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Guys, had a reply from Shell Distribution today in respect of the following questions; 1. Why is there so much of a price variation between sites and also it appears that dealer sites are overpriced and do Shell have any control over this? On Shell Company-owned sites, V-power products stand 6-7p off standard grades. Shell Company-owned sites will match the nearest super/hypermarket on it's standard grades, so any variation in our prices is driven by local trading conditions, but they shouldn't be that great. Dealer site prices depend on the type of deal they are on, so variations may be more pronounced. Some Dealers do premium price, and, no, we cannot prevent them doing this. I personally have seen Dealers charging up to 20p per litre above standard grade price. 2. Will Shell be going down the E85 route or similar? No plans at present. Unless there is a push from Government to do so, we would be unlikely to increase ethanol content. 3. Will the E85 bring the RON values up and will it have any effect on the running of highly tuned vehicles? Don't know. I've e-mailed a colleague at The Shell Technology Centre. I'll pass her reply on when I get it. Hope this helps answer some of the questions. If i get a reply on the RON values i will post that up too. Davie

Its dealer sites that are forcing the prices up the main line sites ( Shell owned) have to stay at a local competative rate. Davie

Thge above post just hits home the good that all you guys have achived. Well done to all. Hope the wee guys gets better soon. Davie

Leave it with me i shall contact the main Distribution man this week and see what he says? If there are any specific questions anybody has regarding the fuel aspect ( but not the price) then please add it here and i shall try and get a response. davie

Na not E85, smaller quants all to do with the "greener" Shell organisation. I can find out off distribution what the exact quants are if you wish? davie

Shell Bellshill is up for a refit early next year Shell are now introducing Ethanol derived fuels across the range. Causing us all sorts of problems on the retanks. More Shell re-fit info coming soon. Davie

Changed my mind, got some other plans for the cash. davie

Certainly looks better then alot of the shoite some folks have from here. Each to their own though but do remember the amount of work that goes into building a car not just a shed load of cash but time,effort,cuts,grief etc etc. Well done for getting it to this stage mate. Davie

They dont check everything in scrutineering its only the top three winners that are subject to more stringent checks, we once had the brake disc diameter and thickness measured after coming third on the Jim Clark in 2006. Davie

1979 Scottish Rally.

Just had a quick read of Bills site ( scotmaps) and funnily enought theres a testimonial from Mr Monro!!! Raymond Munro (2003 Scottish Rally Champion)The notes we get from Scotmaps are excellent, and the video/DVD they provide certainly increases your confidence in the notes so that I can commit absolutely 100%. Having competed at all levels of the sport in the UK, I would now be reluctant to rally anywhere else where Scotmaps were not providing notes. Strange but true. Davie

Ray monro struggled to get a helmet to fit him for years. Due to the size of his head. Not a nice man to have in the sport and that goes back to the good old days of the Trossachs Rally. Hope Bill Sturrock ends up winning and getting costs back. davie

Chris Meekes 1st place no more,excluded for breaching the FIA code. Full report here. http://www.rallyscotland.tv/downloads/Stew...ecision_2.6.pdf

Shame i couldnt get vouchers for what fuel i used on a shell site this week. 56,000 litres. Davie

Ray Monros a C***k anyway. I have used Bills maps on many occasions and never a problem. Notes are a "guide" its up to the crew as to how they want to drive the route. Davie

Chris Meeks 1st place is provisional until the Technical querie regarding the weight of his front cross member is confirmed. It will most likely be Monday before its confirmed. By all accounts it was a great success. Davie

Ahh, should be re-named the old school Scoobies thread. Found this pic from the Glenshee run. What about a Glenshee run between Xmas and new year when most people will be off work?

I wonder how many stages will be cancelled due to flooding!!! Hope not any. BP Ford WRc team trucks look good on the &4 this afternoon. D

Bloody hell i could buy Playsatans classic for that and have enough change to make Johnnny R6 a decent offer on his!!!! All joking aside, need to get along to another meet to have a look at some "examples" Any volunteers for me to have a look at thiers? davie

Looks good to me. Will probably start at the weekend as i am away till Friday on Business. Cheers Any more tips would be appreciated. PS Mouse friendly products are NOT required!!!! davie

How much are defis?

Ok, getting bored watching crap telly at night so want to detail the engine bay. Any pointers about the best stuff to remove the waxy stuff off and products to make it shiny and clean looking? Thanks in advance. Davie

Heres mine alaong with the equally as fast and namesake.

Ok, thinkin about fitting these, whats the score, are defis the boys to get or are they alternatives, cost? Colour of guages etc. ease of fitting? Its an 07 hawkeye STI. Any help would be appreciated. Davie

Had a good look around both inside and outside including a good poke about the bay, nothing to be seen apart from the red plastic cover. anyway, six traps set again. Come on ya buggers. Davie