[thechat] gas prices..
martin at members.evolt.org
martin at members.evolt.org
Mon Apr 16 15:49:32 CDT 2001
At 11:49 13/04/01 -0400, Bob Davis wrote:
>I believe in Europe, there's less sulfur content in the gasoline.
Low sulphur is coming in. It's also taxed lower in the UK.
>It's interesting to note that when folks with cars like mine replace the
>computer with a higher performance one (adding some 50-60 hp), they seem
>to get another 4-5mpg. They use less throttle for the same power. The
>turbo works a little harder, and the fuel management is a little better.
>I'll probably do it this spring (lusting over the thought of 300 hp on
>tap), so I'll know more later.
Hoping the new car will have that same advanced computer...
>Martin - did you get the new ride yet?
26th April is the projected date. BTO cars take a while...
Cheers
Martin
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