Vit4wd 1st Gear August 15, 2005 Share August 15, 2005 Just now at a SPC petrol station, I saw a SCE plate '94 model WRX pumping 95RON. I thought min RON for WRX is 98RON? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altum Neutral Newbie August 15, 2005 Share August 15, 2005 Wah Piang eh, this fuel prices are really affecting everybody. Maybe its a TS masquarading as a WRX. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vit4wd 1st Gear August 15, 2005 Author Share August 15, 2005 Confirmed it is WRX. I saw rear disc brakes, and when the engine was started, there is no way it is a 1.6l Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altum Neutral Newbie August 15, 2005 Share August 15, 2005 Hahaha, then we have a driver who buy a performance car, then use non-performance petrol just to save 5 cents/liter. Pump 50 liters save less than $2.50. If thats not pathetic, dunno what is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
York Clutched August 15, 2005 Share August 15, 2005 (edited) should be a 'wannabe' lah...otherwise...he's damaging the engine in long run... hmmm...disc brakes @ the rear can easily mod....notice any BOV noise or rear windscreen got wiper anot? Edited August 15, 2005 by York Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vit4wd 1st Gear August 16, 2005 Author Share August 16, 2005 From engine sound and acceleration, definitely WRX. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 Just now at a SPC petrol station, I saw a SCE plate '94 model WRX pumping 95RON. I thought min RON for WRX is 98RON? cut cost? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safetyfirst Clutched August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 no $ what 2 do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 Just now at a SPC petrol station, I saw a SCE plate '94 model WRX pumping 95RON. I thought min RON for WRX is 98RON? detuned engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Neutral Newbie August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 maybe he computed the cost, pump RON95 + Octane Booster = cheaper than RON98 leh???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed 1st Gear August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 humm....look into his bank account...you may be in for a surprise... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 My friends' WRXs and Evos run on RON 92 after a little modification on the compression ratio. It runs just as well and the fuel grade really doesn't make a difference contrary to popular believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress Clutched August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 You are right. The Octane value determines the firing before top dead centre, hence, in a high compression ratio car, it is important to adjust it to an earlier firing. Did this on my Renault R5 Turbo in the 90 using 130 Octane from a certain propellar aircraft, adjusted the BTDC firing very close to the TDC and have to adjust back to even earlier firing upon selling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 Thanks for info. My friends are real experts on cars in terms of everything. However, they are real busy and difficult to reach. I don't really know the detailed mechanics of it all. Just remembered that they told me its something to do with compression ratio which makes sense to me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress Clutched August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 things are easier in the past due to mechanic adjustment compared to electronic ones now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 This may be difficult to believe but they have a full set of tools and diagnostic equipment. Its sorta like a full fledge workshop. But its only for themselves. Everything is done DIY. From servicing to modifications and the works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress Clutched August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 (edited) So not too surprised about it as I do have a full set myself... As for the elctronics, there is this particular thingy/chip which determine the octane value of the car for firing. Edited August 16, 2005 by Fortress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged August 16, 2005 Share August 16, 2005 Wow! Question from me --> How do you modify the compression ratio? Just change the pistons? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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