VX220 question

[roystinho]

Looking to change car and a vx is on the list of potential purchases. Now this is very un PH, but one of the most important things is that I can fit a child seat in. So, can you fit a child seat in? Not too bothered about isofix or anything as it won't be a regular thing.

Cheers

[vx220]

Try vx220.org

IIRC it is possible

When I had mine and gave friends kids a lift, I got them to wear shades, as I was concerned at the amount of crap that came up through the dashboard vents

[Jamesgt]

I've put my daughters seat in the vx. She's just over one year old and loves it. Most people smile at us but there will be some who think i'm the most irresponsible dad ever.

[roystinho]

Cheers James. I'm going to go have a look round one/some over the next few weeks. Now turbo or not? I'd tend to say not in this type of car, but again willing to hear thoughts on that

[G0ldfysh]

For the road only and power Turbo, For on track, the N/A gives you better response.

You can tune the turbo to get closer to the N/A delivery, get rid of flat spots but never the last little bit, the N/A is a bit flatter on delivery for on road overtaking.

Try them both and decide you will always have days when the other option is greener so choose the one that fits you more of the time.
Both can have noisy exhaust, grippier tyres, will always want to get one where the geo has been done.

Look on VX220.org, bound to be forum members selling at some point.

[vxrich]

For what it's worth the vx220 handbook states you can't fit a child seat.

[ratboiler]

Turbo for me, I have a stage 4 tuned VXR220 it has mental acceleration, good fuel consumption and will drive normally around town with no problems at all. I am 6'-1" and plenty of room inside, although the boot is limited.
Standard turbo is very quick and the car can be easily tuned without invasive engine work.
Go to the VX200.org site where you will find lots of friendly people and more information than you can shake a stick at.

[Niftynoo]

N/A and get it supercharged, 250 bhp. Didn't quite go that far myself, but tuned with uprated camshaft, Miltek exhaust etc (168 bhp), Nitrons, Yokohama AO48s - over 50 track days with no detrimental impact on the car at all. They are fantastic! Totally under rated and so cheap to run.

[roystinho]

Thanks for all that. Still contemplating one, alongside an elise (obviously). Not had chance to go and poke around/drive one yet.

That VXR article made me realise I hadn't looked at this thread for a while. I never even realised they were a different car to a regular turbo to be honest.

[pwd95]

Just bought a VX220 Turbo after 10 years of TVR's & all I can say is wow! Performance & handling wise, it just blows every TVR I've ever had in to the weeds. The sheer ability of the car is staggering.

[VX Foxy]

pwd95 said:

Just bought a VX220 Turbo after 10 years of TVR's & all I can say is wow! Performance & handling wise, it just blows every TVR I've ever had in to the weeds. The sheer ability of the car is staggering.

Been on track yet? That's where they really shine

[pwd95]

VX Foxy said:

pwd95 said:

Just bought a VX220 Turbo after 10 years of TVR's & all I can say is wow! Performance & handling wise, it just blows every TVR I've ever had in to the weeds. The sheer ability of the car is staggering.

Been on track yet? That's where they really shine

Took it around the Brecons Sunday & was just astonished with the sheer pace......

I've done Track Days at Castle Combe, Llandow, & Pembrey in the TVR's so it will be fascinating to feel the difference. . Can't wait.....

[kg55]

pwd95 said:

VX Foxy said:

pwd95 said:

Just bought a VX220 Turbo after 10 years of TVR's & all I can say is wow! Performance & handling wise, it just blows every TVR I've ever had in to the weeds. The sheer ability of the car is staggering.

Been on track yet? That's where they really shine

Took it around the Brecons Sunday & was just astonished with the sheer pace......

I've done Track Days at Castle Combe, Llandow, & Pembrey in the TVR's so it will be fascinating to feel the difference. . Can't wait.....

I have had many TVR's and have still got a Tuscan(race car) I got my first vx220 in 2005 and have added three more since. The only thing I miss with the tvr is the noise and acceleration but give me the vx for its handling any day as its a drivers car through and through.

[pwd95]

Wow, that's a fine collection. I'm getting the feeling that my Turbo is either a very good one or it has been chipped. The acceleration is quite violent.
Got a leaky front shock now though. Going to put a 2nd hand replacement in for now as it's my daily. Going to overhaul the suspension in the new year/spring. Nothing drastic, it's awesome 'out of the box'.