Mel B Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 davenewell@home - 2009-10-02 8:28 PM Mel B - 2009-10-02 7:55 PM davenewell@home - 2009-10-01 7:59 PM Mel B - 2009-10-01 6:56 PM Spec savers for you Dave or a new speedo for the van! 8-) :D ;-) Not sure what you mean Mel, our Highwayman was easily capable of exceeding the national speed limit both on the speedo and on the sat nav speed readout. The 2.0 litre petrol engine was a good little unit giving about 84 BHP max in standard form on carburettor. Low down torque was always a bit uninspiring though which gave rise to the lack-lustre acceleration. D. You still need Spec savers Dave ... you missed the: ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) :D No Mel, I saw the smiley but I still don't get the reference to Specsavers, probably me being dense again :-( . D. I was just pulling your leg chuck when I posted, hence the ;-) which I thought you'd missed seeing, hence the Spec Savers reference ... :-> Oh, bl**dy hell ... let's just have a row instead, much easier than trying to explain! There hasn't been a good old barny on here for a few days ... must be due one - do you want to start or shall I??? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petedaniel Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 What happend to my question? Has nobody Purchased one of these power and fuel gadgets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 No - because the only write ups that extol their virtues are advertising and all other reviews rate them as either a con or as useless. Apart from ECU upgrades or rechipping which does seem to work according to friends who have had their van done and according to several reviews in several magazines - including MMM I believe - but am not totally sure - a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 4petedaniel - 2009-10-03 6:52 PM What happend to my question? Has nobody Purchased one of these power and fuel gadgets? you haven't told us which type you are referring to, magnets/snake oil or chipping? D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Maybe some of 'us' don't want to admit to buying them ..... :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Mel B - 2009-10-03 8:32 PM Maybe some of 'us' don't want to admit to buying them ..... :$ Why Mel? How much did you pay for your dose of snake oil then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Too bl**dy much! That was in the days when we had an Elddis Autoquest 320 on a Talbot 1.9 turbo diesel base and its fuel consumption was high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losos Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Rapido-lass - 2009-09-30 12:33 PM I've always held back as if they were that brilliant the base vehicle would be built with one already or the dealers would promote it. The old adage "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is" !!!!!No way will I even contemplate having my vehicle 'modified' by these re-mapping firms:-a) It WILL affect your insuranceb) It WILL put additional strain on the engine componantsc) It WILL be impossible to claim any compensation if (b) above occurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertGS Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Losos - 2009-10-03 9:34 PM Rapido-lass - 2009-09-30 12:33 PM I've always held back as if they were that brilliant the base vehicle would be built with one already or the dealers would promote it. The old adage "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is" !!!!!No way will I even contemplate having my vehicle 'modified' by these re-mapping firms:-a) It WILL affect your insuranceb) It WILL put additional strain on the engine componantsc) It WILL be impossible to claim any compensation if (b) above occurs This, in my experience, is quite wrong. I have had two vehicles re-chipped and in both cases informed my insurer who didn't charge me an extra penny. Of course, if you're foolish enough to re-map your engine and don't tell your insurer you deserve everything that you get - or don't get as they case may be!Manufacturers have to calibrate their engines assuming the worst possible scenario, such as cheap fuel and lack of proper servicing but, assuming that you are prepared to treat your engine properly, it can give you far more efficient output with specialist re-mapping.I had mine fitted originally in order to be able to stay in top gear for as long as possible when using cruise control. A manual gearbox is not ideal for cruise control but I now need to change down less often when on a slope. I also get improved fuel consumption as I do not use the extra bhp to get more speed.However, I do agree with those who say that magnets etc. are snake oil, as are most additives. 'Which' magazine has just conducted a thorough test of fuel additives and concluded that they are a waste of money. People who buy magnets and other con-tricks like this often report better mpg, but this doesn't last long. Having spent money on a device to guarantee better fuel consumption, one subconsciously wishes it to work in order to justify one's choice and the result is a more economical way of driving with a lighter left foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmbeedee Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Gee! You have a left foot accelerator then, do you Rupert (?) (?) (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petedaniel Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Ok thanks it as I suspected I will not bother and spend my money on some thing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 emmbeedee - 2009-10-04 12:23 PM Gee! You have a left foot accelerator then, do you Rupert (?) (?) (?) He's ambidextrous don'cha know! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertGS Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Mel B - 2009-10-04 7:22 PM emmbeedee - 2009-10-04 12:23 PM Gee! You have a left foot accelerator then, do you Rupert (?) (?) (?) He's ambidextrous don'cha know! :D I'm far from ambidextrous but, as my wife will tell you, I have two left feet and will never appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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