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[davehutchinson]

Myself , R1 and Andym172 have been using an ITG replacement air filter in our cars. I've used mine in excess of 10k and not had an AMM go yet, however with the full induction kit it went within a matter of 500 miles. Clearly Vauxhall have done no testing on this issue and will, I expect go back to a paper filter used in the VXT. If you want the benefits of a performance filter, go for the ITG, not only does it filter better than any other aftermarket one, it also *shouldn't* blow your AMM all the time. Mani I wouldn't bother getting a spare, this will happen every 1-2k miles without fail unless they change the filter. Its plain to see Vauxhall did no research into this and I could have predicted this the day it was announced.

[Timbo]

Dave, i think if vxl had asked any of us vxt owners who have dabbled with induction kits we all would have said dont do it. As for me and Bletch carrying spare amm's we are both running modded air box's which could or could not blow the amm, but were both prepared to run that risk for the induction noise you get is worth it .

[cheeky_chops]

didnt Jon fron courtnay post that they never used to have this problem and it only recently started happening?? Maybe it is worth buying the pipe/amm from a older z20let engined car at a scrap yard....

[vxr220]

As the car's are flying out of the Factory, I thought the roll call could be updated. I'm sure i've made a few mistakes but you can always post corrections ; On The Road (In dispatched order & Red if not stated otherwise) No.09 - mani (Yellow) - VXR reg plate - July 19th No.35 - R1 nur - standard - July 26th No.10 - boxy'svxr220 (Moonland) - July 28th No.__ - 2good - July 30th No.26 - annie (Black) - ohlins - July 30th No.11 - rasputin - VXR reg plate soon ? - Aug 1st No.25 - vxr220 - VXR reg plate - Aug 13th Above owners - please correct any of my errors or guestimations Cars On Order so NOT definitive numbers !!! 10. HF_evolution - Aug 18th ?? 13. joss - ohlins 26. spratbegonda/Graham at picador 39. cheeky chops - ohlins? 44. dunky 50. VXRandy 56. ryder - ohlins 57. StuVXR - VXR reg plate 63. sixspeed __. Ratboiler __. Vermania (Blue) ?? I think i've checked most changes and I know that 26 is in both list's but it's the best I can do. PS. On Friday, Lotus told me that by the end of next week, all VXR cars will be built to the pre-motorsport stage Cheers, Ian

[spratbegonda]

Graham has said mine is ready to go to Lotus to be vxr'd. Sure he said 26. Anyway I went for the Ohlins.

[cheeky_chops]

On Friday, Lotus told me that by the end of next week, all VXR cars will be built to the pre-motorsport stage

great, but its the motorsport stage that is taking the extra time OK, bit of rough maths here...

Out of 61 cars(ist 4 are Vauxhall cars), we have 18 orders. Of the 18, 7 have been delivered

If our orders are "normally distributed" (7 of 18), then Vauxhall/lotus are 38% thru the run. Mani got his on 19th July, VXr220 13th Aug. That 20 work days between..... So, ETA of last order is 52 workdays(20/38%) which is 29th Sept!

So, what does that tell us?? Not much unless the 38% is correct!!! And who knows what is happenning with the order no.'s (they look like delivered by date of order....)

[Joss]

I think mine and 2good's numberless one are the same car. Why the hell has it not arrived! It was ordered at the same time as Annie's!

[waverunner]

Add Wavey to the list please. Number unknown, no ohlins and delivery.......... Was to have been mid(ish) September but now with the air filter/AMM problem who knows?

[2GOOD]

I think mine and 2good's numberless one are the same car. Why the hell has it not arrived! It was ordered at the same time as Annie's!

Annie's car wasn't actually due to be delivered until 3rd week of August earliest.

& much as I'd love one vxr220,I'm not on the list.

[vxr220]

& much as I'd love one vxr220,I'm not on the list.

Sorry for the error - I read your post of Jul 29th 20:41 a bit to quickly and latched on to the 'Yes, & another tomorrow' as a car for yourself, however may I ask who's car you were refering to - Joss, Annie or ??? - and was it collected on 30th ?

I've just been to Tesco's in Loughborough - but not in the VXR - an popped into Archie Moss to look at the VXR in the showroom and it's No. 21 so it's on the revised list below ;

On The Road (In dispatched order & Red if not stated otherwise)

No.09 - mani (Yellow) - VXR reg plate - July 19th
No.35 - R1 nur - standard - July 26th
No.10 - boxy'svxr220 (Moonland) - July 28th
No.26 - annie (Black) - ohlins - July 30th
No.11 - rasputin - VXR reg plate soon ? - July 31st
No.25 - vxr220 - VXR reg plate - Aug 13th

No.21 - FOR SALE NOW - £29995 in Archie Moss Showroom, Loughborough

Above owners - please correct any of my errors or guestimations


Cars On Order so NOT definitive numbers !!!

10. HF_evolution - Aug 18th ??
13. joss - ohlins
26. spratbegonda from Graham at picador - ohlins
39. cheeky chops - ohlins?
41. FOR SALE or SOLD ? - £LIST ? contact Wayne at Crownhill
44. dunky
50. VXRandy
56. ryder - ohlins
57. StuVXR - VXR reg plate
63. sixspeed
__. Ratboiler
__. Vermania (Blue) ??
__. waverunner


Lotus also said the numbers on the car was just about the order they went through motorsport BUT the person who wanted the final number will get that one.

[munkeh]

Please add me to the list. I ordered in late July. I was told delivery sometime in September. I've gone for the Ohlins.

[2GOOD]

& much as I'd love one vxr220,I'm not on the list.

Sorry for the error - I read your post of Jul 29th 20:41 a bit to quickly and latched on to the 'Yes, & another tomorrow' as a car for yourself, however may I ask who's car you were refering to - Joss, Annie or ??? - and was it collected on 30th ?

vxr220,Sorry for confussion,up until the 31st of July I was also Baylis VX & was refering to Annie as I knew she was collecting her VXR the following day from Lotus.

I wanted your VXR as I have LY No.25.

Steve

[vxr220]

I wanted your VXR as I have LY No.25.

Steve

Well if you've seen my 'VIN & V5 don't match' topic you might conclude that I should not have No. 25

Cheers, Ian

[2GOOD]

I wanted your VXR as I have LY No.25.

Steve

Well if you've seen my 'VIN & V5 don't match' topic you might conclude that I should not have No. 25

Cheers, Ian

Ian,I've just posted on that topic,don't worry it's paperwork.A nice man at Vauxhall will sort it all out for your dealer.
Your car is still your car.

[Annie]

Just to clear up any doubt - The Black One is number 26

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[Lastone]

please add me to the list too, i ordered my vxr at the begining of july and was told i got the last one. (hence sign in name) i have the ohlins on it too. no. still unknown. i ordered it with jct600 in bradford and am the only person to have ordered a vxr from them.(so ive been told) i was told to expect delivery from mid/end sept. i cant wait, hope it comes on time how long before delivery do you get your number????? think the people at jct600 bradford are a bit usless. took them 3 weeks to find out if u can have a stereo, and different backbox on it!!!!!!! cheers

[rasputin]

lastone iam in leeds look forward to seeing you at some northern trackdays

[Mani]

Myself , R1 and Andym172 have been using an ITG replacement air filter in our cars. I've used mine in excess of 10k and not had an AMM go yet, however with the full induction kit it went within a matter of 500 miles. Clearly Vauxhall have done no testing on this issue and will, I expect go back to a paper filter used in the VXT. If you want the benefits of a performance filter, go for the ITG, not only does it filter better than any other aftermarket one, it also *shouldn't* blow your AMM all the time.

Mani I wouldn't bother getting a spare, this will happen every 1-2k miles without fail unless they change the filter. Its plain to see Vauxhall did no research into this and I could have predicted this the day it was announced.

guys thanks for the advice...well its going in on the 19th and I'll tot up the mileage until the amm goes again...and then it will go in again I guess

Mani

Bletch ...I'll PM you about price..

[Mani]

on another seperate note....how many have you been offered the palmersport day ...free with a new VXR????? personally....I am not fussed with spending a full day at Palmersport......I rather have a good day at the track with instruction..... watch this space...I know a man who may help Mani