Hi i'm in the market for one of theese two cars, i was hoping you can help me choose ir give me an opinion.
I either get a VX220 turbo with the extras that i want totaling around 33k (including 3k insurance)
Or i can get a replica GT40 from a manufacturer in South Africa for around £20k and as its a kit car insurance is £800 with a Chevy V8
What would you go for?
Gt40 Replica Vs Vx220 Turbo
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, Jun 07 2004 12:44 PM
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 12:48 PM
What about an Ultima?
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 12:50 PM
In my opinion the GT40 is better looking than the VXT, but which is the nicest to drive?
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 12:54 PM
tough decision...if you want POWER, the VXT with a stage 3 is the way to go (well within your price bracket)...but I reckon the GT40 might have an edge on pulling power...although the Vauxhall dont half get the knickers snapping 
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The choice is yours (a voice from overhead bellows)
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 01:20 PM
VXT.
With a replica kit car imported from abroad, your pretty much on your own.
I'd prefer the backing of a dealership.
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 01:41 PM
If I had the choice I'd buy a Chisel speedster over the GTO copy. But then I'd get the VX in the end anyway 
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 01:48 PM
Whats this i read abouts stage 1 2 3 tuning for VX's i did a search and couldnt find a decent tutorial any one point me the right direction.
@gedi i know what you mean you want the backing of a dealer but as i save 13k i think it may be worth it. I do have some mechanical knowledge and i will be able to service it my self and carry out minor repairs. I am good friends with a mechanic so major problems i can bring him in.
@ turbo man whats and ultima and how much is it?
@jimgraham thats another problem i cant test drive the GT40 unless i go to South africa. But GT40 has such a good rep it has to be great to drive?
Thanks for your help all.
Heres two images of both cars they both look good but i think the GT40 has the edge.
@gedi i know what you mean you want the backing of a dealer but as i save 13k i think it may be worth it. I do have some mechanical knowledge and i will be able to service it my self and carry out minor repairs. I am good friends with a mechanic so major problems i can bring him in.
@ turbo man whats and ultima and how much is it?
@jimgraham thats another problem i cant test drive the GT40 unless i go to South africa. But GT40 has such a good rep it has to be great to drive?
Thanks for your help all.
Heres two images of both cars they both look good but i think the GT40 has the edge.
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 02:11 PM
Ahhh...so that's what a VXT looks like 
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 02:25 PM
If its performance your after it must be the VXT. The GT40 rep is much heavier which negates any additional bhp. A heavier car creates other problems in the handling and braking fields. Have you ever been in a GT40? You'll defo need a/c which just adds to the weight. If you intend to do a few track days or just use it fast road use then its the VXT. If you just want to pose then by a GT40. To pose you need it to replicate a rel one which means your 15k or so will turn into 40k.
Check a few of the quality sites here in the Uk for GT40 reps, such as GTD or the one based in Kidderminster I can't think of its name but it too is a quality kit.
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 02:30 PM
Dont know too much about these variety of replica cars, but is it not based on a doner car, or is it built from scratch ?
Although I assume it will be lighter, will it not be only slightly better than than the original doner car for performance and handling, ie a Ford Mondeo. 
Sorry if Ive got this completely wrong
The GT does look good though
Sorry if Ive got this completely wrong
The GT does look good though
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 02:36 PM
AmD - http://www.auto-amd.comWhats this i read abouts stage 1 2 3 tuning for VX's i did a search and couldnt find a decent tutorial any one point me the right direction.
Courtenay - http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/
Regal - http://www.regal-auto.co.uk/
stage 1 = 220bhp
stage 2 = 245bhp
stage 3 = 280bhp
Edited by Gedi, 07 June 2004 - 02:38 PM.
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 02:48 PM
If only you could get a VXT to sound like a GT40, or an Ultima.
V8 power, that's what you need for a good noise, forget these sports exhausts, Big V8, small scilencers, rattle a few windows
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 03:24 PM
If you want a car for road driving then the VXT.
If you want to be stared at , at the wine bar then the GT 40.
Basically are you a driver or a poser?
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 03:27 PM
TBH, I get stared at in the wine bar with the VXT.If you want a car for road driving then the VXT.
If you want to be stared at , at the wine bar then the GT 40.
Basically are you a driver or a poser?
However that could just be down to my stunning good looks.
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 03:48 PM
I think it's unfair to call someone a poser if they want the GT40. I think the GTD and the Tornado kits are great performers. 
I also personally would get a woody every time I look at it.
I also personally would get a woody every time I look at it.
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 03:50 PM
omg I have a woody.
Edited by WoodenDummy, 07 June 2004 - 03:53 PM.
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