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Hoax or ??

Posted: 10/30/03 8:32amMessage 1 of 15
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LaSalle, Canada
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Vette(s): 1976, custom paint, chrome headers/side pipes, front/rear spoilers, dual side sport mirrors, bubble tail light conversion
Has anyone see this product before? To me, seems difficult to believe.

http://www.ilp9.org/?axel=19

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Posted: 10/30/03 9:19amMessage 2 of 15
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Fountain Valley, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Daytona Yellow Coupe - ZZ4/4 speed, Hurst shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator w/ Dual Spals, March Serpentine Pulley kit, Hookers with STS Racing Baffles, VB&P Suspension bits, 17" AR Hopsters, L-88 Hood
This can't be true. I don't see how snapping what looks like two pieces of orange plastic over your fuel line can do what it claims.
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Posted: 10/30/03 12:35pmMessage 3 of 15
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If that's what it took to improve fuel mileage, then all the manufacturers would be using it to increase their CAFE fuel economy ratings. The mass buying power of the car companies would make the costs negligible. Plus, it would be far easier and less expensive than all the research and developement costs for computer controls, fuel injection systems, etc.

"If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is."
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Posted: 10/30/03 1:50pmMessage 4 of 15
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Posted: 10/31/03 4:48amMessage 5 of 15
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Easton, MD - USA
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The instructions probably say, in addition to attaching this device, to drive no faster than 55mph and don’t open the 4-barrel.

It’s like the Subway commercials don’t tell you that Jarad walks several miles per day to get those amazing weight killing subs.
Brent |IMG|http://www.goeaston.net/~bspicer/Corvette/74Vette.jpg|/IMG| 1974 Unrestored L-48 Convertible
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Posted: 10/31/03 11:04amMessage 6 of 15
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It sounds like this is just a couple of magnets.
You could make your own and try it.
Let us know what happens!
Steve |wavey|
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Posted: 11/1/03 7:52amMessage 7 of 15
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Vette(s): 1976, custom paint, chrome headers/side pipes, front/rear spoilers, dual side sport mirrors, bubble tail light conversion
Maybe we should purchase one and run an "Independent C3VResearch Laboratory" test? Who knows - what if spending $90 did make a difference? |wink|
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Posted: 11/1/03 11:16amMessage 8 of 15
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Vette(s): 1969 350, 4-spd, 3.53 gear, side exhaust, custom mix yellow PPG base/clear Brilliant Yellow
You guys are FUNNY, I hope you are saying all this in fun. Have you every heard the ole addage about if it sounds to good to be true it IS. Next, who in any corvette group are you going to find to drive 55 or below, that in its self is the best... |laugh|

I'm sure if I wanted to increase the fuel milage in my 69 all I would have to do is drive it like most people drive there GEO's, then I would probally get maybe 15 MPG, but I don't think I'll opt for either one of these solutions.........Got any other ideas guys? |headscratch|

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Posted: 11/2/03 7:04amMessage 9 of 15
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 Mr69Vett said: ... Next, who in any corvette group are you going to find to drive 55 or below, that in its self is the best... |laugh| 


Not to mentiont that the money back guarantee is only within 30 days from date of purchase AND they say you have to drive 1500 miles before you get an accurate reading (which I'm sure they're going to pull on you if you try to return it!)

For me, I have a "weekend only" car so getting in the 1500 isn't going to be very easy for me! |toungecool|
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Posted: 11/2/03 9:10amMessage 10 of 15
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Wayne, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): White 1975 L48 Stingray 129,000 Miles, daily driver.
Eric, or anyone else, I'll be the lab rat, I just need someone to loan me their car! |laugh| |laugh| |laugh| |laugh| LOL I can put 1500 miles on it easily in 30 days(Unless I go to class, but who wants to do that!)
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