Graham Perry Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 When you add the VAT and the Delivery, it is about double for the DT one ! Damn, guess where I bought mine Grrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Bin using motorcycle type vac gauges for years - don't know what you are all so excited aboutwink.gif. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff W Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Can't believe the coincidence! I was out blatting with my good lady over the weekend and commented to her that I must buy a balancing 'thingy' to rid ourselves of the constant popping & banging. It now looks as though my prays have been answered. I am already dialling while writing this! Geoff W H7 CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff W Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Just Ordered mine too! Tried to order by phone and got some really unhelpful guy who just told me that orders are only accepted via web site. Price of £23.50 is also subject to VAT & P&P, but still a bargain I guess, and a lot cheaper than paying someone else to do it. Geoff W H7 CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Well, with a slight deviation (ooh err) I'll be going from Brentwood to Chingford tomorrow via The Acorn Centre !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 .................... and what do I see on the bench at Superformance? Lots of square boxes with addresses to a good few of the Blat Chatters!! You know who you are (& now so do I!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 Hope you saw mine there Chris. I think I was first to order (after Steve) but it hasn't sodding well arrived yet!mad.gif It's nearly as bad as waiting for Low Flying. Every night I get home from work and look around for my latest gift to myself but, alas, no luck yet. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 Err, actually no Brent. This of course could mean that yours is already winging its way to you via snail mail or..............it could mean its been lost!!!! Happy post box watchingconfused.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff W Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 smile.gif Mine arrived today thumbsup.gif With VAT & sensible postage charge of £1.01 (that makes a change) total came to £28.80. Looks the business, so can't wait to try it out! H7 CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShark Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Can I ask a naive question here? I have read all the posts relating to these meters with interest, and am considering ordering one. However, I have no idea how to use the sucker let alone how to tune a carburettor, so my question is, do I need a PhD, or could a thicko like me do it? What's the procedure? Cheers! Andreas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff W Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 thumbsup.gif thumbsup.gif Could not wait till the weekend to try out my new Synchrometer, so did a balancing and mixture adjustment this evening. Incredible!!! the difference is phenominal.....from popping and banging at low revs when pulling and almost continual backfire on the overrun to complete smoothness without a single pop or bang. Car is now a dream to drive again. Best £28.80 I have spent for a long time and I have the confidence now to do it again as soon as the carbys go off tune a bit. teeth.gif teeth.gif teeth.gif H7 CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 Mine arrived this morning, will try it out tonight. Thanks Steve. C7 PWT X-Flow all Steel Its in and running (just) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 Blueshark, Procedure, whip off the air filters, turn up the revs to around 1500. Push meter into carb trumpets in turn, (use the two inside trumpets from each carb only) Adjust the balance screw, between the carbs (thats the screw that is on the carb linkeage bar) turn the screw either in or out, object is to get the same airflow reading from both trumpets. Carbs are now balanced. Dead easy, have fun!! Doesn't help you with slow running mixture though, which can also make the carbs pop and spit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve anning Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 order one today cheers Steve anyone, What the normal delivery period ? forget to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 I got mine the very next day!!! It's still not fast enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 £28 to balance yer carbs???? What's wrong with 3ft of windscreen washer hose and an ear - if it's good enough for Pops Yoshimura (the original Japanese bike engine tuner, with lots of success on Brit bikes and Mini's too) it's good enough for me! wink.gif That leaves £27-50 to spend on beer.... mmmmmm beeeeeeeer...... smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted April 27, 2002 Share Posted April 27, 2002 Is it true you were once called two earred Coose but after the unfortunate accident involving 3ft of windscreen washer hose and the dodgy webber you're now just called Coose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted April 27, 2002 Share Posted April 27, 2002 Sorry, could you repeat that? I couldn't quite hear you.... wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 28, 2002 Share Posted April 28, 2002 smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 2nd Deaf lady: "...she said it's Wimbledon !" 3rd Deaf lady: "No it's not it's a Webber 45 DCOE !" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKJ Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Had a similar experience as Geoff when trying to order by 'phone, got the same unhelpful and obnoxious g*t on the other end of the line who seemed to resent the fact that I had not ordered directly from his web site, and totally indiferrent to the fact that I wanted to purchase something that he was selling. I guess everyone has a bad day, but surely not to a potential customer, now where is that DT catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted April 30, 2002 Author Share Posted April 30, 2002 I have heard similar comments from several people now. I dont think this guy (Superformance) knew what hit him as the orders and enquiries started to roll in teeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif For £25.00 surely you don't expect customer service and politeness too..... There's no pleasing some people wink.gif Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk id=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Well, when I went to the workshop to buy a couple of units the chap was very helpful. We had a chat about tuning 'K's and he showed me the Ferrari engines they're rebuilding etc. He did say (after I mentioned that most of the units packaged ready to go were members of the L 7 C) that he wished the club had bought them in bulk & distributed them. We missed out there on probably an even better price!!! He did say too that these things go in batches. The VW club had a run on 'em same as a Ford based club did. Guess word gets around on the web!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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