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I’ve just pulled the trigger on this…… https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211151...
It’s as good as it looks and sounds, and will be my daily driver. I’ve done all the usual checks and it’s had pretty much everything done (bar a supercharger). I have to sort out the ICE as that really dates it, but apart from that WOW!
I own a VT2 manual (which will be for sale shortly) and this is such a step up IMO.
As the ad states, it hasn’t wanted for much but can any of you guys recommend any mods/upgrades that might make daily-big it more fun/comfortable/special?
It’s as good as it looks and sounds, and will be my daily driver. I’ve done all the usual checks and it’s had pretty much everything done (bar a supercharger). I have to sort out the ICE as that really dates it, but apart from that WOW!
I own a VT2 manual (which will be for sale shortly) and this is such a step up IMO.
As the ad states, it hasn’t wanted for much but can any of you guys recommend any mods/upgrades that might make daily-big it more fun/comfortable/special?
entwistlecymru said:
I’ve just pulled the trigger on this…… https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211151...
It’s as good as it looks and sounds, and will be my daily driver. I’ve done all the usual checks and it’s had pretty much everything done (bar a supercharger). I have to sort out the ICE as that really dates it, but apart from that WOW!
I own a VT2 manual (which will be for sale shortly) and this is such a step up IMO.
As the ad states, it hasn’t wanted for much but can any of you guys recommend any mods/upgrades that might make daily-big it more fun/comfortable/special?
Show us the vt2 It’s as good as it looks and sounds, and will be my daily driver. I’ve done all the usual checks and it’s had pretty much everything done (bar a supercharger). I have to sort out the ICE as that really dates it, but apart from that WOW!
I own a VT2 manual (which will be for sale shortly) and this is such a step up IMO.
As the ad states, it hasn’t wanted for much but can any of you guys recommend any mods/upgrades that might make daily-big it more fun/comfortable/special?
Not been used for a couple of years now. 250000km but all bar 10k with the chap I bought it from, who brought it back from Oz. He bought it when he was 65 and did all of upgrades over there. 6 months after moving back was diagnosed with the Big C and wasn’t allowed to drive it. I bought it from him 3 years ago
So, I've collected the car and now that I can wring its neck without the (previous) proud owner in the passenger seat I've noticed a couple of things I'd like some advice on please!
The engine is an LS3 with a lairy cam which is not in a problem in itself but it won't settle at part throttle - I don't know if its a combination of the engine and Wavetrac but there's a bit more drivetrain shunt than I remember on the test drive. Could this simply be soggy engine/transmission mounts or just something I have to learn to drive around?
Second is the dated infotainment.... Does anyone have any experience of fitting the Double DIN facia with HVAC controls built in? https://incartec.co.uk/product/Vauxhall-VXR8-Holde...
I've got a Kenwood DNX5180DABS which is brilliant for everything so I'm keen to fit it....... For now it's -1, I'm keeping the windows open and enjoying the brutality of the exhaust note but for an upcoming trip to Hampshire in a couple of weeks some music wouldn't go amiss
The engine is an LS3 with a lairy cam which is not in a problem in itself but it won't settle at part throttle - I don't know if its a combination of the engine and Wavetrac but there's a bit more drivetrain shunt than I remember on the test drive. Could this simply be soggy engine/transmission mounts or just something I have to learn to drive around?
Second is the dated infotainment.... Does anyone have any experience of fitting the Double DIN facia with HVAC controls built in? https://incartec.co.uk/product/Vauxhall-VXR8-Holde...
I've got a Kenwood DNX5180DABS which is brilliant for everything so I'm keen to fit it....... For now it's -1, I'm keeping the windows open and enjoying the brutality of the exhaust note but for an upcoming trip to Hampshire in a couple of weeks some music wouldn't go amiss
fred bloggs said:
entwistlecymru said:
I’ve just pulled the trigger on this…… https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211151...
It’s as good as it looks and sounds, and will be my daily driver. I’ve done all the usual checks and it’s had pretty much everything done (bar a supercharger). I have to sort out the ICE as that really dates it, but apart from that WOW!
I own a VT2 manual (which will be for sale shortly) and this is such a step up IMO.
As the ad states, it hasn’t wanted for much but can any of you guys recommend any mods/upgrades that might make daily-big it more fun/comfortable/special?
Show us the vt2 It’s as good as it looks and sounds, and will be my daily driver. I’ve done all the usual checks and it’s had pretty much everything done (bar a supercharger). I have to sort out the ICE as that really dates it, but apart from that WOW!
I own a VT2 manual (which will be for sale shortly) and this is such a step up IMO.
As the ad states, it hasn’t wanted for much but can any of you guys recommend any mods/upgrades that might make daily-big it more fun/comfortable/special?
Fatboy said:
More info and n the vt2 please!!!! I loved mine, was gutted when I found out it was terminally rotten...
Elephant mode on....https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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