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[liligrey]

It is with a very heavy heart that I am putting my long-cherished VXT up for sale.

Full Details can be found on the PH Website below

http://pistonheads.c...les/3967033.htm

Should anyone wish to see more images, or need further information on the car, please don't hesitate to drop me a line and I shall do my very best to oblige

/mod edit with price

£10,500 ono

Best Regards

Richi Bax
(lilyvixen)
(L11VXT)

Edited by siztenboots, 10 September 2012 - 10:01 AM.
price reduction request

[Wolfstone]

Looks lovely. But why did you replace the front clam and sills?

[liligrey]

Wolfstone, Clam and sill were holed ( c.5" square ) just behind d/s wheel arch by a car parking next to me: Upon inspection the damage was found to be purely cosmetic and was paid for by 3rd party's insurance. All works carried out at Vauxhall Main Dealer. Rich

[liligrey]

*** PRICE REDUCED TO £11,750 ono *** 53k Smiling Miles, No finance at all, HPI CLEAR, all questions and inspections welcome, loads more pictures available, any specific pics available on request by return of email. Outstanding Example in Beautiful Condition and a MUST SEE! All Ready and Raring for the Sunshine! Rich

Edited by liligrey, 25 July 2012 - 12:01 PM.

[drien]

Looks lovely. But why did you replace the front clam and sills?

How do you know?
Cheers

[Wolfstone]

Looks lovely. But why did you replace the front clam and sills?

How do you know?
Cheers

Think it must have been noted on the original PH advert.

[liligrey]

*** PRICE REDUCED TO £10,500 ono *** 53k Smiling Miles, No finance at all, HPI CLEAR, all questions and inspections welcome, loads more pictures available, any specific pics available on request by return of email. Outstanding Example in Beautiful Condition and a MUST SEE! Rich

[Goose]

Apologies if this is a silly question (new to the world of tubbys) - what's the benefit of having the VXR turbo and manifold installed? (over, say, a stage 1 tune)?

[WrightStuff]

Apologies if this is a silly question (new to the world of tubbys) - what's the benefit of having the VXR turbo and manifold installed? (over, say, a stage 1 tune)?

 

Thought that myself! Unless the original turbo went up in smoke and had to be replaced anyway ?

[liligrey]

Hey All The manifold cracked and could only buy mani and turbo together. Car has gone to a new owner now, but is still sorely missed Rich

[2GOOD]

Apologies if this is a silly question (new to the world of tubbys) - what's the benefit of having the VXR turbo and manifold installed? (over, say, a stage 1 tune)?

  Thought that myself! Unless the original turbo went up in smoke and had to be replaced anyway ?

Bit of a thread resurrection! Isn't the Astra VXR turbo unit supposed to be a better turbo than either the standard turbo or my vxr220 turbo? It's certainly cheaper than the vxr220 turbo. The Astra VXR manifold is stronger.

[liligrey]

...just looked and I still have the original turbo oiled up in the garage if anyone's interested?

[2GOOD]

Major Gav's old car! His 2nd VX

[mbes2]

Just read the details given about the turbo on CS website

[liligrey]

The CS website? What might that be?

[liligrey]

Ah! Courtnaysport I apologise

[hairy]

Z20LEH (Astra VXR) K04 Turbo

 

From the extensive testing that we have carried out we now offer the Z20LEH Astra H VXR turbo as an upgrade turbo unit.
Offering driveability like a manufacturer's standard unit, rather than a hybrid, and spooling up more quickly this is an ideal unit for those wanting to upgrade to the Stage 4 conversion with Stage 4 remap.
This unit not only features a better AR ratio but we also favour this turbocharger as it has a stronger cast manifold providing extra durability and therefore can withstand greater temperatures, heat being an issue with VX220 turbo models. The standard ZLET turbo manifold has been known to crack and so this Z20LEH unit is preferred over a hybrid turbo which is rebuild into the original weaker manifold which is prone to cracking.

 

Edited by hairy, 16 January 2014 - 07:12 PM.

[liligrey]

Yeah,, it's got one of those!

[adtmits]

Is this car not currently for sale on pistonheads? I am guessing with its new owner?

[adtmits]

http://www.pistonhea...---2004/1986894

 

Yep so it is... amazing (lack of) depreciation in 18months!