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R31Nismoid

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matlowth Proficient

matlowth

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Very cool - That fuel almost sounds like V-Power Racing... B/W 100-102 RON....

It is very interesting just how much a part fuel plays in a race... It's not something you really think about other than the fact that they have to add fuel a few times during a race.

Good work on the review, and you lucky bugger on getting the invite! :(

Cheers,

matt

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joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo

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ash... i give to thee a :( emoticon

nice review.... pity about the e85 answer tho... well as long as united stock it i'm happy.... just hope they will put it into kingsway later on this year when they are doing bowser renovations.... looking like it might be the case, as the web site says its already there, but head office wont tell me 100%

weird about the 100ron figure.... i dont really follow f1 so i just assumed they'd be on 110ron type stuff

BeEnAr Experienced

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BP have 100ron pump fuel in the UK. Same stuff used in F1 and WRC, it is made in small batches but can be bought on the forecourt. No ethanol and it's crystal clear showing how pure it is. I want that stuff HERE

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discopotato03

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Very interesting people to be around to be sure .

No time just ATM but things like that firey crash that nearly kill Nicky Lauda (sp ?) would be no doubt be in the FIA's mind .

I'm also very cynical about Oil Co's and their control of pump fuels retail pricing .

Imagine them scrabbling to control a market with 85% content that they don't supply , I don't believe for one minute that Australia can't produce lots more ethanol but the taxing and political correctness has to suit political aspirations at the right time .

As for the F1 cars , not sure how they'd go trying to run the distance with limited fuel tank capacity and pit stops and a fuel with less heat potential like E85 .

Probly need a "20 20" laps BS thing like cricket degraded into .

Shells caustically , cheers A .

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