VXR lapping the ring in 8.05BTG
17 March 2006, 04:31 PM
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g'day all
another VXR owner but pushing out in excess of 290bhp very easily, forgot everything you read or heard about the VXR during press trials or TG,
the production model is in a different league to the models currently hitting the streets (i have driven both pre and production), pre production had a different mapping and suspension to the UK spec models TG had a model sitting on SRi spec underpinnings so yeah much more torquesteer and it does make a difference, all i am saying is dont underestimate the VXR just because it is FWD hatch as you may be in for a suprise, thats all im saying, 300bhp can be obtained for less than £1800 which is nothing more than a full exhaust and a simple remap, now getting that power down?, it can, with the improved power delivery from the remap im having little problem finding traction , not to the extent of an awd but for a fwd its impressive, so trust me the VXR is a fun car to drive, its hard, raw and on the edge but if my wife can handle the little torquesteer it throws out i doubt many would have trouble with the VXR if given time to really appreciate what it is capable of, not a car you can easily master from a spin around the block, it takes some time to know its true potentials.
The OPC lap of the ring was a stock standard car, Evo mag has also recorded a time of 8min35sec for the VXR.
im not hear to stir things up, just to give you guys some feedback from a VXR owner
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...67&q=OPC+astra
in car telemetry is good to watch
Shane
another VXR owner but pushing out in excess of 290bhp very easily, forgot everything you read or heard about the VXR during press trials or TG,
the production model is in a different league to the models currently hitting the streets (i have driven both pre and production), pre production had a different mapping and suspension to the UK spec models TG had a model sitting on SRi spec underpinnings so yeah much more torquesteer and it does make a difference, all i am saying is dont underestimate the VXR just because it is FWD hatch as you may be in for a suprise, thats all im saying, 300bhp can be obtained for less than £1800 which is nothing more than a full exhaust and a simple remap, now getting that power down?, it can, with the improved power delivery from the remap im having little problem finding traction , not to the extent of an awd but for a fwd its impressive, so trust me the VXR is a fun car to drive, its hard, raw and on the edge but if my wife can handle the little torquesteer it throws out i doubt many would have trouble with the VXR if given time to really appreciate what it is capable of, not a car you can easily master from a spin around the block, it takes some time to know its true potentials.
The OPC lap of the ring was a stock standard car, Evo mag has also recorded a time of 8min35sec for the VXR.
im not hear to stir things up, just to give you guys some feedback from a VXR owner
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...67&q=OPC+astra
in car telemetry is good to watch
Shane
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17 March 2006, 04:36 PM
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The VXR is the chavs choice
A VXR is a pretty capable and quick hatch, a WRX/STi is a pretty capable and fairly quick saloon. Both are good on road, both are pretty average/poor on track.
For those who mention how badly the VXR did on 5th and Top Gear, I don't recall the WR1 doing particularly well either........
17 March 2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VXR SOLE
The VXR strangely is the fastest two litre production front wheel drive of all time.
17 March 2006, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigH
Judging by the majority of the subarus I see around, I think you're wrong there.
A VXR is a pretty capable and quick hatch, a WRX/STi is a pretty capable and fairly quick saloon. Both are good on road, both are pretty average/poor on track.
For those who mention how badly the VXR did on 5th and Top Gear, I don't recall the WR1 doing particularly well either........
A VXR is a pretty capable and quick hatch, a WRX/STi is a pretty capable and fairly quick saloon. Both are good on road, both are pretty average/poor on track.
For those who mention how badly the VXR did on 5th and Top Gear, I don't recall the WR1 doing particularly well either........
17 March 2006, 04:51 PM
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A more complet list for you
Nurburgring Record reference (from google)
7:32 - Porsche Carrera GT (7:32.44)
7:44 - Zonda
7:46 - Porsche 996 GT2
7:47 - Porsche Gt3 RS (sport tyres)
7:50 - M3 CSL (sport tyres)
7:52 - GT3 (381hp)
7:52 - Lamborghini Gallardo
7:52 - Lamborghini Murcielao
7:52 - Mercedes SLR mclaren
7:56 - Porsche 996 Turbo
7:56 - 360 stradale (sport tyres)
7:57 - Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo (600 HP, racing suspension)
8:07 - Ferrari 550
8:09 - Lamborghini Diablo SV
8:09 - Ferrari 360 Modena
8:10 - Chrysler Viper GTS
8:12 - Porsche 993 Turbo (430 HP version)
8:15 - BMW Z8 400 HP
8:17 - Porsche 996 C2
8:18 - Ferrari F355
8:22 - BMW M Coupe 321 HP
8:25 - Audi RS4 375 HP
8:28 - Porsche 993 C2
8:28 - BMW M5 400 HP
8:32 - Porsche Boxster S
8:35 - BMW M3 Coupe 321 HP
8:36 - Vauhall Astra VXR
8:37 - Mercedes C32 AMG
8:38 - Honda NSX
8:39 - Honda S2000
8:40 - Chevrolet Corvette
8:42 - Audi S4 265 HP
8:42 - Lotus Exige
8:49 - Jaguar XKR Coupe
8:52 - Mercedes CLK 430
NOT EXACTLY IN BAD COMPANY IS IT FOR A VAUXHALL !!!
Nurburgring Record reference (from google)
7:32 - Porsche Carrera GT (7:32.44)
7:44 - Zonda
7:46 - Porsche 996 GT2
7:47 - Porsche Gt3 RS (sport tyres)
7:50 - M3 CSL (sport tyres)
7:52 - GT3 (381hp)
7:52 - Lamborghini Gallardo
7:52 - Lamborghini Murcielao
7:52 - Mercedes SLR mclaren
7:56 - Porsche 996 Turbo
7:56 - 360 stradale (sport tyres)
7:57 - Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo (600 HP, racing suspension)
8:07 - Ferrari 550
8:09 - Lamborghini Diablo SV
8:09 - Ferrari 360 Modena
8:10 - Chrysler Viper GTS
8:12 - Porsche 993 Turbo (430 HP version)
8:15 - BMW Z8 400 HP
8:17 - Porsche 996 C2
8:18 - Ferrari F355
8:22 - BMW M Coupe 321 HP
8:25 - Audi RS4 375 HP
8:28 - Porsche 993 C2
8:28 - BMW M5 400 HP
8:32 - Porsche Boxster S
8:35 - BMW M3 Coupe 321 HP
8:36 - Vauhall Astra VXR
8:37 - Mercedes C32 AMG
8:38 - Honda NSX
8:39 - Honda S2000
8:40 - Chevrolet Corvette
8:42 - Audi S4 265 HP
8:42 - Lotus Exige
8:49 - Jaguar XKR Coupe
8:52 - Mercedes CLK 430
NOT EXACTLY IN BAD COMPANY IS IT FOR A VAUXHALL !!!
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17 March 2006, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
and a vauxhall......
as for watching my bumpers......at least you admit to being behind....
as for watching my bumpers......at least you admit to being behind....
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17 March 2006, 04:57 PM
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Can you post the link to that source, that list is far from complete and i honestly do not believe that an M3 is only a second quicker than a VXR 
17 March 2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by VXR SOLE
Am a reasonable man, and thought it only fair to give the inferior car a head start !! |
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17 March 2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
Well I can safely say that I will not be getting "mullered" by a VXR in the near future...... if ever.......
if ever...........you'll also get overtaken my much slower stuff too.
17 March 2006, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by alloy
Can you post the link to that source, that list is far from complete and i honestly do not believe that an M3 is only a second quicker than a VXR
Exactly. Shows these fanboys will belive anything about their beloved VXR.
Even if it wasnt wrong wheel drive and the power was being put down through the rears the VXR would be nowhere close to the M3.
17 March 2006, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by aussieVXR
g'day all
another VXR owner but pushing out in excess of 290bhp very easily, forgot everything you read or heard about the VXR during press trials or TG,
the production model is in a different league to the models currently hitting the streets (i have driven both pre and production), pre production had a different mapping and suspension to the UK spec models TG had a model sitting on SRi spec underpinnings so yeah much more torquesteer and it does make a difference, all i am saying is dont underestimate the VXR just because it is FWD hatch as you may be in for a suprise, thats all im saying, 300bhp can be obtained for less than £1800 which is nothing more than a full exhaust and a simple remap, now getting that power down?, it can, with the improved power delivery from the remap im having little problem finding traction and finding traction, not to the extent of an awd but for a fwd its impressive, so trust me the VXR is a fun car to drive, its hard, raw and on the edge but if my wife can handle the little torquesteer it throws out i doubt many would have trouble with the VXR if given time to really appreciate what the VXR is capable of, not a car you can easily master from a spin around the block, it takes some time to know its true potentials.
The OPC lap of the ring was a stock standard car, Evo mag has also recorded a time of 8min35sec for the VXR.
im not hear to stir things up, just to give you guys some feedback from a VXR owner
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...67&q=OPC+astra
in car telemetry is good to watch
Shane
another VXR owner but pushing out in excess of 290bhp very easily, forgot everything you read or heard about the VXR during press trials or TG,
the production model is in a different league to the models currently hitting the streets (i have driven both pre and production), pre production had a different mapping and suspension to the UK spec models TG had a model sitting on SRi spec underpinnings so yeah much more torquesteer and it does make a difference, all i am saying is dont underestimate the VXR just because it is FWD hatch as you may be in for a suprise, thats all im saying, 300bhp can be obtained for less than £1800 which is nothing more than a full exhaust and a simple remap, now getting that power down?, it can, with the improved power delivery from the remap im having little problem finding traction and finding traction, not to the extent of an awd but for a fwd its impressive, so trust me the VXR is a fun car to drive, its hard, raw and on the edge but if my wife can handle the little torquesteer it throws out i doubt many would have trouble with the VXR if given time to really appreciate what the VXR is capable of, not a car you can easily master from a spin around the block, it takes some time to know its true potentials.
The OPC lap of the ring was a stock standard car, Evo mag has also recorded a time of 8min35sec for the VXR.
im not hear to stir things up, just to give you guys some feedback from a VXR owner
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...67&q=OPC+astra
in car telemetry is good to watch
Shane
17 March 2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
Ha ha ha ha and a severly deluded one too!
"It started off as a race, then he turned into a dot somewhere below my spoiler and the tarmac...."
"It started off as a race, then he turned into a dot somewhere below my spoiler and the tarmac...."
17 March 2006, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
The Alfa 145 GTA is the fastest FWD production car. 0-60 = 5.7 seconds and 153mph MAX ?
The VXR does 0-60 in 6.2 and 152mph top speed !?!?
The VXR does 0-60 in 6.2 and 152mph top speed !?!?
isnt that a 3.2lt V6 powerplant?
17 March 2006, 05:06 PM
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Gonna have to catch me first in it
Plus you'd have to take the money off me
and why would I find myself in a vauxhall?
I sold mine to progress......why would I take a step back?
Plus you'd have to take the money off me
and why would I find myself in a vauxhall?
I sold mine to progress......why would I take a step back?