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Of course... it's black! 
VX220 Turbo's are...
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That looks just fantastic 
It's amazing what a difference removing the 'V' makes. There is a red one (non-turbo) local to me, looks supurb. Basically looks the same as that one, but in red, with black detailing (mesh, badges etc.)
It's amazing what a difference removing the 'V' makes. There is a red one (non-turbo) local to me, looks supurb. Basically looks the same as that one, but in red, with black detailing (mesh, badges etc.)
It's the same weight as an Exige. Yet is very cheap to take to 260bhp, with more torque than the Exige could ever dream of.
The turbo is just a bit too soft and heavy, the VXR is supposed to feel more agile, especially with Ohlins.
It is perfectly usable as an every day car, for 90% of journeys it's no different to any other car.
Someone posted these pics on the VX boards recently, just needs the black windscreen surround and VXR black petrol filler cap.
The turbo is just a bit too soft and heavy, the VXR is supposed to feel more agile, especially with Ohlins.
It is perfectly usable as an every day car, for 90% of journeys it's no different to any other car.
Someone posted these pics on the VX boards recently, just needs the black windscreen surround and VXR black petrol filler cap.
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correct me if i'm wrong here,but isn't the Toyota VVT engine even more hard work than a VTec?geiger said:
personally i think the VX easily looks so much better than the Elise,although the Exige is a different story.geiger said:
more aggresive than Gibbo's new toy? are you kidding?Clarkey said:most aggressive looking car ever? Love it
Dammit that's it.t_aitch said:
until you posted that i couldn't place what was different about it.
looks so much better without the chrome "V" IMHO.
apparently it's the new.....err...well Black i suppose.D4VE said:
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i know it'd be totally cosmetic but doesn't anyone agree that the rear of this car would look so much more purposeful with 4 pipes instead of two a la Zonda?Muncher said:
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I disagree, I dont think it would look any better.
If the weather stays nice might get some pics of it alongside mine tomorrow after a quick car wash
Almost 580bhp on one driveway with only 2 cars!
If the weather stays nice might get some pics of it alongside mine tomorrow after a quick car wash
Almost 580bhp on one driveway with only 2 cars!
Stonedofmoo said:I disagree, I dont think it would look any better.
If the weather stays nice might get some pics of it alongside mine tomorrow after a quick car wash
Almost 580bhp on one driveway with only 2 cars!
Why the hell would you be washing the cars when you could be driving them?
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Hey Moo, what did u reckon of the performance compared to the Pulsar? About the same or faster?
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In terms of straight line speed they are very similar, mine has a advantage in traction in poor conditions as I can put all the power down in anything but snow. The VX has to be driven carefully in damp or wet conditions as it's a lot of power for such a light car with RWD, the back end does skip out of line.
Driven well and good conditions I expect it to be almost the same if not slightly faster.
In terms of handling it is better than the Pulsar, the steering is just perfect. I reckon my Pulsar would have the edge in wet weather.
One thing I will say is I can and have driven my Pulsar round the track with one hand, leaving my left hand on the gearstick to change gears fast
You simply cannot do that on the VXT, thanks to lack of PAS you have to have a firm two hand grip on the wheel at all times as the wheel moves around all over the place!
Driven well and good conditions I expect it to be almost the same if not slightly faster.
In terms of handling it is better than the Pulsar, the steering is just perfect. I reckon my Pulsar would have the edge in wet weather.
One thing I will say is I can and have driven my Pulsar round the track with one hand, leaving my left hand on the gearstick to change gears fast
You simply cannot do that on the VXT, thanks to lack of PAS you have to have a firm two hand grip on the wheel at all times as the wheel moves around all over the place!
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Sweet, cheers m8 - Am considering one of these for my next car in 18 months or so
Very nice cars but IMO they are useless as your only car...Now im not talking as someone who has never driven one!..Upto 6 months ago i worked for vauxhall and was a vx220 technician...They go like **** off a shoval but there build quality it utter **** and you cant fit sod all in the boot!..If you want one then go ahead but budget on a second car!..
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rs125 said:Very nice cars but IMO they are useless as your only car...Now im not talking as someone who has never driven one!..Upto 6 months ago i worked for vauxhall and was a vx220 technician...They go like **** off a shoval but there build quality it utter **** and you cant fit sod all in the boot!..If you want one then go ahead but budget on a second car!..
I use my S1 everyday and it's absolutely fine. Boot is big enough for 2 weeks shopping and it's comfortable to drive even for long distances.
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Going to have to disagree hear..boots are utter crap!The cars rattle!they are noisey at speed!they leak! (now dont say they dont cus ive tried to fix bloody loads!)..
Im not knocking them dont get me wrong...I would have one!..just not as my only car..