I posted this at lunch time




why isn't anyone reading it

 

No-one likes reading, it's uncool.

 

http://www.shell-tankstelle.de/art/b...lpaper_800.jpg

 

Bob, I'm not saying that the ron is wrong, all I'm saying is that the hype is just another way of getting more money out of us for a product that we don't particulaly want. I'm more than happy with optimax as it is, quite readily available, easy to substitute if I can't find any (tesco/bp) but v-power is not so easy to subsitute. If I run out of that on a welsh moor top, I'll be putting booster in on top of tesco/bp surely!

 

Wonder,

I am sure it's not personal however there have been a number of people on here quoting very good sources saying things like - it's all hype and no different to Optimax; it's only a name change because some optician uses eye fluid called Optimax; it's 102 RON; the launch date is x; all Shell stations have it; not all Shell stations have it.

It's the wonder of Scoobynet - people read the bit that supports their view of the world and ignore everyone else.

From putting what I believe to be the new Shell into my car, it runs far better then Tesco 99. Their again, subjectively (and objectively according to Evo magazine) Scoobies run better on plain Optimax than Tesco 99 as well. Certainly that is my experience and I also do not see a price differential any more.


We will all know the truth in a few days.

Rannoch

 

Ive seen a noticable price difference recently. Tesco have had the audacity to charge more for their 99RON fuel than Shell (Shalesmoor) have for Optimax; the thieving dogs!


Simon

 

Hmm,must be different areas, in gloucester,shell has always been,until recently, 1.02 litre, tesco, 1.01. now shell, seem to lower their price every day, is 92 for regular, 96 for optimax, tesco is also 96 litre

everyday shell lowers their regualr price, was 95p on friday !

 

The performance version in Europe is rated at 100ron so that will be what the UK will receive as well. There would be little point in wasting money developing a completely new fuel for the UK market that "out performs" the current Optimax when such a fuel is already in place, tried and tested in Europe for several years.

No doubt as mentioned it'll be superior in it's composition of ingredients, not just it's ron value as the performance car market is definately greater in numbers now, then it's ever been.

As also mentioned it's going to be in place at many station already as there's not way it would be logistically possible to fill each station the night before. Also what if a particular station's tanks aren't empty of regular Optimax. They've probably been flushing through for a good month now with the "new" stuff.

Pricing wise I an't see it being more than a penny or 2 above current Optimax as Shell won't want to price themselves out. Regardless of the advantages and being superior to Tesco99, the general public are pretty stupid and will only look at the price on the forecourt, not at the quality of fuel thats on offer.

 

If they put the price up then it will be a bad move because tesco's 99 (which i assume its trying to compete with) is very reasonably priced at well under a quid now. 96.9 at mine

 

I'm surprised know one has mentioned BP Ultimate 102 thats on sell in some parts of the UK http://www.bp.com/genericsection.do?...tentId=7017179

 

who is this "we" ???

there must be thousands upon thousands of people still running a jdm map for starters, you might not want it, PLENTY of people want 100 ron fuel

IMO

 

V-Power in Belgium is 98RON, same as Optimax.

 

The reason I believe no-one is mentioning the BP stuff, is the apparent cost (I've not seen it but have heard the rumout that it is in excess of £2 per litre). I think one of the reasons that BP are marketing this is made obvious on the left hand link of the page (with the pic of the Ford Focus). From next year, the RAC MSA are taking a far harder stance on what fuels are going in to motorsport vehicles. At present. most GpA cars and WR cars on the national rally scene are using fuels like Carless or Elf Turbo or equivalents at around £3.50 - £4.00 per litre. These fuels will be strictly banned next year, and only pump fuels to certain standards will be acceptable.
The GpA Impreza I that spannered on during the recent Jim Clark rally was expecting to use 400-500 litres over the space of 3 days, so I'm guessing that this is an area that BP are looking to capitalise on by supplying high spec pump fuel to the motorsport community.
Not necessarily true, but just my take on the BP stuff.
Craig

 

They are expanding the BP 102-RON fuel.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=14843

Too dear for my pockets

 

Shame it's only sold on sites they own I'd put a tankful or two in

 

This was posted up today on another forum I use by a member who works for Shell.

 

This could be an excuse for higher octane fuels to suddenly appear at the pumps.

 

If it really is only 99ron IMHO they have wasted their time and money!, Not when tescos 99 is an excellent fuel (in my car) and around here it is still much cheaper than Shells optimax/v whatever....... I think it would be a big mistake for them to offer a new fuel which is less than 100ron, especially when it's gonna cost more money!

 

i popped in for a fill up today to be told they were out of optimax, they were waiting for the v-power gear to turn up..

 

correct matey

Filled up on the e40 last thursday with the v-power stuff,must say my sti ran really smooth on the stuff,no popping or banging from the exhaust at all

it was 1.3 euro's per litre so about 90 pence ?

 

Popped in to fill up last night, and had a bit of a chat with the lass behind the counter. She said the banners etc are going out on the forecourts today (23/8)

 

Just seen the new posters for the Shell V-Power at my local garage.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h5...er69/shell.jpg

 

 

Thats brilliant! LOL

 

Will I get one of the new keyrings with that logo on it?

 

I really can't understand why they are only selling 99ron V-Power in the UK when they already make V-Power 100ron for Germany, surely they would have to remake the product in existance to remove 1 ron which to me seems pointless.

Anyway I still use V-Power over here and at least when I come to the UK I will be able to get a reasonable fuel now.

 

" The Roll Out starts today but not in all areas. It is 99 Ron and you will know which stations have it when they display the V-Power posters. It is not in the North East of England as yet and I will let you know. "
From my man at Shell.
Remember, it is not what you know but who you know

 

And the price?
JohnD

 

Just checked the Shell station at the bottom of the road - and nothing! Not a sign of the new stuff at all!
JohnD

 

Got to fill up soon so will check out both garages in my area.