49 replies to this topic

[Hark]

The 3.0 coupe is 261hp and 0-60 of 5.5. I think you might be looking at the early 3.0 roadsters. Still, performance wise it would never keep up with my old VXT I know but I was just wondering if the 'real world' differences between the 3.0 and the M were really worth the extra costs (which from what I can make out, are quite substantial!)?

Stage 2 VX SC is on a par with the Z4M I had. M would be quicker in a straight line and at 100mph I think it would noticeably pull away. On smaller tighter stuff the VX would prob pull away. Wouldn't be much in it though tbh.

3.0l is meant to be the pick of the bunch and I've heard from people who have owned both that the extra costs don't give you the same bang for buck in the M. I drove both back to back and bought the M as it was an animal in comparision to the 'sporty' 3.0l.

£950 insurance/£800 a set of tyres/ £500 a yr tax got boring quite quickly for a car that was a bit heavy and expensive to track.
It would have made a great second car if I was 'considerably' more well off.

[Hark]

After adjusting the Gaz dampeners to a nicer road set up it turned out on of the adjusters was knackered. I feared the worst, expecting to either have to buy a new one or worse still a whole new set!

Cliffie has extremely helpful and not only gave me sound advice, but also got me the details of someone to contact at Gaz who will be now refurbing the dampener this week for me. I've sent him both rears as he is also going to change the springs for me. (From 550 rear to 475 - keeping 425 on the front). Prices for the work were a bargain as well.

I followed a guide on here to remove the suspension today, not a rounded or stuck bolt in sight. What a pleasant change!



I've also adjusted the exhaust and fitted some washers to the exhaust hanger to keep it more central.

Got to love this forum though. Mike sorting me how the refurb details, 'how to' on the suspension and the advice about jacking points. Made the job a breeze.

[Hark]

These photos are from a while back at Donington. My brother bought the CD for me as part of a Christmas gift and got one of the Craner Curve pictures framed. Thought they were some really good shots.

[sford]

Photos look awesome, what ride height you running? Sorry if it's said previously, had a couple

[Hark]

Should be 115 f /120 r but I've had some issues with the front. Some how or other the collars moved slightly so that by the end of the day the front was 110 or just below. Now readjusted and retightened.

[Hark]

A productive day for me as not managed to get much done lately.

All interior cleaned out and everything stripped.
Harness bar fitted.
New heat wrap around the exhaust U Bend.
Repaired puncture refitted.
Finally managed to remove the stereo and get the last bolt out of the dash. (That's a lie, my brother managed it in 5 minutes after I'd spent a good few hours on it! )

Carpet set 90%+ fitted, just a few last finishing bits. Then hopefully the seats can go in.





I've also bought a Fezzus heater which I need to get fitted soon and then in a week and half off to the bodyshop for a partial respray.

[ArticMonkey]

Your putting biscuit carpet in your car! :0

[Hark]

Nothing biscuit will step foot in my car again.

[ArticMonkey]

So it stepped out your car and into your house?!

[Hark]

I was about to say that it doesn't clash in the house, like it did with the red paint on the car. But the bottom half of the walls, the curtains, the cushions are all dark red. Works alot better in here though lol

[MWS]

Like the black wing mirrors on a Calypso Car. I have a pair myself but they are badly painted so need some attention. Glad to hear you getting rid of the biscuit seats. They are just in a Calypso VX.

[Hark]

Car now in the bodyshop being worked on. Interior is with Dave the Trimmer. It's coming together boys. It really is.

[Hark]

Some up to date pictures of interior back from Dave, modified Dash/Speakers and some other bits on facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/SuperchargedVauxhallVx220Build

[Bumblebee]

Link not working for me

[ArticMonkey]

Works fine for me.

[Hark]

Who's Stuart then?

[rob999]

Who's Stuart then?

The monkey boy above.

[ArticMonkey]

Who's Stuart then?

The monkey boy above.

Unless Amy's changed her gender and name.

[Hark]

Two pictures from Cosford breakfast club meet today. Followed by a great detour on the way home.

[Kart59]

 

 

Just seeing this has reminded i need to get my u bend wrapped, i could actually feel the heat coming out from the wheel arch after a spirited drive out today! probably not great for the tyre.

 

p.s car looks good in the sun in the pics above.

 

Ian