Fuel developed with Ferrari?

**bull** · 8th June 2008, 16:23

Originally Posted by sels1

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** · 8th June 2008, 17:30

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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!

Do they sell Shell V-Power in America, you will be disappointed if they don't!

Cheers John.

**doc** · 8th June 2008, 17:39

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**Coyote** · 8th June 2008, 18:10

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** · 8th June 2008, 18:50

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** · 8th June 2008, 19:17

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** · 8th June 2008, 19:18

Originally Posted by 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!

You should moon the cops as you do it too ahahaha

**AllanB** · 8th June 2008, 19:26

Originally Posted by StClingin

You should moon the cops as you do it too ahahaha

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

3. The tattoo would give me away......

**CB ARGH** · 8th June 2008, 19:27

ROFL

dickhead

**Brett** · 8th June 2008, 20:43

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** · 8th June 2008, 20:48

Originally Posted by 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.

Because the additives are really only to water down the fuel, right?

**sels1** · 8th June 2008, 21:02

Originally Posted by bull

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** · 8th June 2008, 21:20

Originally Posted by Hitcher

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** · 8th June 2008, 21:46

Originally Posted by 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.

Not quite pump fuel, but a reasonably close approximation.

Maybe Shell V-power would meet the F1 technical specifications, which allow 95 RON petrol?

Looking at the Shell NZ V-power data sheet, it has too much sulphur in it to be used in an F1 car.

**aderino4** · 8th June 2008, 23:08

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.

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