Unleaded or V-Power (or Optimax whatever its called) - Page 2

NEEMSTAR · 19th March 2008, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

I use Shell V-Power Racing (100 Octane)

It's currently sitting at $1.55 over here (£0.72)
Standard Unleaded (95RON) is at $1.39 (£0.65)

So for a full 50 Litre tank I'm spending and extra $8 which equates to £3.73.

72p ! i want to cry !
got my bags packed ! cheap v power here i come !

Harlequin · 19th March 2008, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

72p ! i want to cry !
got my bags packed ! cheap v power here i come !

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Maybe we could work out a way to ship it back to you guys... would probably still be cheaper than at the pump

-H

NEEMSTAR · 19th March 2008, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Maybe we could work out a way to ship it back to you guys... would probably still be cheaper than at the pump

-H

sounds like a plan, get the ball rolling or the ship sailing

i still cant get over it .... 72p ! full tank for £36, now that would be fun ! thanks for ruining my day Harlequin

g-one · 24th March 2008, 10:57

I won't use anything but V-Power.

I had my last big power evo mapped just to run on it and nothing else, and it makes a hell of a difference! Even if the car isn't mapped to it.

One word of caution, do NOT under any circumstances use tesco super. It's not very well refined and your MPG will suffer badly!

HTH

NEEMSTAR · 24th March 2008, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-one

I won't use anything but V-Power.

I had my last big power evo mapped just to run on it and nothing else, and it makes a hell of a difference! Even if the car isn't mapped to it.

One word of caution, do NOT under any circumstances use tesco super. It's not very well refined and your MPG will suffer badly!

HTH

have you got all your ferrari models yet

g-one · 24th March 2008, 11:14

nah don't do italian overpriced ***** hahahahaa

gave all the models away!

angie4m · 24th March 2008, 12:04

Righty, i've now used two tanks of V-Power. I had noticed a difference with the first lot and now i'm on the second lot i've noticed a HUGE improvement. I haven't changed my driving style, I still put pedal to the metal and V tec in every gear, but since my last fill I have done 89.7miles and my tank reading is showing 283 miles left! I've never seen this on my CTR until now! I'm well impressed, makes paying 7/8p more worth while.

But the more the engine runs in, its only just done 2200 in 5 months so I can only expect this may get slightly better

jamesaberdeen73 · 24th March 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Righty, i've now used two tanks of V-Power. I had noticed a difference with the first lot and now i'm on the second lot i've noticed a HUGE improvement. I haven't changed my driving style, I still put pedal to the metal and V tec in every gear, but since my last fill I have done 89.7miles and my tank reading is showing 283 miles left! I've never seen this on my CTR until now! I'm well impressed, makes paying 7/8p more worth while.

But the more the engine runs in, its only just done 2200 in 5 months so I can only expect this may get slightly better

I tried V-Power but I didnt try a second tank......thanks for the useful info....will give it a go next time i refuel

angie4m · 24th March 2008, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesaberdeen73

I tried V-Power but I didnt try a second tank......thanks for the useful info....will give it a go next time i refuel

Eventually it will be pure V-Power as there was a bit 95 left when I first filled up, then there was some of the V-Power/95 mix left so things can only get better. Seeing much better results now though

NEEMSTAR · 24th March 2008, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesaberdeen73

I tried V-Power but I didnt try a second tank......thanks for the useful info....will give it a go next time i refuel

definitely need to put in a few tanks before seeing a difference

Duecut · 25th March 2008, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

I can't get V-Power in Edinburgh. Its driving me up the wall! I have a sneeky feeling that folk stopped using it after they increased the price (before the current rise) by 10 to 15p!

Have you tried this Shell garage:

Snax 24 Bowmac
Glasgow Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH12 8HW
(My sister said she managed to get V-Power in edinburgh here.)

OR

Shell Circle
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH4 2NT

angie4m · 26th March 2008, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duecut

Have you tried this Shell garage:

Snax 24 Bowmac
Glasgow Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH12 8HW
(My sister said she managed to get V-Power in edinburgh here.)

OR

Shell Circle
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH4 2NT

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Righty, i've now used two tanks of V-Power. I had noticed a difference with the first lot and now i'm on the second lot i've noticed a HUGE improvement. I haven't changed my driving style, I still put pedal to the metal and V tec in every gear, but since my last fill I have done 89.7miles and my tank reading is showing 283 miles left! I've never seen this on my CTR until now! I'm well impressed, makes paying 7/8p more worth while.

But the more the engine runs in, its only just done 2200 in 5 months so I can only expect this may get slightly better

I first of all wouldn't make a 45/50 mile round trip just to get V-Power but as you will see from mt quote the other day I have managed to get V-Power already.....I actually managed to get it the day they introduced it back into the garage I would tend to use.

robbo51 · 26th March 2008, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

I use Shell V-Power Racing (100 Octane)

It's currently sitting at $1.55 over here (£0.72)
Standard Unleaded (95RON) is at $1.39 (£0.65)

So for a full 50 Litre tank I'm spending and extra $8 which equates to £3.73.

I didn't but this car because I was worried about running costs and I'm quite happy with the performance so if I don't get any extra MPG or grunt out of it I don't mind. (wouldn't object though

)

I am, however, more than happy to spend the extra to get a cleaner fuel that will keep my engine running better for longer.

Admittedly our fuel prices appear to be somewhat lower than what you guys in the UK have to put up with...

-H

Strewth.
We pay $2.53 per litre!!

Duecut · 27th March 2008, 14:45

You may be interested in the attached PDF document (If it attaches ok)

It covers testing done by Thorney Motorsport on Different fuel types and relating performance.

mattfog · 27th March 2008, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duecut

You may be interested in the attached PDF document (If it attaches ok)

It covers testing done by Thorney Motorsport on Different fuel types and relating performance.

Interesting. I use Tesco 99 and do believe there is a noticeable difference between it and the usual 95 (which I buy occasionally when the 99 is dry). I considered that the gains may be partly due to the placebo effect, but the attachment does make me more confident.

I've not tried the Shell or BP versions.

angie4m · 28th March 2008, 08:05

What gets me is when places like What Car want to use a standard 1.6 Ford Focus on their petrol tests............When really they should use a ST and see how they go

ctrdaveg · 30th March 2008, 19:44

I have had V-Power in my CTR for the last 4 fill ups now ( average price is £1.14 per litre) and to be honest i haven't noticed much difference in power or mpg.
It has reduced the jerky cold running a bit though.

I noticed more difference with the BP ultimate but it's a bit too expensive, currently at £1.22 a litre

StuMcBill · 30th March 2008, 20:34

Just stuck in BP Ultimate the other day!

Notice a fair bit of difference over the V-Power!

allan79 · 30th March 2008, 21:32

would never use v-power again did a long trip and could not even get 345 mil to the tank but did on bp i do this trip often and v-power has been the worst ever so will stick now to bp tried all other fuel

angie4m · 1st April 2008, 13:12

Its quite interesting as V-Power is the only fuel that Ferrari say their customers should use and every car that leaves the factory is filled with V-Power from the off.

There is not a BP near me (although I did see one yesterday and saw they were about 6p more than Shell for normal unleaded) but if its the only thing I can get when i'm down south I'm game for anything. I'm getting rather good MPG from V-Power at the mo

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This thread is about: Unleaded or V-Power (or Optimax whatever its called), it's in Type-R at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Originally Posted by Harlequin I use Shell V-Power Racing (100 Octane) It's currently sitting at $1.55 over here (£0.72) Standard Unleaded (95RON) is at $1.39 ...

24th March 2008, 10:57	#24 (permalink)
g-one Valve Cap Join Date: 12th March 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I won't use anything but V-Power. I had my last big power evo mapped just to run on it and nothing else, and it makes a hell of a difference! Even if the car isn't mapped to it. One word of caution, do NOT under any circumstances use tesco super. It's not very well refined and your MPG will suffer badly! HTH

24th March 2008, 11:14	#26 (permalink)
g-one Valve Cap Join Date: 12th March 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	nah don't do italian overpriced ***** hahahahaa gave all the models away!

24th March 2008, 12:04	#27 (permalink)
angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Righty, i've now used two tanks of V-Power. I had noticed a difference with the first lot and now i'm on the second lot i've noticed a HUGE improvement. I haven't changed my driving style, I still put pedal to the metal and V tec in every gear, but since my last fill I have done 89.7miles and my tank reading is showing 283 miles left! I've never seen this on my CTR until now! I'm well impressed, makes paying 7/8p more worth while. But the more the engine runs in, its only just done 2200 in 5 months so I can only expect this may get slightly better

28th March 2008, 08:05	#36 (permalink)
angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	What gets me is when places like What Car want to use a standard 1.6 Ford Focus on their petrol tests............When really they should use a ST and see how they go

30th March 2008, 19:44	#37 (permalink)
ctrdaveg Type R-GT, R-11859 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th February 2008 Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Posts: 453 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have had V-Power in my CTR for the last 4 fill ups now ( average price is £1.14 per litre) and to be honest i haven't noticed much difference in power or mpg. It has reduced the jerky cold running a bit though. I noticed more difference with the BP ultimate but it's a bit too expensive, currently at £1.22 a litre

30th March 2008, 20:34	#38 (permalink)
StuMcBill Dandy Don Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd January 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 142 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just stuck in BP Ultimate the other day! Notice a fair bit of difference over the V-Power!

30th March 2008, 21:32	#39 (permalink)
allan79 Wheelnut Join Date: 19th May 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	would never use v-power again did a long trip and could not even get 345 mil to the tank but did on bp i do this trip often and v-power has been the worst ever so will stick now to bp tried all other fuel

1st April 2008, 13:12	#40 (permalink)
angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its quite interesting as V-Power is the only fuel that Ferrari say their customers should use and every car that leaves the factory is filled with V-Power from the off. There is not a BP near me (although I did see one yesterday and saw they were about 6p more than Shell for normal unleaded) but if its the only thing I can get when i'm down south I'm game for anything. I'm getting rather good MPG from V-Power at the mo