Siena: I wouldn't advice it. Lacquer has no octane, as you so correctly pointed out. Adding a gallon to your gas tank can lower your already low non-premium gasoline, to about 88 RON or even lower. Dangerous. At this octane level, with most modern engines running compression ratio (CR) of 10:1 or higher, the engines won't last long. Detonation will occur, and piston crown damage will result.

Besides, have you thought of the effects of lacquer on your Oxygen Sensors? You'll trigger so many error codes, your dash would light up like a Christmas tree.

Siena: I wouldn't advice it. Lacquer has no octane, as you so correctly pointed out. Adding a gallon to your gas tank can lower your already low non-premium gasoline, to about 88 RON or even lower. Dangerous. At this octane level, with most modern engines running compression ratio (CR) of 10:1 or higher, the engines won't last long. Detonation will occur, and piston crown damage will result.


Besides, have you thought of the effects of lacquer on your Oxygen Sensors? You'll trigger so many error codes, your dash would light up like a Christmas tree.

wurdz:

So what alternative do we have to Lacquer in the Nigerian market?

toba: i also learned that thinner has Toluene and Xylene only as ingredients and these are the main constituenets for Octane booster our cars need

Siena:

I run Toluene - but only during the race season, and not in my regular car.

toba: ok still in the process of learning. what if by 9am tomorrow morning, i get to the market to buy Toluene and pour in my gas tank, what will happen to my MPG and engine?

Siena:

You do realise Toluene has no lubricating properties?

My race cars have all had fuel cells to replace the regular fuel tank. And I ran silicone fuel lines. My ECU's were also mapped to run Toluene safely. The cylinder heads needed to be rebuilt often, as the non-lubricating properties of Toluene played havoc with my valve stem seals. Exhaust valves took a beating too.

I've never run it in my daily driver, and never will.

Not as simple as just pouring it into your tank.

toba: looks more techical than i thought.

toba: does it mean in a striaght forward response pouring a toluene thinner in my car can damage my engine?

toba: if yes, do support use of other addictives?

toba: lastly since most mechanics does this, why hasnt this killed most cars on our roads.

Siena:

I run Toluene - but only during the race season, and not in my regular car.

captalex:

what car do you use to race by the way? and on what route.

My first was a stripped out VW Golf GTI I, which was running a stroked Audi 2,1 16V on throttle bodies. Next was a VW Golf GTI II running a home-built 1,8 16V turbo. Then an Audi Coupe Quattro, running an Audi RS2-spec engine (2,2 20V turbo I5) mated to an 01E 6-speed box.

My current car is being built.

I don't know what you mean by "route."

Siena:

My first was a stripped out VW Golf GTI I, which was running a stroked Audi 2,1 16V on throttle bodies. Next was a VW Golf GTI II running a home-built 1,8 16V turbo. Then an Audi Coupe Quattro, running am Audi RS2-spec engine (2,2 20V turbo I5) mated to an 01E 6-speed box.

My current car is being built.

I don't know what you mean by "route."

captalex:

I meant do you race on the m1 or go to a racing enthusiast' center to burn rubber.

I wanted to get a classic rover mini and tune it up a bit to use it for occasional races and drive mainly on Sundays.
Heard they go for about 4000 pounds on pistonheads now.

Heck, no. I don't race on public roads, not worth the grief. I do track days at various events, and take part in drag racing at Santa Pod, or other shows that are held at various locations throughout the summer.

The only public road I'll give my car all it has is on the unrestricted sections of the Autobahn.

Classic Minis aren't cheap, especially genuine Mini Coopers. But definitely way cheaper than £4,000, if you have the right contacts. (I do.) Not for me though - I like more metal in front of me. The Mini's way too small for me.

Siena:

Heck, no. I don't race on public roads, not worth the grief. I do track days at various events, and take part in drag racing at Santa Pod, or other shows that are held at various locations throughout the summer.

The only public road I'll give my car all it has is on the unrestricted sections of the Autobahn.

Classic Minis aren't cheap, especially genuine Mini Coopers. But definitely way cheaper than £4,000, if you have the right contacts. (I do.) Not for me though - I like more metal in front of me. The Mini's way too small for me.

captalex:

You can't be bothered getting speeding tickets when there's a family to feed, i get you.
The autobahn i heard is a racer' dream, a wide and long stretch of tarred asphalt that'll melt the heart of even the "Stig'. Nurburning is cool too,heard they might close it down due to the high maintenance costs.
Wouldn't it be cool to be featured on Topgear or Autocar Siena?
How much Do you think your contacts can get a clean/unmodified mini for me?
What do you mean by you prefer more 'metal in front of you', have you seen the mini scene in the borne identity/supremacy film,Epic!,
That car is very fun to drive not to talk the thrill and attention you'll get.That is just my opinion anyway.

Siena:

, I've been magazine featured, in 4 different motoring mags.

brojero:

Interesting! Which mags/issues?

I subscribe to Practical Classics, Car Mechanics and Mercedes Enthusiast myself. Currently restoring an '89 MB 500SE.

*Fast Car.
*GTI Special.
*Performance Volkswagen.

I've kept my copies too, sacred stuff.

brojero:

Currently restoring an '89 MB 500SE.

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