Fuel developed with Ferrari?

[Hitcher]

What is it about fuel companies that leads them to believe that they can make ludicrous spurious claims about the qualities of their products? Do they think that motorists are completely gullible? Why don't regulatory authorities take action against them?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there are Ferrari race cars that run on 95 octane fuel?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that their "new" V-max is any different to the "Ultra High" 95 they were pumping a few weeks ago?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there is any discernible difference between their 95 and that sold by every other fuel company in New Zealand?

This is nothing more than aromatherapy for automobiles and deserves to be exposed for the charade that it is.

[boomer]

Rag week?


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[niero]

lmao, my gas station.... is my nearest airport.... :)

[Owl]

1. Yes
2. No gonads
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Yes

[sels1]

They are having a Shell sponsered display of Ferrais down on the waterfront on Sunday - why dont you go down and ask them?

[Dargor]

Oh but Casey stoner advertises it too, we should give them money.[/sarcasim]

In the mean time why dont you do your own testing.

But one of shells advertised main advantages of this "V Power" is that it cleans your engine, which is what they were saying all their fuel did 10 months ago.

[breakaway]

Hitcher, most motorists are morons who don't know that if they open the radiator cap while it's hot then it'll splash out and burn them in the face.

[The Pastor]

shell is like the only gas station i like to fill up with,

BP are dicks with the price. I know its not much more than the others, but its the principal.

Mobil are dicks with the prepay. IF they cant trust me to fill up fisrt and then pay, im not going to give them any money.

Shell - the only company ive ever had a batch of bad fuel from - but still the best imo.

[Magua]

Stfu Hitcher. It's the best advert on tv (better than most of the programs too).

[MacD]

But it's got extra Nemo (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1590696&postcount=6) in it!

[Mully]

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there are Ferrari race cars that run on 95 octane fuel?

F1 cars do run on pump gas, don't they?? Saw a doco about a bloke who bought a couple of year old Ferrari car (one of Schumacher's ones) and they told him to use pump gas.

Personally, pulling up to a petrol station in an F1 Ferrari and telling them to fill it up would be awesome.

[deanohit]

So what, those classic Ferraris sound awesome!

[Swoop]

Sadly, the fuel mafia can trot out whatever line they choose and the gullible kiwi will gobble it up.

[James Deuce]

There is a difference with Shell 95 octane fuel. Fuel economy is noticeably worse with any Shell product in the Zed. By around 30 to 40 kms per tank.

[Motu]

What is it about fuel companies that leads them to believe that they can make ludicrous spurious claims about the qualities of their products? Do they think that motorists are completely gullible?


You must be too young to remember Methyl Benzine,or Boron.Nothing new here,carry on please it's business as usual.

[bull]

They are having a Shell sponsered display of Ferrais down on the waterfront on Sunday - why dont you go down and ask them?

What a fantastic idea - Thanks Sels,
Took my boy for ride on the bike to Wellington to have a look then feed of fish and chips at Lyall Bay. Heres some pics from the Ferrari Display. Oh and the gaming rig was fun as, managed a 4th but not enough to reach top 3 and get the cool toy, we did however get a ferrari toy car each - Was worth that alone.

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[oldrider]

What is it about fuel companies that leads them to believe that they can make ludicrous spurious claims about the qualities of their products? Do they think that motorists are completely gullible? Why don't regulatory authorities take action against them?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there are Ferrari race cars that run on 95 octane fuel?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that their "new" V-max is any different to the "Ultra High" 95 they were pumping a few weeks ago?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there is any discernible difference between their 95 and that sold by every other fuel company in New Zealand?

This is nothing more than aromatherapy for automobiles and deserves to be exposed for the charade that it is.

Shell gave me a nice red brochure telling me all about their new V-Power fuel.

I read all about it and I was soooo impressed!

I immediately booked my bike into Street and Sport for a 10,000km warranty check, the previous one was 20,000km. V-Power rocks :headbang:

The nice Shell people have provided a contact number for further information by calling the Shell customer Service Centre on:

0800 474 355 or visit (www.shell.co.nz) They await your call Hitcher, I have told them all about you and they just can't wait to hear from you! :shifty:

Do they sell Shell V-Power in America, you will be disappointed if they don't! :yes: Cheers John.

[doc]

What is it about fuel companies that leads them to believe that they can make ludicrous spurious claims about the qualities of their products? Do they think that motorists are completely gullible? Why don't regulatory authorities take action against them?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there are Ferrari race cars that run on 95 octane fuel?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that their "new" V-max is any different to the "Ultra High" 95 they were pumping a few weeks ago?

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there is any discernible difference between their 95 and that sold by every other fuel company in New Zealand?

This is nothing more than aromatherapy for automobiles and deserves to be exposed for the charade that it is.

I feel for you Hitch leaded fuel smelt better too aye.

[Coyote]

Shell's fuel is developed with Ferrari!

Bio fuels are good for the environment!

Democrats are left wing!

Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't look like a horse!

[CB ARGH]

Utter bull shit, mind my words.

It's the same with stupid Caltex with techron. But hey, if shell wants to spends it's trillions of dollars from profits on advertising a hoax claim, then they can be my guest, those bastards.

Wish I made a fuel company ten years ago... when I was seven. <_<

[AllanB]

My favourite TV advert - especially on the surround sound system, and I'm looking forward to my freeview box arriving on the courier!

I figure I can ride around Christchurch like a madman and when finally caught after a OJ inspired TV police chase I'll just blame Shell for all the extra engine power!

[CB ARGH]

My favourite TV advert - especially on the surround sound system, and I'm looking forward to my freeview box arriving on the courier!

I figure I can ride around Christchurch like a madman and when finally caught after a OJ inspired TV police chase I'll just blame Shell for all the extra engine power!

You should moon the cops as you do it too ahahaha :rockon:

[AllanB]

You should moon the cops as you do it too ahahaha :rockon:

Nah for three reasons

1. Too cold in CHCH - I'd worry about shrinkage.... (It might end up normal!)
2. I have not shaved as its winter :shit:
3. The tattoo would give me away......:Police:

[CB ARGH]

ROFL

dickhead :p

[Brett]

Yes, one of the F1 regs is that the cars have to run on pump fuel. Obviously though, they filter pretty much all of the additives and shit out so that it is straight fuel.

[Coyote]

Yes, one of the F1 regs is that the cars have to run on pump fuel. Obviously though, they filter pretty much all of the additives and shit out so that it is straight fuel.
Because the additives are really only to water down the fuel, right?

[sels1]

What a fantastic idea - Thanks Sels,
Took my boy for ride on the bike to Wellington to have a look then feed of fish and chips at Lyall Bay. Heres some pics from the Ferrari Display. Oh and the gaming rig was fun as, managed a 4th but not enough to reach top 3 and get the cool toy, we did however get a ferrari toy car each - Was worth that alone.

Good to hear Bull. We called in for a look too. Saw your bike outside on our way out. You managed to get our daughter in the background of one of your pics.

[Ocean1]

Does Shell seriously expect us to believe that there is any discernible difference between their 95 and that sold by every other fuel company in New Zealand?

Yes. And for entirely different reasons they're correct, 0.00012% of it is different. The rest of it came down the same pipeline as everyone elses.

[MacD]

Yes, one of the F1 regs is that the cars have to run on pump fuel. Obviously though, they filter pretty much all of the additives and shit out so that it is straight fuel.

Not quite pump fuel, but a reasonably close approximation (http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/rules_and_regulations/technical_regulations/6852/).

Maybe Shell V-power would meet the F1 technical specifications (http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/rules_and_regulations/technical_regulations/6852/fia.html), which allow 95 RON petrol? ;)

Looking at the Shell NZ V-power data sheet (http://www.shell.com/static/nz-en/downloads/shell_for_motorists/fuels/v-power_95_tds.pdf), it has too much sulphur in it to be used in an F1 car. :pinch:

[aderino4]

The second time I hear people complaining about the Shell Ad (first one was on NZ Herald Sideswipe couple of days ago (Friday I think))

What is wrong with you people. it's a cool ad with cool cars and nice setting with excellent blending beautiful workmanship.

Geez if everyone is like the OP and can't appreciate good advertisement which obviously work for its target market then the whole advertising industry would have died.

Shame on you for killing New Zealand and world economy.

[nudemetalz]

Don't care for the advertising hype, but the advert itself is awesome !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDYGZs5ZvBY

[TimeOut]

I just hope it's not like their last attempt to clean up engines (Formula Shell) that buggered a lot of engines:Oi:

[Biggles2000]

I bet they paid big dollars for Enzos endorsement and hopefully havent skipped on R+D.

[slofox]

You must be too young to remember Methyl Benzine,or Boron.Nothing new here,carry on please it's business as usual.

You mean "roar on like a moron on Boron?????" I remember that!!!

[marioc]

Who cares the ad rocks

[Brett]

Yeah, fact of the matter is that I reckon the add is awesome. Don't like it? I don't really care. Will it make me buy v-power? No, I would not go out of my way. Have just tried the Gull high octane stuff, and I have definitely noticed performance improvements, maybe v-power will do the same.

[McDuck]

Yeah, fact of the matter is that I reckon the add is awesome. Don't like it? I don't really care. Will it make me buy v-power? No, I would not go out of my way. Have just tried the Gull high octane stuff, and I have definitely noticed performance improvements, maybe v-power will do the same.

I am trying the cage on different fules. V Power makes the car use up to 1l per 100kms more than 91. I am not impressed and am trying other brands of high octane before going back to shell 91.

[Rev DJ]

BTW - just completed a comparison of my fuel consumption figures pre and post using Shell V-Power (first fill with V-Power was 23/06/08)
Before: km/L 25.42 (using Shell Super)
After: km/L 28.43

Cheers DJ

[Hitcher]

After having recently purchased many litres of fuel in the USA and Canada, I am now keen to learn why petrol in New Zealand is coloured, whereas its North American equivalent is as clear as tap water, irrespective of grade. Presumably the colouring is added for some cosmetic purpose?

[imdying]

So they can spot which is road legal (i.e. taxed) and which isn't.

[McDuck]

After having recently purchased many litres of fuel in the USA and Canada, I am now keen to learn why petrol in New Zealand is coloured, whereas its North American equivalent is as clear as tap water, irrespective of grade. Presumably the colouring is added for some cosmetic purpose?

Same with the smell, so you know it is gas.

[McDuck]

Or what imdiying said...

[Hitcher]

So they can spot which is road legal (i.e. taxed) and which isn't.

Who is "they", and where does one procure non-taxed petrol?

[Ixion]

Aircraft. And 'they' is out to get YOU.

[imdying]

Who is "they", and where does one procure non-taxed petrol?They are the enforcers of choice, presumably the Police in conjunction with the IRD? Non taxed petrol, presumably farms have access to it, maybe places like airports and race tracks?