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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Are you drilling for it?

I usually get my premium at a gas station, it takes less effort.

Did you look right to the right of the mid grade? Its usually there. Sometimes they put it in the middle of the mid grade and the "unleaded" to *** with you... maybe thats the problem? Regardless , good luck with your search.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by smellyborrelli
Are you drilling for it?

I usually get my premium at a gas station, it takes less effort.

Did you look right to the right of the mid grade? Its usually there. Sometimes they put it in the middle of the mid grade and the "unleaded" to *** with you... maybe thats the problem? Regardless , good luck with your search.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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TOugh hearing this because gas was at $3.00 even for premium at Costco today, NM
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by WTX350Z
High roller! thats baller status man. what's c16 now 12 bucks a gallon?
C16, is about 14 bucks a gallon. LOL! Thats what I put in at first, til I found 110 race gas at a gas station selling it for 9 bucks a gallon
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline
but in the OP's case its the only option.
northside charlotte has premium all day now, bought it yesterday for 4.03/gallon, the Shell on 49 near 485/Campus. You were just here a few days ago (assuming you're who I think you are), should have gotten it.
The OP's car will be fine on straight 87. There is no need to use an octane booster.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by HDPDZO6
If you are unable to find at least 91 octane in a large town, then that's just plain sad.

Did you even look?
If you paid attention to what was going on in the southeast you would understand. Most of the Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Greenville areas have been in a gas shortage since Hurricane Ike hit.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bryan@Z1
If you paid attention to what was going on in the southeast you would understand. Most of the Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Greenville areas have been in a gas shortage since Hurricane Ike hit.
If you would've read the entire thread...
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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sorry, i was pissed of last night because i got hit in the head with a hockey puck and it was throbbing. so i had to take it ourt on someone. That blows , hopefully it wont last too long.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by smellyborrelli
sorry, i was pissed of last night because i got hit in the head with a hockey puck and it was throbbing. so i had to take it ourt on someone. That blows , hopefully it wont last too long.
Well tell the OP to apologize for hitting you in the head with a hockey puck. Wait he didnt. No need to take it out on him. Gas is a ***** in SC too. Premium is going for 4.30 a gallon.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TheOne&OnlyZ
true that houston texas here no premium and we 4th biggest city nation
Exxon on the corner of Westhiemer and Belt-8 has it...
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Wow... Atlanta, ga was having this problem but we happened to get gas very quickly... Just run 87 octane and dont drive it hard. Your car will be fine. Do yall have QTs in charloote?
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by freedonutss
Wow... Atlanta, ga was having this problem but we happened to get gas very quickly... Just run 87 octane and dont drive it hard. Your car will be fine. Do yall have QTs in charloote?
no, i havent seen one of those in god knows how long, was prob actually in ATL a few years ago when i was there
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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thats what happened to GA last two weeks. some place still didn't get premium tho..
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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No problems getting premium in the Northside of Houston.
It's everywhere down here.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline
no, i havent seen one of those in god knows how long, was prob actually in ATL a few years ago when i was there
What???? I thought QTs were everywhere... as of right now QT is the only stable gas station around here that has gas. Unleaded and premium.

On another note... ill bring you some gas for a bassani exhaust
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TheOne&OnlyZ
true that houston texas here no premium and we 4th biggest city nation
Where exactly are you in Houston? I've had no issues finding premium over the last couple of weeks. I'm now getting it for $3.39 per gallon down in Seabrook and South Houston.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Go past the Lowes Motor speedway about 1 mile towards Concord on US29. Gas station on left.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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DFW area - no issues w/Prem, Mid, nor Reg.

BUT - back to the original question - running regular will not harm your engine. The electronics will monitor the timing and adjust accordingly. Floor it - or granny it - no matter. Performance will be a little off runing on Reg...

Good luck
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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I found some in Mooresville, exit 36.

I filled up the Z a couple of weeks ago and have not really driven it, been using the Maxima since it takes regular

GL with the search, I heard shipments should be coming in soon so don't panic!

Earlier this week I saw a bunch of idiots filling several gas containers and putting them in the back of their trucks. One caught fire leaving the station. The entire truck was lit up in minutes.
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