Filling up with the good stuff

[Burg Boxster]

Oh my... the mere thought of this discussion has me feeling the 986 forum just crossed over into BMWCCA / Bimmerfest territory...

Sad sad day

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

Oh my... the mere thought of this discussion has me feeling the 986 forum just crossed over into BMWCCA / Bimmerfest territory...

Sad sad day

That would be your opinion. Frankly, lots of members are commenting, and I think the topic of full tank vs. part tank is a bit interesting, albeit totally unscientific.

Some people think it makes a difference, others think it's just silly. Facts and figures vs. how something feels - can lead to some fun debates!

I usually keep my car full simply because I can't be bothered making the extra trips to the pumps, but I am intrigued by Jake's comment that he can feel the difference. Now I want to get out and burn some gas off to see if I can too.

:dance:

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Giller

That would be your opinion. Frankly, lots of members are commenting, and I think the topic of full tank vs. part tank is a bit interesting, albeit totally unscientific.

Some people think it makes a difference, others think it's just silly. Facts and figures vs. how something feels - can lead to some fun debates!

I usually keep my car full simply because I can't be bothered making the extra trips to the pumps, but I am intrigued by Jake's comment that he can feel the difference. Now I want to get out and burn some gas off to see if I can too.

:dance:

Butt Dyno
Perception becomes reality

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by JayG

Butt Dyno

Perception becomes reality

You get used to it by the time you turn out of the station. But that little bit maneuvering out of the station, you feel the weight in the steering and in how much gas it takes to get the car rolling in first. We have a hill leading out of the station back to the road and you feel the added momentum in the brakes then as well.

I usually fill up about every 240 miles with my 2000 S and that leaves me usually right above where the light comes on.

[Perfectlap]

You can easily tell the difference from full and empty tank. Especially if you've been driving the car for over 10 years at the half full mark and have gotten used to how it feels from 1/2 full to the final hash mark before the light comes on. I can also feel when I've got heavy cargo in the rear trunk. The suspension on these cars is like to talk to you a lot.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by Giller

That would be your opinion. Frankly, lots of members are commenting, and I think the topic of full tank vs. part tank is a bit interesting, albeit totally unscientific.

Some people think it makes a difference, others think it's just silly. Facts and figures vs. how something feels - can lead to some fun debates!

I usually keep my car full simply because I can't be bothered making the extra trips to the pumps, but I am intrigued by Jake's comment that he can feel the difference. Now I want to get out and burn some gas off to see if I can too.

:dance:

I was referencing the discussion's focus on getting ripped off re: low grade left in filler hose... That's a complete Bimmerfest-esque conversation...

In vehicles as light as the Boxster (at least 986 & 987), one should easily be able to discern changes in handling if a tank of fuel is full/half/empty via the ~ 100+ lb delta. Since you cannot, I recommend doing an AX sometime w/ each and you will learn quickly...

[Topless]

I do prefer stations with separate hoses for gas. My fill up routine is as follows:

Daily driving or taking a trip= Full tank
Canyon carving with lil Bro or DE laps at the track= Half tank
Timed runs in AX or TT= 2-3 gallons only

A full tank weighs 100lbs and I can definitely feel it when driving at the limit. Around town it just doesn't matter to me at all so I fill her up.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

I was referencing the discussion's focus on getting ripped off re: low grade left in filler hose... That's a complete Bimmerfest-esque conversation...

In vehicles as light as the Boxster (at least 986 & 987), one should easily be able to discern changes in handling if a tank of fuel is full/half/empty via the ~ 100+ lb delta. Since you cannot, I recommend doing an AX sometime w/ each and you will learn quickly...

Haven't done any AX as yet.....and unfortunately most of my area is flat and straight. Joined the PCA this year so hopefully will get out to a driver training event next year and can put this to the test.

Cheers