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TheStig 07-03-2014 09:50 PM

I think it's a great idea, thanks for getting this done. For those of us using ethanol, it's a heck of a lot more convenient than the alternative sourcing we've been doing, and compared with VP Fuels and the like purchased locally, it's much cheaper. Good job!

dj.ac 07-03-2014 11:17 PM

Time to get an aem infinity, double pumper, and bigger injectors!

dj.ac 07-05-2014 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic! (Post 8497602)
4375 marine dr west van.

Is this the location?
If so, that's too far for me :(

vitaminG 07-06-2014 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj.ac (Post 8498343)
Is this the location?
If so, that's too far for me :(

theres this place just south of surrey where e85 is readily available and way cheaper than this guy is selling.

IMASA 07-06-2014 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitaminG (Post 8498643)
theres this place just south of surrey where e85 is readily available and way cheaper than this guy is selling.

Got address?

godwin 07-06-2014 01:15 PM

I think he is implying Blaine (South of Surrey)

But he doesn't realize the closest one is at Oak Harbor which is way further than West Van.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMASA (Post 8498650)
Got address?


G106 07-09-2014 09:09 AM

Nice choice of location. E85 local is a big step in the right direction, atleast for us turbo guys. Thanks Amir

CCA-Dave 07-09-2014 10:13 AM

Came back to this post to say I drove past an E85 sign yesterday...turns out its the exact station in question. Will need to stop in, I've been meaning to check out the classic car collection for some time now.

-Dave

sonick 07-15-2014 01:21 PM

GermanBoost - Over 500 whp already out of the 2015 BMW F80 M3? Yep. BMS JB4 tuned S55 turbo inline-6 ethanol (E85) testing shows 539 wheel horsepower

:notbad:

1exotic 07-15-2014 02:15 PM

E85 is tha shit, can't wait till it opens.

I plan to run 10% E85 mix with pump gas. Just have 2 MAP's done on the AEM V2 so can switch whenever I'm not running the mix. Should bring the Octane up enough to run 24/25psi where as I'm stuck up to about 21 on pump. Thought about running straight E85 but seems a bit unpractical at this point with 1 station, especially if the car travels somewhere there's no E85.

IMASA 07-15-2014 02:34 PM

Same, I plan to run 10-20% E85 mixed with 94. My car can't run 100% E85 without clogging up the CDFP. The station is kinda far for me, but I figure I can bring some 20L jugs and go once a month.

R. Mutt 07-15-2014 02:47 PM

Those looking to run E85 in any capacity will need to get a Ethanol Content Analyzer. Zeitronix has a series of nice kits:

Zeitronix ECA : SEMA Award Winning Ethanol Content Analyzer and Flex Fuel Sensor for E-85 and E-85/gasoline Blends

Inline sensor
http://zeitronix.com/images/ECA/Flex...hrough_250.gif

and the analyzer (Gauge or Screen which can be neatly hidden away in the glove box or center console :agree:)
http://zeitronix.com/images/ECA/x150/ECA_blue.gifhttp://zeitronix.com/images/ECA/x150...geBlue_150.gif

If you're looking to output 0-5V signals for Fuel Temp and Ethanol % to your ECU, EMS or logging software then you want the ECA-2
http://zeitronix.com/images/ECA/x150/ECA-2_150.gif

Beauty of this is for guys who want to run some E85 but can't switch entirely for practical reason you fill a gas container and add a % mix in the 10-15% range pretty safely to raise your octane. Of course this won't do much for most cars, but if you have the ability to tune for it you can make nice gains (depending on your setup) by turning up the boost, advancing timing. But even for some OEM cars you're effectively eliminating knock by running much higher octane gas without having to run a fully compliant ethanol fuel system (pump+injectors in most cases). It's essentially like buying really good gas from the US as many station raise their PON by mixing in a percentage of ethanol into the gas (and say so on the pump "may contain up to X% ethanol). I plan to do this on my car as the station is about a 35 minute drive from home and I do not wish to run a $2000+ EMS system for true flex fuel compatibility.

1exotic 07-15-2014 06:39 PM

bruh

wankeldude2 07-30-2014 08:53 AM

E85 is now available in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
Arcade station - 4370 Marine Drive

http://i.imgur.com/ZR71JpT.jpg

TheStig 07-30-2014 12:34 PM

Woooooooo! Awesome!

IMASA 07-30-2014 12:38 PM

Just in time for my new turbo. Looks like I'll be making a trip this weekend. How much per liter?

Hours of operation? Do you sell regular gas as well, if so, what kind? 94?

wankeldude2 07-30-2014 01:02 PM

Near 94 octane pricing. Right now it's $1.749 per litre. We are confident we can keep this current pricing with strong support!

Manic! 07-30-2014 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wankeldude2 (Post 8510203)
Near 94 octane pricing. Right now it's $1.749 per litre. We are confident we can keep this current pricing with strong support!

So what are you doing to guarantee quality and what are you doing to make sure no one puts E85 in a car that can't use it?

kleensleper 07-30-2014 03:33 PM

Good to see you're up & running.

wankeldude2 07-30-2014 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleensleper (Post 8510256)
Good to see you're up & running.

Thanks! appreciate the support!

wankeldude2 07-30-2014 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic! (Post 8510214)
So what are you doing to guarantee quality and what are you doing to make sure no one puts E85 in a car that can't use it?

1 - We are working directly with the producer
2 - In order to use E85, either we need to see a flex fuel badge/E85 on the cap or you sign a waiver saying you know what you're doing.

IMASA 08-01-2014 06:43 AM

Has anyone been here yet? What time do they open and close? Do they also carry 94 gas?

freakshow 08-01-2014 11:14 AM

Too often we see RSers start threads with big plans, but never make it happen, so props for following through and getting this done, and good luck to the business!

sonick 08-01-2014 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakshow (Post 8511137)
Too often we see RSers start threads with big plans, but never make it happen, so props for following through and getting this done, and good luck to the business!

What are you talking about, I have full faith that KungShoes.com will be successful and profitable for years to come.

TjAlmeida 08-01-2014 11:46 AM

Wonder if this becomes very popular, would regular gas stations consider carrying e85 throughout BC?


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