DaveR Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 After my little run out last weekend and the other Supra-related fun I've had on Friday and Saturday (Bluewater meet / RWYB respectively), I thought I'd repeat my spirited driving session around the country roads of Pirbright and Aldershot this afternoon. I even got some videos of the experience (I haven't looked at them yet but I'll get them uploaded and posted if they're any good). While I was driving though I noticed that the back end didn't feel anywhere near as planted as it normally does. It was then that I looked at the fuel gauge. In over 5 years of Supra ownership my fuel tank has never dipped below 1/4 tank, but my DASH2 readout looked like this... : Yes, that's -332% fuel!! It actually topped out - or is that bottomed out? - at -420%!! Clearly it hit 0% and then the sensor translated the fumes in this way. No wonder the back end felt a little skittery, there was virtually no weight over it! After getting to the nearest Shell station and discovering they had no V-Power (grrr!!!) I made it to the next closest (after a VERY tense 6th-gear-everywhere 4 miles!) and found that my - 70ltr - JDM tank was indeed very empty! How much??!! At least there's a quadrupal points offer on V-Power at the moment... In other news, on my way back home there had obviously just been quite a serious accident not far from my house. I attempted to get a picture of the resultant car-flippery, but this was the best I could do: You get the idea... Hopefully everyone was ok and we're not hearing about this on the local news later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 And that's why I've never gone with a race dash . bet the owner of the focus had a brill day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) to be fair you must have used about 1/3 of a tank at bluewater on friday although that was good fun and bloomin heck, I've never seen a supra get that empty! Also good grief, is that a KA on its roof? Good effort, I hope everyones ok! oh and that 70 litres did that include fuel in the neck, like brimming it? Edited June 9, 2013 by thetrashcanman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 And that's why I've never gone with a race dash . bet the owner of the focus had a brill day.... I think I need to get better at ACTUALLY reading the display... A dial is more easy to see at a glance so I need to pay more attention, especially after giving several, uh, 'spirited' passenger rides on Friday night and then smashing a RWYB at a venue that itself is 2 hours away... that 70 litres did that include fuel in the neck, like brimming it? Yes that was right to the brim. 101% according to Mr DASH2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think it's a focus which going on the fact its a 2.0l probably is a focus not a KA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Focus, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think I need to get better at ACTUALLY reading the display... A dial is more easy to see at a glance so I need to pay more attention, especially after giving several, uh, 'spirited' passenger rides on Friday night and then smashing a RWYB at a venue that itself is 2 hours away... Yes that was right to the brim. 101% according to Mr DASH2. Hmmm interesting, suppose at least toyota where telling us the truth on fuel tank size and dangerousbrain, how on earth do you know its a 2ltr? But yes now I look at it a bit harder, your probably correct on it being a focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) to be fair you must have used about 1/3 of a tank at bluewater on friday although that was good fun and bloomin heck, I've never seen a supra get that empty! She IS a bit on the thirsty side generally: Edited June 9, 2013 by DaveR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 It's after all that effort to get some fuel you realise you just loaded up on diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anyway... She IS a bit on the thirsty size generally: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=170848&d=1370813980 whats that one on may 10th 14.28? Having a bit of fun hey dude? and what on earth is that App? Looks very handy! At showing you where all your money goes on fuel, but seriously what's it called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) It's after all that effort to get some fuel you realise you just loaded up on diesel That would be a BAD day! whats that one on may 10th 14.28? Having a bit of fun hey dude? and what on earth is that App? Looks very handy! At showing you where all your money goes on fuel, but seriously what's it called? Yes, I'm sure I was! The app is called MPGCalc. Free, I think, or if not very cheap. It looks like this: Edited June 9, 2013 by DaveR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just got that app. That's very low on fuel! I get worried when the light comes on!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 That's very low on fuel! I get worried when the light comes on!lol That's the first (and LAST!) time I let her get below 25%... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 That would be a BAD day! Yes, I'm sure I was! The app is called MPGCalc. Free, I think, or if not very cheap. It looks like this: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=170850&d=1370814486 Cheers matey, gonna download that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Wow mate! couldn't you have put a fiver's worth of 95 in just to keep her running to the next station for the vpower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Oh and sorry to bother you Dave, but what was the Corbeau seats you had in your car? I found they held me in very well and surprisingly comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wow mate! couldn't you have put a fiver's worth of 95 in just to keep her running to the next station for the vpower? Wash your mouth out, that man!! Oh and sorry to bother you Dave, but what was the Corbeau seats you had in your car? I found they held me in very well and surprisingly comfortable. Corbeau Sprint XL. Full spec in my (recently updated) garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 wouldnt surprise me if it was the actual pump that said 70L but gave you less, i have seen it before i went in with a 1/4 tank and it took 60L i went mad at the station saying i have a 60L tank you a stealling but they said i had to take it up with there company , which i didnt bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 wouldnt surprise me if it was the actual pump that said 70L but gave you less, i have seen it before i went in with a 1/4 tank and it took 60L i went mad at the station saying i have a 60L tank you a stealling but they said i had to take it up with there company , which i didnt bother Interesting... I'm at least prepared to believe I was VERY low this time around anyway, but yeah I suppose you never can know exactly how much fuel is actually going in when you fill up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wash your mouth out, that man!! Corbeau Sprint XL. Full spec in my (recently updated) garage. Cheers matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I remember putting 69 litres in once, but that's impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nice little app that, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There is some hidden excitement about running a car on empty and seeing if you can make it to the next stop Not in the Supra though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There is some hidden excitement about running a car on empty and seeing if you can make it to the next stop Not in the Supra though In a diesel on the motorway is the best thing to do it in I've found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Cheers matey No worries. I remember putting 69 litres in once, but that's impressive! Never again! Nice little app that, thanks Yeah, you can't really go wrong I've found. There is some hidden excitement about running a car on empty and seeing if you can make it to the next stop Not in the Supra though NOT something I'm going to repeat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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