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As the Owner/Operator of a Shell Servo (For the moment) I can give you this advise...... 1) Never Fill your car if a Tanker is unloading or has unloaded in the last 20 or so Mins......I know sometimes you dont know if he just left....but if there is a tanker in the Driveway.....DON'T FILL UP. Reasons - a) Fuel entering the tank stirs up the crap sitting in the bottom.....usually a mix of Condensation / Tank Rust (If its an older style Tank) and dust that has entered through the Breathers..........it creates a Whirlpool effect lifting the levels of pollutants into the outlet pipe while people fill up....while most of the solids are filtered out....its not uncommon for 2-5 litres of water be sucked into a Fuel Tank. Note - Most tanks have between 5-30 litres of water at any given time but it is only a problem when its disturbed. Reason - b) Hot Fuel - If you live in a Capital City near a refinery.....and as Shell has only just brought Optimax online again.......they are filling the Tanks with Hot Fuel (Just Processed) This can cause problems with your fuel lines creating air bubbles and blockages due to expansion and shrinkage....recently a Servo in Sydney had a line of Vehicles waiting for Fuel....They were delivered Hot Fuel.....all these vehicles started filling up and made it about 100 meters down ther road before the engines stopped. There was a line of about 20 cars all sitting on the side of the road waiting for road service.....and it cost Shell a fortune in repairs. This may have been part of your problem....but even if its not.....take note!! If you ever suspect a problem with fuel....go to your nearest mechanic and get him to take a sample from the drain plug in your tank if there is one fitted......call Customer Service at the Fuel Company and report the matter also advise the Service station of the problem....if they are at fault they will pay for all repairs and replacement fuel. If you like you can also hit them up for damages for lost wages / accomodation & meals when travelling etc...... Hope this helps!

Hang Gliders? ...........Not usually..... Jet Pilots are actually taught in single engine Prop Driven Aircraft.......Slower....more forgiving....and a little bit more user friendly.... The way it should be for Vehicle Drivers. Take the Roulettes Aircraft for example.........The PC-9/A is a two-seat single engine turboprop aircraft and is the major basic training aircraft for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). After you learn the basics then you are brought through stages of various aircraft with different handling charicteristics and power........Props / Twin Props / Small Jets (Hawk) then the big suckers......I agree with you on one thing though ...learn to drive properly.........but to do that..........you gotta start at the bottom.

I agree with Ford's statement and hope that the restrictions are made law Australia wide as they are in Victoria..... Ive lost too many friends to stupidity and inexperience.......If its ok to restrict the Power to Weight Ratio of Motorcycles for learners & P Platers... I dont see why cars should be any different. Flame me if you want........but I agree with it!!

I dont know if we have a Team Green or Team Envi....but if we dont we should! Picked up my Envi MkII XR6T today...........and Ive had a rampaging boner ever since! I Luv it............I Luv it...........I Luv it......... Will Post a couple of Pics later tonight

As the Operator of one of the very few "Independant" Shell Servo's............Im not even allowed to sell Optimax let alone ask questions about it..........we are only allowed to sell "Premium". If you can get an answer out of Shell on anything you are doing well!The entire Shell organisation is a complete ClusterF*%k and has been for about 12 months now.....(Since Coles bought in). Lucky we have decided to rebrand before Shell collapsed in a big heap anyways! Suprisingly I found this on the Shell Website..... Shell Optimax out of stock. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Shell is currently unable to supply Shell Optimax to all sites in NSW, ACT and Vic. We aim to be back in stock from the 24th of November in Victoria and 27th of November in NSW and ACT. Please accept our sincere apologies for this inconvenience. For more information please call 1300 134 555.

Mike Blewitt Ford Coffs Harbour has a Turbo Ute in the yard......Mandarin/Orange........ Mid City Ford Grafton has a Phontom N/A ute there too.

Channel 10 Coverage was poor due to stretching its Motorsport Coverage over 2 major events........V8 Supercars and the Australian WRC Rally in Perth......... At least they still managed to cover both events to a point........better than Channel 9 and the AFL/Rugby League Coverage!

From memory, someone here ordered a new MkII T only a few days ago in Sydney........he was quoted February delivery then!?! Dont like your chances of having it before Xmas..........I ordered mine in mid October........they are quoting me End November/Early December Delivery. Sick of waiting.........

Hey Zap, Thanks for the positive feedback on the Momo Wheel...Ive just ordered one online..........should have it in 48 hours! Now If I can just get rid of the pressure sores on my thumbs!!!!

Just had a visit from the local Ford Salesguy.........no more than 30 mins ago! When I ordered my MKII on October 20th.....I was given a tentative date of Mid November Delivery. He informed me today that the car will hit the production line on the 20th of November and delivery should be 10 about days after that if all goes well. So Im looking at the 29th of November to 4th of December for delivery (I hope)!! I was planning a trip to Melbourne leaving on December 5th.......I hope its here before then!

Thanks to all that left a constructive reply I have checked out a few websites and it seem the best reviews are going to the Logitech Momo Racing Force Wheel...... Rubber Wheel designed by MOMO, Weighted Aluminium Pedals.......great Force Feedback charicteristics, gear change paddles behind the wheel and 6 programmable buttons on the wheel..............and the best bit.......it has a sequential stick shift that can be placed on eaither side of the wheel! RRP is $199.00 but I have seen them on quite a few websites for $140.00 Looks like I might try one out! http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products...,CONTENTID=6030

Yesterday I bit the bullet and bought a copy of V8 Supercars 2. Ive never been much into Driving Sims, been playing Flight Sims for years............but this one is awesome and Im completely hooked! So here is my question......... Which Steering Wheel Setup for my PC would be the best to buy?? Looking for the following........... Value for Money / Performance etc..... Is Force Feedback worth the money???? I was using a gamepad all day yesterday......now my thumbs feel like they want to fall off!!!

LOL..................now you went and made me buy some!!!!

Every thing with ice no wonder wine tastes like piss to you Mate, do your self a favour,read lumpys post and buy a bottle of the Wynns,from the famous Coonawarra,open it a few hours befor you drink it,sip and save. vik <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL.............ummm.......... Believe me as the holder of NSW's Second Oldest Wine Licence (Retail) in my Bottle Shop................Ive tried just about any wine you can think of........ Damn...............Ive even tried $100+ bottles that still taste like piss! Must be just me but I cant get into the "Wine" Taste! If you do happen to read my post properly....the only thing I have with Ice is Baileys...........the rest I love served ICE COLD! How u like them apples???

Beer - Corona w/Lemon or Lime and Becks.......if I have to drink local its Carlton Draught. Wine - All Tastes like piss to me! Spirit - Jose Cuervo's Tequila - preferably the brown... and ice cold and served with lemon. Liquor - Baileys with Ice or ice cold Jagermeister.

Oh well...............here goes my list! Music - Listening and playing - I play Drums & Bass, currently playing Bass in a working Nth Coast NSW Covers Band. Motorcycles - Current rides are a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500Fi & a 1997 Yamaha TT600 Belgarda for Bush Bashing. Sport - AFL Football (Go Pies!), V8 Supercars, Moto GP, F1's, Cricket Travelling, Fishing, Dining out, Movies & Photography round out my list!

I ordered my MkII XR6T on Thursday......... Optioned with full Protective Plastics (headlights/driving lights/Bonnet/Sump Guard/Mudspats....etc) Auto Leather Trim Premium Sound Scuff Plates Boot Scuff Guard Hayman Reesce Towbar Window Tint Carpets Dashmat and a few other things..... $47500 Drive Away 3-4 weeks to delivery Deleted duplicate post. BD

I have 2 relatives that used to have thier vehicles serviced there (C&P).........some good and some bad reports.........

I live by 1 motto...........everyone is a F%*$wit unless they prove otherwise!

I think you will find in about a year it will be just as common as blueprint because its available all across the range, not just exclusive to FPV/XR I agree...........that's why I am ordering mine in Envi when a place my deposit on Tuesday

Name: Ken Age: 32 Sex: Male (last time I checked) Location : Coffs Coast / Nthn NSW Occupation: Part owner and operator of Service Station / General Store and Fuit & Veg Wholesaler (Busy Boy!) Currently Drive: 93 Landrover Discovery V8i (Heavily Modified for Off Road Use) & Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 & Work Van - Toyota Hiace! Future Drive : Envi MkII XR6T Auto - On Order Hobbies: Music (Bassist & Drummer), Motorsports, Motorbikes, Football (Go Pies!) Married: NO Kids: No Pets: 1 x Psycho Cat and 1 x Border Collie and Goldfish!

Great Pics! Thanks for posting them....I really appriciate it! I honestly thought it would look much darker than that after seeing the pics of the Ute @ the Motor Show..........Looks Great! I guess I have some serious decision making to do!!!!! I just hope Shockwave doesnt become as common on the roads as Blueprint...........I drove 60kms today and counted 9! Although Blueprint is a really nice color.......Im getting a little tired of seeing it!

Hey pstamato..........you got any pics......Id love to see the color without all the white fpv stickers....... bikerguy@tpg.com.au Thanks!

Hey guys & gals...............just about to place a deposit on my XR6T and need a little help with the colours as my dealers have little in stock and are utterly useless anyways! Is this Pursuit Ute at the Sydney Motor Show Shockwave or Pearl Blue? http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...cmd=si&img=2100 My dealer is trying to convince me that Shockwave and Blueprint are almost identical!!! I thought shockwave was much darker! Otherwise is gonne be ordered in Envi! Thanks in Advance P

Hmmm yep done that. If I want to register for news on the Mark II it is all good. Everything else still sends me to old info. I don't care about news about the model, it has been released, I want details and an up to date web site so I know what I'm buying. I agree...............and I recieved the info pack in the mail yesterday........and to be totally honest.........it was crap........ Apart from a pic of a "Rapid" XR8..........there was no new info..........apart from a small mention of the new 6 Speed Manual. Lift your game Ford!