Axial Flow Supercharger
11-22-2004, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasKyle
Grand Slams RG and Gomez. Lots of ppl are defending Richard against the unrealistic ideas of a handful of ppl. I would to thank Richard for doing what he is doing for OUR car. Naysayers go buy an "off the shelf" slapped together unit and the rest of us will wait for Richard to sell us his SC SPECIFICALLY designed for the 8. When we are grinning from ear to ear at the complete satisfaction we feel from a purpose built unit, the Naysayres will be crying.......
11-22-2004, 07:34 PM
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Richard, when are you going to come to my house and install one of your superchargers on my SMII class 99 Miata. I gotta get this thing ready for next season :D I am only about 1 hour away from you.
11-23-2004, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
I can understand some people feel impatient at what they deem to be a lack of progress with regard to Richard's supercharger, but how many times do they have to have it explained to them that some things take time???? Richard said he was having problems with the ECU, the electronics will take a while to sort out, we knew that at the outset.
Some whingers in this thread have followed it since it's inceptions, and have read Richard's explanations as to why he posts so irregularly, yet still they whine about perceived "lack of progress" and "losing faith". If those who are carrying on had any interest in the project, they should realise they are doing themselves a great disservice by badmouthing the guy who is working his butt off to bring his forced induction solution to market. It seems to me these guys hope to be around to post "I told you so" should Richard pull the plug on the whole deal. How about some positive reinforcement if in fact you want this project to succeed?
The same moonunits who complain this thread is too long and that not enough new supercharger stuff is in it, "it's all about jets", should stop posting their ad nauseum bleats about it, as these just add to the post count!! Man, that's just shi##ing in your own nest! I've even defended Richard on another thread in the suggestions forum about the length of this thread.
Tokenbrit, I am not singling you out. This is addressed to all who feel this thread is too long, is off topic, or those who feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
Gomez.
Some whingers in this thread have followed it since it's inceptions, and have read Richard's explanations as to why he posts so irregularly, yet still they whine about perceived "lack of progress" and "losing faith". If those who are carrying on had any interest in the project, they should realise they are doing themselves a great disservice by badmouthing the guy who is working his butt off to bring his forced induction solution to market. It seems to me these guys hope to be around to post "I told you so" should Richard pull the plug on the whole deal. How about some positive reinforcement if in fact you want this project to succeed?
The same moonunits who complain this thread is too long and that not enough new supercharger stuff is in it, "it's all about jets", should stop posting their ad nauseum bleats about it, as these just add to the post count!! Man, that's just shi##ing in your own nest! I've even defended Richard on another thread in the suggestions forum about the length of this thread.
Tokenbrit, I am not singling you out. This is addressed to all who feel this thread is too long, is off topic, or those who feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
Gomez.
I've never wished him anything but the best of luck with this. I just get a little impatient sometimes...
11-23-2004, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Nigandahu
Personally there is nothing I want more then this to come to market. While I don't consider myself one of the naysayers, I do wonder sometimes if progress is being made. But I guess I'll just be patient.
11-23-2004, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tokenbrit
For the record, I have defended both Richard, and the integrity of this thread on a couple of occassions earlier in this thread. I have a technical background, so I know these thing don't happen overnight. I (most recently) have just been expressing concerns. And yes, maybe I was a little harsh. But that's what's this forum is about isn't it? I don't know Richard, but some of my more respected members of this forum speak highly of him. That's good enough for me.
I've never wished him anything but the best of luck with this. I just get a little impatient sometimes...
I've never wished him anything but the best of luck with this. I just get a little impatient sometimes...
11-23-2004, 05:44 AM
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Please allow me to take this thread off topic for a second here.... :D
Now that the love fest is over, may I point out to you that Ponting and his mates are gonna cream you blokes when they come over and defend the Ashes this summer. And before you point out to me that Wilkinson and his queer buddies took home the Rugby World Cup, I should make it clear that I don't give a damn. Rugby is for pansies.
Gomez.
Now that the love fest is over, may I point out to you that Ponting and his mates are gonna cream you blokes when they come over and defend the Ashes this summer. And before you point out to me that Wilkinson and his queer buddies took home the Rugby World Cup, I should make it clear that I don't give a damn. Rugby is for pansies.
Gomez.
11-23-2004, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Please allow me to take this thread off topic for a second here.... :D
Now that the love fest is over, may I point out to you that Ponting and his mates are gonna cream you blokes when they come over and defend the Ashes this summer. And before you point out to me that Wilkinson and his queer buddies took home the Rugby World Cup, I should make it clear that I don't give a damn. Rugby is for pansies.
Gomez.
Now that the love fest is over, may I point out to you that Ponting and his mates are gonna cream you blokes when they come over and defend the Ashes this summer. And before you point out to me that Wilkinson and his queer buddies took home the Rugby World Cup, I should make it clear that I don't give a damn. Rugby is for pansies.
Gomez.
:D But I've got to admit we're pretty crap at it :o ...As for rugby, at least we play it like real men, and don't have to wear all the pads and gear our american friends do (even if they do call it football
) :D .You've got us beat on australian rules tho... That's just suicide....
11-23-2004, 08:19 AM
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The cricket guys also wear padding and what-you-call to protect the lunch box.
Cricket IS for pansies. They have breaks for tea and cookies in the afternoon.
Just kidding, I like cricket.
Cricket IS for pansies. They have breaks for tea and cookies in the afternoon.
Just kidding, I like cricket.
11-27-2004, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tokenbrit
And cricket isn't for pansies? :D But I've got to admit we're pretty crap at it :o ...
As for rugby, at least we play it like real men, and don't have to wear all the pads and gear our american friends do (even if they do call it football ) :D .
You've got us beat on australian rules tho... That's just suicide....
:D But I've got to admit we're pretty crap at it :o ...As for rugby, at least we play it like real men, and don't have to wear all the pads and gear our american friends do (even if they do call it football
) :D .You've got us beat on australian rules tho... That's just suicide....
American football players would kill U.K. rugby players. It would be an absolute war of attrition. I'm not sure if they could do a complete season before everyone in the league would be on the injured list; but there is no Ray Lewis in rugby. If he was forced to play rugby, he could level out some serious pain. I think we wouldn't mind showing who the real men are and who are just Cockney *******.
-Mr. Wigggles
Ps. For the US reader, Cockney ******* are real mean - real stupid men.
11-27-2004, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MrWigggles
Continuing the lounge theme...
American football players would kill U.K. rugby players. It would be an absolute war of attrition. I'm not sure if they could do a complete season before everyone in the league would be on the injured list; but there is no Ray Lewis in rugby. If he was forced to play rugby, he could level out some serious pain. I think we wouldn't mind showing who the real men are and who are just Cockney *******.
-Mr. Wigggles
Ps. For the US reader, Cockney ******* are real mean - real stupid men.
American football players would kill U.K. rugby players. It would be an absolute war of attrition. I'm not sure if they could do a complete season before everyone in the league would be on the injured list; but there is no Ray Lewis in rugby. If he was forced to play rugby, he could level out some serious pain. I think we wouldn't mind showing who the real men are and who are just Cockney *******.
-Mr. Wigggles
Ps. For the US reader, Cockney ******* are real mean - real stupid men.
.... (The Rest of the World - i.e. not the U.S. seems to think differently...)
11-27-2004, 10:14 PM
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Gee, that NEVER happens
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Originally Posted by tokenbrit
Whatever you say mate ....
(The Rest of the World - i.e. not the U.S. seems to think differently...)
.... (The Rest of the World - i.e. not the U.S. seems to think differently...)
11-28-2004, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tokenbrit
Whatever you say mate ....
(The Rest of the World - i.e. not the U.S. seems to think differently...)
.... (The Rest of the World - i.e. not the U.S. seems to think differently...)
11-28-2004, 05:06 AM
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It depends on what sport you make the NFL players play. If they played rugby or soccer, they would run out of gas after 100 yds. At that point, the game would be over. When your cardiovascular is gone, doesn't matter how strong you are. Not only would the real rugby players run by them, they would also run right through them.
11-28-2004, 06:50 AM
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If the Brits are so tough and pound for pound so strong, why don't they have any good boxers?
I am not talking 400 lb linemen here. I am talking about well conditioned running backs and linebackers.
Also if the Brits are so tough, why don't they come to the NFL and make some real money?
-Mr. Wigggles
I am not talking 400 lb linemen here. I am talking about well conditioned running backs and linebackers.
Also if the Brits are so tough, why don't they come to the NFL and make some real money?
-Mr. Wigggles
11-28-2004, 08:43 AM
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Hey, why my thread? People are bitching that it is too long and full of aerospace. Airplanes relate to high performance cars a whole lot more the ball players do. What part of a ballplayer will fit our cars? They don't even bolt together. We can't utilize their materials, mother nature is way ahead of us. The maintenence is too high on them, they eat all the time. You can't put them away and forget them till summer.
True, they do attract girls though.
We could erase page 57 without a single post of note being lost. Except Hymees.
True, they do attract girls though.
We could erase page 57 without a single post of note being lost. Except Hymees.
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11-28-2004, 09:08 PM
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1 football player could finance axial flow superchargers for all of us if he was so inclined...
Or maybe Oprah will invite all us RX8 nuts onto her show and shock us with free FI :p
Or maybe Oprah will invite all us RX8 nuts onto her show and shock us with free FI :p
11-28-2004, 09:30 PM
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Reasons why athletes are worse than axial flow superchargers:
People pay for athletes and they charge the stands and start fights.
They complain that they can't feed their families on a measely $12 million a year.
They still show less talent than your typical street kid who plays for the fun of it and not the money.
They show off in their private lives but can't perform at their jobs.
They think a Ferrari would look better riding on 20 inch spinners and painted gold with a Superman symbol embroidered in to the seats.
No matter who you have on your team, how much you pay him, or how good he thinks he is, he still sucks.
Reasons why an axial flow supercharger is better than athletes:
You pay for performance and you get it.
It is cheaper.
It is more go and less show. (It is pretty though!)
It doesn't whine as much. (play with that one!)
The number 1 reason why an axial flow supercharger is better than athletes:
This is an axial flow supercharger thread and not a thread about everyones pathetic overpaid sports stars!!!
People pay for athletes and they charge the stands and start fights.
They complain that they can't feed their families on a measely $12 million a year.
They still show less talent than your typical street kid who plays for the fun of it and not the money.
They show off in their private lives but can't perform at their jobs.
They think a Ferrari would look better riding on 20 inch spinners and painted gold with a Superman symbol embroidered in to the seats.
No matter who you have on your team, how much you pay him, or how good he thinks he is, he still sucks.
Reasons why an axial flow supercharger is better than athletes:
You pay for performance and you get it.
It is cheaper.
It is more go and less show. (It is pretty though!)
It doesn't whine as much. (play with that one!)
The number 1 reason why an axial flow supercharger is better than athletes:
This is an axial flow supercharger thread and not a thread about everyones pathetic overpaid sports stars!!!
11-29-2004, 12:00 AM
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My terminology may be off, but would it be possible to fabricate transparent manifolds to and/or from the AF unit in an 8?
Rotarygod brought up an interesting point... the unit does look nice. I was just wondering if maybe acrylic or lexan or anything transparent used on the intake side of the supercharger would allow viewing of the blades in motion in addition to better views of the overall unit. or maybe just that portion that isnt obstructed by the belt.
Rotarygod brought up an interesting point... the unit does look nice. I was just wondering if maybe acrylic or lexan or anything transparent used on the intake side of the supercharger would allow viewing of the blades in motion in addition to better views of the overall unit. or maybe just that portion that isnt obstructed by the belt.
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11-29-2004, 02:27 AM
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I think anything that is transparent will not be strong enough to work as the supercharger body. I don't see acrylic working and we definitely don't want glass. It's got to be pretty strong and thetolerances have to be good. The supercharger body itself isn't just one large casing that everything is installed in. Each stage is a seperate piece that is bolted together. The construction is much the same as the rotary engine itself. Several plates with bolts holding the whole length together.
