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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Hi. Im looking to buy a used trd supercharger but i need some help with a picture that I recieved from the seller since I cant go there and look at it for myself. There appears to be somekind of build-up on the blades of the compressor, is this normal. The seller also said that the supercharger only has 4500 miles.Thanks for the replies.
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Build up... lol wow? I don't believe those blades should have build up period. Why don't you buy one of the kits that are listen in the FS section? Those are good kits coming from good people. (Not saying the guy you're buying from is bad)
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looks like it ran open filter... for a long time
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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god dam. how much are u paying for this. and me and like 3 other people have s.c fr sale in better condition for cheaper i bet.
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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How do other compressors look? Are they shiny and clean?
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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They're not shiny, but as far as clean, definitely. If I were to take off my supercharger cap, you'd hear my finger run across the blade and NOT collect any gunk or dirt in that matter.
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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That there don't look right
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Well what do you know! I just found a picture of when I first got my SC from HunterUnknown. Not the best quality but as you can see (hopefully), no gunk!

Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Well looks like I wont be buying this. too risky. supercharger is probably bad or has been abused.
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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how much were u even gonna pay for this
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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ill give you my kit for 1000 + shipping
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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I would rather pay a little extra for a kit that looks better than that... Find another one.
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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Looks like errosion. The outside of the supercharger is coated in the same stuff. I bet the car came from a coastal area or some place with heavily salted roads. As far as internally is concerned it could really go either way. IIRC the blades are supposed to be a gunmetal color.
Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kikcaffine
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OT, I see you still havent removed your retarted correlation between Nissan Motorsports and Honda Motorsports.

NISMO
HONMO

NISSAN MOTORSPORTS
HONDA MOTORSPORTS

since you still don't seem to get it, 2 years later.
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Originally Posted by 06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC
Originally Posted by kikcaffine
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OT, I see you still havent removed your retarted correlation between Nissan Motorsports and Honda Motorsports.

NISMO
HONMO

NISSAN MOTORSPORTS
HONDA MOTORSPORTS

since you still don't seem to get it, 2 years later.
you should probably spell RETARDED right before randomly bashing someone's sig.
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Maybe he's the one selling the cracked out SC lol. OH WELLLLLLL......
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^hahahah
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
Originally Posted by 06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC
Originally Posted by kikcaffine
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OT, I see you still havent removed your retarded correlation between Nissan Motorsports and Honda Motorsports.

NISMO
HONMO

NISSAN MOTORSPORTS
HONDA MOTORSPORTS

since you still don't seem to get it, 2 years later.
you should probably spell RETARDED right before randomly bashing someone's sig.
Yes, because I don't know how to spell it right? Sorry, typing over 100wpm ____ like that occasionally happens, KthnxBYE.
Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by HEYitzMEEE
Maybe he's the one selling the cracked out SC lol. OH WELLLLLLL......
My car is long gone, the supercharger was still on the car when it went. nice try.
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