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djbenjo · 4 Jan 2009 at 17:33

I don't know why people think that running low on fuel will 'suck in all the crap from the bottom of the tank'. The fuel is constantly pulled from the bottom of the tank anyway?

mrk · 4 Jan 2009 at 17:43

If anything the fuel filter will just collect any floating debris won't it? at which point a flag will be raised in the ECU memory and your dealer should notice this and advise at next service?

Tom|Nbk · 4 Jan 2009 at 18:37

The only time mine read -- was when I drove home from the dealers, the tight swines left a sniff of petrol in, luckily I made it to the nearest petrol station 5~ miles to quench her thirst

mrk said:
at which point a flag will be raised in the ECU memory and your dealer should notice this and advise at next service?

Um.. No

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2009 at 18:38

OllyM said:
Probably best not to try that unless you want to kill it

That's a good idea - if you put the climate control at 32 and leave it on for ages will it warm up enough to be able to use it like a large oven?

I bet you've already tested that

I've thought of some more:

1. How fast do you have to hit the kerb sideways to:
--a) Bend a suspension component
--b) Flip the car

2. What effect does using 1 spacesaver tyre on the left, rear wheel have on the 0-60 and 0-100 MPH times?

3. What effect does using 1 in 10 parts diesel as a fuel have on the 50-100 MPH in 4th gear time?

4. What effect does mounting my spoiler on the roofline rather than the boot have on:
--a) Top speed
--b) Cornering G at 100 MPH?

5. Does the removal of the back seats have a significant effect on fuel consumption?

( |-| |2 ][ $ · 4 Jan 2009 at 18:42

PMKeates said:
I've thought of some more:

2. What effect does using 1 spacesaver tyre on the left, rear wheel have on the 0-60 and 0-100 MPH times?

I vote for this one!

djbenjo said:
I don't know why people think that running low on fuel will 'suck in all the crap from the bottom of the tank'. The fuel is constantly pulled from the bottom of the tank anyway?

Exactly. It's an myth.

InvaderGIR · 4 Jan 2009 at 18:44

PMKeates said:
2. What effect does using 1 spacesaver tyre on the left, rear wheel have on the 0-60 and 0-100 MPH times?

How about a spacesaver on the rear on one side and on the front on the other, what does that do for handling?

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:27

InvaderGIR said:
How about a spacesaver on the rear on one side and on the front on the other, what does that do for handling?

I'm going to have to try this out, and I even know where I'm going to do it

Watch this space... for a week or two

The spacesaver effect on 0-60 and 0-100 will get a try, too

EDIT: Does anyone want to let me borrow their spacesaver for a bit? I can trade a can of tyre weld for the meantime!

Phate · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:48

you can borrow my space saver considering it doesn't fit my car anymore

OllyM · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:50

InvaderGIR said:
How about a spacesaver on the rear on one side and on the front on the other, what does that do for handling?

I expect it'll do lots for the handling - cause a big accident

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:53

OllyM said:
I expect it'll do lots for the handling - cause a big accident

I might try greasing them up first, too, effectively giving the car 2 wheels with any usable grip.

Hxc · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:57

( |-| |2 ][ $;13212522 said:
Exactly. It's an myth.

It's a well known fact that any crap that is in your fuel tank floats in petrol.

Truth.

Howard · 4 Jan 2009 at 19:58

PMKeates said:
How high can the HVAC system raise the interior temperature?

I reckon we should all try this, and have a competition, climate control or not. Highest and lowest interior temp after, say, 10 minutes?

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2009 at 20:09

howardcanning said:
I reckon we should all try this, and have a competition, climate control or not. Highest and lowest interior temp after, say, 10 minutes?

Agreed. We need to agree on a standard cheap termometer from Tesco or something, and the rule is you must stay in the car for all 10 minutes. The car must be at normal operating temperature at the start.

Howard · 4 Jan 2009 at 21:01

PMKeates · 4 Jan 2009 at 21:03

howardcanning said:

Also you must be using the car's standard HVAC. If anyone cheats by using external systems, I will counter-cheat by setting my car on fire.

djbenjo · 4 Jan 2009 at 21:18

Hxc said:
It's a well known fact that any crap that is in your fuel tank floats in petrol.

Truth.

Like what? Examples? Proof?

mjt · 5 Jan 2009 at 01:12

i reckon lead would sink..

Hxc · 5 Jan 2009 at 01:14

djbenjo said:
Like what? Examples? Proof?

Woosh

jaykay · 5 Jan 2009 at 01:18

djbenjo said:
Like what? Examples? Proof?

Crap floats.

Got to your nearest public pool to see.

mrk · 5 Jan 2009 at 01:20

PMKeates said:
Agreed. We need to agree on a standard cheap termometer from Tesco or something, and the rule is you must stay in the car for all 10 minutes. The car must be at normal operating temperature at the start.

So, who's going first? I can sit in heat for any amount of time *folds arms aggressively*