New car - VX220

Begbie · 2 Mar 2008 at 22:57

Awesome looking car. Always wanted one of these.

Get signed up to www.z22se.co.uk, Vocky on there knows his stuff about these engines. His vx220 is in next months TV mag and is very helpful.

Georgew · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:02

Loowi_ashley said:
If this is your weekend car whats ure week car?
Never been a great fan of VX220's though I have to admit yours could turn me.
Not sure where your getting the 5.6 to 60mpg though, the N/A's no where near that.
But anyway, enjoy it, I would!

Edit: Wisebuyers agree to 5.6sec, power to weight I would disagree

got a company astra diesel and my gf has a golf tdi.

can you explain more about the power to weight ratio not making it do 0-60 in 5,6secs? :confused:

Booner! · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:08

Why wouldn't it do 5.6secs 0-60? everywhere states that it does and the car barely has any weight?

mattpc · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:13

I don't agree. I much prefer the look of the Elise but I agree with the concerns regarding S1 engine........

mattpc · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:15

Loowi_ashley said:
If this is your weekend car whats ure week car?
Never been a great fan of VX220's though I have to admit yours could turn me.
Not sure where your getting the 5.6 to 60mpg though, the N/A's no where near that.
But anyway, enjoy it, I would!

Edit: Wisebuyers agree to 5.6sec, power to weight I would disagree

5.6 to 60mpg ok 5.6 secs from startup is an impressive claim regarding fuel economy...........

wait that must have been a typo!

Born_2_Kill_83 · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:30

Booner! said:
Why wouldn't it do 5.6secs 0-60? everywhere states that it does and the car barely has any weight?

A weight of 875Kgs and a BPH of 145 would surgest a 0-60 of around 6.3 seconds ( not taking into account drivers weight/fuel weight/transmission/wind drag or traction for that matter)

[TW]Fox · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:32

Loowi_ashley said:
A weight of 875Kgs and a BPH of 145 would surgest a 0-60 of around 6.3 seconds ( not taking into drivers weight/fuel weight/transmission or traction for that matter)

You cannot accurately estimate 0-60 based on weight and power becuase it doesn't take into account grip, gear ratios, etc.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 2 Mar 2008 at 23:35

[TW]Fox;11217006 said:
You cannot accurately estimate 0-60 based on weight and power becuase it doesn't take into account grip, gear ratios, etc.

Caught me out on the quick edit there!

Georgew · 3 Mar 2008 at 18:08

[TW]Fox;11217006 said:
You cannot accurately estimate 0-60 based on weight and power becuase it doesn't take into account grip, gear ratios, etc.

to be honest im not bothered. its quick enough for my needs

my new black and red leather interior arrived to day woohoo

DreXeL · 3 Mar 2008 at 18:18

Gorgeous, I really like them in that colour combo :cool:

Booner! · 3 Mar 2008 at 20:03

Georgew said:
to be honest im not bothered. its quick enough for my needs

my new black and red leather interior arrived to day woohoo

Mate, you just HAVE to show me photos!!! The one colour combo + car I want is S2000 in black with Red/Black interior *dribbles*.

But I can't afford that yet, so a VX220 with red/black interior will probably give me a semi..

siztenboots · 11 Mar 2008 at 10:03

George make sure you come along to the National meet trackday.

Plenty of info on the vx220.org.uk, and the type116.com forums.

Definately recommend the Lotus on Track activity days, only £20 for a day of fun, well worth the membership fee.

Georgew · 13 Mar 2008 at 18:14

that looks like a new pair of tyres!

when is it?

Rich · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:06

How are these for tall people? I remember watching JC clambering into one but he often exagerates the point for the sake of comedy.

Think im somewhere around 6'7"-6'8". Would probably look a right old tard getting in one of these.

NathanE · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:21

Good choice

You can get the seat and indeed the entire interior retrimmed for a surprisingly good price... give the Lotus trimshop a ring and they'll sort you out!

Handling should be excellent in the wet. If it isn't get some better tyres and get the geometry done.

PS entry and exit really ain't that bad unless you are as tall as Clarkson.

Fox said:
I think it looks miles better than the Series 1 Elise, which looks like a cheap plastic kitcar, and it has a proper engine as well.

The S1 is a classic shape

In S160 guise with the Victory alloys, raised rear spoiler, and Lotus sport suspension ride height... together with a nice matching hard top... it looks the mutts nuts!

TripleT · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:52

I'm very jealous

Georgew · 14 Mar 2008 at 16:55

Rich said:
How are these for tall people? I remember watching JC clambering into one but he often exagerates the point for the sake of comedy.

Think im somewhere around 6'7"-6'8". Would probably look a right old tard getting in one of these.

my 6'5" uncle got it it but his knees were nearly touching the dash!

at 6'8" i would have thought ud be struggling. have a go in one and try!

JonnyGeee · 14 Mar 2008 at 17:57

I have a vx220 soft top, my girlfriends brother is 6"7 and tried to get in. it took him 10 minutes, and his knees were literally in his chest..

Duke · 14 Mar 2008 at 17:58

Looks great in red with black alloys.

Trick · 14 Mar 2008 at 20:10

Very nice car. Welcome to the family

Why de-badged though?

That car will cost you a fortune, be warned. It's a never ending tale of upgrades. Mine's in the garage having Nitron Racing Reds fitted, a new black diffuser and geo done!

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