Anyone have experience with Blade tailpipe modification?

Messinger · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008, 03:43 PM

Does anyone have any experience with a device called the "Blade" tailpipe extension?

Blade Your Ride: Save Gas, Save Money, Stop Global Warming

The distributors of this device claim it will reduce emissions of CO2 up to 12%, capture toxic particulate material, and save hundreds of dollars per year on gas.

TreeHugger asks, "Is This the Most Eco-Friendly Car Innovation Since the Hybrid?" in their posting at Is This the Most Eco-Friendly Car Innovation Since the Hybrid? : TreeHugger

Heck, I don't even know if this thing will fit a stock 2007 Sport Model Fit.

But, for $200, plus the cost of not-too-expensive filter cartridges, it looks interesting.

Thoughts - I mean, educated thoughts, maybe from those who actually have experience with this device? I'm already skeptical, so skeptics who don't actually know something about this thing need not reply.

trancedsailor · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008, 03:58 PM

that is indeed interesting. I wouldn't be the first to get one, but after a test and some Fit studying, I might get it

solbrothers · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2008, 12:32 AM

im gonna call bs until there is soem real info on this. sounds like the "tornado" intake garbage

kylerwho · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2008, 02:46 AM

i think that is just a second cat that fits at the end of the exhaust. someone else has tried marketing these before. i like how their ad says similar tests as the EPA. if this part is so great why doesnt the EPA actually test it? i like the look of my spoon n1 better.

suketoborudo00 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-2008, 04:04 AM

cool find!
I just finished reading most of their website, they have a lot of coverage in the news. some guy wrote down +8mpg in highway driving with Scion xA manual.

I probably wont be the first to test this, but if someone is going to, this site has a discount code for 10% off the blade. not sure how long the promo is gonna work tho.

BLADE YOUR RIDE Green Wave Enterprises

Quote:

Receive a 10% discount from Sabertec on your purchase of your BLADE by enterting the checkout code: GreenWave

Roger's Fit · #6 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 10:32 PM

What they say about how the engine operates is true.

However, they never say HOW the blade actually increases gas mileage.

Fitcapo · #7 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 10:58 PM

So since my aftermarket exhaust has two exits do I got two for the price of one????

jk......

Again another product that has no proven test results.... or none that I could find.