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[RichieK]

My NA has green leather... I think its original

Edited by RichieK, 17 May 2011 - 03:19 PM.

[The Batman]

Does? See we don't all know everything then Got any pictures?

[astravxr]

I have a VXT Stage 4, and its plenty quick. My old man had a 2007 911 Carrera 4S and my car is a good deal quicker to ~100. Into 3 figure speeds VXs are not a nice places to be. Ive hit 140 or so at Knockhill/Autobahns and my ass was clenched tighter than gbobm's wallet...

So is the VX unsafe at 140mph because of how light it is or just scary?

[RichieK]

Dont have any pics handy - they're pretty much the same colour as the paint, including the leather shoulder bits on the doors.

[slindborg]

I have a VXT Stage 4, and its plenty quick. My old man had a 2007 911 Carrera 4S and my car is a good deal quicker to ~100. Into 3 figure speeds VXs are not a nice places to be. Ive hit 140 or so at Knockhill/Autobahns and my ass was clenched tighter than gbobm's wallet...

So is the VX unsafe at 140mph because of how light it is or just scary?

It'll flip over and kill a convent full of nuns....



well there is so much other sh** in this thread I thought it would be fun

[astravxr]

I have a VXT Stage 4, and its plenty quick. My old man had a 2007 911 Carrera 4S and my car is a good deal quicker to ~100. Into 3 figure speeds VXs are not a nice places to be. Ive hit 140 or so at Knockhill/Autobahns and my ass was clenched tighter than gbobm's wallet...

Buy Nicols!

However, if you dont have much experience with RWD and Mid-engine cars I'd wouldn't recommend starting with a VXT Stage 4 - just my opinion, you'd probably be fine, depends how you drive.

Yes thats one of the cars i was looking at, it looks amazing. I wont be buying one untill 3 - 4 months time so it may not be around for sale then but im sure there will be a few stage 4's around. Theres 4 on pistonheads now.

[spuk87]

Some unnecessarily vitriolic responses in the previous pages .

Anyhooo, think Joe has got the right idea - test drive a std turbo, a stage 2 and if you feel the need for more a stage 4. Then after buying get yourself booked into driver training at carlimits ASAP to help you learn the car much quicker, then you're good to go.

As a reference I saw a post once recorded by SteveA (240bhp as said) with times of 0-60: 4.5s and 0-100: ~10.3s IIRC.

DuncanVXR had a stage 4+ running about 305bhp which did 0-60: 3.9s and 0-100: 8.7 seconds again if my memory serves me correctly. That should edge past a Porsche 996 turbo in standard form.

I personally don't see why people get so uppity when people ask about acceleration. To me if you compare the VX with e.g. a Ferrari 360 you've got at least equal (but probably better) handling and braking, but the acceleration isn't quite there. By going to stage 2 you'll almost match it so you've got yourself a near-Ferrari performer for a fraction of the buying and running costs. Don't see how that does any harm personally.

[astravxr]

Some unnecessarily vitriolic responses in the previous pages .

Anyhooo, think Joe has got the right idea - test drive a std turbo, a stage 2 and if you feel the need for more a stage 4. Then after buying get yourself booked into driver training at carlimits ASAP to help you learn the car much quicker, then you're good to go.

As a reference I saw a post once recorded by SteveA (240bhp as said) with times of 0-60: 4.5s and 0-100: ~10.3s IIRC.

DuncanVXR had a stage 4+ running about 305bhp which did 0-60: 3.9s and 0-100: 8.7 seconds again if my memory serves me correctly. That should edge past a Porsche 996 turbo in standard form.

I personally don't see why people get so uppity when people ask about acceleration. To me if you compare the VX with e.g. a Ferrari 360 you've got at least equal (but probably better) handling and braking, but the acceleration isn't quite there. By going to stage 2 you'll almost match it so you've got yourself a near-Ferrari performer for a fraction of the buying and running costs. Don't see how that does any harm personally.

Is this on a straight or on a track? Thats amazing either way, to keep with a ferrari

[RichieK]

Yes thats one of the cars i was looking at, it looks amazing. I wont be buying one untill 3 - 4 months time so it may not be around for sale then but im sure there will be a few stage 4's around. Theres 4 on pistonheads now.

I can vouch for that one, Nicol was stupid kind enough to let me have a decent drive in it - its pretty damn sweet.

Edited by RichieK, 17 May 2011 - 03:34 PM.

[techieboy]

But worrying about how it out accelerates some ricer between 100 and 140mph is a worthwhile measurement of how the car performs? Worrying about how stable it is at 150mph is a key concern? Yep, they're all important bits of information for when you're running around in Newcastle and anywhere else in the UK. Or, playing Top Trumps in the playground.

[astravxr]

But worrying about how it out accelerates some ricer between 100 and 140mph is a worthwhile measurement of how the car performs? Worrying about how stable it is at 150mph is a key concern? Yep, they're all important bits of information for when you're running around in Newcastle and anywhere else in the UK. Or, playing Top Trumps in the playground.

ok then

[denno]

In answer to some of your questions a vx would be scarey at 140mph! How good you are at concentrating would determine whether that would be dangerous or not! One little mistake though and it would be bye bye! As for the other question of acceleration above 80mph, well stage 4 would leave most things for dead, easily 300bhp hot hatches! Would be ferrari 360 , 911 turbo, lambo territory upto 140mph.

[astravxr]

As for the other question of acceleration above 80mph, well stage 4 would leave most things for dead, easily 300bhp hot hatches! Would be ferrari 360 , 911 turbo, lambo territory upto 140mph.

Is this true?

And i never floor the car when its wet, raining and obviously snowing. I might toe it a little in the wet but 100% not on corners, my VXR just understeers and spins so no point

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

if i was still a mod i will know where this IP adress belong i can smell chicken ...........

[slindborg]

from the sound of it £200 spent on driver training in your current car would see you having more useable fun from it on the road while retaining the 'high speed pace' you like....

[2.2_na]

So is the VX unsafe at 140mph because of how light it is or just scary?

VX's have been known to blow away if left parked outside on a windy day too. Quite scary

[ghand]

Hi think you may be interested in the vid posted a few months back of the vx and focus rs 500 side by side.Thats an astra vxr type hot hatch and you should see what happens to that in a straight line against the vxt.Someone may find it for you.

Edited by ghand, 17 May 2011 - 03:58 PM.

[astravxr]

Hi think you may be interested in the vid posted a few months back of the vx and focus rs 500 side by side.Thats an astra vxr type hot hatch and you should see what happens to that in a straight line against the vxt.Someone may find it for you.

Yes i'd be interested cheers

[astravxr]

from the sound of it £200 spent on driver training in your current car would see you having more useable fun from it on the road while retaining the 'high speed pace' you like....

I can drive, im no pro but i know how to race on a track. I used to track my first few cars and sit in with my uncle when i was younger. I agree though that driver training would help me on corners in my VXR but im looking for a new car anyway

Edited by astravxr, 17 May 2011 - 04:03 PM.

[astravxr]

Found it My link