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    Unhappy Aaarrgggh!!!! Petrol!!!!!

    Well ,since Vectaru is well and truly off the road until her wobbly old lady legs are fixed, I decided, since the range showing on the Elite was 11 miles, that it might be a good idea to stick some fuel in her.

    Previous experience of filling up Vectaru has spoiled me however - the last time I put £35 in her, the computer showed me an estimated range of 275 miles.

    I put the same amount in the Elite, paid my dues and started her up. With bated breath I watched as the computer recognised the fuel input and recalibrated...................


    135 miles!!! Aaaarrrgggghhh!!!!!!!

    This has, after a run into town adjusted itsself to a slightly more generous 157 miles, but needless to say, I shall be driving like a vicar!

    Such a shame, all that lovely power, too..................... Drinky's theory is "Well, at least it might slow you down......................."

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    Mrs D i never did find out what happend to your veccy?

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    Slow you down?... now Louise, don't lie

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    Quote Originally Posted by plasma
    Mrs D i never did find out what happend to your veccy?
    Ah, over the last few weeks, the suspension has become more and more rocky - twitching round bends and every time the road surface becomes even slightly uneven. I have lost track of the fights I have had with her recently, and it feels like I am just running on the springs, with nothing beneath them.

    Anyway, I am going to replace the suspension all round, and possibly drop her a little bit. Right now I would settle for being able to drive witbout fear of imminent death. Driving the Elite has proved to me how bad it had become.

    Fortunately, it is payday today - as I type, I am browsing for the right kit!

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    k, thx for the story. dont like seeing the result before finding out the beginning of the story lol. In that case drop em Louise.. erm, the car that is. (Pls Mr Drinky dont hit me lol)

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    Quote Originally Posted by plasma
    In that case drop em Louise.. erm, the car that is. (Pls Mr Drinky dont hit me lol)

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    i must admit if i had to go back to petrol from diesel i would get a shock at the fuel pumps! anyway mrs d get that new suspension on and get the pics up! lol

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    Lou, if it's a 2.2 petrol you should do 180 miles at £4.30 a gall

    If shes a diesel I calc 315 miles at £4.45 a gall

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    what suspension are you going for misses D??? mine yet again had the fishing on the rear end (shockers u/s) gets quite alarming when there is some weight in the boot and the road is upto the local standards!!!(I had some good shocks in the garage so fitted them and its ok again)
    I have gone for the Imy kit off Riggs (feeling kinda flush plus the accountant said spend some money or it will go on your tax!!!! the joy of being self employed NOT!!!)

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