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[mastersdom]

'NickH', on 09 Jan 2013 - 10:40 PM, said:

Does it have to be red?



Just noticed you're 4 posts in and already a premium member, now that is keen! Good effort

Maybe black.
Haha yep I am keen.

[mastersdom]

'Phear', on 09 Jan 2013 - 9:36 PM, said:

'mastersdom', on 08 Jan 2013 - 2:11 PM, said:

I like the fact it is a Vauxhall rather than a Lotus.

It might have a Vauxhall badge on the front, and Vauxhall engine in the back and a smattering of other vauxhall bits here and there but it was built on the same production lines by the same people as the Elise/Exige. Build quality wise its not going to be an improvement.

That may put me off. I don't want it to self destruct. The Exige S2 was unbelievable. Having said that I did lose a 4ft x 1ft piece of plastic off my Beetle doing 145 in Germany so maybe it is my driving I'll give the VX220 a chance. Perhaps my Exige was built on a monday when everyone was hungover .

Edited by mastersdom, 10 January 2013 - 08:51 PM.

[turboluca]

Vxr on pistonheads forsale now new..... 17k with 40k miles red

[2GOOD]

'Wolfstone', on 09 Jan 2013 - 8:18 PM, said:

'mastersdom', on 08 Jan 2013 - 11:10 AM, said:

Prefer a Turbo to a VXR as I've done the speed thing with other brands and have now calmed down :)/>

There ain't much difference between a standard turbo and a VXR. Published difference is 4.7 to 60 for the turbo and 4.2 for the VXR. Its only an extra 20bhp as a result of a remap and miltek exhaust.

Miltek backbox was just a dealer fit option, not standard & wasn't worth it anyway. So it was just different map, turbo & plugs. Half a second was almost entirely down to the tyres according to Stu Harris at the time.

[Rickwoo118]

Surely tyres wouldn't attribute to the 1/2 sec off 0 to 60? If it is then I will have to change mine!

[MrSimba]

'Rickwoo118', on 11 Jan 2013 - 07:01 AM, said:

Surely tyres wouldn't attribute to the 1/2 sec off 0 to 60? If it is then I will have to change mine!

On a warm dry track would easily account for it!

[mastersdom]

'turboluca', on 10 Jan 2013 - 9:03 PM, said:

Vxr on pistonheads forsale now new..... 17k with 40k miles red

Thanks I saw that. It made me realise I want the VX Turbo, not the VXR. Just prefer the look I guess. I saw this black one today. Don't know if it is a well known car?

http://www.ebay.co.u...r-/121020079630

[turboluca]

Yes that black one looks nice but one thing worrying me there are no turbo splitters on the front . Either indicates a front end knock or seller took them off which is very very unlikely .any advice ring me !

[mastersdom]

Turboluca you are the man! Deffo don't want it. Stickler for originality especially when I intend to look after something. I owe you a beer!

[turboluca]

It may be genuine but not likely . Even if it were sprayed you'd put them back on .

[rob999]

I was going to say, maybe the front had a blow over and he hasn't put them back on yet? It doesn't always mean it's been in an accident.

[turboluca]

Maybe rob , best to mail seller an just say has the front ever had recent paint job . If no then defo accident

[mastersdom]

I just emailed the seller. Will let you know what he says. In any case I can't afford it this month as I have now bought an old 60s car. Hopefully something will come up before the end of February. Thanks for all the advice. Great forum.

[peterk]

Dom, I've found you a bargain VXR! http://classifieds.p...rbo-2dr/1013867

[peterk]

It was previously owned by a forum member! http://www.vx220.org...__fromsearch__1

[mastersdom]

Prefer this one with 1100 miles

http://motoring.frid...-only-SN5921952

but going to see a white Boxster. I think you guys may have put me off slightly if the build isn't up to S2 Exige standards Wish I could have both.

[siztenboots]

'peterk', on 14 Jan 2013 - 12:34 PM, said:

Dom, I've found you a bargain VXR! http://classifieds.p...rbo-2dr/1013867

W20VXR , #20 , sold here by forum member , http://www.vx220.org...6-vxr220-no-20/

[peterk]

I prefer the VXR but I'm biased! Happy hunting!

[Harry Hornet]

'mastersdom', on 14 Jan 2013 - 12:43 PM, said:

but going to see a white Boxster.

are you a hairdresser by trade by any chance

HH

[mastersdom]

Hahah Harry you retard, no I ain't, I'm the author of several No1 games. What do you do for a living then?

Don't worry I still have some real cars:



I will still get a VX220 for sure ...

Edited by mastersdom, 15 January 2013 - 11:00 AM.