Optimax
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Optimax
Anyone tried it yet?
I'm on my second tank....
There's a strange surge in the power delivery around 7.5K rpm. Happens every time. VTEC cuts in, power cuts in.... Bizarre. If anything the car's quicker. The Impreza has better throttle response which doesn't seem to have happened in the S2000
Anyone else tried it and experienced this?
I'm on my second tank....
There's a strange surge in the power delivery around 7.5K rpm. Happens every time. VTEC cuts in, power cuts in.... Bizarre. If anything the car's quicker. The Impreza has better throttle response which doesn't seem to have happened in the S2000
Anyone else tried it and experienced this?
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Andy,
I get the same feeling in the S2000, throttle response seems improved, I also think that the stop/start traffic problem isn't as bad. I've been using it for 3 tanks now.
However saying that my car now has 7.5K on the clock and I'm convinced it just gets faster by the week so the optimax factor may just be coincidence.
The power surge in 3rd gear is now fantastic, I just love 3rd gear from 60-90. I find the VTEC kick strongest in this gear and its my favourite by far, by contrast I'm not a big fan of 1st, too much noise and not enough go but thankfully it doesnt last too long
I get the same feeling in the S2000, throttle response seems improved, I also think that the stop/start traffic problem isn't as bad. I've been using it for 3 tanks now.
However saying that my car now has 7.5K on the clock and I'm convinced it just gets faster by the week so the optimax factor may just be coincidence.
The power surge in 3rd gear is now fantastic, I just love 3rd gear from 60-90. I find the VTEC kick strongest in this gear and its my favourite by far, by contrast I'm not a big fan of 1st, too much noise and not enough go but thankfully it doesnt last too long
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Fortunately, Optimax arrived at my local Shell garage on the day I took delivery - used it since day one.
I've done 2500 miles since delivery on 24th August, seems to get quicker on each run
Matt.
I've done 2500 miles since delivery on 24th August, seems to get quicker on each run
Matt.
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Here is where to find it
http://www.shell.com/uk-en/content/0,4011,...8-69539,00.html
Looks like I'm going to have to wait
http://www.shell.com/uk-en/content/0,4011,...8-69539,00.html
Looks like I'm going to have to wait
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Aparently Shell market Optimax as a low sulphur petrol rather than super unleaded. This get's them round the tax rate for SUL and qualifies them for the low sulphur rate. So how come it's still SUL prices 
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Aparently Shell market Optimax as a low sulphur petrol rather than super unleaded. This get's them round the tax rate for SUL and qualifies them for the low sulphur rate. So how come it's still SUL prices
Aparently Shell market Optimax as a low sulphur petrol rather than super unleaded. This get's them round the tax rate for SUL and qualifies them for the low sulphur rate. So how come it's still SUL prices
If petrol costs are getting you down, go for the Nissan Micra hire car experience ™.
Had to put a bit of petrol in last night, didn't think that it was going to be a tad les thirsty than my S2000/ITR.
Mean't to put small amount it. Ended up filling the tank before I was even watching the pump figures
I swear it's even slower with the weight of ~20 liters of petrol 
-Brian.
