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Tops* · 10-21-2007, 11:37 AM

I was doing a lil' researching and came across a post which I found to be quite funny. From May 5th, 2005...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sr20tom

I have an S13 SR20det Blacktop and a walboro 255, and stock injectors. I sometomes cranck up the boost to 13 psi and dont know if its really safe? I have the Apex 550s and a z32 maf but did not install them cause gas is 2.50/ GAL. When i crank it up, my Greddy EGT gauge doesnt really go up that high on boost, but i still want to be safe. Is it ok to up the boost that high on a stock motor with a FMIC and stock injectors?

There was word that gas in Michigan was going to hit $4.00/gallon over the summer. It never did, but reached high up in the $3.00 range.

Man, I remember watching my parents fill up back in the day when I'd watch the digital meter. The gallon and sale meter would go up together, so one gallon was one dollar. Those days...

Flash forward 10+ years, now I'm driving an S14 filling up 93 octane at $3.12 a gallon. It's funny how sr20tom (quote) was complaining about $2.50/gallon two years ago when I'm satisfied with gas being $3.12/gallon.

I can't even imagine filling up in Japan...

How much is gas in your area and where do you usually fill up?

VG30Drift · 10-21-2007, 11:42 AM

Uhg those were the days man... It's ~3.35 around here for 91. Sucks driving a Z. What mpg do you guys with SR20's get?

B18C5MK1 · 10-21-2007, 11:47 AM

between 3.20 and 3.40 ...i fill up with premium tho.

here's a nifty site - find cheapest gas stations in your area

i remember when i lived in vegas and gas was 99 cents. but this was like in 1997.

89dc240 · 10-21-2007, 11:51 AM

2.45 in south jersey where I work and fill up EVERY time. Typically 0.28 cents higher just 2 minutes over the bridge to where I live.

fromxtor · 10-21-2007, 11:56 AM

^^ I am not satisfied w/ paying over $2 for gas, but I have to drive so...

BustedS13 · 10-21-2007, 12:01 PM

~2.60 for regular, ~2.80 for 93

916S14 · 10-21-2007, 12:23 PM

damn we dont even have 93 down here, only up to 91, and its 3.37 a gallon...

Manhitbytran · 10-21-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by B18C5MK1

between 3.20 and 3.40 ...i fill up with premium tho.

here's a nifty site - find cheapest gas stations in your area

i remember when i lived in vegas and gas was 99 cents. but this was like in 1997.

I like this site better http://www.gasbuddy.com/

Skullavera · 10-21-2007, 01:36 PM

I remember when gas was $0.75 a gallon haha. I don't mind paying $3.00 a gallon though. It's not like anyone else is getting a better deal anyway.

*zerooath* · 10-21-2007, 01:42 PM

i only pump shell or chevron gas and always pump premium...my car just tends to run better with it even tho it is a ka.

its around 2.70-2.90 a gallon here.

it drops a good bit, even for premium, during the winter but i've heard that this year the drop wont be as great as it use to be. Oh well ill guess we'll wait and see.

Ninjabread · 10-21-2007, 03:16 PM

91 octane is about 4$ a gallon here (yes its fucking expensive)

During the summer 87 octane went up to close to 5$ around here too.

Tops* · 10-21-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VG30Drift

Uhg those were the days man... It's ~3.35 around here for 91. Sucks driving a Z. What mpg do you guys with SR20's get?

My car drinks...downs premium for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and after hour meals. Partially my fault. I like to open her up whenever I see open road lol. I'm going to say 22-25mpg.

**Phlip** · 10-21-2007, 04:21 PM

I have seen it triple since I started driving.
Filled the coupe for $2.98/gallon for 93 octane Friday after work

swiftdrift · 10-21-2007, 07:36 PM

3.32 for 91 in my area.

...and i get 20.7 mi/gallon with my s13 KA24DE

status:one · 10-21-2007, 09:15 PM

When I first move to the States it was like 99c/gallon.

2ilvia · 10-21-2007, 09:19 PM

maybe the government isnt allowing any water powered cars to be mass produced because they know people in the US will support any war any where if it means cheaper gas

and then one day you will be like, oh look the world is one big country

i heard that alaska has enough oil to support the US for 50 years, anybody else hear that?

jackjack · 10-21-2007, 09:24 PM

just got gas tonight. $3.17 for premium. but yeah.... i remember those days.

Farzam · 10-21-2007, 09:58 PM

$2.70ish for 87 octane...

iwishiwas-all* · 10-21-2007, 10:12 PM

$3.09 on avg. here for 93 octane

slw240sx · 10-21-2007, 10:37 PM

2.70-2.90's here, i miss when i was 16years old and 5 bucks would last you the entire week. 78-98 cents a gallon when i first started driving.

powersteeringless180sx · 10-21-2007, 11:05 PM

i just paid $3.27 per gallon last night in Pasadena. remember complaining about gas when it was still in the $2 range. shit i'll really be complaining when it hits $3.50.

Tops* · 10-21-2007, 11:18 PM

When I went to Japan last winter, my cousin was filling up premium and I told myself, yup, prices are pretty bad here over in Japan too. Then it hit me...they're even in liters

At least my cousin was able to just chill in his wagon while a person serviced it...

BustedS13 · 10-22-2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ilvia

maybe the government isnt allowing any water powered cars to be mass produced because they know people in the US will support any war any where if it means cheaper gas

and then one day you will be like, oh look the world is one big country

i heard that alaska has enough oil to support the US for 50 years, anybody else hear that?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to 2ilvia again.

eastcoastS14 · 10-22-2007, 12:12 AM

$2.50 for 89 by my house

also we have it pretty damn good compared to other countries.....they get raaaaped in europe by gas prices

Tops* · 10-22-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastcoastS14

$2.50 for 89 by my house

also we have it pretty damn good compared to other countries.....they get raaaaped in europe by gas prices

Yeah, our U.S. gas prices are definitely low compared to other countries. I could have bought a Civic if I wanted good gas mileage, but I chose not to.

*exitspeed* · 10-22-2007, 10:26 AM

I don't even pay attention to the price. I need gas. That's the bottom line. I can complain about the price, but it's not gonna change it.

Two tears in a bucket,
Fuck it.

SiI40sx · 10-22-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tops*

Yeah, our U.S. gas prices are definitely low compared to other countries. I could have bought a Civic if I wanted good gas mileage, but I chose not to.

Yeah honestly $20 is a full tank in anything that has a D16A1 in it, and not only that but it'll still give you 30-40mpg. Damn imagine how much you would fill up 10 years ago? $5 was like half a tank.

10-21-2007, 11:47 AM	#3
B18C5MK1 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA Age: 44 Posts: 695 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	between 3.20 and 3.40 ...i fill up with premium tho. here's a nifty site - find cheapest gas stations in your area i remember when i lived in vegas and gas was 99 cents. but this was like in 1997. __________________ weight reduction.

10-21-2007, 11:56 AM	#5
fromxtor Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Age: 44 Posts: 3,012 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	^^ I am not satisfied w/ paying over $2 for gas, but I have to drive so... __________________ Seller feedback>>http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...light=fromxtor

10-21-2007, 12:01 PM	#6
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	~2.60 for regular, ~2.80 for 93 __________________

10-21-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
Skullavera Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: City of Angels Posts: 1,327 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Skullavera Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I remember when gas was $0.75 a gallon haha. I don't mind paying $3.00 a gallon though. It's not like anyone else is getting a better deal anyway. __________________ Reviews/Feedback!

10-21-2007, 01:42 PM	#10
zerooath 98 Kouki Slicktop. Tip Dealer! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi! Age: 36 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i only pump shell or chevron gas and always pump premium...my car just tends to run better with it even tho it is a ka. its around 2.70-2.90 a gallon here. it drops a good bit, even for premium, during the winter but i've heard that this year the drop wont be as great as it use to be. Oh well ill guess we'll wait and see. __________________

10-21-2007, 11:42 AM	#2
VG30Drift Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 159 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Uhg those were the days man... It's ~3.35 around here for 91. Sucks driving a Z. What mpg do you guys with SR20's get?

10-21-2007, 11:51 AM	#4
89dc240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just South of Philly Age: 41 Posts: 352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2.45 in south jersey where I work and fill up EVERY time. Typically 0.28 cents higher just 2 minutes over the bridge to where I live.

10-21-2007, 12:23 PM	#7
916S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn we dont even have 93 down here, only up to 91, and its 3.37 a gallon...

10-21-2007, 03:16 PM	#11
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	91 octane is about 4$ a gallon here (yes its fucking expensive) During the summer 87 octane went up to close to 5$ around here too. __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

10-21-2007, 04:21 PM	#13
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I have seen it triple since I started driving. Filled the coupe for $2.98/gallon for 93 octane Friday after work __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

10-21-2007, 07:36 PM	#14
swiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Riverside, califoolyah...Hittin the beach, lookin for ballsuckers! Age: 36 Posts: 1,708 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: swiftdrift Feedback Score: 7 reviews	3.32 for 91 in my area. ...and i get 20.7 mi/gallon with my s13 KA24DE __________________

10-21-2007, 09:15 PM	#15
status:one Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 39 Posts: 1,258 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: status:one Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When I first move to the States it was like 99c/gallon. __________________

10-21-2007, 09:19 PM	#16
2ilvia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: norhio Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	maybe the government isnt allowing any water powered cars to be mass produced because they know people in the US will support any war any where if it means cheaper gas and then one day you will be like, oh look the world is one big country i heard that alaska has enough oil to support the US for 50 years, anybody else hear that? __________________ S14- soon to be powered by 24v cummins- 450lbs tq

10-21-2007, 09:24 PM	#17
jackjack Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chi Posts: 2,899 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	just got gas tonight. $3.17 for premium. but yeah.... i remember those days.

10-21-2007, 09:58 PM	#18
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles (SFV) / Raleigh, NC Age: 34 Posts: 5,185 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	$2.70ish for 87 octane...

10-21-2007, 10:12 PM	#19
iwishiwas-all* Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxford, UK/Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: iwishiwas-all* Feedback Score: 2 reviews	$3.09 on avg. here for 93 octane __________________ IG @gabednconfused https://www.youtube.com/user/gabedm

10-21-2007, 10:37 PM	#20
slw240sx Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dayton Ohio Age: 44 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	2.70-2.90's here, i miss when i was 16years old and 5 bucks would last you the entire week. 78-98 cents a gallon when i first started driving. __________________ http://www.forcedfabllc.com/

10-21-2007, 11:05 PM	#21
powersteeringless180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Age: 43 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i just paid $3.27 per gallon last night in Pasadena. remember complaining about gas when it was still in the $2 range. shit i'll really be complaining when it hits $3.50.

10-21-2007, 11:18 PM	#22
Tops* Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Age: 37 Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	When I went to Japan last winter, my cousin was filling up premium and I told myself, yup, prices are pretty bad here over in Japan too. Then it hit me...they're even in liters At least my cousin was able to just chill in his wagon while a person serviced it... __________________ MADE IN JAPAN

10-22-2007, 12:12 AM	#24
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	$2.50 for 89 by my house also we have it pretty damn good compared to other countries.....they get raaaaped in europe by gas prices

10-22-2007, 10:26 AM	#26
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I don't even pay attention to the price. I need gas. That's the bottom line. I can complain about the price, but it's not gonna change it. Two tears in a bucket, Fuck it. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com