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#1 VX DAVE

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Posted 30 December 2017 - 09:56 PM

So, In July 2017, I had a moment of madness and, well I bought this

 

 

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#2 VX DAVE

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Posted 30 December 2017 - 10:11 PM

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]The car was previously a Cat D back in 2009.  - [/color][color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]very minor bodywork damage / [/color][color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]no chassis or suspension damage[/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]Purchased by Richard at Europa Engineering Lotus specialists in Banks, Southport [/color]

 

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]All the body and suspension was removed for a complete overhaul. [/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]The suspension bushes were replaced, suspension arms painted[/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]Gaz coilover suspension [/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]Team Dynamics 1.2's[/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]Carbon Fibre seats[/color]

 

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]The car was then sent away to Top Marques Refinishing in Tarleton, Preston, where it was finished in Lamborghini Ithaca Verde Green.[/color]

 

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]The VX then didn't really get much use, from 2009 up to the beginning of 2017 spending most of its time in a garage.[/color]

 

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]A new owner in March 2017 [/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]Fully serviced the car, replaced the Cambelt and water pump, both front tyres[/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]Interior re-trimmed[/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]fitted a 3" turbo back exhaust system[/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]3" air intake pipe & RAM air filter [/color]

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]VXR 80mm MAF[/color]

 

[color=rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;]then rolling road mapping @ RND Motorsport in York, They quote the car produced 230 bhp, a nice increase over standard power.[/color]

 

Then as I say, I bought her in July 2017 and the mileage had just about got to 22,000

 

Here's some of the spec:

-Gaz coilover suspension.

-Team Dynamics 1.2 wheels 17" rear fitted with Toyo R888s and 16" fronts fitted with Federal RSRs.

-Carbon Fibre seats.

-Exige GT4 rear wing.

-3" Turbo back Exhaust.

-3" Intake pipe with VXR MAF and Ram Air filter.

-Factory AP racing brakes with Mintex Racing brake pads.

-MMG rear diffuser.

-Full interior retrimmed in alacantara and leather with green stitch.

-Removable roll up soft top with original bag.

-Engine oil temp and boost gauges.

-RND Motorsport remap 230 bhp / 234 ft/lb

 

£12,750.    I felt I got a good deal,  I don't think I would have found another low mileage VXT for this kind of money

 

I paid for 2 independent reports and the car was as good as it sounded, insurance reports from 2009 were the same as advertised.

 

Happy Days



#3 pete-r

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Posted 30 December 2017 - 10:27 PM

Looks great! I think that's a fair price for the car considering the work done. To redo all that would be a small fortune.

#4 C8RKH

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Posted 31 December 2017 - 10:26 AM

Super looking car that, nice one. Hoe to see it at this years National (my first) as bet it looks superb in the flesh....



#5 Danceman2020

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Posted 31 December 2017 - 10:38 AM

Very nice looking car :-)

 



#6 Nev

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Posted 02 January 2018 - 11:20 PM

Very nice looking car :-)

 

 

It is isn't it, not sure it would be happy about getting over speed dumps though. :)


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#7 VX DAVE

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Posted 03 January 2018 - 01:13 PM

 

Very nice looking car :-)

 

 

It is isn't it, not sure it would be happy about getting over speed dumps though. :)

 

 

 

 

Locally I am fine but when I venture out of town, I pray a lot



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Posted 01 June 2018 - 12:12 PM

Some pictures of the re-trimmed interior

 

 

 

 



#9 VX DAVE

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Posted 01 June 2018 - 12:19 PM

I appear to be limited on how many images I can upload from my pc, to this site, anyone able to help me - send me a PM, pls


Edited by VX DAVE, 01 June 2018 - 12:26 PM.


#10 CHILL Gone DUTCH

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Posted 01 June 2018 - 01:21 PM

use a external photo hosting site



#11 VX DAVE

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Posted 02 June 2018 - 10:43 AM

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Thanks to Ross Hogg-Robinson - my seats look amazing

 

So much better than the carbon buckets, which are now long gone



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Posted 07 July 2018 - 08:48 PM

Man, that green looks well 👍

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Posted 11 August 2018 - 11:05 AM

love it 

 

different i like different



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Posted 31 August 2018 - 10:47 AM

Lovely interior!

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Posted 15 October 2018 - 08:27 AM

know the car well! Luke looked after it nicely. 



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Posted 15 July 2019 - 11:45 AM

Congratulations!

 

Lovely Color! ;)



#17 Andrew aka Stuwy

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Posted 29 July 2019 - 04:19 PM

its a green machine, its not THE green machine



#18 green_machineGC

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Posted 30 July 2019 - 12:34 PM

its a green machine, its not THE green machine


Haha!! Right you are!!

Great looking VX... the green cars are multiplying 👍🏼

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Posted 05 April 2021 - 09:31 AM

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#20 Acidpopstar

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Posted 05 April 2021 - 12:28 PM

That’s a monster. I assume it’s for Time Attack or hill climbing?


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