GZE_Bandit

You'll find Optimax is more like 95-96 RON from what I've read

*wince* Vortex is pretty low RON, about 94-95 I think, and Caltex fuel has known to be dodgy on occasions...

Thanks for this. Was reading the first page then realised you had to subscribe for that article :(

The problem is that not all Mobil places have the Synergy stuff...I know the ones down here dont. Only place Ive seen it is Sydney, which is why I'm sticking to BP. Knowing what crap they put in Optimax, I wouldnt be putting it in my car more than once every 5-6 tanks...

I apologise, I should have specified 'regular premium' rather than 'regular unleaded'. As I said, the performance of your engine relies on what its tuned for. If it aint tuned for 98 RON, I dont see how you could get a performance increase out of it. But hey if it does then go for it. My car for example, I switched to BP Ultimate once I bought it and Ive been getting power problems and pinging at low revs, therefore I'm putting it in to be tuned to that specification. Mind you being a jap spec engine you'd think it would be tuned for like 101 RON or something... What Im attempting to say is that when people say 'oh put high RON fuel in your car it will run better' I laugh...unless your car is tuned to accept and work with that fuel, it wont do jack.

Astra turbos are sweet little machines. Would buy one in a snap if i had the cash.

If you car isnt turbo or s/c then I doubt high RON fuel will make a *huge* amount of difference, since the car is simply not tuned for that type of fuel. Remember this is Australia not Japan and regular passenger cars (which the Corolla is - it aint a sports car people) are tuned for 95 RON fuel, ie regular unleaded. Saying that, Optimax has fuel additives in it and these may be screwing around with your engine, rather than the low RON value.

Exactly, I find paying $500 for what is basically a bit of pipe with 'TRD' stamped on it morally outrageous. But hey, if you have the money and are willing to spend it, be my guest :)

Well looking at mine (redid it today)... Flexible piping with high heat rating - $24/m 'Air filter mount' (basically short steel/aluminum pipe length) - $30 Piece of PVC to get piping through to front cavity - $5 Air filter (semi cheap Supercheap brand) - $30 All up about $100, plus if you want to make an air ram to direct air into that front cavity. Of course if you want a K&N thats about $130 for the filter. Rollamods has a good example on his cars I believe.

Or make one yourself and spend the $500 odd you saved at the pub :)

Supercharged = super fuel usage :)

I get just over 400km a tank :) Might be my driving though... She only drinks Premium dude!

Try it with an SS and see how much you cry :) Trust me its not fun.

I believe the strut braces go for about $150 odd each?

Pedders wanted to charge me $211 to install two rear springs (just the rears mind you) and wheel alignment o_0 $1100 if I add new shocks to that :( Lucky theres a place down the road who will do it for $120