My Poverty Spec Vauxhall

Zirax · 15 Sep 2011 at 21:46

Very nice, one of these is very much on my next car list

L0rdMike · 15 Sep 2011 at 22:01

hurfdurf said:
Congratulations. Please do not hurt yourself, there are some people saying these cars are safe like fwd hatchbacks, they are not.

In fact, I'm positive these same people think a lot of dumb things and may in fact be.... dumb?

I got so much power I can sometimes get wheel spin in first when it comes on boost in the dry. :eek:

Will Gill · 15 Sep 2011 at 22:05

that's just torque, you wouldn't be used to that

*runs*

Will · 15 Sep 2011 at 22:27

Really love these cars, I know I'd kill myself though

What tyres are on it? Surprised theres been no hate for the Kumhos yet!

Gibbo · 15 Sep 2011 at 22:46

Mike awesome car!

Dyne day is this Saturdy.

Tyre wise you need two sets for a car like this:-
Advan AD08 / r888 etc. For summer / track use.
Michelin Alpin Pilot PA3's for winter.

Or something like SuperSports for all rear round use and be careful in colder and wetter months.

Agent_Smith357 · 15 Sep 2011 at 23:05

UL on your poverty spec Vauxhall

scratch · 16 Sep 2011 at 07:34

Passed a VX220 very much like yours on the Marchwood bypass yesterday (Thursday)..was it you?

Sam · 16 Sep 2011 at 08:23

Becarefull of those pesky rear clams, i nearly **** myself when i woke up one cold frosty morning and the paint had stared falling off :eek:

L0rdMike · 16 Sep 2011 at 09:48

scratch said:
Passed a VX220 very much like yours on the Marchwood bypass yesterday (Thursday)..was it you?

Yep was on that road twice yesterday.

Firestar_3x · 16 Sep 2011 at 09:49

Unless you're posting from beyond the grave i assume you haven't had it out in the wet yet?

L0rdMike · 16 Sep 2011 at 10:10

Firestar_3x said:
Unless you're posting from beyond the grave i assume you haven't had it out in the wet yet?

Drove in the rain 2nd day.

This is my 4th MR car and 3rd Turbo MR car. I think I can handle it in the wet.

Will Gill · 16 Sep 2011 at 10:14

you can't handle the truth let alone the wet!!

scottmuir424 · 16 Sep 2011 at 10:36

nice toy

Liampope · 16 Sep 2011 at 11:32

L0rdMike said:
Few pics of my new Vauxhall, sad times.

What the hell are these things.

That's not poverty spec!!!!

That's the latest window actuation technology! Instead of lousy buttons which give you the same lousy opening/closing speed you have sophisticated rotary input dials which transmit your commands to the window. You have full control of not just window direction, but also of opening/closing speed, acceleration and force. Awesome tech!

Fr0dders · 16 Sep 2011 at 11:53

Straight out of the TVR salesbook that one

NathWraith · 16 Sep 2011 at 12:05

Muffin` said:
facelift corolla...

hurfdurf said:
Congratulations. Please do not hurt yourself, there are some people saying these cars are safe like fwd hatchbacks, they are not.

Agreed. Anybody with a hint of car knowledge knows this.

Im sure if you let me out for half an hour in a golf GTI and let me rinse it around roundabouts it would be fairly controllable but in a VX220 I would to fly off at some point or it to be considerably harder to control.

Skeeter · 16 Sep 2011 at 12:08

R420LA6X2/4MNA said:
Great fun, crap if your 6'3" & 17ish stone, well, it was for me.

Liampope · 16 Sep 2011 at 12:15

MrLOL said:
Straight out of the TVR salesbook that one

No - TVR ones are even better - they're also detachable

As are various bits of interior trim and the steering wheel (actually happened to a mate's dad driving his Tamora! :eek:

)

Hilly · 16 Sep 2011 at 12:35

Awesome. Well done Mike!

Freefaller · 16 Sep 2011 at 13:19

I like! Looks awesome! hope to get a ride at the next motors meet