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[boxy'svxr220]

Just been reading this tile, and have only recently started brwosing the site, for numerous reasons (mainly due to internet difficuties), but thought that I should add my name to the list. I am the illusive cuustomer that has purchased car no:3 that Wayne mentioned!!! Although, in light of recent conversation that I have had with Wayne and matching some of the comments posted, cars 1-4 were for Vauxhall. To which Wayne then said that I was to be having car no:10, but it would appear that is taken, so I think that I fall somewhere in the line between 5-10. I have ordered the car as a one off in Moonland, which apparently looks the mutts nuts (according to the letter that I recently received!), and intend to get the racing graphics! I have received all the registration details, Wayne advised that the car was at Motorsport (all insurance stuff done)and that my car would be here in 2 weeks (so with a little luck I should get a call by the end of the week, but won't hold my breath!!!). With regards to tuning, well have a contact in AmD (via a friend) who may be able to get the car tuned up nicely for me, will discuss further once car arrives! So here's to waiting for the VXR!

Edited by boxy'svxr220, 12 July 2004 - 08:49 AM.

[Mani]

BVXR220 it looks like you will be getting car 7 or 8 as mine says number 9 on the plaque... mani

[boxy'svxr220]

Mani Just had PM from Stu, he has advised that my one has now been built, and that it too will be ready for pick up this week. So I take it that you now have your one, when are we gonna see the eye candy?

[wickywire]

Mani picks his up wednesday

[Mani]

Mani

Just had PM from Stu, he has advised that my one has now been built, and that it too will be ready for pick up this week.

So I take it that you now have your one, when are we gonna see the eye candy?

yes...as Wickywire says...I am picking it up on Wednesday.....it should be delivered to the dealer in BHam today or tommorow..

After that ...its out everynight to get some mileage on it......piccies on the net as soon I take them!

Moonland..eh...tasty! should change your logo to VXR with a grey R

mani

Wickywire...have you got your VXR club badge yet??? Limited edition you know....wont be allowed in otherwise

[wickywire]

nope i haven't heard a dickie bird. Stu said that he sent me a second one out but i haven't received that either. I reckon i've got thieving neighbours

[boxy'svxr220]

So has Vauxhall decided to send the cars to the dealerships now? Only Wayne saying that we may be going to Heffel to pick the car up! Has anyome else heard this?

[StuVXR]

Steve Toogood mentioned I would have the option of going to Lotus to pick mine up... would fancy a trip around factory Stuart.

[wickywire]

yep. The handover can be at Hethel if you wish. There is talk of Gavan Kershaw taking you out on the test track. I think thats worth the 32k all on it's own

[StuVXR]

Anyone asked if Armourfend can fit @ Lotus prior to pickup? Would be handy and make sense. Stuart

[cheeky_chops]

Steve Toogood mentioned I would have the option of going to Lotus to pick mine up... would fancy a trip around factory


Stuart.

i asked neil about this at the National meet - he said you can pick it up, but no chance of a tour... Stu or the dealers reckon different....

Neil also said they were only going to make 3-5 a week, whereas Stu said 5-10

have i made it up or was it also mentioned that Gavin K (or simliar) would be there if you picked it up @Hethel and would give you a couple of pax around in the sprint???

I've lost the plot whats happening now!! I just want to get my grubby mitts on mine ASAFP

[wickywire]

should be able to. My stickers are going on at Hethel. Alphabet just need to sort it out with Lotus security so that they are allowed on site. I think Wayne is sorting this out for me nearer the time.

[B5M_VX]

Has any one acctualy collected a car yet? and are there any pictures of an actual car yet and not just the press pictures?

[wickywire]

The first car was delivered to it's owner at either the end of last week or monday just gone. Mani gets his Wednesday and it looks like boxy will get his either this or next week

[2GOOD]

novacabrio,I think that mani mentioned that at least one has been delivered & there are pictures of'actual'VXRs on this site. Editted to add that I see that wicky can type quicker than me neverhood,that's what I've been told,but as you know I'm currently'resting',collecting that is,don't know anything about a tour or Mr Kershaw. Cheeky,Neil has more to do with production than Stu Steve

Edited by 2good, 12 July 2004 - 07:51 PM.

[StuVXR]

neverhood,that's what I've been told,but as you know I'm currently'resting',collecting that is,don't know anything about a tour or Mr Kershaw.


Steve

Yeah I know.. I kinda assumed about a tour... would be nice tho'

[Mani]

Anyone asked if Armourfend can fit @ Lotus prior to pickup? Would be handy and make sense.


Stuart

I guess they can do it at hethel.....I'm getting them to come and do the car at Birmingham, seemed better for me. They do charge time and mileage though.


Mani

[Mani]

yep. The handover can be at Hethel if you wish. There is talk of Gavan Kershaw taking you out on the test track. I think thats worth the 32k all on it's own

yes Gav Kershaw would be great....not too sure that his driving would be good for the cars break in period.

that reminds me....do I take it slow for the 1st 1000 miles or do I give it some..
I have just read an alternative version on how a car engine should be broken in----basically make sure you give it some for th 200 miles as its a lot better for piston seal

see link

what do you guys think....take it slow or give it some??

Mani

[Mani]

another thought...are the new VXR owners going to get a track day.....Stu any comments ??? after all it is a track car....... Mani

[cheeky_chops]

Cheeky,Neil has more to do with production than Stu

Does he??!

Havent heard much from anyone over the last few weeks.... Come on chaps!!!