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*************LAST ORDERS FOR JAPFEST************ Final reminder. If you wish to collect oil from us at Japfest (20th May) and wish to pre-order it you have 48 hours to place your order! Go to the Members Section at http://www.opieoils.co.uk and check out in the normal way. You will be offered the option to collect. Silkolene prices will be going up in 48 hours too. Cheers Simon

+++++++++++++++++++++ REMINDER +++++++++++++++++++++ If you are wanting to collect oil, plugs, filters or whatever from us at Japfest 20th May - Castle Coombe, the order system will be closing in 1 week. Remember if you order (for collection) before the closing date of May 16th you will also pay the current prices, not the new prices as announced. Prices on the day (unless you have booked your oil for collection) will be the new prices effective May 17th. See you all there! Cheers Simon & Guy

We have price increases on all Silkolene Oils effective from the 1st May 2006. As we have some stock at the old prices, we are able to offer existing prices for a limited period ONLY. We will hold our existing prices for orders placed either for delivery or collection (at one of the shows we are attending during the summer) until Tuesday 16th May at 6.00pm. The products affected are Silkolene Pro S 5w-40 & 10w-50, Silkolene Pro R 15w-50, Silktran SYN 5 75w-90, Boa 90LS, Boa 80w-90, Pro Cool, Pro FST, Pro Boost, Pro Race 2000 Brake Fluid, Pro RG2 Grease and all Silkolene Aerosols. 1L will increase by £0.50p per bottle 5L will increase by £2.00 per bottle 25L will increase by £10.00 per drum If you wish to beat the increases, please ensure that you order online at http://www.opieoils.co.uk before the deadline of 6.00pm on Tuesday 16th May. You can either select to have your order delivered or to collect it at any of the Shows that we will be attending from 20th May until 8th October 2006. Don't forget you need to be in the "Members Section" of our website to see the discounted prices and to use the "Collect At Shows" facility! Cheers Simon & Guy PS. There are price increases in the pipeline from all manufacturers (TBC)

Orders for collection at JAPFEST (20th May - Castle Coombe) close in 14 days. To be sure to guarantee that we have what you want for collection on the day, you need to order before the closing date of 16th May. Orders for collection are "Carriage FREE". Don't forget, you can ONLY do this through the "Members Section" of our website at http://www.opieoils.co.uk Order ASAP to avoid disappointment! Cheers Simon & Guy Opie Oils

Not too much interest here. I was looking at a 15% discount for 10 orders and 20% for 20 orders. Cheers Simon

Please note that the order closing dates for shows are as follows: Japfest - Closing date Tuesday 16th May Rotorstock - Closing date Tuesday 23rd May Japshow - Closing date Tuesday 20th June JAE - Closing date Tuesday 18th July Ford Fair - Closing date Tuesday 1st August Trax - Tuesday 29th August D1GB/Time Attack Final - Tuesday 26th September Japshow Finale - Tuesday 3rd October The ability to order your oil for collection will be switched off at 6.00pm on the dates stated above. JAPFEST is only 3 weeks away so don't delay and get your order in today. Cheers Simon

Slotted are not available anymore I checked before posting. I need 10 interested parties to give a healthly discount. Cheers Simon

I am just canvassing interest for a Group Buy on BREMBO SPORT discs and pads for the 350Z. I will discount based on volume of interest but am prepared to offer the following kits/combinations. Front Discs only Drilled (FD.123.000) RRP £289.99 Rear Discs only Drilled (RD.124.000) RRP £278.99 Front Discs and Pads Drilled (FD123.098) RRP £369.99 Obviously the more interest we can get, the lower I can drive the price. No commitments at this stage, please just express interest and in which part number. You can look up the parts here via our site http://www.opieoils.co.uk/performance_brake_kits/ Cheers Simon

The Opie Oils "collect your oil at shows" order system is now up and running in the "Members Section" of our website http://www.opieoils.co.uk To order your oil for collection at a show, saving carriage costs you need to follow this procedure: 1. Go to our site and log into the "Members Section". 2. Select the products that you want to buy and click on "buy now" they will appear in the basket on the left of the page. 3. Click on checkout and you will be taken to the "Delivery or Collection" screen showing the delivered and collected prices. 4. Select the show (and day) you want to collect the oil from us on and then click the link to collect your order. 5. You will then be taken back to your basket and you can add or delete products as you wish. 6. Click to go to secure checkout. 7. Complete your details and you're done. 8. You will receive email confirmation with instructions. Please note: Credit card payments will not be taken until a maximum of 3 working days before the show. We will be at the following shows: (more may be added later) Japfest 20th May Rotorstock 28/29th May Japshow 24/25th June JAE 22/23rd July Ford Fair 6th August Trax 3rd September D1GB/Time Attack Finals 1st October Japshow Finale 7/8th October So, why not plan your oil purchases around the shows and save paying carriage costs. Any questions please feel free to ask here or email us on sales@opieoils.co.uk We look forward to meeting you personally. Cheers Simon & Guy

Quick reminder! This offer will end on friday 21st April at 12.00 midday. After this offer has finished we will be launching our "online" order system for collection at the following shows that we will be attending enabling you to save the carriage costs, meaning more discounts! Here are the shows we are booked for currently but more may be added at a later date: Japfest (Castle Coombe) May Rotorstock (Shakespeare) May Japshow (Santa Pod) June JAE (Peterborough) July Ford Fair (Silverstone) August TRAX (Silverstone) September D1GB Finals (Silverstone) October Japshow Finale (Santa Pod) October We will post instructions on how to use the "collect at shows" facility in a seperate thread. Coming soon: Silkolene Pro S 5w-40, 10w-50 and Pro R 15w-50 available in 1litre top up bottles. Cheers Simon & Guy

GET READY FOR SUMMER! APRIL Special offers on all products at http://www.opieoils.co.uk Aprils Specials will run from Sunday 9th April until Friday 21st April 2006. These offers are ONLY in the "Members Section" of our website and are only applicable if you buy online during the offer period stated above. To go to the Members Section click here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx If you already have a Members Access Code then please put it in the box provided, if you do not have a Members Access Code then you will need to request one here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members_request.aspx COMING LATER THIS MONTH: Order your oil “onlineâ€

Hi, Still go for a 5w-40 full synthetic as the top option. Regards Simon.

A short lesson on Multigrades: If you see an expression such as 10W-40, the oil is a multigrade. This simply means that the oil falls into 2 viscosity grades, in this case 10W & 40. This is made possible by the inclusion of a polymer, a component which slows down the rate of thinning as the oil warms up and slows down the rate of thickening as the oil cools down. It was first developed some 50 years ago to avoid the routine of using a thinner oil in winter and a thicker oil in summer. For a 10w-40 to attain the specification target a 10W ( W = winter) the oil must have a certain maximum viscosity at low temperature. The actual viscosity and the temperature vary with the viscosity grade but in all cases the lower the number, the thinner the oil, e.g. a 5W oil is thinner than a 10W oil at temperatures encountered in UK winter conditions. This is important because a thinner oil will circulate faster on cold start, affording better engine protection. For a 10w-40 to attain the other specification target a 40 oil must fall within certain limits at 100 degC. In this case the temperature target does not vary with the viscosity grade, if there is no "W", the measuring temperature is always 100degC. Again the lower the number the thinner the oil, a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100 degC., which is typical of maximum bulk oil temperatures in an operating engine. The engine makers are, of course, very well aware of this and specify oils according to engine design features, oil pump capacities, manufacturing tolerances, ambient temperature conditions etc. It is important to follow these guidelines, they are important and are an are stipulated for good reasons. If the engine has been modified, the operating conditions may well be outside the original design envelope. The stress on the oil caused by increased maximum revs, power output and temperature may indicate that oil of a different type and viscosity grade would be beneficial. Cheers Simon

Extended to 31st March Cheers Simon

4.7ltr according to my book

Silkolene Pro and Motul 300V is on offer until Midnight Wednesday 29th March. Don't delay, order today! Remember these offers are only viewable and available in the "Members Section" of our website here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx If you already have an access code enter it in the box provided, if you don't then request one here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members_request.aspx These offers only apply to online purchases. Cheers Simon & Guy

******************* REMINDER ******************** This "online" offer will end on Thursday 9th March at 9.00pm Cheers Simon

March Special offers at http://www.opieoils.co.uk March Special Offers will run from Friday 3rd March until Thursday 8th March 2006. These offers are ONLY in the "Members Section" of our website and are only applicable if you buy online during the offer period stated above. To go to the Members Section click here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx If you already have a Members Access Code then please put it in the box provided, if you do not have a Members Access Code then you will need to request one here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members_request.aspx Be quick as this offer is for 1 week ONLY! Cheers Simon & Guy

I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others. So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation: Make Model Year Engine size/type Any mods Type of use (road/track) Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? I hope this will help and become a useful thread Regards Simon

********* FINAL REMINDER ********** This offer will end on Friday 17th February. For details see the first post of this thread. Cheers Simon

This online offer ends in 10 days Cheers Simon

FEBRUARY SPECIAL OFFERS! We have a large range of oils, filters and Denso spark plugs on offer until the 17th February. These offers are online and only through our website "MEMBERS SECTION" here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx If you already have an access code then type it in the box provided, if not then you will need to request a code by clicking the link on the page. You can also request an oil recommendation or contact us via our website. http://www.opieoils.co.uk Cheers Simon

There seems to be some confusion over whether Forum Users here are entitled to use the Members Section of the OPIE OILS website. For clarification, the answer is YES. You will find the Clubs Discounted Oil prices in this section but you need to request your access code first. Once you have been issed one, you have indefinate access. The link to the Members Section sign in page is here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/Members.aspx Please read the instructions on the page and request your access code by giving the information provided. Please ensure that your email address is correct otherwise we will be unable to send your code to you. I hope this clears up any confusion. Cheers Simon

It is February as some people need to check diaries, but we will be booking cars for May and June shows this month. Cheers Simon

Thanks, will do. Cheers Simon