subzeroR33 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hey guys i have been looking for this V power racing fuel for a while now and the car definately runs better. Thought i would share the location with others if you dont already know. Northside of Brisbane - Shell Sangate Rd Virgina. If anyone else knows of other locations list them here . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineLine Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hey guys i have been looking for this V power racing fuel for a while now and the car definately runs better.Thought i would share the location with others if you dont already know. Northside of Brisbane - Shell Sangate Rd Virgina. If anyone else knows of other locations list them here . How much per litre Sub? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzeroR33 Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 How much per litre Sub? Today i payed $1.45L i think thats a fairly stable price as normal fuel was only $1.16L Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnaped_second Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Gold Coast HWY, Broadbeach Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainRunner Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 It does look to be the fuel of choice. Have you read the article on the MoTeC site: http://www.motec.com.au/fueltest/index.htm I know a few track day guys who are switching to it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85URK Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 i got some of this at the shell on hawthorn rd, brisbane yesterday i was surprised to see they didnt have any normal premium in there, well not that i saw anyway. (didnt look to hard though) payed $1.44.9 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzeroR33 Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 It does look to be the fuel of choice. Have you read the article on the MoTeC site: http://www.motec.com.au/fueltest/index.htmI know a few track day guys who are switching to it. Yeah interesting facts, some good info. I actually saw that episode on the testing and since then have been looking for it. Finally found it thanks to my old man who found it by mistake. Thats why i think its good to list other locations for people who have been looking for it. The car runs alot better. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzeroR33 Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 i got some of this at the shell on hawthorn rd, brisbane yesterday i was surprised to see they didnt have any normal premium in there, well not that i saw anyway. (didnt look to hard though) payed $1.44.9 Is that the first time you have used it, did you notice a difference. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WazR32GTSt Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 the locations are on the shell australia website, i remember looking ages ago when it first came out at the bowser i fill up on coronation drive in milton Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3183804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb20-into-mr30= Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 southside, shell behind garden city shops kessels rd mt gravatt Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3184172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb20-into-mr30= Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 first time i used it i noticed it straight away, filled from empty .. top stuff!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3184175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
made_guy Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 (edited) hmmm i always favoured shell stuff (optimax prior to v power) cos that's what they use for the v8 supercars (shell makes them one big batch at the start of every season and they all draw from the same batch to keep things stable) or at least they used to. so when i bought my skyline (all of about 3 months ago) i took it straight to shell and filled her up and she felt great. but then the second tank felt like shit. so i switched over to caltext vortex with mixed results. maybe i'll give shell another go.... edit: are all v-power's 100 octane?? i think, but can't be sure that the one i used was 98??? Hungry Jacks over the highway from mudgeeraba on the goldy if anyone knows. Edited June 17, 2007 by made_guy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3184280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankxinyu Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Today i payed $1.45L i think thats a fairly stable price as normal fuel was only $1.16L yeah it is a bloody good fuel but i refuse to pay for them now...the price used to change as the pump price changes, but now because the market is so special, no matter how cheap the normal petrol is, the price for v power racing will be set at 145c per litre...rip off if you ask me..i can stay on V power untill the special occasion comes to add the location, Shell Albany Creek ( on the way to Mt Glorious :sorcerer: ) Shell on Coro Drvie neae Wesley Hospital and yeah the fuel is great for my car been running on it for 3-4 months straight, only just came off to v power and already notice the diference.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3184461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r33_racer Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 v power racing ftw! We use it solely in the race car. highest octane pump fuel available. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3184778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronBNR32 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I buy at the Shell in Runcorn, just down the hill from the Calamvale Hotel heading towards Underwood, its good stuff! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3184834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
60dzl Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Doesn't V racing mixed with ethanol? and are they harmful to the engine for older engines? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3186059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markimak Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Doesn't V racing mixed with ethanol? and are they harmful to the engine for older engines? lol let the debate begin.. my answer is no.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3186432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankxinyu Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 it will probally take 6-8 years for any effects to be shown by then you will need a new engine any way Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3186488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r33_racer Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 the ethanol is good in a way, as it cleans everything in the engine as it gets passed through. Its almost as good as having water injection except its in the fuel. However because its partially made up by ethanol the fuel isnt as dense and it also burns leaner, so when being tuned it needs to be richened up abit in comparison to normal fuel. By all means you should get a little less economy from a tank because of this. However it does have a higher octane rating, so it sort of works itself out. Think of it like methanol, it burns lean and cold, thats why you need to squirt 2.2 times as much over std fuel. But the octane rating of it is astronomical. Thats how i see how the ethanol helps, whether its right or not is beyond me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3186552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 methanol octane is about 128, ethanlol is about 126. the only down side to a higher octane is that it makes it harder to ignite, that is why you can advance the timing with them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/173152-v-power-racing-fuel/#findComment-3186975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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