Cooper (non S) Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R50).

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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Velocity Tuner

has anyone done this?

Here's the description just in case you don't want to go to the link:

SAVE GAS +16% HP Mini Cooper & Cooper S +31% MPG



PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING

° This is the OFFICIAL Velocity Tuner!! Don’t be fooled by imitations!!

° You can save up to 31% on gas and add up to 16% more horsepower!!

° Velocity Tuner has a lifetime guarantee!!

° Precision laser cut from stainless steel like no other product of it’s kind!!
° Velocity Tuner is proudly made in the U.S.A.!



In order to combat the drastic and increasing gasoline prices, Grille-Tech is pleased to offer Velocity Tuner.
Velocity Tuner is professionally manufactured and will help provide better fuel efficiency for your vehicle.
Whether you own a Pick-up, SUV, sports car, luxury or mid-size sedan, or even a compact car, you will
notice an increase in fuel efficiency. If you are concerned about the current and rising cost in fuel,
then the Velocity Tuner is strongly recommended.

This auction is for one NEW Velocity Tuner for the Mini Cooper and Cooper S.
If you have a different vehicle, please look at our other auctions or eBay Store for your application.
If you do not see your vehicle listed, please contact us.


How does Velocity Tuner increase horsepower up to 16%?
The Velocity Tuner swirls the air in the intake tube much like a tornado. As a result, this allows the air
to move faster and more effectively around corners and bends. Think of it this way: when you drain a
bathtub, a whirlpool is created because it’s the fastest way for the water to go down the drain. The
concept is the same. The faster the air moves in your intake tract, the more power your car, truck or
SUV will have - it’s that simple.

How does Velocity Tuner increase fuel efficiency up to 31%?
The Velocity Tuner creates a mini-tornado which in turn creates finer particles of atomized fuel allowing
better flame proliferation for a more complete ignition in the combustion chamber. Your vehicles ECU
(computer) reads data through the O2 sensor then recognizes the change. In turn, it adjusts by cutting
surplus fuel delivery thereby resulting in better gas mileage.

How can Velocity Tuner offer a lifetime guarantee?
The Velocity Tuner is precision laser cut from a heavy gauge 304 stainless steel. It has no moving
parts and has no wires that need to be connected. We guarantee it for life because it is of the
highest quality.

How can we sell Velocity Tuner so inexpensively?
You see other products like this on TV and the internet selling for $69.99 or even $79.99 and the fact
is they work too. We can sell Velocity Tuners at such a good price because we buy huge amounts at
factory pricing and can pass those savings on to you. Why pay over three times as much for a product
that does the same exact thing?

How does Velocity Tuner install?
Installation is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the air intake hose from between the air filter box and the throttle body.
2. Install the Velocity Tuner making sure it fits tightly in the intake hose.
3. Replace the hose and tighten the hose clamp.

Note: All orders include detailed Installation Instructions.
it looks like it should be filed under too-good-to-be-true.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by STLMINI
has anyone done this?

Here's the description just in case you don't want to go to the link:



it looks like it should be filed under too-good-to-be-true.
umm, havent we seen this peice of metal before.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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i can't imagine that i haven't seen this posted here before but i can't find any threads.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by STLMINI
i can't imagine that i haven't seen this posted here before but i can't find any threads.
no its under a different name. i'll see if i can find it. unless someone chimes in..
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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TornadoFuelSaver

It might have some effect on a normally aspirated engine but don’t see how it would be of any benefit
on a super charged engine. After all won’t the SC and all it’s air compressing negate all of that vortex/tornado effect
this thing says it will create?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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No they don't work, Popular Science tested them before and they don't do a single thing except provide more air restriction.

There are quite a bit more space where the air has to travel before mixing with the fuel, therefore even if this thing did provide better air swirling all effects would be lost due to the distance.

DON'T install it, think, this is a very cheap piece of metal, if it worked, car manufacturer's would have installed them a long time ago, they've perfected in tuning how air resonanace would provide better power and stuff like that, if little vanes helped they would have done it a long time ago!

Not to mention that, if this cheap piece of metal ever broke off, it'll go right into your intake valve and wreck your engine.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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classic snake oil solicitation.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:46 AM
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Velocity Tuner

Your kidding Right???
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:32 AM
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i wouldn't ever put that in my car. i just don't understand how anyone can get away with selling such a thing.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by xtremepsionic
Not to mention that, if this cheap piece of metal ever broke off, it'll go right into your intake valve and wreck your engine.
No no...it'll stick to the magnets I have on my fuel line!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
No no...it'll stick to the magnets I have on my fuel line!
LoL, yeah that is safer Makes me think though, do they have rare earth magnet versions for gas guzzlers? Since more fuel passes the fuel line

Its amazing how people think up all these weird and useless things and sell it to the public with fake commercials, geez!
 
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