Anybody?

tezzer · 17th March 2011, 06:30

hi all ive come across these on ebay just wondered if anybody has used this or if it does what it says it does? or any ideas on this? with petrol prices the way they are it miht be a good idea for someone if it does what it says, it might be a good little mod?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TurboMax-30-Fu...item2c5b6058ca

Jakg · 17th March 2011, 06:38

More engine going into the engine wont improve effeciency when cruising.

A fan isn't going to pull in more air, either, as it's a massive restriction in the (really small) intake.

Snake oil.

starbug2 · 17th March 2011, 07:10

sounds to good to be true

calibrax · 17th March 2011, 07:51

If you put that in your air intake it will slow down the air coming in and reduce power and your engine will also be less efficient.

With these things you always have to ask yourself... if it can save as much fuel as it claims, and give you more power in the process.. then why haven't car manufacturers fitted them to every car?

(Answer... they don't work!)

Clickernick · 17th March 2011, 08:28

hmmm,,,my son fitted one of these to his 5 series BM,,,, it now sits on the bench as an interesting paperweight!!!!

No improvement whatsoever im afraid!!

tezzer · 17th March 2011, 14:49

thanks for the feedback everyone, but im afraid ive already purchased one... at least i havent paid full price for it.

oh well you live and learn i new it probably was to good to be true........, What to do with it when it comes? maybe i could chuck it at a wall see how long it takes to smash up! or next time i could just cuck a tenner down the drain!!!!!!

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tezzer Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South London Posts: 664 Thanks: 63 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Anybody? hi all ive come across these on ebay just wondered if anybody has used this or if it does what it says it does? or any ideas on this? with petrol prices the way they are it miht be a good idea for someone if it does what it says, it might be a good little mod? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TurboMax-30-Fu...item2c5b6058ca Last edited by tezzer; 17th March 2011 at 06:33..

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starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	sounds to good to be true __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

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calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	If you put that in your air intake it will slow down the air coming in and reduce power and your engine will also be less efficient. With these things you always have to ask yourself... if it can save as much fuel as it claims, and give you more power in the process.. then why haven't car manufacturers fitted them to every car? (Answer... they don't work!) __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

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Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	hmmm,,,my son fitted one of these to his 5 series BM,,,, it now sits on the bench as an interesting paperweight!!!! No improvement whatsoever im afraid!! __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp.

17th March 2011, 06:38	#2
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	More engine going into the engine wont improve effeciency when cruising. A fan isn't going to pull in more air, either, as it's a massive restriction in the (really small) intake. Snake oil.

17th March 2011, 14:49	#6
tezzer Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South London Posts: 664 Thanks: 63 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	thanks for the feedback everyone, but im afraid ive already purchased one... at least i havent paid full price for it. oh well you live and learn i new it probably was to good to be true........, What to do with it when it comes? maybe i could chuck it at a wall see how long it takes to smash up! or next time i could just cuck a tenner down the drain!!!!!!