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dsp26
02-05-2006, 07:59 PM
Firstly, i chose this product above all other gimmicks as it was the very original and i also managed to get it brand new with the ground cables from a wholesaler for about AU$50. Its also the only product of its kind to have dyno figures as well as mulitmeter readouts and electrical frequency readings.

It claims to stabilize voltage and improve alot of electrical equipment, it also stores a charge hence the 4 capacitors inside the unit. It works the same as a capacitor for an audio system except for your whole car so you can imagine the benefits. it also claims to improve sensor signals to ecu due to stability. It stores a charge making sure the cars demands are always met in voltage and current when theres an electrical peak (ie my big 6x9s running off the deck, but more on that later)

Now with some of the claims of the product as well as some of my observations:

Increased Plug Firing = Increased TQ (low/mid speed), improved starting & response.
Currently i am unable to prove this due to lack of any proper electrical testing equipment, though my car does start easier.

Increased & Stabilized Electricity = Increased TQ (low/mid speed), improved response and light brightness.
Again unable to fully test raw figures of electronics, however lights are brighter.

Increased & stabilized Plug firing = *as per first point.
Engine does FEEL more responsive but cannot prove it without a dyno.

Stabilized Parts = Increased light brightness, improved sensor response.
Again, the lights are noticeably brighter and no longer blink to audio. As for sensor response, will do some multimeter testing with the guidance of my Haynes manual when i get the chance.

Stabilized car audio + ecu and decreased noise = Improved bass sound and decreased noise.
This is probably the most obvious. firstly to elaborate, i have a standard basic kenwood MP3 deck connected to 4x6 components at the front and 500w(peak) per speaker 6x9s at the back (designed for low/mid freq.) mounted on a solid mdf parcel shelf.

Now i knew that my deck could not handle my 6x9s hunger, and had 3 times resulted in my battery dying mid drive with my car almost stalling on all occasions. when i get a chance to pay attention to my audio i will be doing a subless amped setup.

Tested this on a specific audio track throughout the whole song, before i could only put my deck up to volume 22 with +8/+4/+6 bass/mid/high deck setup before noticeable distortion. I can now put it on volume 24 on the same freq settings before distortion is detected... so yeah bass is improved though not a substitute for an amp. It also eliminated light blips from bass.

OVERALL
I believe this to be a legit item.This is not a magic 100kw+ atw device like the hyclone or rare earth magnet, however for the price it is a good improvement for audio, and if i manage to prove some of their other claims.. it'd be an awesome bonus.

I got this cheap but got shipping cheaper as it was somethnig i bought on top of my AFPR and Microwave sensor so it was like a bonus for myself wether it worked or not.

kobebruce
21-05-2006, 09:46 PM
actually, i have this thing as well..... but to be honest, u can't feel any big diff. with before.

[ricer]
21-05-2006, 10:02 PM
actually, i have this thing as well..... but to be honest, u can't feel any big diff. with before.
i just like the blue light in my engine bay

VTi_b0i
21-05-2006, 10:20 PM
lol yehh is the blue light supposed to be on 24/7? and can sum1 please post a pic of theirs? (preferably in a EG civic) so i can see if mine are in all the same places?

stephen8512
21-05-2006, 10:43 PM
yes its supposed to be on all the time cuz its hooked up to the battery
and to me personally i cant feel any diff.
apparently u can feel it more in the older cars with older engines.
newer cars dont have much use for them. i got it cuz it was blue and complimented my blue engine bay theme LOL RICER!!!!!!

TKO
21-05-2006, 10:46 PM
here my installation of it.

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/2946/p30400031gl.jpg

iced
22-05-2006, 12:32 AM
actually, i have this thing as well..... but to be honest, u can't feel any big diff. with before.

you are probably right.
new cars have no problems with grounding.
unless your car has rusted out battery termnials etc.

if you have a large audio system draining alot of current its better just to add a bigger grounding cable from the battery at least 4-GAUGE to one or more points on the chassis. while your at it you can upgrade other grounding leads to the engine etc to 4-GA if need be.
again unless ur existed leads are corroded, there i next to no difference.

$50 is tad expensive considering you are merely upgrading your grounding leads.
but the leads included are 8-GA or so. nothing to push large current of a 200A sound system, correct me if im wrong

dsp26
22-05-2006, 01:00 AM
$50 was for the ground wires as well as the actual PIVOT unit.

i personally can't really tell the diff eprformance wise... but its a good help on ausio though. i originally purchased the item coz i thought it'd help my starting probs.. tuned out my starter was rooted. oh well... lights don't dim anymore...

stephen8512
22-05-2006, 02:16 AM
make sure ur PIVOT unit isnt a fake

CUL8R
22-05-2006, 08:54 AM
make sure ur PIVOT unit isnt a fake
yeah theres fake ones without the word PIVOT under the big RAZIN.
theres also a difference on the inside but its kinda hard to explain without pics. ill see if i can find some.

if it does not have the PIVOT brand some cheap immitations have been known to cause shorts in the motherboard of ur comp.

if u get urs through BT REVOLUTION u dont have to worry as they are an autherised dealer of PIVOT items.

stephen8512
22-05-2006, 10:49 AM
http://the-pivot.co.jp/imitation/img/raizin-genuine1.jpghttp://the-pivot.co.jp/imitation/img/raizin-imitation1.jpg

http://the-pivot.co.jp/imitation/img/raizin-genuine2.jpghttp://the-pivot.co.jp/imitation/img/raizin-imitation2.jpg

http://the-pivot.co.jp/imitation/img/raizin-genuine3.jpghttp://the-pivot.co.jp/imitation/img/raizin-imitation3.jpg

GENUINE is on the left
FAKE is on the right

kobebruce
22-05-2006, 04:23 PM
so u have to see it very clearly before u buy it.

dsp26
22-05-2006, 08:26 PM
lol thats ownz0rz in my own thread hahahaha!!!

looks like i got a faker.

My fuses say 15 (looks exactly as above) yet i have an X on the capacitors....

meh still does the job though....

dsp26
22-08-2006, 08:06 PM
okay to complete this review (despite the discovery of my fake set), i will be getting access to a consult device either this weekend or enxt so will be doing some sensor voltage testing over the next month for:
- TPS
- AFM
- O2

Bayani
13-10-2006, 04:56 AM
You've not taken it back to the supplier, why?