Just found this on wiki, I ran a search to see if anyone had posted it and it didn't return any results http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial-flow_compressor

 

I especially like this part. "is an improvement on the centrifugal compressor". Damn straight.

 

Also if you click on the compressor link it had further information on Axial units.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_compressor is especially good.

 

I'm too lazy to go through the 156 pages on this thread, so can anyone tell me what target date Richard is going release this?

 

I'm not trying to be an *** by saying this but he is going to release it when it is done. There really isn't a target date. He has a goal in his head but we don't know if it will happen or not. He not only has a car but also an engine on the stand right now. He is currently working on the mounting for it. This shouldn't take him too long to figure out. He has also changed the blade configuration again as he's made some fine adjustments. I know he'd probably like to have it all mounted up by November but that doesn't mean the kit will be done and ready to sell that soon. He'll still have to test it and get the ecu option completely worked out. That might not be that big of an issue. Realistically it'll be an early '06 kit.

 

Cool. Thanks RG. I was already at the 3rd page until I decided to check if someone has replied to my post :D

 

xyntax, I have been following this tread since it open this guys have it all under control just sit back and enjoy the ride

 

So anything new on the AFSC front? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

He'll be back when he's got something worthwhile. I really hope to see some engine bay pics. I think it will be teh secksy :p Richard, keep up the good work. When you've finished the supercharger I will patiently(I'll try anyway) progress on your next endeavor. :D

 

I have some pics of the blower on the engine. Just one problem, my computer. It's been giving trouble again, this time there is no start button or icons. When I first start up they flash on for a split second then never again. My background is the only thing I get. I hooked the camera up and it is suppossed to transfer automaticly but the screen never comes up.

If someone can help me here I'll get the pictures on.

 

send me the camera? hold on ill get ajax on it

 

Sounds like you need a reinstall..
For the moment try this though:

ctrl + shift + escape
File -> New Task (Run)
type explorer.exe and hit enter

If the start bar comes back, i'll be surprised..
Also make sure you dont just have it on auto hide. You can hit the windows key to check.

 

Be sure to boot the PC up without the USB device (camera) plugged in. Once its in windows, then plug it in.

 

None of that works. The new task thing is how i'm getting to outlook and my mail.
I'm not sure what a reinstall is. I tried some of the discs that came with it but no usefull help. Don't know which disc it is or if I have it.

 

reinstall = wipe out the operating system and reinstall your software
running explorer doesn't help then you've got a problem.

What kind of PC is it?
Did it come with a "Restore CD"?
Restoring would take a long time though.

You can run your camera software the same way if you know where it is.
You can also try booting into safe mode or when the computer is booting, push F8 a few times before the loading windows screen comes up and see if it works with the "last known good settings" option.
There's also system restore if you're running XP.

 

It's a Dell with XP
I'm going to try some more, but I've rebooted many times trying to get it to run right.
The idea that the start and icons are not set on top is the most likely. How would I look for that, I can't find control panel.

 

try run.. explorer

if that works, that try rightclicking in the backgraound and go to arrange icons.. make sure show desktop icons is selected..

if it stil messing up try running msconfig, go to the 'services' tab, find the 'Background Intelligent Transfer' service.
Disable it, apply the changes & reboot.

good luck..

 

Had exactly this problem.

after your desktop comes up do the three fingered salute and select task manager. on the menu hit file and click run. type in the sfc "/scannow" (without the quotes.) have your XP cd ready.

 

Tried those and with explorer the start button appered for a flash a few times. I tried to catch it with the arrrow but it did nothing. I tried the SFC and something flashed for a micro second and that was it.
Keep em coming, I'll try anything once, maybe twice.

 

What do you see when you ctrl+alt+del?

And how are you here when your computers broke?

 

You may have a virus or bad spyware infection. Can you boot to safe mode? push F8 when the system boots and select safe mode. If you can see the start menu, etc. then it may be a program (like a virus) that is causing the problem. I have seen many that have similer symptoms as you describe.

 

Sounds like you have a graphics card/setting problem.

Use the sfe mode.

 

not to question you, but did you type SFC? if so just type /scannow (that is a forward slash) and nothing else. Good luck. Stupid computers.

 

doh, progress foiled by the damned computers again!

 

Richard, if you're doing the malibu drive Sunday, I can take a look at it for you. I'm heading to Northridge after the drive to fix another computer.