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Briskodian
Age:
59 years old
Birthday:
October 7, 1952
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Interests:
Buddhism, technology
Work for Airbus on wing stress analysis methods
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Bristol, UK

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Skoda Fabia 2.0i Elegance 04/2005 (35.3 ave mpg)
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  1. In Topic: proof that 99 ron massively outperforms 95 Ron

    29 December 2011 - 14:22

    View PostBullyboy, on 29 December 2011 - 09:15, said:

    My feeling is that if the car is designed to run correctly/better/to obtain the maximum out of it, by using 98 RON Petrol, then for me that's what I will (and have fed it) to date.

    Designs are always a compromise. It is subjective opinion on 'the maximum out of it' that causes the debate. e.g.

    • If you want maximum power at full throttle, go for a higher RON.
    • If you want maximum miles per pound at low throttle, go for a lower (cheaper) RON.

    All choices will be a mix of these in different proportions. Furthermore, if you really want maximum life from the engine, don't thrash it - whatever RON you use.

  2. In Topic: proof that 99 ron massively outperforms 95 Ron

    28 December 2011 - 09:17

    A question on power/torque curves: are they maximum output at each rpm - i.e. usually full throttle? What improvements does one get for, say, half throttle? And what throttle position, on average, relates to normal usage?

    From my old days in the early 80's with my Golf GTIs (K Jetronic automatically adjusted to octane), I noticed an improvement with high octane fuel at full throttle. With my foot on the floor, I could compare like for like. How does one measure, or subjectively assess, the difference (if any) at in-between throttle settings?

    My experience was that it was more 'fun' when flooring it, but no real difference otherwise. It seems to me that the high octane rating hardly makes a difference unless the fuel is pushed to its limits. And any difference to the engine life is only due to the times when the high octane kicks-in. What percentage of the car's overall life is that?

  3. In Topic: Extra white bits

    26 June 2011 - 21:35

    View PostLewJo, on 26 June 2011 - 15:59, said:

    This is the Demo VRS my local dealer has, they removed a few bits and had them painted white.. myself I can't stand it. Anyone disagree?

    "Extra white bits"? I thought this thread was going to be about those parts of the body where the sun doesn't reach.
    Anyway, this is my local dealer. I think it is the VRS I test drove a few months ago. Don't fancy the colours myself. Bland is good.

  4. In Topic: skoda shopper taking some big boy scalps

    16 June 2011 - 21:23

    View PostBrin, on 15 June 2011 - 21:04, said:

    The Atom (And quite a few of the others) "Should" have left you for dead.

    Quite understandable really. I looked carefully and, like our Skoda drivers, I couldn't see the yellow flag either.

  5. In Topic: delted

    21 May 2011 - 10:38

    View Posttom_kvrs, on 21 May 2011 - 09:38, said:

    just want peoples thoughts for the back window

    I think you can stick it.

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