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fielderLS3 · 05-16-2011, 06:12 AM

I found this link on another site and just had to pass it along for those who need a good laugh to start the day.

The amazing part is, about 2/3 of the people who posted responses on the site that linked to this are actually thinking seriously about buying one based on this article. How can so many people be so scientifically illiterate?!?!?!?

A fool and his money really are easy to separate.

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...e-hybrids.html

Camaro_hx · 05-16-2011, 06:20 AM

LOOOL, first paraghraph says it all!

Camarowguy · 05-16-2011, 06:25 AM

It has a "chip" to compensate on newer vehicles. Lol. People are idiots.

TOMS1SS · 05-16-2011, 09:08 AM

What do you expect from a quality publications like the AZ Republic and azcentral? Isn't the old saying "if it sounds to good to be true it probably is?"

formare · 05-16-2011, 09:22 AM

What is it? I dont want to click the link and up the hit count if it is an ad for soemthin' silly...

purplhaizcraz3 · 05-16-2011, 10:05 AM

People really are stupid if they fall for this. I get a kick out of her charging $3500 "but is offering it at a discount of $2500" hahaha.....morons

fielderLS3 · 05-16-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formare

What is it? I dont want to click the link and up the hit count if it is an ad for soemthin' silly...

For those who don't want to read it, it is basically a water into gas scam. It is a $2500-$3500 bolt on device that claims to double your fuel mileage as long as you put a cup of water in it every 2000 miles. The bad part is people are actually buying it.

*DGthe3* · 05-16-2011, 05:20 PM

I've bought one and it works. But unfortunately, my engine outlasted the car I put it on. So I'll sell you the entire 1.9L 4 banger from the Saturn I had installed on (which consistently got 60 mpg) for merely $3000 (plus shipping). And for anyone who is interested, I've got some ocean-front property in Saskatchewan for sale as well ...

ffrcobra_65 · 05-16-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I've bought one and it works. But unfortunately, my engine outlasted the car I put it on. So I'll sell you the entire 1.9L 4 banger from the Saturn I had installed on (which consistently got 60 mpg) for merely $3000 (plus shipping). And for anyone who is interested, I've got some ocean-front property in Saskatchewan for sale as well ...

I am interested. Could u send me the original car title and property deed? In order to expedite this transaction, go ahead and sign them over to me. Let me know your price, bank info, checking acct #, so I can transfer the funds immediately. And if you do it within 48 hours, I will add an extra $5k just as a token of my appreciation.
Sincerely,
Kamukha MoChongo

TOMS1SS · 05-17-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I am interested. Could u send me the original car title and property deed? In order to expedite this transaction, go ahead and sign them over to me. Let me know your price, bank info, checking acct #, so I can transfer the funds immediately. And if you do it within 48 hours, I will add an extra $5k just as a token of my appreciation.
Sincerely,
Kamukha MoChongo

The only thing your missing is broken English.

*The_Blur* · 05-17-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I am interested. Could u send me the original car title and property deed? In order to expedite this transaction, go ahead and sign them over to me. Let me know your price, bank info, checking acct #, so I can transfer the funds immediately. And if you do it within 48 hours, I will add an extra $5k just as a token of my appreciation.
Sincerely,
Kamukha MoChongo

You win the thread.

Rogue Leader · 05-17-2011, 03:18 PM

Before dismissing this idea completely, the basis IS actually sound

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_fuel_enhancement

The reason I point this out, is because I actually worked on a project with a friend to create a hydrogen injected race truck for the Baja 1000. The hydrogen system and many other things were designed before the project ran out of funding. The basic workings of it did include pouring straight water into a "fuel cell" which it then converted to hydrogen. That said, fuel economy was not the goal, we were doing to to increase horsepower.

NOW THAT SAID

The equipment required to do this was WAYYYY WAYYYY WAYYYY more than a "battery sized box" It was pretty extensive, and would have required the crew to treat each tank of fuel with a special additive, there was a lot of electronics behind it as well which was all run off a laptop in the car that required attention to ensure it was always working right (the plan for us was to have a co-driver monitoring the system). It required way more water than a "cup of water every 2000 miles". The claim of taking vehicles to "near zero-emissions"... umm err no, I am not a scientist nor was I one on that project but while emissions would be reduced a bit, you're still primarily burning fuel.

So in the end, the principle is sound, but yes I'd say this is still a scam.

05-16-2011, 06:12 AM	#1
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Officially lost all faith in human intelligence. I found this link on another site and just had to pass it along for those who need a good laugh to start the day. The amazing part is, about 2/3 of the people who posted responses on the site that linked to this are actually thinking seriously about buying one based on this article. How can so many people be so scientifically illiterate?!?!?!? A fool and his money really are easy to separate. http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...e-hybrids.html __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

05-16-2011, 06:25 AM	#3
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	It has a "chip" to compensate on newer vehicles. Lol. People are idiots. __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

05-16-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	What do you expect from a quality publications like the AZ Republic and azcentral? Isn't the old saying "if it sounds to good to be true it probably is?" __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

05-16-2011, 09:22 AM	#5
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	What is it? I dont want to click the link and up the hit count if it is an ad for soemthin' silly... __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

05-16-2011, 05:20 PM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I've bought one and it works. But unfortunately, my engine outlasted the car I put it on. So I'll sell you the entire 1.9L 4 banger from the Saturn I had installed on (which consistently got 60 mpg) for merely $3000 (plus shipping). And for anyone who is interested, I've got some ocean-front property in Saskatchewan for sale as well ... __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-16-2011, 06:20 AM	#2
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	LOOOL, first paraghraph says it all!

05-16-2011, 10:05 AM	#6
purplhaizcraz3 Drives: 2010 2LT CHEVY CAMARO BABY!!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glencoe Posts: 394	People really are stupid if they fall for this. I get a kick out of her charging $3500 "but is offering it at a discount of $2500" hahaha.....morons

05-17-2011, 03:18 PM	#12
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Before dismissing this idea completely, the basis IS actually sound http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_fuel_enhancement The reason I point this out, is because I actually worked on a project with a friend to create a hydrogen injected race truck for the Baja 1000. The hydrogen system and many other things were designed before the project ran out of funding. The basic workings of it did include pouring straight water into a "fuel cell" which it then converted to hydrogen. That said, fuel economy was not the goal, we were doing to to increase horsepower. NOW THAT SAID The equipment required to do this was WAYYYY WAYYYY WAYYYY more than a "battery sized box" It was pretty extensive, and would have required the crew to treat each tank of fuel with a special additive, there was a lot of electronics behind it as well which was all run off a laptop in the car that required attention to ensure it was always working right (the plan for us was to have a co-driver monitoring the system). It required way more water than a "cup of water every 2000 miles". The claim of taking vehicles to "near zero-emissions"... umm err no, I am not a scientist nor was I one on that project but while emissions would be reduced a bit, you're still primarily burning fuel. So in the end, the principle is sound, but yes I'd say this is still a scam. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

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