Which is better a full tank of petro ot Half tank of petor
12-13-2006, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='366892' date='Dec 13 2006, 08:04 PM
Man! You two... just going at it all over the forum. Fun to watch though.. like a soap or something 
12-13-2006, 05:14 AM
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as the sprintbooster discussion mentioned you can get 0.1 - 0.2 secs improvment using it, i would suspect half a tank will give a similar benefit to 0.1 secs gain, as the car will be approx 35 kilos lighter. (water = 1kg per litre, fuel is a little less.) so, based on water equiv = 70 litres = 70 kilos - half tank = 35 kilos = 77lbs
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12-13-2006, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='366911' date='Dec 13 2006, 02:14 PM
as the sprintbooster discussion mentioned you can get 0.1 - 0.2 secs improvment using itit, i would suspect half a tank will give a similar benefit to 0.1 secs gain, as the car will be approx 35 kilos lighter. (water = 1kg per litre, fuel is a little less.) so, based on water equiv = 70 litres = 70 kilos - half tank = 35 kilos = 77lbs
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As for 35 kilos, a few burgers could sort that out.
And there are many who ride with a spare wheel...
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12-13-2006, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='366819' date='Dec 13 2006, 01:48 PM
I like to know what you guy think anout the tank of petro.
Is it better for a full tank or half tank of petro for the handing of the car?
right now I always have it half tank
Is it better for a full tank or half tank of petro for the handing of the car?
right now I always have it half tank
Jokes aside, I prefer to fill it up all the way, mainly I feel like my car handles better, and feels more solid when driving fast and taking curves. Overall I like to feel like the car is solid and heavy, not floaty like a Camry or something when going fast.
12-13-2006, 06:18 AM
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^^^ Agree, same way car seems more stable with front and rear passengers!
Anyway I enjoy the convenience of filling up only every 2 weeks (from full to range alarm)
Anyway I enjoy the convenience of filling up only every 2 weeks (from full to range alarm)
12-13-2006, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='366892' date='Dec 13 2006, 08:04 PM
Man! You two... just going at it all over the forum. Fun to watch though.. like a soap or something
so thank aybeesea. I just don`t know what I would do with out you.
12-13-2006, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='366878' date='Dec 13 2006, 07:10 PM
You said there weren't many fuel stations in Warwick. There are.
Is there a point you're trying to make about fuel availability in the UK or some other point?
And... what's the point anyway?
Does anybody really care?
Oh, and FYI there is a choice of Shell Fuel stations within 2 minutes of Warwick town centre.
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Is there a point you're trying to make about fuel availability in the UK or some other point?
And... what's the point anyway?
Does anybody really care?
Oh, and FYI there is a choice of Shell Fuel stations within 2 minutes of Warwick town centre.
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12-13-2006, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='366911' date='Dec 13 2006, 10:14 PM
as the sprintbooster discussion mentioned you can get 0.1 - 0.2 secs improvment using it, i would suspect half a tank will give a similar benefit to 0.1 secs gain, as the car will be approx 35 kilos lighter. (water = 1kg per litre, fuel is a little less.) so, based on water equiv = 70 litres = 70 kilos - half tank = 35 kilos = 77lbs
cheers
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12-13-2006, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='366925' date='Dec 13 2006, 11:04 PM
Depends on how much you need. If you're doing a 400 km trip, I'll recommend full tank, and if you like to save weight, half a tank. but you may need a towing service half way through your trip.
Jokes aside, I prefer to fill it up all the way, mainly I feel like my car handles better, and feels more solid when driving fast and taking curves. Overall I like to feel like the car is solid and heavy, not floaty like a Camry or something when going fast.
Jokes aside, I prefer to fill it up all the way, mainly I feel like my car handles better, and feels more solid when driving fast and taking curves. Overall I like to feel like the car is solid and heavy, not floaty like a Camry or something when going fast.