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rellik666 · Jul 13th, 2008, 11:01 PM

I have just had an email from Shell saying that Shell will no longer be supplying V Power Racing to the Australian Market!

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On behalf of Shell Australia I am writing to inform you and your club members that from the end of July 2008, Shell will be phasing out Shell V-Power Racing fuel from the Australian market.
The phase out of Shell V-Power Racing from 46 Coles Express sites in QLD, VIC, NSW & ACT will take approximately six months.
A changing market has been the major contributor to Shell's decision to phase out the fuel.
Moving forward, Shell V-Power will be Shell's premium performance fuel. Shell V-Power will continue to be available at the Coles Express sites in QLD, VIC, SA, NSW & ACT.
At 98 octane, Shell V-Power contains a unique Friction Modification Technology (FMT) and an exclusive cleaning formula designed to enhance everyday driving performance and responsiveness.
Shell Australia will continue to respond to consumer demand to maintain a quality fuels portfolio, and supply a range of quality fuels available for Australian motorists who understand that not all fuels are the same.
For further information or any technical assistance about the removal of Shell V-Power Racing, please visit Shell Australia Web Site or call our Customer Service Centre on 13 16 18.

MickyD · Jul 13th, 2008, 11:27 PM

I'd used it a few times, and it was OK, but hardly anywhere had it.

works8 · Jul 14th, 2008, 02:33 AM

I haven't used Shell V-Power Racing, instead I am happy with BP 98.

07BPB · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by works8 (original)

I haven't used Shell V-Power Racing, instead I am happy with BP 98.

Ditto. Have never seen V-Power at a shell station either.

Pom Down Under · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Thanks....I have been told that Liberty sell '100 Max' fuel if anyone wants 100 octane...not tried it myself though.

works8 · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pom Down Under (original)

Thanks....I have been told that Liberty sell '100 Max' fuel if anyone wants 100 octane...not tried it myself though.

I know they have MAX98 which is a 98 octane E10 petrol. I am not sure why but I just can't get myself to use petrol with ethanol...

swgn · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:02 AM

My R56 loves this stuff. I've had no problems at all running it and can quite literally *feel* the difference it makes when running back to back tanks of 100VPR then 98VP.

It'll be a shame to see it disappear.

kdt · Jul 25th, 2008, 07:39 AM

Yeah, I agree, our R56 burbled, cracked, & popped like crazy after just one tank, going to get Alice's most likely last tank tomorrow as Brisbane's last station is supposed to stop serving it on the 1st of August.

View Poll Results: Do you Use V Power Racing?
No. I pay enough for Premium as It is!	9	50.00%
Yes, who wouldn't want 100 Ron fuel, even if it does have ethanonl!	3	16.67%
No, I've tried it and my MINI didn't like it!	5	27.78%
No, I don't use premium, my MINI goes just fine without it!	1	5.56%
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Jul 13th, 2008, 11:01 PM	#1
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 555 Online	Shell V Power Racing I have just had an email from Shell saying that Shell will no longer be supplying V Power Racing to the Australian Market! Quote: On behalf of Shell Australia I am writing to inform you and your club members that from the end of July 2008, Shell will be phasing out Shell V-Power Racing fuel from the Australian market. The phase out of Shell V-Power Racing from 46 Coles Express sites in QLD, VIC, NSW & ACT will take approximately six months. A changing market has been the major contributor to Shell's decision to phase out the fuel. Moving forward, Shell V-Power will be Shell's premium performance fuel. Shell V-Power will continue to be available at the Coles Express sites in QLD, VIC, SA, NSW & ACT. At 98 octane, Shell V-Power contains a unique Friction Modification Technology (FMT) and an exclusive cleaning formula designed to enhance everyday driving performance and responsiveness. Shell Australia will continue to respond to consumer demand to maintain a quality fuels portfolio, and supply a range of quality fuels available for Australian motorists who understand that not all fuels are the same. For further information or any technical assistance about the removal of Shell V-Power Racing, please visit Shell Australia Web Site or call our Customer Service Centre on 13 16 18. OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
works8 Gone Outside To Play Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:18 AM Posts: 46 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Pom Down Under (original) Thanks....I have been told that Liberty sell '100 Max' fuel if anyone wants 100 octane...not tried it myself though. I know they have MAX98 which is a 98 octane E10 petrol. I am not sure why but I just can't get myself to use petrol with ethanol... sandown ♠♠ phillip island ♠ clubMINI drive ♠♠♠

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Jul 13th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:18 AM Posts: 3,780 Offline	I'd used it a few times, and it was OK, but hardly anywhere had it.

Jul 14th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
works8 Gone Outside To Play Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:18 AM Posts: 46 Online	I haven't used Shell V-Power Racing, instead I am happy with BP 98.

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
07BPB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by works8 (original) I haven't used Shell V-Power Racing, instead I am happy with BP 98. Ditto. Have never seen V-Power at a shell station either.

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pom Down Under .....like a Cheshire cat. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:18 AM Posts: 411 Offline	Thanks....I have been told that Liberty sell '100 Max' fuel if anyone wants 100 octane...not tried it myself though.

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
swgn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 08:18 AM Posts: 55 Offline	My R56 loves this stuff. I've had no problems at all running it and can quite literally feel the difference it makes when running back to back tanks of 100VPR then 98VP. It'll be a shame to see it disappear.

Jul 25th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
kdt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Yeah, I agree, our R56 burbled, cracked, & popped like crazy after just one tank, going to get Alice's most likely last tank tomorrow as Brisbane's last station is supposed to stop serving it on the 1st of August.

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