Extended Range Fuel Tank Counter Argument
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Craigy (02-01-2022)
09-15-2018, 04:20 PM
#32
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Definitely not literally mandatory. For me, I carry (2) 6-gallon jugs in the frunk to the track. On the way to the track in the morning, I fill up the car (extended tank) and the two jugs. I never need to get gas again the entire day, including for the drive home.
So so it’s simply a convenience thing... get gas once per track day, or twice per day. If you leave the track to get gas at normal prices here, that’s a 30+ minute round trip. Or pay double the normal prices at the track pumps.
09-15-2018, 04:22 PM
#33
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I'd prefer to have it, but it aint a big deal to re-fuel every two sessions. Heck, whats the difference - with the extended range, I would refuel every 3 sessions. So what
09-15-2018, 04:51 PM
#34
Just check the damn BOX and never look back...
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Craigy (02-01-2022)
09-15-2018, 06:17 PM
#36
I dont know how this is possible. I can only get two 30 minute sessions on a tank of gas. Now, I do have the smaller tank. But, I burn through 34 gallons in four 30 minute sessions. Then, I usually run at least one more 30 minute session at happy hour. And I am not driving to and fro the track. How many sessions are you running?
09-15-2018, 06:38 PM
#37
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Hmm interesting. Typical track day for me is roughly 125 track miles. This is usually split across 4 to 6 sessions of 20 minutes each. On a 20 minute session, they’ll usually flag us within 18 minutes. I also cool down a little before then since the tires start give up at that’s point.
09-15-2018, 11:41 PM
#38
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See, that's my point. I have the standard tank, and I don't just "survive" with it, I actually prefer it for my mostly track use GT3. Even the extended tank will not last a whole typical DE day without gassing up at least once, same as I do with my standard tank. And I start the day with my car 42 lbs lighter!
Nothing wrong, really, with getting either tank. The OP wanted a counter argument, so I'm giving one.
Nothing wrong, really, with getting either tank. The OP wanted a counter argument, so I'm giving one.
09-16-2018, 12:36 AM
#39
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I agree Palting - I was being a bit facetious with my "surviving" comment. I dont mind the smaller tank. And even if I had the larger tank, you can always just fill the tank half full so its lighter......I do that with when I am really wanting to set a time. But, you could do the same with the extended range tank. I dont know the weight difference from tank to tank with out fuel, but I would think its less than 10 lbs for the tanks themselves.
09-16-2018, 03:35 AM
#40
See, that's my point. I have the standard tank, and I don't just "survive" with it, I actually prefer it for my mostly track use GT3. Even the extended tank will not last a whole typical DE day without gassing up at least once, same as I do with my standard tank. And I start the day with my car 42 lbs lighter!
Nothing wrong, really, with getting either tank. The OP wanted a counter argument, so I'm giving one.
Nothing wrong, really, with getting either tank. The OP wanted a counter argument, so I'm giving one.
09-16-2018, 10:18 AM
#42
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Standard tank = 42 lbs lighter, need to gas up at least once in a typical DE track day.
Extended tank = 42 lbs heavier, still need to gas up at least once on a typical DE track day. And it costs $140 more, just to be 42 lbs heavier, which I guess is not a good thing?
09-16-2018, 10:27 AM
#43
LOL. Okay.
Standard tank = 42 lbs lighter, need to gas up at least once in a typical DE track day.
Extended tank = 42 lbs heavier, still need to gas up at least once on a typical DE track day. And it costs $140 more, just to be 42 lbs heavier, which I guess is not a good thing?
Standard tank = 42 lbs lighter, need to gas up at least once in a typical DE track day.
Extended tank = 42 lbs heavier, still need to gas up at least once on a typical DE track day. And it costs $140 more, just to be 42 lbs heavier, which I guess is not a good thing?
09-16-2018, 10:27 AM
#44
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I get about 90 miles out of a 23 gal tank, or I risk sudden limp mode at the track.
yellow light comes on at 2/4 with “50 miles to go” at around 1/4 tank I’ve gotten limp mode with 23 miles to go.
At Sebring you can absolutely not run two 25 minutes session on the small tank.
yellow light comes on at 2/4 with “50 miles to go” at around 1/4 tank I’ve gotten limp mode with 23 miles to go.
At Sebring you can absolutely not run two 25 minutes session on the small tank.
09-16-2018, 11:45 AM
#45
LOL. Okay.
Standard tank = 42 lbs lighter, need to gas up at least once in a typical DE track day.
Extended tank = 42 lbs heavier, still need to gas up at least once on a typical DE track day. And it costs $140 more, just to be 42 lbs heavier, which I guess is not a good thing?
Standard tank = 42 lbs lighter, need to gas up at least once in a typical DE track day.
Extended tank = 42 lbs heavier, still need to gas up at least once on a typical DE track day. And it costs $140 more, just to be 42 lbs heavier, which I guess is not a good thing?
So I’m still just down to saving $140?