Shell V-power

[MattR]

Has anyone tried this yet and if so how do you find it?

[sinistaGTR]

hmm also interested in this will be keeping watch

[Cubes]

I've tried it..

No difference to BP98.

Wasn't able to dial in 1degree more ign other wise it would knock (same as bp98) and also got the same kays out of a tank.

I got mine from Findon as they were 'supposed' to have Optimax Extreme 100ron (renamed to V-power racing) available from ~29th of Oct.

They haven't BUT the bloke said they are definitely getting it.

http://www.coles-express.com.au/fuel.asp#1

[J_Red33]

I dunno why people don't just PM you about this stuff Cubes. 2 Steps ahead of everyone else

[pixel8r]

I've tried it..

No difference to BP98.

Wasn't able to dial in 1degree more ign other wise it would knock (same as bp98) and also got the same kays out of a tank.

I got mine from Findon as they were 'supposed' to have Optimax Extreme 100ron (renamed to V-power racing) available from ~29th of Oct.

They haven't BUT the bloke said they are definitely getting it.

http://www.coles-express.com.au/fuel.asp#1

I guess thats pretty definitive isn't it?

Any chance different cars would have different results?

lol I posted the same question in the skyline section earlier tonight

[Cubes]

I guess thats pretty definitive isn't it?

Any chance different cars would have different results?

lol I posted the same question in the skyline section earlier tonight

Not really.

I didn't check afr's and apart from the seat of the pants it didn't feel any different. A dyno may tell a different story.

Different cars.. Possibly one that is making a heap more power than mine, mines not making a great deal peak just a big fat mid.

On the note of fuels.. I went to have a play with the Extreme 98 10% Eth again tonight but noticed it had been bumped up to 12c more than their regular ULP.

Not sure if they either forgot to adjust the price or they have increased its margin over regular ULP. I will keep an eye on it over the next couple of days and see if the price drops down or not. So.... I dropped BP98 in.

Refuse to pay 12c more for a 10% eth 98ron fuel.

[Howie]

Looking forward to giving it a shot also. So from Dec 15th these stations will have V-Power.

http://www.shell.com/static/au-en/download...r/sa_vpower.pdf

[Oosh]

V-Power = Optimax

Just a re-brand AFAIK

[Howie]

According to the website, it's a different formula with some gains in performance.

The creators of Shell Optimax, Australia's first premium performance fuel, are proud to announce the introduction of their new performance fuel. New Shell V-Power with Friction Modification Technology is designed to give you better responsiveness and improved performance in comparison with Shell Optimax, the fuel that it replaces.

[Madaz]

so is this gunna just suck through my system like BP ultimate or will i get improved performance (gimak gimak)

i noticed in my old skyline R31 RB30de when i went from just ultimate to premium i got heaps more KM's out of it but when i went from premium in the 33 to BP ultimate it didnt last as long and there was no noticable performance

[Cubes]

Shell V-Power is just another 98ron fuel.

So its going to be same as the next 98ron fuel.

[Madaz]

so its not looking promsing for economy

[J_Red33]

What kind of economy are you getting Madaz? I'm getting about 12L/100km out of mine now that I've done the O2 sensor. Fantastic economy for a turbo 6

[Madaz]

im not sure on L/Km but i fill up each wednesday and if i dont go cruising by the time i fill up again on wednesday i sumtimes think ill struggle to make it to wednesday but filling up usually means about 50-55Lts so if my tank really does hold 65Lt then theres allways about 10Lt left in it

**EDIT**

u must drive like my grandma :S 12l/100 = 541KM/65lt tank

Edited November 27, 2006 by Madaz

[Howie]

I used to get 10.5L/100km in the R32. Stock as a rock with only a pod filter on PULP (not even 98ron).

Will be interesting to see if there's any noticeable difference. I keep a very detailed fuel consumption log at home so i'll report the results here.

[J_Red33]

im not sure on L/Km but i fill up each wednesday and if i dont go cruising by the time i fill up again on wednesday i sumtimes think ill struggle to make it to wednesday but filling up usually means about 50-55Lts so if my tank really does hold 65Lt then theres allways about 10Lt left in it

**EDIT**

u must drive like my grandma :S 12l/100 = 541KM/65lt tank

Quite the opposite actually. If earnt more money I'd chew through rear tyres like a dog does a chop, so I do try to restrain myself. I usually boot it whenever I get the chance though . It;s just really important to have a good O2 sensor. I was getting 15's before hand.

You should calculate it out mate it's not that hard, & see if you got bad or good economy. Pleanty of guys are getting economy better than me, they MUST drive like grandma's or on highways a lot.

[Madaz]

yeah i got a java app for my phone but i am in allways too much of a rush to fill it in but i allways reset my meter but never run my fuel down till the red light comes on

[J_Red33]

That's where a pen & paper is your friend. Write kms & litres & figure it out later

My best ever economy was 10, but that was before the O2 sensor. I did a combine city country drive on a tank a few weeks back & got 10.7, I reckon a full country drive would be more like 9.5 now.

Edited November 27, 2006 by JazzaR33

[heslo]

Madaz, can you hook me up with that Java app?

[Howie]

Here's an excel sheet for you guys who are interested.

http://www.howiefied.net/sau/fuel_consumption.xls