Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

[l0aded]

Originally Posted by fenton

I always just take the compressor section off. Other than that just tuck the 3 wires that connect to the electric motor in the corner and shut your arming switch off....some people tuck the arming switch away just so there isnt any questions.

I'll probably do this. I don't want to remove the battery which I feel is the difficult part. Probably leave the controller in there too but zip tie the wires away.

[SimplePortal]

Do you need to disconnect the battery first or any other wire before disconnecting the wires to the electric motor?

[fenton]

Originally Posted by SimplePortal

Do you need to disconnect the battery first or any other wire before disconnecting the wires to the electric motor?

Nope. Just disarm the voltmeter switch and disconnect the wires for the electric motor.

[fenton]

Originally Posted by Sosa

The hesitant buyers made me wonder about queuing.

Let's say I went on the list today, one year later my kit is ready but I decide I want/need to wait (want next revision/need more money), am I holding on to second place? Or am I dropped to the bottom or removed entirely?

Usually its pretty reasonable....your not going to get punted to the bottom of the list if you can't commit to a batch that gets released.

If it happened a couple times though you would probably be moved to the bottom.

[F3RGY68]

The update is making me reconsider this kit. Potential 220whp, easier wiring and install, partial boost, and even black compressor (maaad)? Yeah it just got back on my radar around avo and works turbo kits.

As long as there's never any splicing wires; I hate electrical gremlins. Can't wait for dyno, pricing, and videos.

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by F3RGY68

The update is making me reconsider this kit. Potential 220whp, easier wiring and install, partial boost, and even black compressor (maaad)? Yeah it just got back on my radar around avo and works turbo kits.

As long as there's never any splicing wires; I hate electrical gremlins. Can't wait for dyno, pricing, and videos.

If you can find an owner in your area, ask for a ride along. The point in development where the kit is at now pulls hard and is tons of fun. The extra boost up top will make it even more so. Check the Phantom owner's thread here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66862

[Urmyson]

I'm in for the bigger wheel upgrade.

[churchx]

I wonder what is thought for this in long term usage wise .. as in any batteries are usually of certain limited charge cycle count and drop in max capacity by time, i wonder how can be it's capacity be gauged if and when it needs to be changed .. for charger itself with it's many on/off cycles, i'm used to that for many devices it's often better for long life to work continuously vs often on/off cycles. I'm thinking along the lines of eg. 5+ years use .. there will be no 'check engine' light for this , hence my questions regarding what and how one can do to gauge current state (maybe some profilactic maintenance is needed by time?), what happens if/when (maybe in distant future, but nevertheless, no mechanical/electrical system will work forever) something fails, how/where one should get replacement parts for all the ones that are of limited life/wear targets (most probably - battery & charger's motor)?

[raven1231]

You can get batteries from all battery very cheap. As for the parts Rob sells replacements.

[Sojhinn]

@fenton @Robftts I think we need an install video stat. Send down the equipment and I'll start testing.


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[churchx]

Rob sells parts - fine. But will he sell in 5 years? in 10? Everyone has his real life, hobbies might change, or focus may shift to some other car model in future. I mentioned long term usage, didn't i?

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by churchx

Rob sells parts - fine. But will he sell in 5 years? in 10? Everyone has his real life, hobbies might change, or focus may shift to some other car model in future. I mentioned long term usage, didn't i?

Really?

As much as I love both the car and the kit, Rob is not an OEM or parts mfg. The kit is made from carefully selected, integrated and tested off the shelf parts. From what I understand this is still a side project for him. He has focused on quality assurance, but I have no expectation of an extended (5-10 years) support cycle. If he provides some method, great, I wouldn't be surprised. Still let's not get carried away. The better question might be will the mfg of the parts still be making them 10 years from now. Or perhaps, will you still own your car 10 yrs from now? The answers are probably obvious.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by churchx

Rob sells parts - fine. But will he sell in 5 years? in 10? Everyone has his real life, hobbies might change, or focus may shift to some other car model in future. I mentioned long term usage, didn't i?

Oh I'm sorry I didn't realize people were worried about replacing parts on their kits they spent 2k on in 10 years... As stated above I doubt you will even have this car in 10 years...Will any turbo kit/manufacture still be producing their kits then?

[Sojhinn]

Guys careful with what's said. We don't want the thread shut down. Not everyone agrees with the kit. No worries. Just check out the comments on the install video... Sheesh.


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