If you use V-power

Simon · 5 Apr 2012 at 10:45

NathWraith said:
guessing a type r by his user name lol

You know what they say about assumptions

naefeart · 9 Apr 2012 at 08:30

Simon said:
You know what they say about assumptions

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I filled my beast up for the first time in ages last week. I have a mental block that stops me putting in more than £60 each time. I'm sure all the extra fuel has blunted the performance...

[TW]Fox · 9 Apr 2012 at 09:22

Lol, an M5 and you only put a max of 60 quid in each time!?
It doesn't save you money you know

naefeart · 9 Apr 2012 at 09:45

Silly, isn't it?

I think it harks back to when I was a poor student and I'd put in £10 quid a week to get me to uni and back.

[TW]Fox · 9 Apr 2012 at 10:05

Very. The more you fill up with the less you need to fill up!

OllyM · 9 Apr 2012 at 10:06

I'd never do that - visiting petrol stations is annoying so the less often the better!

naefeart · 9 Apr 2012 at 10:58

£60 lasts me 2+ weeks, as I don't do many miles (3k a year) so I guess that's why it doesn't grate as much. If I did lots of miles, it would indeed be a pita.

Hades · 9 Apr 2012 at 13:27

Still out of VPower at all my local stations. Shell always seem to run out first and restock last. If I didn't want their VPower I'd stop using them.

Housey · 9 Apr 2012 at 13:47

Ive got a diesel, 159.9 at the BP garage on the A50 at Uttoxeter....just let that settle in.

Ivyforce · 10 Apr 2012 at 12:14

V power deliveries resumed today, both V-power grades are being delivered.

Clown · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:03

My Sainsburys 97 ron was fine but I like V-Power for the points!

lee1101 · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:10

Sorry to gatecrash but do you guys really see/feel an improvement using V-Power?

LiE · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:17

lee1101 said:
Sorry to gatecrash but do you guys really see/feel an improvement using V-Power?

I imagine if your car was optimised for higher octane fuel then it would run best on it. I don't know if you'd 'feel' a difference if you ran below recommended ratings for your engine.

My car has a custom map that makes use of v-power, so I'd definitely notice a difference on normal stuff.

Going to shell tonight, hopefully they have v-power.

rossk26 · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:18

lee1101 said:
Sorry to gatecrash but do you guys really see/feel an improvement using V-Power?

I used to be cynical with my view towards V Power just like you. Then I filled up with 2 tanks recently, and it probably is just placebo, but yes I do feel an improvement. Engine seems to feel a lot smoother with V Power, and the throttle response seems quicker

Notice my use of the word "seems", as there is no evidence or proof this is the case, it could just be the psychological experience of the more expensive, more advertised product making me think this. And is it worth the extra over fuel save? I think that decision should be made on a personal level,

For me I think I will continue to use V Power, it's not going to cost me a great deal more over the year as I barely do any miles.

What car do you drive? It's not worth putting it into a 1.4 polo that's for sure

James_N · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:19

Housey said:
Ive got a diesel, 159.9 at the BP garage on the A50 at Uttoxeter....just let that settle in.

Princey · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:24

Yes, power and torque in my case.

lee1101 · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:28

rossk26 said:
I used to be cynical with my view towards V Power just like you. Then I filled up with 2 tanks recently, and it probably is just placebo, but yes I do feel an improvement. Engine seems to feel a lot smoother with V Power, and the throttle response seems quicker

Notice my use of the word "seems", as there is no evidence or proof this is the case, it could just be the psychological experience of the more expensive, more advertised product making me think this. And is it worth the extra over fuel save? I think that decision should be made on a personal level,

For me I think I will continue to use V Power, it's not going to cost me a great deal more over the year as I barely do any miles.

What car do you drive? It's not worth putting it into a 1.4 polo that's for sure

Nothing too exciting, a CivicType R. I may give it a go for a few tanks and see how I get on.

Cheers

rossk26 · 10 Apr 2012 at 13:42

lee1101 said:
Nothing too exciting, a CivicType R. I may give it a go for a few tanks and see how I get on.

Cheers

Probably worth it then, just as exciting as my Focus ST!

I'm sure you will feel a smoother running engine, but don't expect +bhp or more mpg'z. I'm buying it on the fact it feels like my engine runs better on the fuel, so hopefully doing less damage (fingers crossed) than the poverty fuel

rjk · 10 Apr 2012 at 14:06

lee1101 said:
Sorry to gatecrash but do you guys really see/feel an improvement using V-Power?

you will do
ran my CTR on a tank of morrisons POV-RON during the shortage and the difference is night and day.

its not mega noticeable but you will see it after a few tanks.

dont expect any gains off it.

rossk26 said:
I used to be cynical with my view towards V Power just like you.

what made you change your tune ross? I remember you were dead against it a while back

we had a disagreement and everything :eek:

rossk26 · 10 Apr 2012 at 14:13

rjkoneill said:
what made you change your tune ross? I remember you were dead against it a while back

we had a disagreement and everything

I wound my neck in and decided to give the stuff a go!

*hangs head and takes back every word said

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