http://www.opelspeed...t/images/turbo/
Intake vents look better than I thought they would and there appears to be more of a rear diffuser going on, which is nice
New Pics Of The Turbo
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robS
, Jan 03 2003 05:26 PM
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Posted 03 January 2003 - 05:26 PM
Found the Lotus boys having a gossip about these:
http://www.opelspeed...t/images/turbo/
Intake vents look better than I thought they would and there appears to be more of a rear diffuser going on, which is nice
http://www.opelspeed...t/images/turbo/
Intake vents look better than I thought they would and there appears to be more of a rear diffuser going on, which is nice
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Posted 03 January 2003 - 05:45 PM
Can't say I like the colour but I'm well keen 
It looks like a slightly pumped up VX - which was exactly what I was after.
It looks like a slightly pumped up VX - which was exactly what I was after.
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Posted 03 January 2003 - 06:02 PM
Have you decided on your colour combo yet Thorney?
I pleased to see the interior shot showing the leathered up gear/handbrake shroud, couldn't see much else different on the interior though.
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Posted 03 January 2003 - 06:07 PM
I'm still waiting to see the special VXT colours before I make a decision. EB is top pick so far but something a bit more lairy is tempting
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Posted 06 January 2003 - 09:04 AM
Has to be said that it looks the bees knees with the Opel badges.
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Posted 06 January 2003 - 09:07 PM
Q: How do you make a brick faster?
A: Add a turbo.
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Guest_D Blunkett, Vauxhall Design Chie (Guest)
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Posted 06 January 2003 - 09:42 PM
Those side intake vents are really disgusting - completely spoil the line of the car in a pseudo-Lambo way. Hang on, it's a Vauxhall - it's not supposed to look good is it ?
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Posted 06 January 2003 - 11:12 PM
How do you make an Elise faster ? Well, keep the stuff that works (chassis) junk the rest and replace with better suspension, brakes, steering, gearchange and finally a much better engine. Oh, that'll be the VX 220 then, faster than any factory Elise under the 111s.
It must KILL you that the VX is quicker as well as prettier, better built and safer. Oh, and better handling according to many commentators. 
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Posted 06 January 2003 - 11:16 PM
Mr Blunkett, I agree with you re: the turbo I'm afraid : I reckon its a pig. The detail changes make it look untidy and the wheels aren't nice. Its looks like a kit car now, not as much as the Elise but not nice anyway.
I'm a HUGE fan of the VX220's looks but they're ruined on the Turbo IMO.
Just as well they still make the VX220 for me I'm afraid !
Edited by Purebob, 06 January 2003 - 11:17 PM.
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Posted 07 January 2003 - 07:40 AM
LOL! Bob
Judging by a certain persons username he must be a hair-dresser and obviously has a matching car!
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