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[thor12]

It's been a few years now since I sold my vx220. I'm looking to get another now.
Currently I have an r33 gtr running a very safe 420bhp.
It's got quite an extensive spec and history. Roughly 30k worth of receipts.
For those that don't know what it is, it's a 4wd monster. Nothing like a Subaru or evo, it's far more intense than that and it has a sense of drama about it that nothing really comes close to it's handling ability.
For those that are interested, pop me an email an I'll send you a full spec list.
It's valued at around 11k so ideally I want to do a straight swap although for the right turbo model I can maybe add some cash.
Here are some pics















It's the fastest car I've ever owned. Really well built, reliable and the engine and gear box are good for another 200bhp without the need to forge the internals.

Here's a link to all my pics.

http://s1062.photobu...afilter=noflash

Hers a link to my project thread on the gtr forum.

The reason I'm selling now is I saw a blue vx220 the other day and it made me realise how much I missed my old calypso red vx220 so I though, screw it. I'm getting another.
So there you have it. This gtr is a fabulous car. Hugely fun to drive and it will blow even your stage 4 vx turbos out of the water in performance.

So I'm looking for a swap for your vx220 turbo. Any colour will do. Preferably a stage 2 or 3 upgrade.
Any questions give just drop me an email

Cheers

Cheers

Edited by thor12, 21 August 2012 - 09:01 PM.

[spuk87]

Never been a big fan of Japanese sports cars but the R33 (and R34) has always tickled my fancy. Have to argue with you on stage 4 VX vs this though, 300bhp at 930kg should at least keep with 420bhp at ~1500kg(?) Until over 100mph in a straight line, at least in gear acceleration-wise anyway. It's fair to say I'd rather be in the skyline if it's a bit wet out though . Where's johnturbo to back me up...

[denno]

Never been a big fan of Japanese sports cars but the R33 (and R34) has always tickled my fancy.

Have to argue with you on stage 4 VX vs this though, 300bhp at 930kg should at least keep with 420bhp at ~1500kg(?) Until over 100mph in a straight line, at least in gear acceleration-wise anyway. It's fair to say I'd rather be in the skyline if it's a bit wet out though . Where's johnturbo to back me up...

I'll back you up on this! My mates got an r33 with about the same power, it certainly wouldn't destroy a stage 4 vx! Nice motor by the way, good look with the sale.

[thor12]

to about 60 I'd say the stage 4 would have me but after that it's a bit different. Both cars have an almost identical feel to handling though imo. The gtr has the Skylab 4wd controller onboard which I have set to 80 rear 20front so it's almost a rear wheel drive. It can be set to 50/50 though. cheers for the comments. It's a real nice car but I want a vx turbo in my life again.

Edited by thor12, 21 August 2012 - 09:30 PM.

[spuk87]

to about 60 I'd say the stage 4 would have me but after that it's a bit different. Both cars have an almost identical feel to handling though imo. The gtr has the Skylab 4wd controller onboard which I have set to 80 rear 20front so it's almost a rear wheel drive. It can be set to 50/50 though.

Skylab - is that an aftermarket thing or can you change the torque bias on a std car?

What's the lag like on these? Have you driven a VXT? Would be interested to see how they compare in terms of throttle response.

Edit: just seen that your previous VX was turbo (I assumed NA for some reason)

Edited by spuk87, 21 August 2012 - 09:31 PM.

[thor12]

yeah it's an after market controller. The best one imo. It's the most straight forward. You can control how much power goes to the rear wheels. Max is about 80% but I don't mess with it much. I owned a n/a vx220. But I had a turbo for about 3 weeks on loan. It felt faster about the same. The gtr has so much more grunt though so past 60 it will pull away. Certainly past 100. The vx220 feels more alive though. More fun

[Bumblebee]

Never been a big fan of Japanese sports cars but the R33 (and R34) has always tickled my fancy.

Have to argue with you on stage 4 VX vs this though, 300bhp at 930kg should at least keep with 420bhp at ~1500kg(?) Until over 100mph in a straight line, at least in gear acceleration-wise anyway. It's fair to say I'd rather be in the skyline if it's a bit wet out though . Where's johnturbo to back me up...

I no its slightly different but
My brothers got a s/c s2000 (420hp)think they weigh 1250kg my stage 4 Vx is quicker low to mid range and then after 100mph the s/c s2000 is slightly quicker in a straight line

Am I right in thinking your car will be quicker than stg 4 as a turbo car will have more torque?

Edited by Aimy, 21 August 2012 - 09:39 PM.

[thor12]

it depends on the turbo set up. I have n1 spec so it's a fast spool up but I'd still say it's laggier than the vx.

[thor12]

Never been a big fan of Japanese sports cars but the R33 (and R34) has always tickled my fancy.

Have to argue with you on stage 4 VX vs this though, 300bhp at 930kg should at least keep with 420bhp at ~1500kg(?) Until over 100mph in a straight line, at least in gear acceleration-wise anyway. It's fair to say I'd rather be in the skyline if it's a bit wet out though . Where's johnturbo to back me up...

I no its slightly different but
My brothers got a s/c s2000 (420hp)think they weigh 1250kg my stage 4 Vx is quicker low to mid range and then after 100mph the s/c s2000 is slightly quicker in a straight line

yeah totally different. The torque on the gtr will push you in your seat at 140+.
but I miss the vx looks and the adventure getting in and out of it. My wife doesn't....

[Bumblebee]

What torque does yours have just out of interest?

[Wolfstone]

Is it faster than an Astra VXR though?

[turboluca]

Not a 300bhp astra wolfy lol. My stage 4 vx is fast not much keeps up,ain't seen many gtr

[thor12]

What torque does yours have just out of interest?

my dyno slip is in the car but if memory serves me it was around 360fpt. It will be more now since I had the turbo upgraded as the dyno slip was from the old turbos.
remap this car, stick 550 injectors on and you'll hit 500bhp.
fuel consumption is about 20miles to the gallon though. If you go for more power make sure you have deep pockets lol.

as it is now, it's reliable, stable and safe.

[JohnTurbo]

Haha.. Here I am. I formerly owned a spec 1 r33 GTST with 397hp and 1325kg approx. Over 300bhp/tonne. Sometimes i miss that old RB lump. As such mine would out drag most GTRs but boy did it not handle!!! Shocking. The Skyline ran a 5.2s 0-60 @ York raceway, and the quarter in around 13 dead. I expect my 260hp vx would walk a mid-high 12 mostly due to a much better 60ft. The vx would be quicker right up to 80, but the Skyline would still be yanking HARD over the tonne. My Skyline was neither use nor ornament for the track and kept up with a 320hp RX7 on the backroads through excessive power only....but the GTR is significantly more handy in that respect. At 11k yours is pricey for a 33, but it does look worth top money. Sometimes Ive thought of spanking 25k on a 34...but maybe ive had my day on Skylines.

[thor12]

Is it faster than an Astra VXR though?

from the way I see vxr turbos driven I doubt it

[Bumblebee]

Not a 300bhp astra wolfy lol.


My stage 4 vx is fast not much keeps up,ain't seen many gtr

Sorry a bit of topic
As you own or have owned s2000 does that sound about right for a stage 4 Vx vs sc s2000 in a straight line just out of interest

[thor12]

at johnturbo.. yeah the gtr is a totally different animal. the 34 even more so. 11k is actually pretty low for a gtr in this condition. Good ones are all above 9K. Anything less and it's needing work or its completely stock. there's no rust on this one. it's mechanically sound as well. I've spent about 3k this year fixing niggles. if I hadn't seen that blue vx220 in Glasgow the other day none of this would be happening lol

[thor12]

the owner of my old vx220 may still be on here. It would be good to see how the car is now. I still have a pic of it in my photobucket account. I swapped it for his scoobie.

[MrSimba]

if I hadn't spent about 3k this year fixing niggles none of this would be happening lol

Edited for you!

[thor12]

Not a 300bhp astra wolfy lol.


My stage 4 vx is fast not much keeps up,ain't seen many gtr

Sorry a bit of topic
As you own or have owned s2000 does that sound about right for a stage 4 Vx vs sc s2000 in a straight line just out of interest

the should be on par but your vx would p*ss all over it on the track.

ps the s2000 with a super charger will be 320 rather than 420bmp.

Haha.. Here I am.
I formerly owned a spec 1 r33 GTST with 397hp and 1325kg approx. Over 300bhp/tonne. Sometimes i miss that old RB lump.

As such mine would out drag most GTRs but boy did it not handle!!! Shocking.

The Skyline ran a 5.2s 0-60 @ York raceway, and the quarter in around 13 dead. I expect my 260hp vx would walk a mid-high 12 mostly due to a much better 60ft. The vx would be quicker right up to 80, but the Skyline would still be yanking HARD over the tonne.

My Skyline was neither use nor ornament for the track and kept up with a 320hp RX7 on the backroads through excessive power only....but the GTR is significantly more handy in that respect.

At 11k yours is pricey for a 33, but it does look worth top money.

Sometimes Ive thought of spanking 25k on a 34...but maybe ive had my day on Skylines.