[The Gonz]

Works the other way, too, Lakes. Drive a 4 ton armoured vehicle around AFG and when you come home the i30 is an absolute rocket.

[Doggie 1]

It's the red caps but the sandwich done it for me

Your humour will fit right in here

 

[Nonamesleft]

  well the rim stickers add 10hp to bike so I can imagine what go fast strips would add to the i30 haha!

That android auto comment still got me curious though *awaits reply from @BigRed *

[Surferdude]

The red valve caps normally mean your tyres are inflated with nitrogen.

The red valve caps normally mean your tyres are inflated with nitrogen.

Hopefully they don't have nitrogen in them.
Top 10 reasons not to put nitrogen in your tyres - YouTube
My mate that manages a tyre store also agrees, it's a complete scam.

Back on topic there definitely seems to be something amiss in your cars performance as my 1.6lt will happily trundle up a medium incline in 6th and if I need a bit more go I only need to drop back 1 cog to 5th and it's all good.

[Nonamesleft]

The red valve caps normally mean your tyres are inflated with nitrogen.

Nah.... i just got red ones because it means it goes faster.... apparently not though 

[Surferdude]

The red valve caps normally mean your tyres are inflated with nitrogen.

Hopefully they don't have nitrogen in them.
Top 10 reasons not to put nitrogen in your tyres - YouTube
My mate that manages a tyre store also agrees, it's a complete scam.

Back on topic there definitely seems to be something amiss in your cars performance as my 1.6lt will happily trundle up a medium incline in 6th and if I need a bit more go I only need to drop back 1 cog to 5th and it's all good.

Believe me, after 40 years in the tyre industry I'm fully aware of just how much of a scam nitrogen in tyres is. 

[Surferdude]

^
Cadogen has always been one to exaggerate things but his message is correct, especially the mix of nitrogen and oxygen in  air.

However his statement that the majority of tyre retailers are ripping people off by adding nitrogen is flawed.
AQFAIK, only Bob Jane and Jax promote it.
They don't even go close to being a majority.

So, no nitrogen for any of MY friends.   

[The Gonz]

Given that 78% of the air is already nitrogen, I tried convincing my chauffeur in Indonesia that it's all a scam, but they are a crazy and super-superstitious bunch, so he probably nodded and off he went for more nitrogen.

[BigRed]

Here is a photo of my stereo


As my car is not the SR premium I do not have the sat nav stereo unit and have the Apple car play and Android Auto instead. As far as I know the sat nav stereo unit is sourced from a different company to the Apple car play and Android Auto compatible unit

[The Gonz]

Built-in satnav is overrated until it's a clone of what you can get on your phone.
For the same price I would choose the Apple/Android unit every time.

[Shambles]

 

[The Gonz]

Hard to tell which part!

[Dazzler]

That's a bit harsh..

[Nonamesleft]

Built-in satnav is overrated until it's a clone of what you can get on your phone.
For the same price I would choose the Apple/Android unit every time.

100% and I'm still dirty that the premium unit has less functionality to the base model. For a 2016 model it should have mirrorlink as a minimum! The eco sport I had as a loaner  for a few days even read my txt messages out to me !!
Wonder if I can switch it out...
P.s sorry for leading them astray, I tend to do that also, but life would be boring if we all followed a straight road 

[The Gonz]

Oh, we need very little leading to go astray. 

[mickd]

Hi Bec

Did a trip to Newcastle when our X had 250km on it.
2 up weekend gear, 120 & A/C all the way.Changed back to 4th twice & 6.5 / 100. Same for Canberra trip.
Keep us posted and PLEASE name your dealer.

Nice bike too 👍

[eXDee]

Hi octane fuel prevents detonation which is dangerous to motor engines. There may be additives that promote cleaner burning but are they worth the expense. The key to 98 fuel is the compression ratio.

&

Also 91 ron fuel contains no cleaning additives, only 95 and 98 keep your engines fuel system clean.

High compression engines require at minimum 95 to 98 and if you've had tuning modifications done to the ECU in relation to timing advancements then 98ron is likely required also.

That's what i was asking about, is the compression ratio on these engines, and any other relevant tuning, actually in a position to take advantage of greater than 91 RON? Because i've been given and read advice that unless this is the case, you're often wasting your money. Does anyone have any insight on this?

Also re: cleaning agents and additives, I tend to fill up at Caltex NZ where possible, which has techron in all fuel types including 91 and Diesel. Caltex doesn't sell any in NZ without it. You go to Gull or a smaller outfit if you want those - which funnily enough has just been bought up by Caltex AU which is sort of confusing.

Mobil NZ also has increasingly moved more into the premium fuels market, with more of its stations changing out regular for fuels with 'Synergy' additives - again present in 91.

[CraigB]

My girlfriend has always filled up with 91ron in her 99 Excel 1.5ltr for years then after convincing her last year to start using 95ron the car has never run better.

It took 1/2 to 3/4 of a tankful before I noticed it running quieter and starting easier so that is what she uses all the time now, I've never done any fuel calculations on economy changes between the different fuels for her car but it definitely runs better.

I'm sure I read somewhere recently that 91 ron fuels were going to be phased out here before long, cant remember where I read this now

[Nonamesleft]

PLEASE name your dealer.

Being from Camden and all, you would know theres only 1 Hyundai dealer in the area... and they own both dealerships 😉

[nzenigma]

..no nitrogen for any of MY friends.....  his message is correct, especially the mix of nitrogen and oxygen in  air...
..

I find the Nitrogen fill works well if you also have Couplertec Electronic Rustproofing 

[Surferdude]

..no nitrogen for any of MY friends.....  his message is correct, especially the mix of nitrogen and oxygen in  air...
..

I find the Nitrogen fill works well if you also have Couplertec Electronic Rustproofing 

[mickd]

Hi Bec,
Didn't think you where so close, and I know the dealer.

[mickd]

I've just PM'd you .

[nzenigma]

Now you've done it, you mentioned porn the guys will come running now

 
Hmmmmm...prophetic words.   

[dnalor50]

Just saw your post otherwise I would have replied earlier.

I have a 2015 SR having traded in my 2017 Focus and have done a few country trips. At 100-110 I rarely have to go lower than 4th gear. The SR does not have the same torque as the Focus (disappointing) but having an extra gear to play with helps in that regard. The only times I get down to third is when losing speed behind a slower car and having to accelerate from 80 or so. The SRs handling seems as good or better than the Focus but the engine needs to be revved harder and more gear changing is required.

[nzenigma]

Thanks dnalor50,

To go back to what Bec originally wrote:
 "...truly gutless, especially on any kind of incline. If the revs drop below 3k it dies in the ass, im talking 2nd gear up Mount Ousley kind of gutless, i have to drop to 3rd on some of the hills on the freeway from Syd to Newcastle. My focus would take these is 5th with ease!"

You have driven both the SR and Focus. From what you also write, it would appear she has a big problem. Correct ?????

[Dazzler]

Just saw your post otherwise I would have replied earlier.

I have a 2015 SR having traded in my 2017 Focus and have done a few country trips. At 100-110 I rarely have to go lower than 4th gear. The SR does not have the same torque as the Focus (disappointing) but having an extra gear to play with helps in that regard. The only times I get down to third is when losing speed behind a slower car and having to accelerate from 80 or so. The SRs handling seems as good or better than the Focus but the engine needs to be revved harder and more gear changing is required.

Thanks for that. Sounds better than Nonamesleft's car, but still a little underwhelming...

[Shambles]

I have a 2015 SR having traded in my 2017 Focus ...

Anyone who trades in a brand new Ford for a 2 year old Hyundai gets a big  in my book

[Dazzler]

I have a 2015 SR having traded in my 2017 Focus ...

Anyone who trades in a brand new Ford for a 2 year old Hyundai gets a big  in my book