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[astravxr]

After a lot of looking about i've found a VX that i really like, bought it nearly 2 weeks ago and i love it. I still have a lot to learn about the VX and a lot to learn about driving them, i've had a scare or two in the wet with the back end flicking out but i wasnt going fast so i controlled it fine. Its stage 2 Thorney with Milltek exhaust, not as quick after 40mph than my previous astra VXR but i dont care it handles a lot better and feels better... dont get me started on the looks, driving down the street everyone looks its great. In time im planning to go stage 4 but for now im still learning. Heres some pics of the car, they're not very good i havent had time to take proper ones, i'll do this soon. I've debadged the rear and took the front V grille off as i think it looks better...

Edited by astravxr, 14 June 2011 - 04:37 PM.

[The Batman]

welcome p.s. your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

[2.2_na]

I don't know what's worse: your parking or your camera work.

[astravxr]

I don't know what's worse: your parking or your camera work.

Car park is a unused church car park and the photos are quickly shot off my phone. Crap i know but will do for now

[astravxr]

welcome

p.s. your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

How can you tell?

[2.2_na]

your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

And so is the cover on the fusebox.

[Graeme Lambert]

So what, no more what's quicker threads? Seriously looks good (black's the best colour) and welcome to 'the fold' G

[2.2_na]

your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

How can you tell?

because it's not there.

[astravxr]

your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

And so is the cover on the fusebox.

I took that off to look for a fuse but took the picture before putting the cover back

[Graeme Lambert]

welcome

p.s. your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

How can you tell?

Joe means locking wheel nut key, not the locking wheel nut(s) itself.

Get rid of them anyway, prob just cause more hassle then they're worth. I got rid of mine straight away.

G

[astravxr]

your locking wheel nut looks like it is missing

How can you tell?

because it's not there.

Where would they normaly be?

[astravxr]

So what, no more what's quicker threads?

Seriously looks good (black's the best colour) and welcome to 'the fold'

G

Cheers mate im chuffed with it

[The Batman]

yeah the key i meant and next to the crappy tyre spray sh** in the round grommet

[astravxr]

yeah the key i meant and next to the crappy tyre spray sh** in the round grommet

Ah right i see where you mean. I wont be using that tyre crap

[2.2_na]

Ah right i see where you mean. I wont be using that tyre crap

Make sure you've got the right tyre pressure in the spare wheel then.

[astravxr]

Got a few questions, im a newbie so a bit unsure. Are AP calipers standard on the VX?



How do you change the front light bulbs?
I get a whine noise from the engine when driving, is this just the turbo?
Do VX's have 175/55/17 on the front and 225/45/17's on the back?

[ben922]

Congratulations

[2.2_na]

Are AP calipers standard on the VX?

Not badly painted red ones.

[Mangham54]

1. Got a few questions, im a newbie so a bit unsure. Are AP calipers standard on the VX?
2. How do you change the front light bulbs?
3. I get a whine noise from the engine when driving, is this just the turbo?
4. Do VX's have 175/55/17 on the front and 225/45/17's on the back?

1. Yes
2. By removing the light cluster - one bolt that you access through the front clam opening.
3. Probably
4. Yes

[Graeme Lambert]

A turbo generally shouldn't whine as such. Normally that would point towards the turbo dying... Does it happen only on boost, or at other times also? And yes, bulbs changed by removing the front lights as Mangham said. Takes a few mins, but not difficult. Whereabouts are you in the uk? G