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[Duncan VXR]

Well I have been thinking about it for a while and as much as I love the car and certainly the performance. It is 100% up for sale I have a member very interested in having her but thought I would post a thread just in case (have a half heated advert in the for sale section) Sure most know of the details / history of the car which is a bit special, cannot think of anything that has not been taken off to check / refurb / renew / upgraded. Astra VXR engine (LEH) and 6 speed box conversion (20K miles approx) AET upgrade turbo (3.5K old) Custom alloy 76mm intake pipe to turbo 80mm AMM and modded airbox External custom oil cooler (Ah fabrication made the cooler, braided hoses etc) 2Bluar FULL 3inch exhaust - no cat breather catch tank Pro alloy radiator Pro alloy charge cooler (with extra insulation mods) Pro alloy large baffeled fuel tank External 1.5ltr swirl pot and inline bosch 044 fuelpump Uprated engine mounts HID headlights / all other lights upgraded, LED side lights Rear carbon wing - adjustable Rear 6 fin MMG diffuser - currently at track angle with brace bars also Speedline copies with R888's on – lighter than the original and wider front track New uprated paddle clutch / new dual mass flywheel / new slave cylinder Braided brake hoses SBS pads all round Grooved rears and grooved / dimpled fronts (CS & EBC) Racing brake fluid Harness bar and harness Silly expensive boost controller (used for boost reading only) HKS Scan guage 2 with custom mount Black leather interior Rear head guards removed Matiz smaller rear view mirror Custom 63mm free flowing CC to tb kit Nitron NTR suspension set to 120F 128R by Hoffmans Geo by Guglielmi Brand new EP quick rack and rod ends S2 uprated rear toe links Refurbed wishbones (polyflex jobbies) to be fitted Heater had extensive mods so it works lol External forge recirc dv New solenoids Recently serviced Gets looked after VERY well and only the best oil etc etc etc was 305bhp / 337ft/lbs but done a bit more since, hold most of that power between 3.5k -6.5k On the slipping clutch on road tyres did 11.6@119 and is a VERY fast car, on road and track. Need to get some more timing done but is very low 8's to 100 I would guess 60 is mid 3's. To compare my friends 997 911GT3RS is a few cars behind by 120mph and the turbo fairs not much better. Quite a few kgs saved on the car which helps It was registered as a cat C originally due to stolen and front wishbone damage. As most know this really is not as bad as it sounds and car drive straight and NO issues at ALL. I have stripped the car after I purchased it and put it back together (did not really need it) and I was happy to test her to 168mph (yes it was legal) Last week the car was reversed into and will have the cracked clam repaired / replaced and fresh lick of pain so other than the usual rip in the drivers bolster and bit of play in the seat she is a good example £20k ono I will still be very much on the boards even after selling and will continue to assist with advice and working on members cars. DG

[VXTyrant]

Sounds like an amazing car! Especially the guestimated mid 3 secs to 60! Wish I could click my fingers and have my car kitted out with your mods to save me the time and effort Need a wee bit of extra power after a stalemate last night with a highly modded Evo Good luck with the sale DG

Edited by VXTyrant, 16 August 2009 - 05:04 PM.

[j0n]

What are you replacing it with?

[iceman]

Sad times indeed I hope she goes to a good home and you find an equal labour of love to replace her Best of luck

[VXR 43]

Sorry to hear about this Duncan but all the best with the sale and the new motor whatever it may be!

[MrSimba]

Tho I'm sure you've got a 'few' plans & projects to replace it with!

[snoopstah]

Wow, makes my mod list look insignificant! Good luck with the sale!

[KelVXT]

Sad times indeed I hope she goes to a good home and you find an equal labour of love to replace her

Best of luck

Good luck with the sale mate

[Duncan VXR]

Thanks for the comments guys, I will miss not been part of the gang (well in terms of no vx in the garage) Need to sort a few things out (like a new house etc etc) and can't justify running her with so many overheads to sort out But 12 months and will be back faster and crazier than ever Prob just get 4 door sensible quick car for now and maybe a cheeky small track car to keep me from going mad lol Next car could be another vx but would prob have a different engine (or rework the LEH and standalone so I can map it) and a lot quicker (sure the chassis can take it and another 100bhp ) or may do another french/vag conversion either a vag diesel clio/5 or more likley something I have put off a few times - megane or clio v6 with RS4 conversion (not standard ) or something more track focused or even a porker of some kind? Soo many options but whatever it is you can be assured I will sprinkle some magic on it I will make sure it goes to a good home, there has certainly been a lot of time & money put into her and happy to expalain every small detail of the car. I have NO doubt of the 0-60 time DG

[Duncan VXR]

Oh missed off the brand new vibe speakers (SOO much better than the infinity) the seperate tweeters make it so much clearer. Pioneer fancy ead unit woth ipod / bluetooth handfree etc etc oh and a few more things Modded heatsheilds overide switch for fan air intake cooling in fog lights exhaust wrapped tb rotated and coolant bypassed low temp stat fuel canister etc removed NGK low temp plugs ABS switch Exige ABS unit There are soo many little things I have done that I cannot even remember lol DG

[Muttley]

Stupid Man Good luck mate. Steve

[Duncan VXR]

Thanks for the words of wisdom Steve lol Feel free to give me some of your mega bucks and I will keep her and continue to push the limits

[jaylin]

Sorry to hear you've got to let her go and after all that hard work! Good luck with the sale and the new motor...

[Mike (Cliffie)]

If I had known I would have said my goodbyes yesterday at Mallory. You gonna get another 5GT to hoon round the circuits of Great Britain

[FrankenJim]

Sounds a Wicked VX Fella best of luck with the sale. Jim

[rsg]

Sad day Awesome car Duncan, I hope you get the price your looking for

[Duncan VXR]

Thanks Rich, dont worry I will make sure I take you out in her before it goes Can't believe I am selling but know I have to and whoever gets her is in for a lot of FUN the Ferrari 430 I was picking on in Italy was brilliant - straight line had him and the bends left him loosing tyre tread to no avail - got a double thumbs up before he turned off £130k car getting well and truely done by a £20k car - love it! Got a load of spares so will look to get pictures and post some for sale items - loads of R888 part worn tyres / various sensors / pipes / trim etc etc DG

[Paulo]

Duncan, A very sad day reading this one but I know you will be back bigger and louder next time around Clio V6 with an RS4 conversion May be interested in spares (PM on its way). Hope the house gets sorted

[walkes]

Another loony going back to the crazy farm ...... Hope sell goes well . PS no LSD ?

Edited by walkes, 17 August 2009 - 02:35 PM.

[Kip'n'Srin]

Dunc I knew it would come to you one day but the VX crowd will hopefully have you stay around and "assist" Gutted that you are not keeping that wonderful car but wish you all the best. You know where to come for a curry mate Chat soon, Kip