Turbo and Supercharger setup question.

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Hello guys,
I have a simple question, why isn't a turbo and supercharger set up a popular choice/trend? If I were to guess this set up would be ideal since the supercharger eliminates the lag while the turbo charger provides that unmatchable forced induction when it does kick in. What are your thoughts? Opinions?
 
Yup, the more moving parts you've got, the more it's likely for something to go wrong. Also these are quite precise machines with relatively tight tolerances. They are expensive to make and easy to screw up. They also require regular checks, maintenance and immediate repairs in case they go wrong. Your average A to B commuter, who thinks that fuel is the only thing a car requires to run properly for hundreds of thousands of miles wouldn't be the best person to look after a such vehicle, hence why mostly only higher end, sporty cars that are targeted to more enthusiastic people have such setups.
 
Turbocharging today has become so effective that it has practically eliminated the need for twin-charging.
Variable turbine geometry and/or sequential turbocharging combined with direct injection and clever electronics are better alternatives.

The biggest downside of supercharging is the parasitic effect, leading to excessive internal stress compared to turbocharging (the supercharger "steals" power in order to produce power, meaning the internal stress is greater than the output would suggest).
 
On a sidenote, would you please example some of these 'outlandish claims' as i cant think of any that have seemed that outrageous.
 

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