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Old 10-09-2005 | 09:29 AM
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Knight Sports Supercharger

Here's some pics/info of Knight Sport's Supercharger. Wonder when it'll be available in the states?
Article here.
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Old 10-09-2005 | 10:55 AM
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$5500 or so. I wonder what type of blower it is? I'm guessing centrifugal, but I can't tell for sure from the pics.

It's coming down to the wire on superchargers it seems. This one, Hymee's, Pettit's, Rotormaster's, AFE's, and I think I missed one. Competition is good though, keeps the prices down.
Old 10-09-2005 | 03:33 PM
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Where's the blower?
Old 10-10-2005 | 05:16 AM
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have a look at the radiator it's sloping the wrong way! looks like they are setting up for a V mount intercooler
Old 10-10-2005 | 08:30 AM
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I like the front lip.
Old 10-10-2005 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by IZoomZoomI
Where's the blower?
i believe its underneath the strut bar, with the silver part at the front of the engine compartment being the top of the intercooler.
Old 10-10-2005 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8PDX
I like the front lip.
Yeah I really like that front lip too. I think it might be the best one I've seen so far.
Old 10-10-2005 | 11:05 AM
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If I remember correctly it is centrifugal.

You are correct on the intercooler placement.

The reverse direct radiator? Dunno... I think it might be their oil cooler (JDM cars only come with one).

Power output, etc? Haven't seen anything...
Old 10-10-2005 | 11:14 AM
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I take it it's an electric drive supercharger?

If the blower's up under the strut bar I can't imagine how they'd get a drive belt to it.
Old 10-10-2005 | 11:50 AM
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I am loving that body kit. What is it?
Old 10-10-2005 | 01:34 PM
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I am loving that body kit. What is it?
I'm would assume that the body kit would also be from the same company, but I don't know for sure. I will definitely watch our for it because is looks really, really nice.
Old 10-10-2005 | 01:50 PM
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yep looks very goooooood
Old 10-10-2005 | 02:19 PM
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Not exactly the best place for the intercooler though. For those of you who have removed the stock intake box, there is only a small hole for air to pass into the box. I dont think its nearly enough air to be really effective.
Old 10-10-2005 | 04:03 PM
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what wing is that?
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Old 10-10-2005 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bgreene
I take it it's an electric drive supercharger?

If the blower's up under the strut bar I can't imagine how they'd get a drive belt to it.
the blower is belt driven it sits between the engine and intake next to the altinator.

Originally Posted by mike1324a
Not exactly the best place for the intercooler though. For those of you who have removed the stock intake box, there is only a small hole for air to pass into the box. I dont think its nearly enough air to be really effective.
they have moved the radiator so cold air should be able to reach the intercooler in a fairly direct path. it might not be ideal at the moment but I suspect we will see a much more efficient setup down the track.
Old 10-10-2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy


have a look at the radiator it's sloping the wrong way! looks like they are setting up for a V mount intercooler
Someone needs to PhotoChop that front plate off of there right away
Old 10-10-2005 | 04:56 PM
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yea i want that kit now lol.
Old 10-10-2005 | 05:56 PM
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Someone needs to PhotoChop that front plate off of there right away
ask and ye shall receive :D
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Old 10-10-2005 | 07:32 PM
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everything on that car is Knight sports, except the wheels, which are Advan RS's

oh so sexy
Old 10-11-2005 | 12:13 AM
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i really like the spoiler.. ESPECIALLY that little cf lip thing in the back... kinda how the MS has one..
Old 10-11-2005 | 04:17 AM
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The finest front bar Ive ever seen !!! ....Or the whole kit for that matter

Like to see my intercooler through it though :p ( the front bar ..that is )

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Old 10-11-2005 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Glyphon
ask and ye shall receive :D
THX :D
Old 10-11-2005 | 12:37 PM
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I really like the way the 'sponsors' on the side of the door are ghost. It doesn't intrude on the colour nor lines of the car.
Old 10-11-2005 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by moRotorMotor
I really like the way the 'sponsors' on the side of the door are ghost. It doesn't intrude on the colour nor lines of the car.
I didn't even notice them until you just said something. That kit is really nice though! Wonder if it will fit for those of us in the US.
Old 10-11-2005 | 05:46 PM
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The front bumper is about $850. Then add $2000 in shipping :P


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