tony tt Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Gutted I'll miss this again but it can't be helped. Roll on next year and I'll be there. Have a good one guys hope you get some footage of a burnout. Not something gay either a proper attempt eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Tony, I was in the same position as you last year mate and I was desperate to go but couldn't commit to anything at all around the date of the birth. Jessica was born at the end of June and I managed to make it after seeing how things settled down for a couple of months. We will keep you a slot as an exception due to knowing the position you are in. If you can make it closer to the time then great and if you can't then there is no pressure to commit as you will have no clue until the baby is born. Bet you make it though; and stretch the new built cars legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Tony, I was in the same position as you last year mate and I was desperate to go but couldn't commit to anything at all around the date of the birth. Jessica was born at the end of June and I managed to make it after seeing how things settled down for a couple of months. We will keep you a slot as an exception due to knowing the position you are in. If you can make it closer to the time then great and if you can't then there is no pressure to commit as you will have no clue until the baby is born. Bet you make it though; and stretch the new built cars legs I hope so buddy cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboomberang Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 This shouldn't be a problem since its midweek I'm in after I speak to the other half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraman Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Good stuff guys. Numbers looking healthy already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Marcus expect a call about this today . Guys we have a pretty good idea of which fueling stations to use, It get tricky when we cross over to Skye, although we did find a BP garage near Portree from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Marcus expect a call about this today . Guys we have a pretty good idea of which fueling stations to use, It get tricky when we cross over to Skye, although we did find a BP garage near Portree from memory. Bare in mind just because it's BP doesn't mean it will have BP ultimate at the pumps. Most likely that far north it won't. Last time I used that fuel I needed to get the tank drained. The car coughed and spluttered after filling up. Before you go into Portree there is a garage but I don't think it's BP mate. Something's telling me it's an Esso mate but can't remember for the life of me if it had super unleaded. Might be worth a call. Last time I was there was on the bike so wouldn't have mattered why went in it at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Lots of jet garages up there that only do 95ron. Cars will be fine guys loads of people have ran bpu on 95 octane and lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Bare in mind just because it's BP doesn't mean it will have BP ultimate at the pumps. Most likely that far north it won't. Last time I used that fuel I needed to get the tank drained. The car coughed and spluttered after filling up. Before you go into Portree there is a garage but I don't think it's BP mate. Something's telling me it's an Esso mate but can't remember for the life of me if it had super unleaded. Might be worth a call. Last time I was there was on the bike so wouldn't have mattered why went in it at the time. Thanks Tony, I'm sure its the BP garage we all filled up at which had Ultimate. I only really remember this as I helped out a chap 997 Turbo, as he was low on oil, he promised to post me some in thanks for saving his engine, but do you think I ever heard anything . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks Tony, I'm sure its the BP garage we all filled up at which had Ultimate. I only really remember this as I helped out a chap 997 Turbo, as he was low on oil, he promised to post me some in thanks for saving his engine, but do you think I ever heard anything . Did you expect it off a nazi lover? He was straight to the 3rd Reich and laughed at you to his chums. I won't make it but if you need me to research anything or any questions about up there let me know I'll try my best to rack my pee brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Probably drives around the garages claiming low oil then sells it on to pay for the fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 95 Ron will do me fine lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 95 Ron will do me fine lol Me pissing in your tank after a night on the shandy would probably do you fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 We found 97 RON at the Gulf filling station in Broadford on Skye, the price was reasonable as they get the remote and island discount off the tax on their fuel. AFAIK, that's the only super unleaded to the north and west of Fort William, so I'd suggest topping off tanks at the BP in Fort Bill and re-fuelling at Broadford, which is only 17 miles from Dornie. I've done this trip a few times in another car I have that requires super unleaded, it's not a problem so long as you know where the garages are and keep an eye on the fuel gauge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Me pissing in your tank after a night on the shandy would probably do you fine You're probably right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 We found 97 RON at the Gulf filling station in Broadford on Skye, the price was reasonable as they get the remote and island discount off the tax on their fuel. AFAIK, that's the only super unleaded to the north and west of Fort William, so I'd suggest topping off tanks at the BP in Fort Bill and re-fuelling at Broadford, which is only 17 miles from Dornie. I've done this trip a few times in another car I have that requires super unleaded, it's not a problem so long as you know where the garages are and keep an eye on the fuel gauge! We'll remembered Tony; cheers for the help looking into this. We can fill up at the shell (most of us) near the x-cape on the morning we leave if needed. It might be a good idea if everyone has the same fuel level to start with (UK Spec 10 litres more but still gets same mileage as everyone else!) We can use the gulf on Skye just after the bridge as it def sells high octane fuel and the garage westcoaster suggested if needed. Might also be a tip (I'm going to try it) to keep the tank topped up in the weeks running upto it to spread the cost a bit. Ie £30 top up vs £90 fill up on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I stupidly put £50 of 95 Ron fuel in this evening as I drove the Supe 450 miles down south in preparation for DB, that was a big mistake! It turns out a BPU TT does not like cheap fuel at all. Had to stick another £65 Vpower in as soon as possible to clear out the evil lol. Didn't realise it would react that badly, struggled to boost properly, was hesitant, didn't feel as fast. After 100 miles of the good stuff being back in, all normality had resumed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 95 is only any good for off boost driving. Driving on boost is very dangerous for the engine, causes det on boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 95 is only any good for off boost driving. Driving on boost is very dangerous for the engine, causes det on boost. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Mine doesn't seem to agree with the BP Ultimate either - it also spluttered quite a bit. V Power or Tesco 99 has been ideal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Is BP ultimate still 98 ron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Is BP ultimate still 98 ron? 97ron I think mate. It's piss water whatever it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 97ron I think mate. It's piss water whatever it is. No wonder it's rough I bet they still charge a pretty penny for it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 No wonder it's rough I bet they still charge a pretty penny for it too. They do mate aye it's terrible stuff. Soon as I left the BP my car wouldn't boost it coughed and farted straight away. Drove normal off boost but it was awful on the car. Cost me £50 to get it drained and a new fuel filter. Never again if I'm stuck I'd use 95 and nurse it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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