Your Thought Please

patbhoy · 13-09-2010, 12:02

Spotted this on ebay and would appreciate your thoughts, its it worth a go or just another gimmick.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERFORMANCE-VO...item27b4f61ee3

clivvy · 13-09-2010, 12:22

i have no idea. never seen these. not claiming to be a power boost or anything, just a stabilizer but i cant imagine why you would want one, or how it works...?

zippy656 · 13-09-2010, 12:24

money... drain... spring to mind.

i cant see what it can do

Deleted account DD · 13-09-2010, 13:09

I remember seeing some bits and pieces about this when I was looking a tuning chips & remaps. Theyve been around a while.

As far as I recall the theory behind them is ok , stable current at steady voltage means the electrics in the vehicle can run better and more efficiently. Arent they just capacitors used to smooth it out?

Overall though the conclusions were that theyre a complete waste of money as the difference will be minimal and not translate into anything you'd notice.

An excellent point on one review was that if they were that good, on the basis theyve probably got about £1 worth of bulk bought components in them tops, all the manf would be fitting or offering them just as happened in the electronic ign/fuel inj revolution in the 80's

11redrex · 13-09-2010, 17:59

If you've got £44 to chuck away can you chuck it in my direction please.

zippy656 · 13-09-2010, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11redrex

If you've got £44 to chuck away can you chuck it in my direction please.

hay, my way not his..

need to get sone veggie oil this weekend.. that will nearly get me 60 ltrs

Adz · 13-09-2010, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

I remember seeing some bits and pieces about this when I was looking a tuning chips & remaps. Theyve been around a while.

As far as I recall the theory behind them is ok , stable current at steady voltage means the electrics in the vehicle can run better and more efficiently. Arent they just capacitors used to smooth it out?

Overall though the conclusions were that theyre a complete waste of money as the difference will be minimal and not translate into anything you'd notice.

An excellent point on one review was that if they were that good, on the basis theyve probably got about £1 worth of bulk bought components in them tops, all the manf would be fitting or offering them just as happened in the electronic ign/fuel inj revolution in the 80's

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11redrex

If you've got £44 to chuck away can you chuck it in my direction please.

(RIP) PLANK · 13-09-2010, 20:46

remember when you used to fit a capacitor to stop the windscreen wipers interfering with your radio, back in the olden days? this just looks like a fancy rf filter to me.

I certainly wouldn't bother!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 13-09-2010, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

remember when you used to fit a capacitor to stop the windscreen wipers interfering with your radio, back in the olden days? this just looks like a fancy rf filter to me.

I certainly wouldn't bother!

supressor,

was often needed on petrol cars as ignition upset radio too, or could
find same effect on a cb plugged in ciggy socket.

diesels dont have the ignition issues, but fellow member has had
interference on his cb this weekend from a dud electric window motor!

solarman216 · 13-09-2010, 22:33

If you buy one of these, you will buy absolutely anything that is advertised, what a load of crap, Rick

The Patrolman · 13-09-2010, 22:40

Read all of the ad the Pigeon english is brill!! It's a lot better than my Pigeon cantonese!!

Pointless tosh in my opinion!!!

If your that bothered about saving fuel buy a 2CV not a 2.8LTD 2.5Tonne propper machine!!

Just put £44 of diesel in, Put your foot down and enjoy yourself... then forget about it!!!!

13-09-2010, 12:02	#1
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	Your Thought Please Spotted this on ebay and would appreciate your thoughts, its it worth a go or just another gimmick. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PERFORMANCE-VO...item27b4f61ee3

13-09-2010, 12:22	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	i have no idea. never seen these. not claiming to be a power boost or anything, just a stabilizer but i cant imagine why you would want one, or how it works...?

13-09-2010, 12:24	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	money... drain... spring to mind. i cant see what it can do

13-09-2010, 13:09	#4
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	I remember seeing some bits and pieces about this when I was looking a tuning chips & remaps. Theyve been around a while. As far as I recall the theory behind them is ok , stable current at steady voltage means the electrics in the vehicle can run better and more efficiently. Arent they just capacitors used to smooth it out? Overall though the conclusions were that theyre a complete waste of money as the difference will be minimal and not translate into anything you'd notice. An excellent point on one review was that if they were that good, on the basis theyve probably got about £1 worth of bulk bought components in them tops, all the manf would be fitting or offering them just as happened in the electronic ign/fuel inj revolution in the 80's

13-09-2010, 17:59	#5
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	If you've got £44 to chuck away can you chuck it in my direction please.

13-09-2010, 20:46	#8
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	remember when you used to fit a capacitor to stop the windscreen wipers interfering with your radio, back in the olden days? this just looks like a fancy rf filter to me. I certainly wouldn't bother!

13-09-2010, 22:33	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	If you buy one of these, you will buy absolutely anything that is advertised, what a load of crap, Rick

13-09-2010, 22:40	#11
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Read all of the ad the Pigeon english is brill!! It's a lot better than my Pigeon cantonese!! Pointless tosh in my opinion!!! If your that bothered about saving fuel buy a 2CV not a 2.8LTD 2.5Tonne propper machine!! Just put £44 of diesel in, Put your foot down and enjoy yourself... then forget about it!!!!