Phantom Charger Poll - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Gary in NJ · 08-31-2013, 08:06 AM

There has been talk lately in Fenton's Phantom Supercharger thread about market interest of the electric supercharger. I think it would be useful for Rob to gauge the interest in his revolutionary supercharger.

For reference, here is a link to the original thread:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39719

Adeets · 08-31-2013, 08:14 AM

Where's the option for "I'm already FI."

Foobar · 08-31-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Adeets

Where's the option for "I'm already FI."

I'm under the impression that this is a poll targeted to people who would still be in the market for an FI option.

Adeets · 08-31-2013, 08:18 AM

Shouldn't it be in the engine section then? I didn't start hanging out in the FI thread til I was FI.

BlueDubbinTDI · 08-31-2013, 08:23 AM

im a wait and see 6 months after release. I really feel like their numbers need to get a little higher on 93 octane before Ide jump on board for sure. 210whp isn't too shabby but in reality I wanted minimum 240-270 if I was spending some real cash on FI. Install and removal is what would sell me on it. period.

Foobar · 08-31-2013, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeets

Shouldn't it be in the engine section then? I didn't start hanging out in the FI thread til I was FI.

I suppose that's one way to look at it, on the other hand, people who are shopping around for FI options are most definitely browsing through this section to see what the options are and to see what feedback people are providing based on their experiences.

phloozy · 08-31-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Foobar

I suppose that's one way to look at it, on the other hand, people who are shopping around for FI options are most definitely browsing through this section to see what the options are and to see what feedback people are providing based on their experiences.

I came here religiously until I made my decision

King Tut · 08-31-2013, 10:29 AM

I love the have fun with your toy option.

FRSRAVEN · 08-31-2013, 10:57 AM

If I had a better approximation of the final price and delivery date, I'd be all over it. I'm ready to drop over 4k at other options, all of which are a compromise in one way or another. At the prices I've seen listed, this is cheap enough to just have fun with in the interim, while other options become more mature and possible warranty issues with the car (DI seals), get themselves worked out.

SpyderMS · 08-31-2013, 11:05 AM

Where's the "I'd buy today if I had the money, but won't for 6+ months" option :P

Seriously though, if the 'rumors' are true that this is half or more the cost of other FI options, with considerably better low end torque numbers, they've got my vote. 30 minute install and 2 minute uninstall is icing on the cake since I'm not (yet) much of a gear head.

VR46 · 08-31-2013, 08:25 PM

I keep throwing money at my laptop screen but nothing's happening. So, it's here whenever you're ready to take it.

immaculate · 09-01-2013, 10:05 AM

I've been following the ESC thread closely for a while now, but would want to see some more long-term DD results, as well as how it responds to supporting mods.

I only recently got my BRZ and am trying to pay if off before going crazy modding. I should hit that in a year or so, and if the reliability is still there and the CEL issue can be resolved, I could definitely see this on my car.

DAEMANO · 09-01-2013, 11:05 AM

Will buy as an early adopter. Reasons:

57tq and 46hp @4200 on current dynos
Great value (price looks to be in the $1500 range)
Easy to bolt on, easier to reverse for warranty repairs
BRZedit base tune out of the box, ECUTek ready as of yesterday, Unichip on the way
Can be adapted to other mods (possibly even other FI mods)
Looks also to have future upgrade potential (more battery power, faster charging, twin ESC charging, etc).
Same hardware has been used in other vehicle applications for years now with no reliability issues.

This, to me, is worth the investment.

Gary in NJ · 09-03-2013, 10:57 AM

I'm glad to see 60 participants in the poll during the course of a holiday weekend. I'm also glad to see 50 people interested in the eCharger option.

View Poll Results: What is your interest in the Phantom Supercharger?
I’m a believer and an early adopter. I’ll order within 90 days	52	18.12%
I’m a wait-n-see kind of person but may order within 6 months	94	32.75%
Let’s see how this thing works in the real world. I’ll wait a year.	89	31.01%
This isn’t real forced induction. Have fun with your toy.	52	18.12%
Voters: 287. You may not vote on this poll

08-31-2013, 08:06 AM	#1
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Phantom Charger Poll There has been talk lately in Fenton's Phantom Supercharger thread about market interest of the electric supercharger. I think it would be useful for Rob to gauge the interest in his revolutionary supercharger. For reference, here is a link to the original thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39719 __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

08-31-2013, 08:14 AM	#2
Adeets OEDC Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Vortech 8.5psi 274WHP 2013 BRZ Location: Pa Posts: 619 Thanks: 117 Thanked 263 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where's the option for "I'm already FI." __________________ My BRZ FI Build Visconti is like a Tick that sucks as much blood(money) as he can before you figure out he's there. please make sure to leave your experiences with visconti on his feedback thread located here: Visconti feedback

08-31-2013, 08:18 AM	#4
Adeets OEDC Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Vortech 8.5psi 274WHP 2013 BRZ Location: Pa Posts: 619 Thanks: 117 Thanked 263 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shouldn't it be in the engine section then? I didn't start hanging out in the FI thread til I was FI. __________________ My BRZ FI Build Visconti is like a Tick that sucks as much blood(money) as he can before you figure out he's there. please make sure to leave your experiences with visconti on his feedback thread located here: Visconti feedback

08-31-2013, 10:29 AM	#8
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	I love the have fun with your toy option. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

08-31-2013, 08:23 AM	#5
BlueDubbinTDI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2012 MCS Location: Jax, FL Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 943 Thanked 570 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im a wait and see 6 months after release. I really feel like their numbers need to get a little higher on 93 octane before Ide jump on board for sure. 210whp isn't too shabby but in reality I wanted minimum 240-270 if I was spending some real cash on FI. Install and removal is what would sell me on it. period.

08-31-2013, 10:57 AM	#9
FRSRAVEN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 125 Thanks: 22 Thanked 59 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If I had a better approximation of the final price and delivery date, I'd be all over it. I'm ready to drop over 4k at other options, all of which are a compromise in one way or another. At the prices I've seen listed, this is cheap enough to just have fun with in the interim, while other options become more mature and possible warranty issues with the car (DI seals), get themselves worked out.

08-31-2013, 08:25 PM	#11
VR46 are you Jeff Vader? Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Limited Location: NoVa Posts: 126 Thanks: 89 Thanked 75 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I keep throwing money at my laptop screen but nothing's happening. So, it's here whenever you're ready to take it.

09-01-2013, 10:05 AM	#12
immaculate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Audi S3 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 237 Thanks: 37 Thanked 76 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been following the ESC thread closely for a while now, but would want to see some more long-term DD results, as well as how it responds to supporting mods. I only recently got my BRZ and am trying to pay if off before going crazy modding. I should hit that in a year or so, and if the reliability is still there and the CEL issue can be resolved, I could definitely see this on my car.

09-03-2013, 10:57 AM	#14
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm glad to see 60 participants in the poll during the course of a holiday weekend. I'm also glad to see 50 people interested in the eCharger option. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

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