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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #137 on: March 06, 2012, 07:43:12 AM »
Around freezing point again and bad throttle response from idling to clutch-in on the first mile. Luckily I took the modest E35 (1:2) and was not greedy for cheaper E48 (1:1).
After another mile next red trafic light and no problems.
Anyway less engine vibrations than with E10 (the Minarelli usually runs quite hard).

Edit: Sorry, I was greedy and filled with 3.1 litre E85 but the tank has only 9.x litre volume. So I'm running E35 now.
Numbers above corrected.
« Last Edit: March 06, 2012, 06:50:01 PM by ts1 »

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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #138 on: March 07, 2012, 06:58:02 AM »
I'm running about 110 proof right now(BAC Approx 2.08 ppm) and finally agree w/ you Ts1. Ethanol IS GREAT! I shoulda put in ME sooner.
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #139 on: March 09, 2012, 10:47:15 PM »
HEY Z, I foung this today at a local Mazda/Mercedes dealer ship in town....
I'm sure you will be the only one to appreciate this.. I got your back.  ;)  :D
ANNNYWAY, I know the socialist party doesnt want to see more proof but here it is any how....
 http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff435/therealbat/375f0edc.jpg

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I tried rotating them on my computer but when they were uploaded they switch back...
More proof of ethanol's nasty ass ways......
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #140 on: March 09, 2012, 10:48:24 PM »


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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #141 on: March 09, 2012, 10:51:35 PM »








Lets try this way then.  ::)
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #142 on: March 10, 2012, 02:26:31 AM »
I cant turn the tv so I sprained my neck. It's just NOT acceptable but we all swallow it.  Well I do. (don't go there)
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #143 on: March 18, 2012, 04:51:16 AM »
I cant turn the tv so I sprained my neck. It's just NOT acceptable but we all swallow it.  Well I do. (don't go there)



Some good info in them sideways pics.... :D


OH NO, i'm not touching that one... :D :D :D
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #144 on: March 18, 2012, 05:05:17 AM »
but we all swallow it.  Well I do


..okaaay........

..is there a "Like" button around here??

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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #145 on: March 18, 2012, 05:07:54 AM »
I didn't touch that one...




HEre is the "like button" here...... :-*
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #146 on: March 18, 2012, 05:53:31 AM »
 :D :D :D

Seriously, you guys are killing me :D
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #147 on: March 18, 2012, 07:40:18 PM »
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« Reply #148 on: March 18, 2012, 10:08:38 PM »
 :o Now that was some serious sucking.. :o  ::)    :D
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Re: This is what Ethanol does to rubber...
« Reply #149 on: March 18, 2012, 11:24:06 PM »
YUP! Just sitting here... Suckin' eggs.
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