets and pulleys for the S2000. Even though you are not actively working on the S2000 this should help relive you of some of the design work for the next vehicle and may end up helping you recover some of your designing cost on the RX8. I am willing to sign a proprietary agreement you desire. In addition to the S2000 I am also willing to help you design mounting assemblies for a number of other cars if desired.
I also have some devices that could be put to good use on your blower to modify the pressure profile for increased flow/pressure at lower engine rpm while keeping the upper RPM pressure/flow rate in check.
I am a former RX8 owner and now s2000 owner and have been watching this thread with a passion and have been updating the S200 community when info presents its self.
If we can set something up to get me a blower I am willing to design and build a set of prototype brackets and pulleys for the S2000. Even though you are not actively working on the S2000 this should help relive you of some of the design work for the next vehicle and may end up helping you recover some of your designing cost on the RX8. I am willing to sign a proprietary agreement you desire. In addition to the S2000 I am also willing to help you design mounting assemblies for a number of other cars if desired.
I also have some devices that could be put to good use on your blower to modify the pressure profile for increased flow/pressure at lower engine rpm while keeping the upper RPM pressure/flow rate in check.
04-17-2007, 12:00 PM
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best of luck to you richard! i will be patiently waiting.. =)
Originally Posted by Richard Paul
I know I've been ignoring you guys but the SC is in fact being worked on. We are producing the componants and updating some things. We have pretty much decided on a beta test person and will do that the instant we have a prototype of the ECU solution.
I don't want to heavy up for sympathy but my mother passed away two months ago and there is a mountain of legal mess for me to handle. This was neglected for years and I should have seen it coming. It's a time and money consuming thing. Get your **** together before you go.
Anyway I finally got a good digital camera that I can work with. A Nikon D80 and it is like working with a SLR film camera. Almost. In fact it is so smart there will be a lot to learn. Next all I have to do now is learn how to work pictures into the computer and size them for the forum.
Don't give up, there are too many parts already made. I'll take pictures. In fact I already went a little nutso and took a bunch of the new shop. Like I said I just need to work them around.
I can't give you guys dyno runs because it still doesn't run right and I'm not going to waste my time tuning the EMU when another product will soon replace it.
Like Rotaygod said we have other things we do to stay alive. That means beside the Rx8 parts. Believe it or not making parts for other industries pays a reasonable income. As much as I love making 8 product there will never be a profit in it. It is too hard and there aren't enough of them out there. These are facts, I'm not bitching. I knew what was going to happen when we started. That's a lie, I never thought it would take this much development.
I don't want to heavy up for sympathy but my mother passed away two months ago and there is a mountain of legal mess for me to handle. This was neglected for years and I should have seen it coming. It's a time and money consuming thing. Get your **** together before you go.
Anyway I finally got a good digital camera that I can work with. A Nikon D80 and it is like working with a SLR film camera. Almost. In fact it is so smart there will be a lot to learn. Next all I have to do now is learn how to work pictures into the computer and size them for the forum.
Don't give up, there are too many parts already made. I'll take pictures. In fact I already went a little nutso and took a bunch of the new shop. Like I said I just need to work them around.
I can't give you guys dyno runs because it still doesn't run right and I'm not going to waste my time tuning the EMU when another product will soon replace it.
Like Rotaygod said we have other things we do to stay alive. That means beside the Rx8 parts. Believe it or not making parts for other industries pays a reasonable income. As much as I love making 8 product there will never be a profit in it. It is too hard and there aren't enough of them out there. These are facts, I'm not bitching. I knew what was going to happen when we started. That's a lie, I never thought it would take this much development.
04-17-2007, 12:49 PM
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Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Obviously this is way more important than the AFSC. Don't worry about us whiney rotorheads, we'll manage!
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04-17-2007, 01:08 PM
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Sorry to hear the news Richard, I hope you are doing well. Thanks for the update on the project. Hmmm, I wonder who this guinea pig RX-8 can be? Lucky bastard....
04-17-2007, 05:24 PM
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Richard. My condolences on your mom's passing.
If you want to put some decent resolution pics up then get an account at imageshack.us.
The upload is free unless you want to do a bulk upload of many pictures.
The site generates code for thumbnail posts so the moderators won't get upset with the picture size.
I'm patiently waiting for the debut of the AFE SC. If it's as good as the shifter then you won't have any trouble selling them.
If you want to put some decent resolution pics up then get an account at imageshack.us.
The upload is free unless you want to do a bulk upload of many pictures.
The site generates code for thumbnail posts so the moderators won't get upset with the picture size.
I'm patiently waiting for the debut of the AFE SC. If it's as good as the shifter then you won't have any trouble selling them.
04-17-2007, 05:32 PM
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richard---damn man--sorry. Enough said.
Earlier I said that you could save the 8. i'm serious. Mazda would be supid NOT to jump on your product. It fits so well. new tech all around. Small, silent, (mass production---i dont know the details with that), effective and unique. Then there would be money in it--a good bit.
Who wouldnt buy an afsc mazdaspeed for 35K(thrown out figure) or so. I need to see Billy again so he can talk with his uncle!
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Earlier I said that you could save the 8. i'm serious. Mazda would be supid NOT to jump on your product. It fits so well. new tech all around. Small, silent, (mass production---i dont know the details with that), effective and unique. Then there would be money in it--a good bit.
Who wouldnt buy an afsc mazdaspeed for 35K(thrown out figure) or so. I need to see Billy again so he can talk with his uncle!
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04-17-2007, 06:05 PM
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dont get on me to bad guys....sorry for doubting the axial flow, but we hadnt heard anything in a while. alot of you were thinking the same thing i was. i want this product just as much as the next guy. and im thrilled that we have an update and are moving foward.
go figure i say something about the axial flow being done with, and now i have to spend the next couple of days trying to get my foot out of my mouth. sorry for doubting you rp. i am very happy we can still look foward to the release of the sc.
sorry everyone
rick
go figure i say something about the axial flow being done with, and now i have to spend the next couple of days trying to get my foot out of my mouth. sorry for doubting you rp. i am very happy we can still look foward to the release of the sc.
sorry everyone
rick
04-18-2007, 01:00 PM
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Sorry to hear about your mom, Richard. I can only imagine how rough that's been for you. Thank you very much for the update. I'll now place my hands back on the chair and continue sitting on them. 
04-18-2007, 09:10 PM
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We're pushing for as soon as possible. Spring may be a little optimistic at this point (we're in April already) but depending on your definition of spring and summer we should be inside that time frame. Obviously the earlier the better, for all involved.
We've had to address some concerns on the AccessPORT unit itself. Keep in mind its rather new for us as well, so we've wanted to work out some of the kinks in it before jumping out into new markets. We just had a few more kinks than we originally anticipated when we first started talking publicly about supporting the RX-8. Sorry about that delay.
Reflashing the RX-8 isn't the hard part, and not the reason for the delay. It's all down to getting the AccessPORT up to snuff and our CAN cable fully sorted. Once that's done, we'll be ready to get this out to you guys.
Thanks for your patience,
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We're pushing for as soon as possible. Spring may be a little optimistic at this point (we're in April already) but depending on your definition of spring and summer we should be inside that time frame. Obviously the earlier the better, for all involved.
We've had to address some concerns on the AccessPORT unit itself. Keep in mind its rather new for us as well, so we've wanted to work out some of the kinks in it before jumping out into new markets. We just had a few more kinks than we originally anticipated when we first started talking publicly about supporting the RX-8. Sorry about that delay.
Reflashing the RX-8 isn't the hard part, and not the reason for the delay. It's all down to getting the AccessPORT up to snuff and our CAN cable fully sorted. Once that's done, we'll be ready to get this out to you guys.
Thanks for your patience,
Trey @ COBB
04-19-2007, 03:39 AM
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My condolences.
A question to other viewers:
Is AccessPort being developed only for High Power Renesis, any news on the possibility of handling the Low pow also?
The same goes for the SC.
If there is any positive clue, it could be an ideal combo for low powered EU versions.
Thnx in advance.
A question to other viewers:
Is AccessPort being developed only for High Power Renesis, any news on the possibility of handling the Low pow also?
The same goes for the SC.
If there is any positive clue, it could be an ideal combo for low powered EU versions.
Thnx in advance.
04-19-2007, 07:15 AM
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I THINK it can be used anyway you want. It's just a tuning tool. People have used different EMU's Int-x, Canzoomer, Haltech to tune our cars with and without FI.
04-19-2007, 08:36 AM
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The AP is simply a method of changing certain parameters and variables within your own car's PCM. It can be used with any version of a car provided it has support. They are treating all RX-8's as one car because fundamentally the computer is the same for all flavors, but the settings are different internally.
So to answer your question...yes it should theoretically work for the RX-8 low power, AT, etc..etc...
So to answer your question...yes it should theoretically work for the RX-8 low power, AT, etc..etc...
04-23-2007, 04:00 PM
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Nice peak power and torque, but being a centrifugal on a high rev peaky motor, there is not much of a usable power band there. I am not very keen on the torque band.
