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Old 06-03-04 | 07:53 PM
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Anti Detonation Info - I hope this is a joke

http://www.pg-unlimited.com/index.as...n=Custom&ID=17

riiiight...

I guess the explanation here explains why my car runs so well with 21 split across the board.
Old 06-03-04 | 08:13 PM
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So what they are selling is a plug that plugs up the trailing spark plug ( I read that right. . right??).

How in the hell would eliminating two spark plugs help reduce detonation??
Old 06-03-04 | 08:20 PM
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Make sure to buy an extra set for your leading plugs as well! You'll never blow another apex seal again!
Old 06-03-04 | 08:21 PM
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450 $? LOL
Old 06-03-04 | 08:41 PM
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HuH???


Applying the TrailPlug® to rotary engines with stock engine management is easy, simply remove the stock trailing spark plugs, screw in the TrailPlug®, and disconnect your trailing coils.

Is that just a plug to seal up the Trailing plug hole? Or does it actually fire?

Old 06-03-04 | 08:45 PM
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That's all it is?!! No wonder KD didn't want anyone to know because it's so easy to duplicate.
Old 06-03-04 | 08:50 PM
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Heh....I sense the beginning of a lonnnng flame thread here...
Old 06-03-04 | 08:55 PM
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U guys are pretty bad and ruthless.

First, it's not that this isn't snake oil.

I have seen folks disconnect the trailing plugs 4 years ago on and didn't seem to detonate at 15psi.

No one really knew why since he was running stock injectors and stock ECU.

Just a boost controller.

Anyways, it's patent pending (for those of u trying to copy and commercialize it)
Old 06-03-04 | 08:56 PM
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450 $? LOL
I don't think that's too far out of line, considering the amount of R&D that must have went into this product. They have to pay for all that research somehow. Before I clicked the priceing I guesstimated it's cost at $500.
Old 06-03-04 | 08:58 PM
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so I should just take a spark plug to my local machine shop and ask them to make me a pair for like $40?
Old 06-03-04 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by Rx-7$4$me
450 $? LOL
Hey, it takes a lot of work to lathe down the ends of two large screws-you have to buy the screws . . .carry the screws to the lathe. . . . .

Of course they probably don't refer to it as a 'lathe' but a magical money making machine.
Old 06-03-04 | 09:04 PM
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If this product is really the miracle device these guys wouldn't create a Limited Liability Corporation to prevent themselves from being sued, even especially that they load up with disclaimers.

Note also how they set up the whole thing so that they buy from another company "Danco" (which is probably an off-shore company) to have twice or three times remove their liability.

If this **** is so good, why don't they stand behind their products instead of layering on protections?

In any case, why would Mazda use three plugs per cylinder in their 4-rotors Lemans car when one is just as fine according to these guys?
Old 06-03-04 | 09:07 PM
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3 plugs...
Old 06-03-04 | 09:07 PM
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Hmm I thought this wasnt going thru when they cancelled ppl that pre-ordered (well at least my order was), and then this comes out? Whats the deal?

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Old 06-03-04 | 09:08 PM
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There may be other perimeters in the Le Mans car that we don't know of.

better fuel and tuning is certainly high on the list.

at any rate, machining, R&D and making alittle $$$ for that device is not that bad.
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Oh man, these guys are real web artist. Why?

go to their website and click on any other products other than this "butt plug"

There is nothing there!!!

The website appears to be set up to give an image of a retailer.

How come SHyde don't have it on his car?

Better bring some KY Jelly - these Butt plugs(TM) will hurt when you first insert them.

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Old 06-03-04 | 09:12 PM
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Owwwww tough crowd
Old 06-03-04 | 09:13 PM
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yeah, really.

They don't even know SKip's personally and his personal life and they are lynching him.
Old 06-03-04 | 09:19 PM
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<----- Breaks out the popcorn. This one's gonna be good
Old 06-03-04 | 09:19 PM
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It really makes sense that this would help with detonation. I just can't see how they can get away with asking $450 for some butt plugs. I think you could just disconect your trailing coils and leave the plugs in, not much differnce.

Are we sure that this is the anti-det device by KDR or just some scam. Are we making assumptions here? I don't see any connection with KDR? What am I missing?
Old 06-03-04 | 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by mototebok
so I should just take a spark plug to my local machine shop and ask them to make me a pair for like $40?
Or you could use your existing spark plugs and just disconnect them, for free.
Old 06-03-04 | 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by BATMAN


Anyways, it's patent pending (for those of u trying to copy and commercialize it)
Your statement about seeing others do this 4 years ago gives an inference that this thing is not patentable.


Hah, hah, just for kicks, I'm going to look it up at the USPTO to see it's status. The USPTO has a provision where the public can submit prior art against the application to clue the Examiner in as to whether the application is patentable or not.

Your statement makes a great declaration of prior art against this invention as you're a member of the public.
Old 06-03-04 | 09:32 PM
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I agree with Batman

I hope I never have to deal with the personal issues both financial and emotion that Skip is contending with.
If most people knew of his plight, there might be more empathy to his cause.........
Old 06-03-04 | 09:39 PM
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http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sort=3&rows=50

Hes definately a professional in the business...whoever he is.
Old 06-03-04 | 09:41 PM
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yeah, really.

They don't even know SKip's personally and his personal life and they are lynching him.



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