New Astra VXR
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Originally Posted by ScoobyJawa
Indeed - thats because it already has a decent chassis, the electrics just extend that further, hence why its the animal it is 
Some computer "influenced" chassis systems are very good, just adding balance to the "electronics are crap" argument.
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Does the phrase "Power is nothing without control" spring to mind 
Reminded me of when the Alfa 147 GTA understeered its way around 
The obsession with ploughing million$ into trying to get FWD cars to cope with modern day power levels hardly ever bears fruit. Once you get over 220bhp, you really need to be looking at RWD or 4WD IMHO. The Focus was probably one of the better attempts, but still came in for criticism, whereas many years before it the VW Corrado VR6 managed to cope exceptionally well with a 2.9 V6 24V with 210bhp. Seems we are running to stand still as this new Vauxhall takes the power a step further and the handling a leap back. Although, given the bhp some Jap cars achieve from 2 litres, even the power isn't that much of an achievement.
Reminded me of when the Alfa 147 GTA understeered its way around The obsession with ploughing million$ into trying to get FWD cars to cope with modern day power levels hardly ever bears fruit. Once you get over 220bhp, you really need to be looking at RWD or 4WD IMHO. The Focus was probably one of the better attempts, but still came in for criticism, whereas many years before it the VW Corrado VR6 managed to cope exceptionally well with a 2.9 V6 24V with 210bhp. Seems we are running to stand still as this new Vauxhall takes the power a step further and the handling a leap back. Although, given the bhp some Jap cars achieve from 2 litres, even the power isn't that much of an achievement.
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Did you see the Stig trying to drive this around the Top Gear test track.
They all agreed in a straight line its good
They all agreed that it looks very tasty
BUT **** ME, dont try turning a corner in it, its ****.
They all agreed in a straight line its good
They all agreed that it looks very tasty
BUT **** ME, dont try turning a corner in it, its ****.
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