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Old May 5, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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I am looking at getting a Porsche cat installed on my RME header.
why not a lolcat?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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why not a lolcat?
Thats a good one...
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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What's the big surprise with a new product having a few hiccups fresh out of or basically still in development???

If you're going to be getting into serious modding then I think you really ought to expect to throw a code once in a while, esp if you're in the first few customers. This isn't really news as much as everyone is making it out to be.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Motor On
What's the big surprise with a new product having a few hiccups fresh out of or basically still in development???

If you're going to be getting into serious modding then I think you really ought to expect to throw a code once in a while, esp if you're in the first few customers. This isn't really news as much as everyone is making it out to be.
heres to common sense
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Motor On
What's the big surprise with a new product having a few hiccups fresh out of or basically still in development???

If you're going to be getting into serious modding then I think you really ought to expect to throw a code once in a while, esp if you're in the first few customers. This isn't really news as much as everyone is making it out to be.
It is when the manufacturer touts in their marketing that its a CODE FREE product...

Something was mentioned in the other header thread about using unknowing customers as "beta testers". I think this is going to happen with any product to some degree. The more you have out in the spotlight, the more potential there is for failure.
To tout a product as "code free" then have one of the first run fail? ...maybe just a bit more testing on the vendors part could have been done?

Just my opinion
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Intense
It is when the manufacturer touts in their marketing that its a CODE FREE product...
This is why I never use marketing as a guide when I research a product. Yes with something new in a niche community that means you need to gamble a little bit, and take what's given to you "with a grain of salt".
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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I never understood what that phrase meant..."with a grain of salt"
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Motor On
What's the big surprise with a new product having a few hiccups fresh out of or basically still in development???

If you're going to be getting into serious modding then I think you really ought to expect to throw a code once in a while, esp if you're in the first few customers. This isn't really news as much as everyone is making it out to be.

You're giving the people on this Forum way to much credit. In order for people to have a thought that long it would require them to get past Jan being GOD and we all know that isn't going to happen. If it didn't come from Jan's mouth it can't be true.

If the people buying the product are happy isn't that all that really matters? If you don't want to throw codes stick with the stock header. Or don't buy the mynes header and go speak with your money elsewhere.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MrCooperS
I never understood what that phrase meant..."with a grain of salt"
lol. Sorry.

This thread blows, but we know that already.

It is amazing how many people rag on parts they dont even have. Cracks me up.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I never understood what that phrase meant..."with a grain of salt"
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=with+a+grain+of+salt
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Where did you find that? And don't link me right back there
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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Where did you find that? And don't link me right back there
haha im sorry http://lmgtfy.com/?q=let+me+google+that+for+you
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Intense
It is when the manufacturer touts in their marketing that its a CODE FREE product...

Something was mentioned in the other header thread about using unknowing customers as "beta testers". I think this is going to happen with any product to some degree. The more you have out in the spotlight, the more potential there is for failure.
To tout a product as "code free" then have one of the first run fail? ...maybe just a bit more testing on the vendors part could have been done?

Just my opinion
by looking at your signature ide say it's safe to say that you are a "fan boy" and see things a little on the bias side.

i'm just saying.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by muladesigns1
by looking at your signature ide say it's safe to say that you are a "fan boy" and see things a little on the bias side.

i'm just saying.
Yep, that's absolutely evident. That's what I was saying....I know Brian can't always post on his own.
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Yep, that's absolutely evident. That's what I was saying....I know Brian can't always post on his own.
I think both shops have a rep for a reason. there obviously very good at what they do. And what makes it even neater to me is that one specializes in Superchargers and the other Turbo.
Now if we can just get the children to stop bickering on here we might all actually learn something about both style of engines. It seems that the HP numbers are pretty close too with both styles.
I would still like to see a head to head showdown of both types. I think it would make for a fun race day event
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by muladesigns1
I think both shops have a rep for a reason. there obviously very good at what they do. And what makes it even neater to me is that one specializes in Superchargers and the other Turbo.
Now if we can just get the children to stop bickering on here we might all actually learn something about both style of engines. It seems that the HP numbers are pretty close too with both styles.
I would still like to see a head to head showdown of both types. I think it would make for a fun race day event

I've already proven you can make turbo numbers and STILL have power and tq down low without lag................ who needs turbos?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I've already proven you can make turbo numbers and STILL have power and tq down low without lag................ who needs turbos?
So you have made a 613hp Mini?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
I've already proven you can make turbo numbers and STILL have power and tq down low without lag................ who needs turbos?
Ive heard of a set up where both SC and Turbos are used. I heard it's got a lot of power but havent seen any out there. I would think "in theory" it would be great for the SC to help spool up the turbo quicker.
 
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So you have made a 613hp Mini?

and what's it's lap time around SOW?

what's it's average time between rebuilds?
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
I've already proven you can make turbo numbers and STILL have power and tq down low without lag................ who needs turbos?
Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
and what's it's lap time around SOW?

what's it's average time between rebuilds?
Jan I was responding to your first post, not about lap times. You were talking about power. And they can say, "what are your 1/4 times?".
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Jan I was responding to your first post, not about lap times. You were talking about power.

Power is nice if you finish the race with it. You are talking about a car that runs 10secs vs one built to run 3hrs or more

I really don't see people lining up to buy Mini drag cars
 
Old May 5, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
and what's it's lap time around SOW?

what's it's average time between rebuilds?
Apologies to the OP, but quick question since this thread was created for one vendor to bash the another and obviously RMW is using this thread to grandstand...I've gotta question. Jan, why does your autosig say "Winning where it matters............ON THE TRACK" but the RMW cars seem to have lots of consistent issues just finishing the race?
 
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
Power is nice if you finish the race with it. You are talking about a car that runs 10secs vs one built to run 3hrs or more

I really don't see people lining up to buy Mini drag cars
I repeat you brought up the power remark, either you make it or you don't
 
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Apologies to the OP,
Dude the OP started this thread to bash, no apologies are necessary
 



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