Vauxhall VXR Power Events - Knockhill
16 June 2010, 09:40 PM
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Vauxhall VXR Power Events - Knockhill
What a cracking afternoon out 
Thrashing a Corsa, Astra and Insignia VXR around Knockhill. I know that the cars are not beloved of the motoring press but they were all fun on track (apart from when the Insignia Estate ran out of brakes on me!) and hats off to Vauxhall for organising these days and allowing Skoda drivers on them
I managed 12 drives, 3 laps each (many more as the instructors were quite relaxed) all for £95.
Anyone else going ot the other days throughout the country?
Steve
Thrashing a Corsa, Astra and Insignia VXR around Knockhill. I know that the cars are not beloved of the motoring press but they were all fun on track (apart from when the Insignia Estate ran out of brakes on me!) and hats off to Vauxhall for organising these days and allowing Skoda drivers on them
I managed 12 drives, 3 laps each (many more as the instructors were quite relaxed) all for £95.
Anyone else going ot the other days throughout the country?
Steve
17 June 2010, 12:27 PM
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I was half tempted to go to one of these, if theyed got any Monaro's or 8's to play with Id have gone for sure hehe
Which did you prefer out of the Corsa, Astra and Insignia?
Which did you prefer out of the Corsa, Astra and Insignia?
17 June 2010, 03:19 PM
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There are a few of these events around, Vauxhall are unlike IM in their ways and dont even mind you taking your car on track events and you retain your warranty 
but yes, good events to go to!
Tony
and you retain your warranty but yes, good events to go to!Tony
17 June 2010, 08:49 PM
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The Insignia was fast but too heavy for the tight track.
The Astra was quick but I couldn't get away with the on/off throttle. I understand why most mappers make this a bit more progressive. It was impossible to balance the throttle and feed in a nice smooth power delivery.
The Corsa was great! Quick (I could pass the Astras) and nicely adjustable on the throttle! I would consider one - for my wife - that I could play with as well.
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The Astra was quick but I couldn't get away with the on/off throttle. I understand why most mappers make this a bit more progressive. It was impossible to balance the throttle and feed in a nice smooth power delivery.
The Corsa was great! Quick (I could pass the Astras) and nicely adjustable on the throttle! I would consider one - for my wife - that I could play with as well.
Steve
19 June 2010, 10:04 AM
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almost agree
Corsa was good fun and enough power for the chassis
Astra had too much power for the chassis and just felt a bit unfinished
Insignia felt heavy initially but when you adapted your driving style it was very capable and also lots of fun!
Corsa was good fun and enough power for the chassis
Astra had too much power for the chassis and just felt a bit unfinished
Insignia felt heavy initially but when you adapted your driving style it was very capable and also lots of fun!
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