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Nov 28, 2013 | 08:32 PM

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blackgsx01

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Originally Posted by mx4life85

*** Everyone watch out for the Fort Mill BP station carrying E85. Travis's car and my car both started running weird after putting that fuel in. It was so bad in Travis's car that his wouldn't even start. Mine would start but it is also parked in a garage and I'd have to finesse it to get it to fire. Second gear pulls were crazy and you could tell something was off.

I'd wait a good month or so to let them get the quirks out of it because something is definitely up with the E85 there...

FWIW it was tested close to 98% Ethanol

that's the good stuff there, get tuned on that lol, cold start sucks *** but depending on how much e98 you still have in the tank, put some 93oct in it to bring the ethanol level down and it will help with your cold start issues

Dec 2, 2013 | 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by evo8426

There is definitely something wrong with it. It didn't really even want to light on fire with a lighter haha

Ethanol burns clear, but you should e able to feel the heat off of it!

Dec 3, 2013 | 01:06 PM

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True story, I had some issues with that fuel also, back to Waxhaw...

How did you go about testing the purity, water test?

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Dec 3, 2013 | 01:39 PM

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Hell yea E98, Mo power lol.
I knew it was the fuel making the car run bad like that.
But here is some pics of my current build, STIKILLER#2 is coming soon.

Dec 3, 2013 | 01:41 PM

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mx4life85

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True story, I had some issues with that fuel also, back to Waxhaw...

How did you go about testing the purity, water test?

Actually went off what Travis told me and may have missed the number a bit. I can't remember..just remember it was higher ethanol content than normal. I believe he tested it with an E85 tester and water. Shake it up and see where it sits at in the glass tube.

Dec 4, 2013 | 04:46 AM

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Hell yea E98, Mo power lol.
I knew it was the fuel making the car run bad like that.
But here is some pics of my current build, STIKILLER#2 is coming soon.

Timbo your new build is gonna be insane bro!

Dec 6, 2013 | 05:55 AM

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Heads up: I doubt there will be a Cars and Coffee tomorrow morning as the forecast calls for rain.

Dec 6, 2013 | 01:38 PM

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Heads up: I doubt there will be a Cars and Coffee tomorrow morning as the forecast calls for rain.

Well if it isn't raining, I'll be out there this month.

Dec 7, 2013 | 06:47 AM

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Ive lit bunch of e on fire in the past so i could store my cans indoors without any little bit in the bottom haha. The fuel is starting to turn clear, no more rust looking crap and is down to 86% and running without any weirdness

Dec 7, 2013 | 12:39 PM

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Heads up: I doubt there will be a Cars and Coffee tomorrow morning as the forecast calls for rain.

Looks like they are trying to reschedule for next week end.

Dec 11, 2013 | 05:36 AM

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Looks like they are trying to reschedule for next week end.

Got a link Shannon? I haven't seen any updates on the official C&C Charlotte forum.

Dec 11, 2013 | 05:39 AM

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I saw it on their fb page. But it looks like rain again Saturday so...

Dec 29, 2013 | 12:41 PM

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leprechaun1874

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Did everybody go into hibernation for the winter?

Dec 29, 2013 | 09:38 PM

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DongusHumongusX

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if any of you come down to raleigh/fayetteville area let me know

Dec 31, 2013 | 03:29 PM

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Happy new years everyone, don't drink and drive and a great night!