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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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just wounder has any one else noticed more popping from exhaust when using this fuel. I changed from bp ultimate and its a better drive now but alot of popping when changing down and flaming
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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Yes. But then it was mapped just as V Power came out.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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yes ,but dont you just love that popping on lifting of the accelerator and between gear changes,this and the fact they sound like no other car was one of the reasons i bought mine
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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yeah i love just wondered if it was normal
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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i found that too especially when i nearly singed a motorbiker!!!!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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mine happened when my girlfriend was behind me wasnt to pleased
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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why do they pop and bang? mine rarely does
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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I found the opposite when it changed to v power, I missed the popping so tried tesco 99 and now it pops all day long
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wrc350+
why do they pop and bang? mine rarely does
im not sure its just the fuel,i think the exhaust as alot to do with it.ive recently fitted a magnex straight through centre section minus cat and it pops even more now.quite abit louder aswell ,5th gear at 30mph when passing coppers
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