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I see this has an expiration date on it, so I was curious. According to AI:

"AdPower stickers are Japanese-patented, adhesive, three-layer stickers applied to a vehicle's air cleaner box to reduce static electricity on the intake. By suppressing static buildup, it claims to improve airflow by 5-10%, enhancing combustion and acceleration while reducing engine noise. They are maintenance-free, lasting for 2 years."

Puh-leaze... Everybody knows that the only stickers that truly add horsepower are "VTEC" and "Type R".
 

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Remembering the "fuel line magnets" of the previous era that were designed to give you better MPG's as it "aligned the fuel molecules" or something along those lines.
 

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I see this has an expiration date on it, so I was curious. According to AI:

"AdPower stickers are Japanese-patented, adhesive, three-layer stickers applied to a vehicle's air cleaner box to reduce static electricity on the intake. By suppressing static buildup, it claims to improve airflow by 5-10%, enhancing combustion and acceleration while reducing engine noise. They are maintenance-free, lasting for 2 years."

Puh-leaze... Everybody knows that the only stickers that truly add horsepower are "VTEC" and "Type R".
I was told by my older brother that adding these to rear side windows add 5 HP each.
Ford Maverick More snake oil? 1775485950944-sj
 

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Remembering the "fuel line magnets" of the previous era that were designed to give you better MPG's as it "aligned the fuel molecules" or something along those lines.
That reminds me of that infomercial for that bracelet you would wear to help your balance and strength.

 

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I see this has an expiration date on it, so I was curious. According to AI:

"AdPower stickers are Japanese-patented, adhesive, three-layer stickers applied to a vehicle's air cleaner box to reduce static electricity on the intake. By suppressing static buildup, it claims to improve airflow by 5-10%, enhancing combustion and acceleration while reducing engine noise. They are maintenance-free, lasting for 2 years."

Puh-leaze... Everybody knows that the only stickers that truly add horsepower are "VTEC" and "Type R".

ST in our case :cwl:
 

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Clubs
 
The comments about stickers "adding horsepower" made me think of one of the old Top Gear UK episodes... here is a photo for reference...haha

Ford Maverick More snake oil? TopGear Stickers +5BHP
 
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Remembering the "fuel line magnets" of the previous era that were designed to give you better MPG's as it "aligned the fuel molecules" or something along those lines.
Yes, that was my first thought.

Combine the magnets with the sticker and you'll have 400 HP and 200 mpg.
 

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What, no STP?!
Stone Temple Pilots?
Secret Tweaker Pad?
Standard Temperature and Pressure?

I'm tapped out with my off the top of my head STP interpretations.
 

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Remembering the "fuel line magnets" of the previous era that were designed to give you better MPG's as it "aligned the fuel molecules" or something along those lines.
A 2x4 under the gas pedal works the best
 

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Stone Temple Pilots?
Secret Tweaker Pad?
Standard Temperature and Pressure?

I'm tapped out with my off the top of my head STP interpretations.
Spanning Tree Protocol is another, though unrelated.
 
 







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