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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Default Optimax to be rebranded

going to be called V-power like on the continent
Octane will be increased to 99.4 RON though
hope this isn't a repost...
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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99.4 are you sure? thats quite a claim, especially considering optimax isnt actually as high as quoted is it?

i thought it was advertised 98 but was allowed to be 97 or something like that, prob. completely wrong though!

but anyway sounds good, dependant on the price increase which theres bound to be....big rebrand as well
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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So they can charge more it.

Robbing cunts.

Why can't they continue to sell normal Optimax plus this new stuff.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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they have call it v power in germany
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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It's V-Power throughout a lot / most of Europe. Like Si says though you can bet the price goes up accordingly.

At least normal unleaded is only... oh hang on that's a pound a litre now too, still BP as an example only made about 8 billion pound profit this year... poor things lol
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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That will be SO cool if it is . Let's just hope it is launched in time for my new engine - any idea when this will take place?
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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Not sure when yet, the info came from a senior Shell employee who i know....
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Mike, you get the mags ok?

I'll try and find out if / when V-power is coming here.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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a lot of Shell garages have been taken over by BP round my way? is that happening anywhere else?
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Oh goodie we get to be robbed blind even more now then

Hope it is 99 though especially if the MON rating also comes up to scratch
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Let's see how many tuners are now innundated with calls from customers wanting a remap on the new fuel
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by PF Dave
Mike, you get the mags ok?

I'll try and find out if / when V-power is coming here.
Yes thanks . Did you send Harvey one or do I need to do that?

If you could find out that would be great!
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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I guessed it would filter down to him from you lol

BUT, can you PM me his address and I'll get some out to him as well.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Its 99 RON here in Sweden, does it differ between some countries?
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Thats what pisses me off, these fuel companies bleet on about rising oil prices so they have to put up fuel prices but if that was the case then their profits wouldnt grow so much........................?

ROBBIN COOOOOOONTS!
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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yes, 100 in deutschland
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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easy, no one said it's going up yet!
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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102.9 at the mo that will b getting expensive then

MIGHT have to get a diesel as everyday transport

NOT
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