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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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would this work on the UK models? also would it work on he rx7
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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So I figured I would show you guys what I have been working on. Anyone care to check my maths?
Very slick, Sgt Fox. Don't suppose you are writing it in a portable language? If not, I'll test it for you in Linux with Wine.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Very slick, Sgt Fox. Don't suppose you are writing it in a portable language? If not, I'll test it for you in Linux with Wine.
I should be able to compile it for windows. linux, mac and mobile devices. I have to program all the other engines in first though.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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^ I can help with a BlackBerry load if you'd like.

I was gonna make one but looks like you've done good work already so... :P
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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Iphone!!!! Please
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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i have sent a pm to tiwistedroters, but have not received a response. Any one have any other method of contacting him ?
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by essexgirlracer
would this work on the UK models? also would it work on he rx7
Yes and yes.

Originally Posted by Sgt Fox
I should be able to compile it for windows. linux, mac and mobile devices. I have to program all the other engines in first though.
VERY NICE!! Linux for me please!



And to all, I am extending the GB for 2 more weeks. I admit this is a last minute decision, however my webstore is not up at this time and I keep getting requests for orders. So...GB price is good until July 9th!!
-John
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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i have sent a pm to tiwistedroters, but have not received a response. Any one have any other method of contacting him ?
Sorry! PM'd you back.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Hi,

I want to buy. blue LCD

Thanks
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TheWulf
^ I can help with a BlackBerry load if you'd like.

I was gonna make one but looks like you've done good work already so... :P
BB Storm, plz

Also, progress on the current batch? I'm getting very antsy :p
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CyberPitz
BB Storm, plz

Also, progress on the current batch? I'm getting very antsy :p
I can make it for any BB version but I'll need his source code first.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyRX-8
Hi,

I want to buy. blue LCD

Thanks
Hello Andy, shipping time is currently 2-3 weeks from receipt of payment.

Originally Posted by CyberPitz
BB Storm, plz

Also, progress on the current batch? I'm getting very antsy :p
Yours (and 5 others) ship tomorrow!


On a personal note: I had wanted this last batch to be out about a week ago, but the real world always seems to get in the way. I've spent the last week getting setup in a small warehouse and just yesterday was able to get back to working on testers. No more assembling these things on the kitchen table!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Subscribed. I may need one of these in the future.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TwistedRotors
Hello Andy, shipping time is currently 2-3 weeks from receipt of payment.
I paid. Check your paypal account.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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any eta for mine ?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyRX-8
I paid. Check your paypal account.
Payment received, thank you!

Originally Posted by gX1
any eta for mine ?
Parts have been ordered for the final batch. I actually have the boards assembled, but ran out of cases and connectors. Oops.

-John
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Got mine today! Thanks. Can't wait to try it out!
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Any chance to get in on this still? (sorry haven't kept up with the thread too well)
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Compression numbers on my 3mm one piece ceramic apex seal engine with 17,000 km that has detonated twice with audible detonation...

front: 72 75 75 @ 277 RPM
rear: 50 59 65 @ 288 RPM
Corrected:
front: 74.5 77.6 77.6 @ 277 RPM
rear: 51.7 61.0 67.2 @ 288 RPM

I'm not too worried about the low compression numbers but the rear rotor is definitely weaker. The car still runs great at the track so I'll wait until the end of the season to open her up. I was planning to do it anyway to observe the effects of methanol on the internals.

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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any eta on mine ?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gX1
any eta on mine ?
Yours will ship early next week!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by thewird
Compression numbers on my 3mm one piece ceramic apex seal engine with 17,000 km that has detonated twice with audible detonation...

front: 72 75 75 @ 277 RPM
rear: 50 59 65 @ 288 RPM
Corrected:
front: 74.5 77.6 77.6 @ 277 RPM
rear: 51.7 61.0 67.2 @ 288 RPM

I'm not too worried about the low compression numbers but the rear rotor is definitely weaker. The car still runs great at the track so I'll wait until the end of the season to open her up. I was planning to do it anyway to observe the effects of methanol on the internals.

thewird

Glad the tester is working well for you. Please do post here when you crack that keg open. It'd be neat to see what condition those seals are in to give numbers like that...whether one is chipped or just cracked.
-John
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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hey twisted rotors your tester looks very good could you send one of them to southern ireland if you could how much would you be looking for one including the delivery
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Crap, I can't get a response to PMs. You are one busy dude! What the hell, PayPal sent, hope you can fill the order!

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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by robm
hey twisted rotors your tester looks very good could you send one of them to southern ireland if you could how much would you be looking for one including the delivery
Hello Rob, while the GB is technically over there are a few people that were not able to get in on the GB price. Since I am not a vendor I can not place my website here, but I will respond to people who request information.

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Crap, I can't get a response to PMs. You are one busy dude! What the hell, PayPal sent, hope you can fill the order!
Sorry about that Wes, I had to go back a month to find your PM! Big mistake on my part and my apologies, don't worry, I can take care of you.

And yes, the GB is officially over. A big thanks to everyone and I hope you all enjoy your compression testers....and that you tell all your friends how much you enjoy it and encourage them to buy one as well. I haven't heard any bad news back from anyone yet, but if there are any questions or problems please feel free to email or PM me. I've learned quite a bit from this and I plan to continue developing my compression testers. Thanks again!

-John

P.S.- I assume a moderator will lock this thread now?
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