delivery time on afterburners

[BLUETHUNDER]

With xmas fast approaching i thought i would treat myself to a pair of afterburners,but i have heard some stories on delivery times,some as long as two months.Can any one tell me how long they waited for theres once they had paid for them.

[Pinkney]

Got mine within a few days of ordering via email - this was in June time though. I think delivery times will vary depending on whether Clive Reed at Zertec is abroad or not - from what I've read on some threads this could be fairly often. I guess if you are able to speak or contact him directly you'll get a quick delivery.

Dan

[angusfaldo]

Seems daft asking this kind of question. Why not call up the suppliers and ask them? Its a small community of folk that supply these bits - I'm sure you'll get a straight answer.

[BLUETHUNDER]

Not as daft as you may think ive phoned a few specialists and none could give me definate delivery time.My only option is to go direct and thats where i heard the problem is,if any one else can tell me they have them in stock i will send a cheque off straight away.

[angusfaldo]

If you've "heard" something I suggest you take it up with the supplier. Hearsay can be such a damaging thing. Get it from the horses mouth - call them direct and then make your own mind up.

Well that's what I'd do. Sorry if its not your style. No offense intended.

[BLUETHUNDER]

Point taken

[angusfaldo]

Thunder

Sorry, I forgot why I visited your thread in the first place. I'm also interested in the afterburners and would appreciate it if you'd let us know how you get on with them if you decide to buy.

AF

[markh]

I got mine ex-stock form Peninsula (next day) they are a great improvment on the old 'fiesta' units

[Rower]

What do after-burners do.........or have i stumbled on a Merlin jet engine thread ?

Guy

[manek]

They involve the installation of an extra tank for Jet-A fuel, the hollowing out of the rear wings and installation of a pair of small no-bypass turbines, and the fitment of 375/30/18 Bridgestone SO3s at the rear.

Oh, and flameproof seat covers along with an incombustible driving licence.

[wedg1e]

Was the Merlin ever a jet engine?



Ian

[manek]

As a journalist, can I just point out that the facts should not be allowed to spoil a good story...

[tweety]

I must have the later model, nicked off a smouldering pile just outside Paris. Have got Olympus on the side but I can't get them to take any photos.

[Rower]

You are of course correct , but I have long abiding memories of a Merlin engine strapped to a lorry Chasis sreaming along the drag strip at Blackbush airport many years ago, complete with a RR radiator!! It sounded like a jet which I think have afterburners,hence my question where are afterburners located in a car with an internal combustion engine???????

[Pupp]

At the back, obviously

[Hut49]

Rower said: You are of course correct , but I have long abiding memories of a Merlin engine strapped to a lorry Chasis sreaming along the drag strip at Blackbush airport many years ago, complete with a RR radiator!! It sounded like a jet which I think have afterburners,hence my question where are afterburners located in a car with an internal combustion engine???????

Think I saw the same vehicle at Brands Hatch but there I think they were using it to dry the racing line