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[Steve Morse]

Hello VX220 People

 

I am looking for a decent VX220 NA or ideally Turbo for occasional track use - this wouldn't be my daily driver and would be safely garaged when not in use.  I am not a track God and so I don't want anything that has been heavily modified, but preferably a standard car that I MAY tweak (braided hoses, pads, tyres) if I decide to. 

 

I have been keeping an eye on Pistonheads, Autotrader, eBay and here but would prefer a car that is 'known' to people as some of the cars advertised look a bit rough, and I am no expert!

 

All advice is most welcome.

 

Thanks

 

Steve

 

 

[Steve Morse]

Sorry, I meant to add that being no expert, I am not keen on a Cat C/D (or yellow ones!)

[Strugs]

Sorry, I meant to add that being no expert, I am not keen on a Cat C/D (or yellow ones!)

 

No reason to automatically discount Cat Ds (avoiding Cs I would agree with) - the key is evidence of the damage, evidence of repair and how long ago. If you went with Cat D you'd be right to seek a 'known' car but recent service/inspection by a known (and reputable!) specialist ought to give you some piece of mind. There's a few us not-a-million-miles away from you and you're just up the road from Back On Track in Guildford but be prepared to travel for the right car. Stating your budget might be helpful?  

[chris_uk]

We have 2 supercharged cars in at the mo which you may want to consider.,

[B1RMA]

I have an immaculate car for sale on Pistonheads with everything done to make it a safe fast track day car. Both myself and the previous owner have spent a fortune on it getting it to this state, there aren't many in this condition.                 VAUXHALL VX220 TURBO 2006 (2006)              I had the car prepared but do not have the time to use it so it's sitting in the garage having not turned a wheel.

[CKR]

Hi I assume you've probably already seen my car already? https://www.pistonhe...---2000/7364258 It's an NA, not Turbo. Though it's had all its suspension sorted and chain kits replaced. All documented with receipts. Open to sensible offers Chris

Edited by CKR, 28 June 2017 - 08:23 PM.

[Nev]

I have an immaculate car for sale on Pistonheads with everything done to make it a safe fast track day car. Both myself and the previous owner have spent a fortune on it getting it to this state, there aren't many in this condition.                 VAUXHALL VX220 TURBO 2006 (2006)              I had the car prepared but do not have the time to use it so it's sitting in the garage having not turned a wheel.

 

£ 19,000 ?!

[rob999]

Hi I assume you've probably already seen my car already? https://www.pistonhe...---2000/7364258 It's an NA, not Turbo. Though it's had all its suspension sorted and chain kits replaced. All documented with receipts. Open to sensible offers Chris

What's next Chris?

[Wolfstone]

This is a cracking car at a brilliant price. The modifications are spot on and not in any way overkill. And the car looks entirely standard externally. http://www.vx220.org...3/#entry1926432

Edited by Wolfstone, 29 June 2017 - 06:43 PM.

[mbes2]

This is a cracking car at a brilliant price. The modifications are spot on and not in any way overkill. And the car looks entirely standard externally. http://www.vx220.org...3/#entry1926432

 

2nd thumbs up

[CKR]

Hi I assume you've probably already seen my car already? https://www.pistonhe...---2000/7364258 It's an NA, not Turbo. Though it's had all its suspension sorted and chain kits replaced. All documented with receipts. Open to sensible offers Chris

What's next Chris?

Hi Rob First thing is to pay off the Wedding debt from last month, then buy a bigger house, then I'm after a Westfield I think. That or if I suddenly get rich, an S1 Exige

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

 

Sorry, I meant to add that being no expert, I am not keen on a Cat C/D (or yellow ones!)

 

No reason to automatically discount Cat Ds (avoiding Cs I would agree with) - the key is evidence of the damage, evidence of repair and how long ago. If you went with Cat D you'd be right to seek a 'known' car but recent service/inspection by a known (and reputable!) specialist ought to give you some piece of mind. There's a few us not-a-million-miles away from you and you're just up the road from Back On Track in Guildford but be prepared to travel for the right car. Stating your budget might be helpful?  

 

 

No reason to avoid cat Cs either...

[Chrisspantin]

Hi all my vx220 is now up for sale as i think a 135i is calling me! Offers over £15,000 this is a well sorted car, but i will list the bad points first... Small crack in rear light lense Drivers side Wing mirror glass has had to be slightly trimmed to fit Stonechips on front end Gearbox issue (will be rectified before new purchaser recieves car but still drives fine... replacement gearbox arrives tomorrow) All minor stuff... now for the good bits I believe i have listed everything. 😈vx220 specs and mods😈 Mileage : 49k hpi clear ▪️brakes and suspension▪️ ▫️ Vented and drilled brembo brake discs ▫️ brembo fast road brake pads ▫️ callipers painted in metallic violet with polished lettering (ceramic coated with gtechniq c5) ▪️engine bay▪️ ▫️ Rocker cover painted in audi samt violet pearl ▫️ anodised purple titanium rocker cover bolts ▫️ samco sport air silicone hose kit ▫️ custom manufactured samco intake hose to stop pipe collapsing under hard boost ▫️ sleeved other hoses in engine bay in purple silicone hose for aesthetic purposes ▫️ ecu remapped to stage 2 by courtney sport to 235 bhp ▫️ helix 6 paddle clutch ▫️ Courtney sport lightweight flywheel ▫️ removed trumpets from airbox for better air flow ▫️ larini back box ▫️ cobra 2.75" precat decat ▫️ second cat removed and replaced with stainless steel pipe by mr tyre ▫️ helix uprated clutch cover ▫️ helix ceramic drive plate 6 paddle clutch (inc new slave) ▫️ lightweight billet flywheel ▫️ power flex engine mount inserts ▫️ k04 (vxr) turbo inc new manifold, actuator etc ▫️ air con & power steering pulley delete (900mm aux belt) ▫️ gearbox breather mod (purple samco silicone hose) ▫️ pro alloy radiator ▫️ astra vxr spark plugs ▪️interior▪️ ▫️Door handle surrounds, and lightswitch fascia and dash fascia colour coded (audi samt violet pearl) ▫️headunit replaced for updated kenwood unit (usb aux bluetooth) ▫️ rear speakers replaced for vibe ▫️ vx220 fire extinguisher mounting bracket in satin black ▫️ fire master fire extinguisher ▫️ anti rattle door pins ▪️exterior▪️ ▫️ full car resprayed in audi samt violet pearl by audi prior to ownership (ceramic coated in siramik sc15 2 weeks ago) ▫glass coated with gyeon view ▫️ smoked indicator lenses ▫️ elise windscreen (matte black surround) ▫️ front v grill resprayed in gunmetal grey with metal flake ▫️ fuel filler cap painted in black ▫️ fuel filler cap bolts replaced for purple anodised titanium ▫️ debadged rear clam ▫️ vx220 exhaust mesh plate in satin black ▫eltech carbon front splitter ▫eltech carbon big sideskirts ▫eltech large 6 point race diffuser ▫tinted rear light lenses ▫️eltech sill covers ▪️wheels & tyres▪️ ▫️Alloys refurbished in gunmetal grey with metal flake (standard alloys) ▫️ bridgestone potenza tyres to original size and speck (standard alloys) ▫️painted black wheel nuts ▫rota titans in slate grey (ceramic coated with gtechniq c5) ▫yokohama ad08r 235 40 17 / 205 45 17

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