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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Sporran on 27 August 2006, 11:22

Title: V power
Post by: Sporran on 27 August 2006, 11:22

Im sure most of you are aware that Optimax has been rebranded to VPower and also a slight increase in RON to 99.

I know the FSI engine is optimised for higher octane fuels. 

Do you reckon there will be a difference between 98 and 99ron or is it purely placebo,  I aint filled up yet so still on opti :)

Title: Re: V power
Post by: The Doc on 27 August 2006, 13:12

.0000000000069 faster 0-62 mph lol

No reallyyou should feel more power in the midrange and see very marginal inclrease in BHP

Title: Re: V power
Post by: Sporran on 08 September 2006, 16:45

well after a few tanks i would say its the same, but i have noticed one difference and even the peeps in work have commented, the note from the exhaust is certainly deeper and more throaty :)

Title: Re: V power
Post by: illyun on 09 September 2006, 01:41

I have noticed a definite difference and a lot more wheel spin.. feels a lot more alive - my GTI loves V-Power!!!  :evil: :evil: :evil:

Title: Re: V power
Post by: GTI CV7 on 09 September 2006, 21:07

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I have noticed a definite difference and a lot more wheel spin..

Me too... and it's only 97.9p? ...but for how long though?

Incidentally, our local Tesco (Arena Coventry)  is supposed to stock the 99 Ron loopy juice. I rang them and they say it's been down-graded to 98... not sure when or why?