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Old 11-02-2004, 05:04 PM
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what r people using.

I put in Shell unleaded (95 RON) as i was not sure about putting optimax in + its v.expensive.

what are you guys putting??
Old 11-02-2004, 05:23 PM
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im using super unleaded
Old 11-02-2004, 05:32 PM
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Super unleaded at the mo. Will use optimax next time though. For the amount these things use the price doesnt really come into it IMO.

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Old 11-02-2004, 05:38 PM
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Default RE: Unleaded or Optimax

you might notice the diffrence
but i doubt it the engines arnt in a higher enough state of tune to really notice it
but as said for the cost.
i bought 3.3 liters (run @33:1 so its easy to mix in 100ml of oil) at the weekend cost a whole £2.74
and will last about 6 1/2 hours running time
must run on fresh air nearly crunchie 50 territory
Old 11-03-2004, 04:01 AM
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Default RE: Unleaded or Optimax

This:
http://www.aspen.se/Templates/standard1.asp?PN=107038

Costs about twice compared to regular fuel but has some benifits.
Almost no smell, can work with my FG indoors without anyone complaining.
Old 11-03-2004, 04:47 AM
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Default RE: Unleaded or Optimax

Daz go back in this site to page 8 I put a post up there called "Fuel mix HELP!" read that and ya might get some answers if not ask Ibby.
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Old 11-03-2004, 05:29 AM
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ORIGINAL: voo2doo

Daz go back in this site to page 8 I put a post up there called "Fuel mix HELP!" read that and ya might get some answers if not ask Ibby.
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Ive just been to that page on page 8 and it looks like a pretty lond duscisson. but looks like the moral of the story, it does not make really any difference what unleaded fuel you put in (95 RON or 98 RON Optimax) as the engines are not tuned enough etc... so no real difference can bee seen. I think ill stick with regular Shell Unleaded (95 RON).
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Dont blame ya mate! FG says unleaded is good and they make the cars!!!!!!!!!Most of us run that and we havent had a problem.
Good luck.
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Plus it will be cheaper as well, so i can spend/save the difference on hop ups like the samba offroad pipe and K7N air filter
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Too true Daz. In about 17 years you should have saved enough for a K&N
Old 11-03-2004, 11:35 AM
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I uses whatever is in the Pump. Here in Greenland I can only select between Gasoline and Diesel, The Gas is normally 95 unleaded. Also all gas comes from the same supplier, there is none of the large Gas staions up here, largest city has around 2000 cars/trucks.

Happy driving from Greenland, [link=http://www.santa.gl]The Land of Santa[/link]
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Old 11-03-2004, 03:22 PM
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petrol is getting far to expensive
think i will have to do a gas conversion
has anyone bothered with a light kit no the winters here (uk) dark at 4
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Well as it happens Ive got the pricelist for light kits sitting in front of me and was wondering whether it was worth doing or not
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Wanna get some HID lights (gas dis charge lights) like the BMW's have and the likes.
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Hi ya Ibb
I done a gas convertion to mine!!!!!Runs for about 20 feet then the tube comes out of the main!Gotta get a bigga tube...LOL.
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Hey Daz
Done what ya said,put the BM discharge headlights on me "Liddle 'ol Marder"Lights the place up but Manchester air traffic control were going ballistic!!!!Plus the weight was a bit wrong[&:][&:][&:]Bit tooooooooooooooooooofront end heavy....pmsl...
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oy you little crafty devil

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