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01-07-2009, 06:32 PM
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01-07-2009, 10:22 PM
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less still got the rs2k and just welded her up for the mot she has another year on the road,you should come on www.rs2000-16v.com you dont get the dicks on there like you do here,you know the ones that think if it aint got a turbo then its shit mob
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01-07-2009, 10:29 PM
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I had a play with one in my A4 with my brother. I do hope it was a crap driver that was the problem as I was all over him like a rash despite having a chunk less power.
01-07-2009, 10:49 PM
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only car that wud make me leave ford is a merc cl65.... 6.5 ltr v12 bi-turbo..... a poxy vxr they aint that great cheap version of a bmw m5 from my view
02-07-2009, 02:51 PM
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Hmm still sceptical about these, if they're so good why are they worth fuck all after about 5 mins 
I've been in a few of the Vxr astras and a friend of mine also has the corsa version, the build quality is absolutely terrible to put it bluntly, new car 5k miles, 2 new wyheel bearings, new clutch, new driveshaft and the doorcards are loose and squeaking. Probably ok on paper but i wouldn't buy a brand new one as you'll loose loads of ŁŁŁ. I'm sure this model won't be any different.
I've been in a few of the Vxr astras and a friend of mine also has the corsa version, the build quality is absolutely terrible to put it bluntly, new car 5k miles, 2 new wyheel bearings, new clutch, new driveshaft and the doorcards are loose and squeaking. Probably ok on paper but i wouldn't buy a brand new one as you'll loose loads of ŁŁŁ. I'm sure this model won't be any different.
02-07-2009, 02:59 PM
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Anyway, good to see some more interesting cars around
02-07-2009, 03:13 PM
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dont get me wrong my misses has a normal vxr and i dont like it at all !!
but if it can do the times there quoting it will be fast.
its got a lsd aswell. !!
and im sure if it can do 0-60 in 4.9 then rolling anit going to be much differnt with a top speed of 170 mph !!
as long as it dont fall to pieces on the way.
but if it can do the times there quoting it will be fast.
its got a lsd aswell. !!
and im sure if it can do 0-60 in 4.9 then rolling anit going to be much differnt with a top speed of 170 mph !!
as long as it dont fall to pieces on the way.
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03-07-2009, 06:44 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfPfG1EEEo
03-07-2009, 06:54 AM
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If the handling is that bad then why does this car seem to cope so well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfPfG1EEEo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfPfG1EEEo
03-07-2009, 08:44 AM
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The VXR-R (and VXR-S) is the VXR tuned up by Thorney so not technically a Vauxhall out of the box offering...
Kind like Prodrive upgrade equivalent (I assume you can order it from Vauxhall with the upgrade from new, however I am not 100% sure, all I know is Thorny do them)
Bye bye which RS? We all know practically ANYTHING can beat the standard older RS's
You been hanging around with cossiebags too long
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Kind like Prodrive upgrade equivalent (I assume you can order it from Vauxhall with the upgrade from new, however I am not 100% sure, all I know is Thorny do them)
Bye bye which RS? We all know practically ANYTHING can beat the standard older RS's
You been hanging around with cossiebags too long
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03-07-2009, 08:59 AM
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Corsa VXR are quick cars only been in the arctic edition. Which was impressive considering it was just out of the box. They do have a nice exhaust note.
There something about them that just does not do it for me. Maybe beacause its a Vauxhaull, not a big fan to be honest
There something about them that just does not do it for me. Maybe beacause its a Vauxhaull, not a big fan to be honest
03-07-2009, 09:05 AM
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Corsas seem too tiny for me, know what your saying just something about the VXR's being Vauxhall. I am becoming a fan of the older Vauxhalls though! (Astra 1,2,3's and Cavaliers!)
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03-07-2009, 09:08 AM
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Actully starting to like the old Vauxhalls and take notice myself, never was a fan back then.
Out of the VXR's I would have the Corsa (Arctic edition)
03-07-2009, 09:48 AM
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03-07-2009, 10:46 AM
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Ford bliiiiinkers! lol. I hate Vauxhalls historically, but drove the Corsa VXR and thought it was fantastic - tight, handled very well and went like the clappers. Brakes didn't impress.
If the Thorney Astra does everything it says on the tin, it will be an amazing machine and put the Focus to sleep (until a Ford tuning firm with similarly GENUINE racing savvy tune the RS).
Ben
PS - I'd still have a Megane R26-R over the LOT of them!
If the Thorney Astra does everything it says on the tin, it will be an amazing machine and put the Focus to sleep (until a Ford tuning firm with similarly GENUINE racing savvy tune the RS).
Ben
PS - I'd still have a Megane R26-R over the LOT of them!
