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07 November 2006, 04:18 PM
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V-Power
I've just filled up with my first tank of V-Power in my Jap Import Classic
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
It smelt a bit funky when I was filling up
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
It smelt a bit funky when I was filling up
07 November 2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Onan The Barbarian
I've just filled up with my first tank of V-Power in my Jap Import Classic
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
It smelt a bit funky when I was filling up
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
It smelt a bit funky when I was filling up
I thought the smell was my underpants as I was touching cloth as I was well out of
fuel.
07 November 2006, 04:52 PM
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Only used Optimax so therefore only use V-Power.
Only discernable (sp) difference is MPG. Car is using more with V-Power than it did with Optimax. Was mapped with Optimax in it so maybe that has something to do with it.
Don't think its worth re-mapping though.
Only discernable (sp) difference is MPG. Car is using more with V-Power than it did with Optimax. Was mapped with Optimax in it so maybe that has something to do with it.
Don't think its worth re-mapping though.
07 November 2006, 05:04 PM
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As above, my car was mapped on Optimax and mpg has dropped significantly with V Power. I'm using Tesco 99 as often as possible and might go back to Esso super as well as car runs well on it.
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07 November 2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
Only used Optimax so therefore only use V-Power.
Only discernable (sp) difference is MPG. Car is using more with V-Power than it did with Optimax. Was mapped with Optimax in it so maybe that has something to do with it.
Don't think its worth re-mapping though.
Only discernable (sp) difference is MPG. Car is using more with V-Power than it did with Optimax. Was mapped with Optimax in it so maybe that has something to do with it.
Don't think its worth re-mapping though.
07 November 2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby-doo97
Mate, I have the same issue. Got better MPG on Optimax too
More activity on the knocklink and I'm still using NF octane booster.
07 November 2006, 07:48 PM
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MY00 decat and panel filter and TEK mapping. Don't know precisely but MPG has blatantly reduced and I would say it pops and bangs more so I guess its runnning richer since the change.
These are just my findings. I'm sure they'll be others who won't have any issues with it.
These are just my findings. I'm sure they'll be others who won't have any issues with it.
07 November 2006, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
Difference as in reduction in mpg - how far you get on a tank on each ?
Is the car mapped and what year is it ?
Is the car mapped and what year is it ?
I'm pretty sure the last owner had it mapped on Optimax - will have to give him a call.Car is a MY99 type R
07 November 2006, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Onan The Barbarian
I've just filled up with my first tank of V-Power in my Jap Import Classic
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
It smelt a bit funky when I was filling up
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
It smelt a bit funky when I was filling up
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07 November 2006, 11:21 PM
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I know this has been done loads already. However, Optimax seemed a really good compromise for performance when giving it some welly and decent mpg on motorway cruisin'. I could easily get 350 miles out of a 60 litre tank in '03 wrx when on motorway journeys. V power is still great for performance, but I'm lucky to get 260/270 miles per tank now when tootling along. I know you don't buy these cars for fuel economy blah etc!
08 November 2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by thrustylusty
Hey Andy the Jock, does ECU stand for endless co** ups?
08 November 2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnD
How can you have so many posts on Scoobynet and not be aware of all the threads there have been on this subject?
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08 November 2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnD
How can you have so many posts on Scoobynet and not be aware of all the threads there have been on this subject?
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24 January 2007, 07:48 PM
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use this seems alright
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Sunoco 260 GT 100 is designed for high performance street cars, muscle cars, classics, street rods, motorcycles, karts and marine applications. Sunoco 260 GT 100 contains no metallic compounds to harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors. It contains a comprehensive additive package for greater engine protection and reduced fuel system deposits. Sunoco 260 GT 100 is also compatible with virtually all two-stroke synthetic and mineral based motor oils.
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24 January 2007, 10:21 PM
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When v power 1st came out everyone seemed to be saying better performance and better economy. WTF, thinks I!! Good to see a few now saying they are getting worse economy, like I seem to
. Don't think mine was mapped for opti before that, but seemed better.
. Don't think mine was mapped for opti before that, but seemed better.
25 January 2007, 09:55 PM
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v's 276 before, so I'd say on balance consumption hasn't changed..
25 January 2007, 10:54 PM
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thats well good mate i get roughly 180-220 on my sti ppp 03 reg, what am i doin wrong, this is with normal driving, most moterway, do i need a remap, sum1 please pm me thanks.
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