Nearest Optimax Garage to St. Athan?
04 January 2006, 01:44 PM
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There's an Esso just outside St Athan that sells SUL and a Texaco in Bridgend that sells SUL. Not sure if the Texaco by M4, J35 sells SUL (probably does but it'll be more expensive being just off the motorway). Other than that you're a bit fooked like me.
There is a BP on the A48 at Cowbridge but he's a bit pricey, greedy **** and a miserable c*nt t'boot, so I don't go there.
The Tesco and BP in Bridgend are UL and Diesel only, as is the Texaco in Barry. The only other SUL places I know nearby are the Morrisons supermarket in Barry and the Tesco at Culverhouse Cross, but then you're beginning to go all the way into Cardiff just for fuel.
There is a BP on the A48 at Cowbridge but he's a bit pricey, greedy **** and a miserable c*nt t'boot, so I don't go there.
The Tesco and BP in Bridgend are UL and Diesel only, as is the Texaco in Barry. The only other SUL places I know nearby are the Morrisons supermarket in Barry and the Tesco at Culverhouse Cross, but then you're beginning to go all the way into Cardiff just for fuel.
04 January 2006, 02:29 PM
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Optimax may be replaced by V power? http://www.shell-tankstelle.de/12.asp Also Tesco may be bringing 99RON to Llantrisant as all the 97 pumps have had their signs removed. X fingers they are not just removing SUL altogether.
04 January 2006, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
Optimax may be replaced by V power? http://www.shell-tankstelle.de/12.asp Also Tesco may be bringing 99RON to Llantrisant as all the 97 pumps have had their signs removed. X fingers they are not just removing SUL altogether.
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04 January 2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Trap2Terrorist
Which is what they did in Bridgend
04 January 2006, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
Optimax may be replaced by V power? http://www.shell-tankstelle.de/12.asp Also Tesco may be bringing 99RON to Llantrisant as all the 97 pumps have had their signs removed. X fingers they are not just removing SUL altogether.
04 January 2006, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Trap2Terrorist
There is a BP on the A48 at Cowbridge but he's a bit pricey, greedy **** and a miserable c*nt t'boot, so I don't go there.
04 January 2006, 04:25 PM
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ECUTEK on Tesco 97
People laughed 
when i said i was having my ECUTEK done while only running on TESCO 97 
.. Now after the Turbo upgrade, (which i might add was done while still running TESCO 97) The figures obtained are the best Rich(powerstation) has seen for the mod`s that have been carried out)) I have now changed to THE NEW FORMULA BP ULTIMATE www.bpultimate.com with the ECU self learning we are now ready for the next stage of development.
And of course there are no shortage of BP garages about.
when i said i was having my ECUTEK done while only running on TESCO 97 .. Now after the Turbo upgrade, (which i might add was done while still running TESCO 97) The figures obtained are the best Rich(powerstation) has seen for the mod`s that have been carried out)) I have now changed to THE NEW FORMULA BP ULTIMATE www.bpultimate.com with the ECU self learning we are now ready for the next stage of development.And of course there are no shortage of BP garages about.
04 January 2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyLane
So, it's just not me who's of that opinion then..!
I'm not expecting the red carpet treatment but some simple manners and common courtesy wouldn't go a miss.
WA**ER!!!
04 January 2006, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbrakes
People laughed when i said i was having my ECUTEK done while only running on TESCO 97 .. Now after the Turbo upgrade, (which i might add was done while still running TESCO 97) The figures obtained are the best Rich(powerstation) has seen for the mod`s that have been carried out)) I have now changed to THE NEW FORMULA BP ULTIMATE www.bpultimate.com with the ECU self learning we are now ready for the next stage of development.
And of course there are no shortage of BP garages about.
when i said i was having my ECUTEK done while only running on TESCO 97 .. Now after the Turbo upgrade, (which i might add was done while still running TESCO 97) The figures obtained are the best Rich(powerstation) has seen for the mod`s that have been carried out)) I have now changed to THE NEW FORMULA BP ULTIMATE www.bpultimate.com with the ECU self learning we are now ready for the next stage of development.And of course there are no shortage of BP garages about.
04 January 2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbrakes
People laughed when i said i was having my ECUTEK done while only running on TESCO 97 .. Now after the Turbo upgrade, (which i might add was done while still running TESCO 97) The figures obtained are the best Rich(powerstation) has seen for the mod`s that have been carried out)) I have now changed to THE NEW FORMULA BP ULTIMATE www.bpultimate.com with the ECU self learning we are now ready for the next stage of development.
And of course there are no shortage of BP garages about.
when i said i was having my ECUTEK done while only running on TESCO 97 .. Now after the Turbo upgrade, (which i might add was done while still running TESCO 97) The figures obtained are the best Rich(powerstation) has seen for the mod`s that have been carried out)) I have now changed to THE NEW FORMULA BP ULTIMATE www.bpultimate.com with the ECU self learning we are now ready for the next stage of development.And of course there are no shortage of BP garages about.
with all the cats on and only the Panel changed. 
04 January 2006, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
When are you landing in Wales then old chap ? 
Needs to be Optimax as I've just had an Apexi power FC installed and mapped by Andy F for Optimax.
04 January 2006, 06:27 PM
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mate
i went to the shell garage (sarn services) on monday and they were sold out of optimax.i put standard unleaded in and i've had my apexi power fc mapped by andy f for optimax ,is this bad news or would it be ok the car seems to be running ok?
peter
i went to the shell garage (sarn services) on monday and they were sold out of optimax.i put standard unleaded in and i've had my apexi power fc mapped by andy f for optimax ,is this bad news or would it be ok the car seems to be running ok?
peter
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Driving down Sat. Then Straight to Cardiff for a night out!
Needs to be Optimax as I've just had an Apexi power FC installed and mapped by Andy F for Optimax.
Needs to be Optimax as I've just had an Apexi power FC installed and mapped by Andy F for Optimax.
04 January 2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobypeterpump
mate
i went to the shell garage (sarn services) on monday and they were sold out of optimax.i put standard unleaded in and i've had my apexi power fc mapped by andy f for optimax ,is this bad news or would it be ok the car seems to be running ok?
peter
i went to the shell garage (sarn services) on monday and they were sold out of optimax.i put standard unleaded in and i've had my apexi power fc mapped by andy f for optimax ,is this bad news or would it be ok the car seems to be running ok?
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04 January 2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobypeterpump
mate
i went to the shell garage (sarn services) on monday and they were sold out of optimax.i put standard unleaded in and i've had my apexi power fc mapped by andy f for optimax ,is this bad news or would it be ok the car seems to be running ok?
peter
i went to the shell garage (sarn services) on monday and they were sold out of optimax.i put standard unleaded in and i've had my apexi power fc mapped by andy f for optimax ,is this bad news or would it be ok the car seems to be running ok?
peter
04 January 2006, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by big daz2
i did the same but i only put a tenner in then filled up on optimax in newport,but i had a missfire at high revs this has gone now after filling up twice,ive got an apexi power fc but mine was mapped by pat,they say its mapped for uk fuel but whats that uk fuel is 95ron isnt it.
05 January 2006, 07:20 PM
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Hi Cyprus Scooby,
There is a Shell garage in Barry as well, where are you working at St Athan? I work on the School... You may notice a WR Blue V7 STI with black 18" alloys, that is me.... See you in feb as i am off until then. Cheers Paul
There is a Shell garage in Barry as well, where are you working at St Athan? I work on the School... You may notice a WR Blue V7 STI with black 18" alloys, that is me.... See you in feb as i am off until then. Cheers Paul
05 January 2006, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by flopsy
hello guys i have been running my classic on texaco high octane
lately and runs lovely and get some nice pops and bangs,
withfull decat.
flopsy.
lately and runs lovely and get some nice pops and bangs,
withfull decat.
flopsy.
I'm running mine on Texaco hi octane too, seems to run better on that than on BP Ultimate.
NOCATSTI - where's the Shell in Barry? I know the Shell website says it's near the town centre but I've looked a few times but can't find it
05 January 2006, 11:01 PM
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Since having my TSL performance pack fitted i have only ever run the car on optimax however prior to that i have used BP ultimate only a few times and once esso super unleaded.
I wont ever run on Bp ultimate again as the car ran rough and performance was way down,the engine just does not run right on it, the esso was a lot better and not having run any other fuels if i had no choice its what i`d use.
On optimax it runs like a watch with very little soot in the exhaust its the best by far its just a shame that there seams to be a bit of a shortage at the mo, i`m considering carrying some octane booster from now on just in case i get caught out but will be passing by all the BP garages for sure.
If the tesco 99 ron came available around here i`d give it a go just to try it but if you have your car re-maped you HAVE to have it mapped on the fuel you intend to use on a daily basis what ever it is.
I wont ever run on Bp ultimate again as the car ran rough and performance was way down,the engine just does not run right on it, the esso was a lot better and not having run any other fuels if i had no choice its what i`d use.
On optimax it runs like a watch with very little soot in the exhaust its the best by far its just a shame that there seams to be a bit of a shortage at the mo, i`m considering carrying some octane booster from now on just in case i get caught out but will be passing by all the BP garages for sure.
If the tesco 99 ron came available around here i`d give it a go just to try it but if you have your car re-maped you HAVE to have it mapped on the fuel you intend to use on a daily basis what ever it is.
05 January 2006, 11:15 PM
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Stupid me.. The Shell is at the top end of Broad Street.. next to small garden centre..
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05 January 2006, 11:21 PM
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Bad news
I called into the shell station @ Hirwaun/Aberdare today to ask when the next delivery of Optimax would be and the young lady sayed "We will probably not have another delivery because we are shutting down for good at the end of January" Well thats me knackered for fuel. Does anyone know of another station in the aberdare area selling an equivalent, do not really want to travel over to the rhondda as it is not on my work route.
06 January 2006, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ZippyLane
Stupid me.. The Shell is at the top end of Broad Street.. next to small garden centre..
I thought fantasic when I got the scoob as I work in Barry but alas everything other than Morrisons is Texaco. Culver still has 97 and I hope beyond all hopes that they will have 99 soon. I'm in Soton so a fresh tank of 99 will be going in in the morning. Job done.
06 January 2006, 11:39 AM
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Is it a Texaco now too..? That's 3 in Barry.. money grabbing barstewards.. I popped into Sainsburys last night and all their SUL pumps were closed too..
06 January 2006, 01:08 PM
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I thought the Shell in Barry had gone. I gor the address from the Shell www and printed a map from multimap.co.uk. I followed it exactly and could I find it??? "NO!".
That'll be why, it's now a Texaco.
That'll be why, it's now a Texaco.
07 January 2006, 12:54 PM
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Pentwyn now has optimax on all pumps bar the middle ones - though after filling up in Newport round xmas at 92p it p*sses me off even more now that Pentwyn still charge 98.9
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