Opelaus Perpetual VXR thread

[Shaun]

Hey all,
Was having a read through the XR5 Turbo forum and found a link to the HSV VXR Forum. this site is Dedicated to the VXR. Its new so there isnt much there but im sure it will grow over time.


www.hsvvxr.com

[Shaun]

Hey all...
I have just been speaking to Turblue (Wayne) about having a section for the VXR . for now we have a Sticky thread that is for all things VXR.

Post all VXR comments in here.

Cheers
Shaun

[Red AH SRI T]

i just want one :p

[oneightoo]

oh what a feeling..

feel free to delete this post..

[Wattie]

i think we all just want to see them here...
im sick of hearing about all the maybes...

[Shaun]

They are coming . They should be here no later then 3rd Qtr according to HSV. I will hopefully have one before the years out if not in the new year.

[SSS_Hoon]

i seen a t shirt the other day that HSV i just beat one thoguht i might make a few up and sell them on the Golf GTi, Ford XR5 and Mazda MP23S forums what you guys think will they sell?


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

hehehehehe

i also heard somewhere 3rd quarter shaun, and shaun u will have too take me for a drive in it when you get it.


what colours you all thinking about getting? i like the blue ones.


SSS_Hoon

[Red AH SRI T]

i have my name against a blue one :D

[Shaun]

For sure. Providing all goses to plan and i dont have a Huge Credit card Debit when i come home and its all cleared i should have one before the end of the year. if not early 2007 then.

[MatsHolden]

It is possible that HSV will offer the Milltek performance exhaust as an option, as Vauxhall offer it in the UK.

[aussie_in_london]

i have been informed by the VXR Brands Manager here in the UK that they will be sending a milltek across for HSV to trial, just on the exhaust note itself it is well worth it

[MatsHolden]

That sounds promising.

[Shaun]

Walkinshaw Performance Centre tell me that there will be upgrades for the VXR.

[blueraven]

and hopefully they will bolt onto the z20let too :D
(ok guys go back to drooling about the new one )

[corsa2nv]

:( pitty the corsa d aint comming to aus, i would have loved the corsa vxr.

[Red AH SRI T]

I wish to inform all people of Opel AUS that the HSV VXR's are now showing up in our Dealer Order stock list.

I have spoken to HSV who say the cars will arrive first week of September.


Our dealership has purchased the numberplate: HSV VXR :D

[SSS_Hoon]

i was on another forum and a member said that he spotted a VXR on the back of a tilt tray.


SSS_Hoon

[Red AH SRI T]

that is possible, because next months wheels magazine has a review of it

[SSS_Hoon]

he said he saw it with a XR5... so maybe that was it.


SSS_Hoon

[rusole21]

*waiting for next months wheels mag*

[SSS_Hoon]

it was spotted in brisbane somewhere though is that where wheels test?


SSS_Hoon

[MatsHolden]

it was spotted in brisbane somewhere though is that where wheels test?


SSS_Hoon

Good point, they usually test in Vic or NSW at places like DECA in Shepperton.

[Shaun]

See what happens when your out of the county for 3 weeks.... have any dealers got one blacky and arê you still putingthe test drive on ?

[Red AH SRI T]

I will be sending an E Mail to HSV to see if infact there is a VXR in Oz and if possible if we can get the car to our dealership or to somewhere where we can arrange a preview and possible drive of it for Opel Aus members interested in purchasing.

No dealer yet has one, i have been told that the cars will arrive in Oz first week of September. It will then depend on whether HSV do any local modifications to the cars before they hit showroom, as to when you see the cars in Showrooms.


I'm still interested in hearing what sort of things OpelAus members would like to be part of the package that i'm putting together for members wishing to purchase a VXR.

Please PM me with suggestion. Please be reasonable with them however, as these vechile will be in very short supply please don't be expecting huge discounts, however we would like to work out a package with MAYBE a small discount and POSSIBLY a few extra's that all interested parties can agree on eg Tint, Mats ect ect.


As soon as i have any more information i will let you all know :D

[MatsHolden]

Just a few suggesstions continuing on from yours...

Tints
Mats
Slimline Number Plates and covers (Not sure if NSW has slimlines)
Metallic paint at no extra cost

[Red AH SRI T]

these all sound reasonable and do-able

any other suggestions?

[corsa2nv]

Theres a Ford Focus XR5 on the Hume Hwy, at the ford dealership near chullora, (the hot orange colour mind you) my opinion, looks ugly compared to the VXR,

[Charlatan]

anyone know what the VXR weighs in UK trim?

[Shaun]

Ok guys i can give you the score on the VXR now after spending all day in one yesterday. I was lucky enough to arrange a meet with Aussie_in_London yesterday and some of the crew on Astra-sri.co.uk . WOW .. The car is awesome.. Forget the the Clarkson "Understeer" issue. Shane was driving one handed through roundabouts and changing gear and the car did not struggle with grip one bit.

Damian i have to say this... The Golf GTi with DSG is going to be no match for the VXR...

Even in standard trim the VXR has plenty of straight line speed and handles extremely well...

This will not disapoint. I was thinking about the XR5 Focus but i have made my mind up. VXR all the way... If you would like some more info about my ride in the VXR PM and i will be happy to share it with you...

Cheers
Shaun

[Shaun]

Just been on HSV web site.. I have noticed that the specs of the VXR no longer exist on the site. Im guessing that the Offical Specs wont be to far away and a lauch date would be fairly close.

I Cant wait to see on on our roads with HSV Badging.

[astro boy]

that is possible, because next months wheels magazine has a review of it
I thought I read some where that they were waiting for the mazda 3 mps to come out so they can do comparison between all the hot hatches

[Miyagi]

Ok guys i can give you the score on the VXR now after spending all day in one yesterday. I was lucky enough to arrange a meet with Aussie_in_London yesterday and some of the crew on Astra-sri.co.uk . WOW .. The car is awesome.. Forget the the Clarkson "Understeer" issue. Shane was driving one handed through roundabouts and changing gear and the car did not struggle with grip one bit.

Damian i have to say this... The Golf GTi with DSG is going to be no match for the VXR...

Even in standard trim the VXR has plenty of straight line speed and handles extremely well...

This will not disapoint. I was thinking about the XR5 Focus but i have made my mind up. VXR all the way... If you would like some more info about my ride in the VXR PM and i will be happy to share it with you...

Cheers
Shaun
Good to hear! You are in pretty much in THE hottest VXR getting around though. :D

Hope Contiki is gettin freaky for ya! :cool:

[Shaun]

Good to hear! You are in pretty much in THE hottest VXR getting around though. :D

Hope Contiki is gettin freaky for ya! :cool:
Contiki is over and not freaky as i thought it would be.. but the trip was unreal ... Its one of them things you have to do..

VXR is the hottest hatch in my mind.

[SSS_Hoon]

pm sent shaun.


so were you in a stock one also or just modified ones, just wondering if you based your decision on a modified one only were those mods might be out of reach over here is all?

will the aussie version have the overheating problem fixed at all?


and i have no doubt tha the VXR will outgun the GTi if it didnt then i would be very concerned that is for sure.


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

Some pictures from my recent trip to the UK of some VXR's. Please take note of the Interior shots to for those calling the cars interior a " Boy Racer" interior.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03359.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03358.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03357.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03356.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03355.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03354.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03353.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03352.jpg

[Shaun]

Exterior Shots i took in London and Brighton of the VXR.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03385.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03384.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03382.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03375-1.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03371.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03370.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03348.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03343.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/DSC03328.jpg

[Red AH SRI T]

hot hot hot pics shaun, thanks :D

[astro boy]

*flame suit on * The interior looks a bit ordinary. Too plasticy. Is sat nav standard.

[SSS_Hoon]

*flame suit on * The interior looks a bit ordinary. Too plasticy. Is sat nav standard.

your not the only one that thinks that.

i like tha actual instrument cluster not to overdone and only has the things you need except the boost guage.

but the centre bit with all the plastic silver stuff i dont like that bit.

how hard is it too see out the back window while driving or reversing for that matter?

SSS_Hoon

[Red AH SRI T]

interior doesn't look any different from standard astra, which is far from plasticky

only real difference is the seats

[MatsHolden]

Like the front Recaro's but I like the full leather on all seats in the SRi better than the part leather, part cloth.

[Shaun]

interior doesn't look any different from standard astra, which is far from plasticky

only real difference is the seats

I agree with you . These "Plasticky " Interior comment about the VXR are rubbish. if thats the case the SRi T must be the same. The share common Interior parts. IE Main Dash Compoents and surrounds.

[Shaun]

*flame suit on * The interior looks a bit ordinary. Too plasticy. Is sat nav standard.
Sat Nav Isnt Standard in The UK . Its an Option but i dont believe sat nav will be an option in Australia.

Now as for this rubbish about a Cheap Plastic interior im going to put it all to rest. The cars are not Cheap looking on the inside. The interior is actually rather trendy and stylish. The colour of the seats are darker then the photos show. The one displayed by HSV was a Pre-Production model. Lots of things changed on the Production model. Now im going to say this to you all. Reserve all comment until you see an actual production model. i remember saying a few months ago that the SRi T was rather soft looking in the sense of the body kit wasnt aggressive at all. Holden now are all using a 2007 Spec Kit for the SRi that Europe will go to in the 4th qtr of 2006 .

After seeing the car with this kit i find it alot more Aggressive then the earlier models of the SRi T in Europe.

Those of you that are waiting to see what price the VXR is or are in love with the VXR all i have to say is the wait will be worth it. I spent close to 10 hours with Shane whilst in london. and about 6 of those 10 hours were spent riding round in his VXR. The car HAS No UNDERSTEER like we have seen with Clarkson from Top Gear. keep in mind people that it was a SRi T spec Suspension fitted to the car when that test was concluded.

all and all the HSV VXR is going be a very nice over all package.

[Miyagi]

In the interior stakes, i think both the XR5 and VXR could take some styling points from the GTI.

I like the dash and sat-nav in the VXR though, it's a more polished look than the XR5. Prefer the Recaro's in the XR5 though...

[aussie_in_london]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/aussie31/SRiVXR055Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/aussie31/SRiVXR052Medium.jpg

best shots i have of the interior

[aussie_in_london]

just being a photo slag and took some pics as it was 30 degrees (heatwave lol) on the weekend and took the car out for a clean then a spin
pics just after the clean out of the front of my apartment

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/HotVXR3Large.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/HotVXR4Large.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/HotVXR5Large.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/HotVXR6Large.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/HotVXR2Large.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/HotVXR1Large.jpg

RED is the colour for the VXR

[Shaun]

Pictures look Good Shane.

[Shaun]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/aussie31/SRiVXR055Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/aussie31/SRiVXR052Medium.jpg

best shots i have of the interior
They are very close to the colour the interior is

[Shaun]

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/vxr/index.html

Vauxhalls all new VXR Site. Worth a look.

[Shaun]

VXR Progress:

July 2006.: Motor Magazine Releases a Article of a Pre Production VXR test. Postive Feed back against the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo.

[sammykkwok]

One of my biggest wise list as an option for the HSV VXR would be factory fitted Xenon headlight. It will make me throwing in a deposit to this car straight away!!!

Any idea of colour options for the VXR?? I'm really interested in the Blue and the black ones. I'm not too keen on the flaming red.

Sammy

[sparks]

Well it didnt take them long in the uk to whip up an upgrade intercooler for the vxr...bit pricey thou.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/sunbury/vxrupgradeintercoolerkitfromcourten.jpg

[Shaun]

Whos that cooler through though?

[sparks]

Its from courtenay was made in conjuction with the vxr team cost over $2000.00 BIG MONEY$$$

[aussie_in_london]

with fitting you guys would be looking at approx $2500 with the $ conversion

[sammykkwok]

Gees!! What about the performance gain with the new intercooler? Does the performance gain justify the price?

Sammy

[sammykkwok]

Aussie in London, Does your VXR has the 18inch or 19inch Rims? Somewhere I read that the HSV VXR comes with 18inch rims and cost extra for the 19s.

Sammy

[MatsHolden]

In the UK the VXR Astra comes standard with the 18's with 19's as an option, with the HSV VXR i'm pretty sure 19's are standard.

[Miyagi]

you'd be better off finding a reputable tuner in AU to help dev a local version at that price...

Would be interested in seeing what performance increases it brings to the table..?

[SSS_Hoon]

unles you have upped the boost i wouldnt worry about a cooler there is no need the cash would be better spent in other areas first.


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

I have read that too about the 18 inch rims too. But i think the article refers to a Vauxhall VXR Astra. Not a HSV

[aussie_in_london]

the standard ic is not a bad unit and is bigger and better positioned over the zlet, performance wise, the only way i can see you making any gains will be to have the ecu mapped to make use of the lower inlet temps and increase the boost as already stated, other than that will keep the turbo cooler and prevent ignition retarding with increased inlet temps, it would be something i would consider more so living in Aus with higeher summer temsp but then you will find a much cheaper option than what has ben released in the UK, TMS are about to release are larger fmic made by pace that will be in the region of £500 - £600.

[MatsHolden]

I have read that too about the 18 inch rims too. But i think the article refers to a Vauxhall VXR Astra. Not a HSV

Yeh, the specs on the HSV site listed 19" wheels as standard with 18" as an option.

[aussie_in_london]

performance and handling i would recommend 18's, bog laps and looks the 19's

[RudeOne]

Email to HSV

Question:
Found this article, not sure how true it is;
Astra In Demand
James Stanford
14 July 2006
www.carsguide.com.au

The controversial decision to sell a hot hatch Astra as a Holden Special Vehicle is proving popular. The first 100 turbo Astra VXRs are due next month and all have been sold.
HSV managing director Phil Harding says the first shipload has not come close to satisfying demand.
"We have had orders placed for well over twice that," he says.
The decision to import the VXR, developed by the Opel Performance Centre in Germany, is bold given that HSV's recent line-up has included only V8 models.
But Harding insists the four-cylinder VXR hatch will fit into the HSV line-up alongside the 6.0-litre V8 sedans and utes based on the Commodore and Statesman. "We thought the HSV brand could sit on something that has the performance of the VXR, so we are still keen and obviously the take-up of the car is very encouraging," Harding says.
HSV aims to sell about 250 Astra VXRs a year.
"We will always keep (VXR) supply less than demand so that it is seen as something exclusive," Harding says.
The VXR, sold as a Vauxhall in Britain, will be the cheapest model in the HSV range at about $43,000.
It arrives at a time Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to hot turbo hatches.
These include the Volkswagen Golf GTi (147kW), Megane Renault Sport (165kW), Focus XR5 (166kW), Holden Astra SRi (147kW) and the new Mazda3 MPS (190kW).
The HSV VXR drops into the mix with a 176kW force-fed four-cylinder engine.
"I think our VXR has quite a lot of street presence and a great chassis, so it will take a lot of beating," Harding says.
The Astra VXR has 18-inch alloy wheels or optional 19-inch rims and a body kit with deeper bumpers and a large rear spoiler.
It has Recaro seats, carbon-fibre dashboard inserts, sports suspension and larger brakes.
There's also a sport mode that sharpens the throttle response and stiffens the power steering resistance



I guess this raises a couple of questions for me;

1. I have pre-ordered from my local hsv dealer, when will they know their allocation?? Or is the comment about demand false? or just a marketing tactick? 2. They have always said the 19's will be standard, now they have made it an option?? what else will change from previous spec's shown on your website?

Thank you
Rudolph K


Answer:
Dear Rudolph

Thank you for your email.

Please contact HSV on ******** to speak to your Regional Sales Manager.

Kind regards

HSV

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After speaking with the regional sales manager, he confirmed;

1. 19's are standard in the hsv model
2. They have 150 cars coming for the 1st-2nd week of september and they have received orders for 220 cars!!!!!!!!!!!!! he claimed not 1 will hit a show room floor!
3. Final spec's will be released in the next 2-3 weeks through the dealer network


My advice to anyone else on Opelaus who has put a deposit on one to ring and make sure they are getting a car from the first allocation. or you might not get it until the new year.

[MatsHolden]

If that's the case then people are going to be buying a car that they havn't been able to test drive? I know it recieves rave reviews but I'd want to sample it before forking out 43k plus on roads.

[RudeOne]

Go test a AH sriT instead - that will surely give you enough of a taste..... expect the vxr is better ;)

[MatsHolden]

Go test a AH sriT instead - that will surely give you enough of a taste..... expect the vxr is better ;)

Driven the old mans new turbs plenty.;) lol But I'd still want to drive a VXR not just to see how it performs handling and power wise, but to see if I could live with it everyday, with items such as the 19" alloys. Not that I need to worry, I won't be investing in a VXR for a number of years haha.

[RudeOne]

I would like to gauge a feel as to how many Opelaus members have pre-purchased a VXR?

[Shaun]

Thats it i think once the price is set i will go Pre Order one. Being in on in the UK makes me want it even more so then before.


Shaun

[RudeOne]

My local dealer has prices as of this week drive away at about 46.8k

[Shaun]

aT $46,800 Drive away they must be going to be about 42,000 +orc.

Blacky can you confirm if all stock is sold @ your dealership? Also just flicking through wheels then and in the back of it where the pricing for cars are i see in the HSV Section a VXR with TBC. Not long before we see one on the road im thinking. Im about to start doing the Maths on 46,800 as to weather i need to save 15k or just go get my self in debit.


Shaun

[RudeOne]

GO GET YOURSELF IN DEBT :)

I have a feeling it will be worth it :)

[aussie_in_london]

it is for sure

[Shaun]

There is no Doubt in my mind that its worth it. Ive Been in Two VXR Astra's already.

But i have people who are telling me to buy a House instead.

But the VXR will Happen thats for sure at some point in time.


Shaun

[Red AH SRI T]

to my knowledeg no all our allocation is sold as yet.

I have pre ordered as have a few customers.

There is still no official pricing, anyone who tell you that there is is talking through their a$$

All our customers are signed up at $42990 + on roads subject to final pricing

[RudeOne]

Blacky, motorama @ springwood -brisbane have pricing in their computer system. call them and ask. this only appeared in their system this week, they are now doing an offical contract for me instead of the manual one, ill be down their sat morning to pick it up.

[Red AH SRI T]

let me investigate further ;)

[Shaun]

Kurt once you know can you contact me via PM asap.

Shaun

[RudeOne]

Eagers holden have put the price of $42990 on their site, which changed from 43990.

[Red AH SRI T]

still no Offical word from HSV though.......................

[blueraven]

was quoted 47k drive away this morning.

[Shaun]

if thats correct they have priced it the same as the MPS 3 .

Shaun

[astro boy]

44k drive away for the base model mps and probably about 47k+ for the sports back

[Shaun]

I have a Feeling the VXR and the MPS are going to be each others against each other on price and market share.

[Shaun]

GRRR ive sent another e-mail to HSV . Tonight i log on to there site to find a countdown for the up coming E Series HSV range. But still no mention of the VXR. Maybe the launch is going to be the same time a s the E Series.

I hope so. I just want to know the price so i can work out what im going to do.

[Miyagi]

This all seems too familiar. :mad:

Sounds like Holden are looking to do a similar pathetic job at releasing the VXR into Australia as what Ford did with the XR5 Turbo. :(

[sammykkwok]

I'm starting to think that the VXR is a bit overpriced. I rather get a WRX for 41000 driveaway. Being a 4WD and faster I think the WRX has an advantage over both the VXR or the MPS.

Don't get me wrong, I love the VXR, but just the price to pay for a couple, I don't see it to be a better car compare to the REX.

Sammy

[Shaun]

I'm starting to think that the VXR is a bit overpriced. I rather get a WRX for 41000 driveaway. Being a 4WD and faster I think the WRX has an advantage over both the VXR or the MPS.

Don't get me wrong, I love the VXR, but just the price to pay for a couple, I don't see it to be a better car compare to the REX.

Sammy

WRX has an Out dated interior. Something you would have expected in a car back in 1995. The exterior is neat now with the upgrade. But i think for 40,000k + orc you are only paying for power . With the MPS and The VXR your paying for the comfit levels

[RudeOne]

The other issue i find hard to swallow with the WRX is the insurance when you are under 25!!!

[RudeOne]

With the VXR potentially being only 4-5 weeks away i hope to see HSV release some more information on their website.!!

[Shaun]

The other issue i find hard to swallow with the WRX is the insurance when you are under 25!!!
Ive got a feeling the VXR wont be that cheap or easy to insure if your under 25. those 3 letters HSV will push the prices up.

Shaun

[RudeOne]

i doubt it mate, but we will see closer to the date.

The wrx has a un-usually higher then normal risk profile due to the number of write-off's and thefts - something that hsv's probably don't have... but i could be wrong (hope not).

[sammykkwok]

Yes, I totally agree that the WRX has really really outdated interior, but its still functional, and with some practical useable space. Been driving the AH Astra for 1.5 yrs now, I can say storage space is pathetic.. and unluckily, the VXR is going to be the same. :(

Would be nice to see VXR offer some space improvement to the VXR like a bigger and a useable cupholder on the door (to replace the useless one we got for the AH at the moment) and some in dash storage areas.. But I know its going to be very unlikely that we will ever get them, given the VXR in the UK is still troubled by the lack of storage space. :(

Look wise, the VXR is the killer!

I have a feeling that the VXR is going to have an insurance cost of equal or higher than the REX.... reasons are that the standard wheels are 19inch, its a HSV, a pricier car, higher power to weight ratio... but seriously don't know how insurance company work out their prices.


Sammy

[MatsHolden]

Yeh you can bet that the VXR will be about equal on the insurance front with the WRX. As Shaun said because it is an HSV that'll jack it up and also because it is a turbo...

[JohnBu]

Yeh you can bet that the VXR will be about equal on the insurance front with the WRX. As Shaun said because it is an HSV that'll jack it up and also because it is a turbo...

not neccessarily..

its more to do with claims than the brand

i.e. my turbo cost ~$200 more to insure than std astra

sammykkwok- purchase price of a car has little to do with the premiums, i know that i can insure a new bmw 3 series for the same price as my astra and a Porsche Boxster is cheaper to insure than a sti/evo

why? lower claims because bmw/porsche drivers are less likely to be careless with their cars and scrap/crash it

[Miyagi]

As the VXR only comes in 2 door version it'll also cop further hatred from insurance companies... :(

It'll be interesting to see how much more to insure it is than the XR5T, which by all accounts has been very reasonable.

[RudeOne]

not neccessarily..

its more to do with claims than the brand

i.e. my turbo cost ~$200 more to insure than std astra

sammykkwok- purchase price of a car has little to do with the premiums, i know that i can insure a new bmw 3 series for the same price as my astra and a Porsche Boxster is cheaper to insure than a sti/evo

why? lower claims because bmw/porsche drivers are less likely to be careless with their cars and scrap/crash it

I agree with you here.

I actually had a reduction when i upgraded from my 2.2lt to my 2.0turbo with racq!!! go figure that one out.!!

[btm]

I actually had a reduction when i upgraded from my 2.2lt to my 2.0turbo with racq!!! go figure that one out.!!
are you over 25?

that is very strange :confused:

[Shaun]

I agree with you here.

I actually had a reduction when i upgraded from my 2.2lt to my 2.0turbo with racq!!! go figure that one out.!!

I pay $1300 in Mt Annan Sydney NSW. Im 25 though thats for my current SRi Turbo. Just car were the only ones that would insure it apart from the NRMA who wanted $3,500 to insure it. The also told me i wouldnt beat there price and and no one else would insure mine. Funny that Justcar beat them and insured mine....

[SSS_Hoon]

it cost me more to insure my 93 2.0L N/A SSS then it does for my gf to insure her 06 Golf GTI 2L turbo for 5 times the amount damm it.


im with vigil and she is NRMA


SSS_Hoon

[SSS_Hoon]

so shaun have you put a deposit on your space ship yet?


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

so shaun have you put a deposit on your space ship yet?


SSS_Hoon
Not till an Offical price is set. When they set it i will then decide when im going to buy one. be more like 2007 atm.

[RudeOne]

Holden gurus any news on release dates, or any new pricing updates???

[Red AH SRI T]

nothing as yet................

[Shaun]

The last e-mail i got back from HSV was Later this year. Its changed again. Specs are ment to be in the archive section of www.hsv.com.au

[RudeOne]

word for my lovely contact at motorama re. vxr.

"None of the cars are on water yet as when they are it alerts the stock controller on the computer. We traced your vehicle and it is currently at the Antwerp plant"

Blacky after knowing that how much longer would you estimate?

[Red AH SRI T]

I would say 2 months :eek:

[Shaun]

I see. so about October / November like orignially said.

[aussie_in_london]

word for my lovely contact at motorama re. vxr.

"None of the cars are on water yet as when they are it alerts the stock controller on the computer. We traced your vehicle and it is currently at the Antwerp plant"

Blacky after knowing that how much longer would you estimate?


find out from your contact what event code its sitting at and i will be able to tell you where it is sitting build wise

[RudeOne]

I will find out tuesday!! cheers!!

[RudeOne]

They just told me it is a something called "point 40" (which means that its fully built and completed) and that it is about to be loaded and shipped. :)

so i HOPE that means;

3-4 weeks on the water (hopefully)
2 weeks being compliance checked etc

so we could have them in our garages in 5-6 weeks, which puts us about mid to late september, which is when i expected it.

[Shaun]

Lets hope thats how long it takes ..

[aussie_in_london]

event code 40 is passed to sales (built complete and QC'd)
42 is on the way to Zeebrugge (shipping port)
48 at Zeebrugge (boarding ship)
58 at dealers
60 is registered

[RudeOne]

cool, i hope it doesnt take long to ship!!!! Im getting a little keen to have mine!! The Hyundai excel just isnt doing it for me atm!!

[Shaun]

Blacky says about 2 months to ship to Aus? This will be the longest two months i think.

[aussie_in_london]

cool, i hope it doesnt take long to ship!!!! Im getting a little keen to have mine!! The Hyundai excel just isnt doing it for me atm!!



well you will be in for a suprise going from a excel into a VXR lol

with the shipping they will make sure that it is full before sailing so it will be dependent on what is destined for Aus at that time and when it will sail.
Some of us had our VXR's sit in the port for a week before being shipped to the UK but usually theu are quick at filling

[RudeOne]

Ahahah i know i know (btw im not a complete lame ass, i did own a SRiT but sold it to finance the VXR!)

[low astra]

but Rudi u drove it like a girl hahaah

[Shaun]

Ive been thinking the same rudeone. Sell the SRi T now and lease a Smart Fortwo from work. 300 amonth is the cost. which is $250 Less then i pay for my SRi T i have now.

[aussie_in_london]

Ahahah i know i know (btw im not a complete lame ass, i did own a SRiT but sold it to finance the VXR!)


well even so your still going to be in for a suprise : )

[RudeOne]

Im glad to hear!

I have not heard 1 owner or tester say it wasnt a good car!! so it must be hot!

[phat-dave]

do the vxr's come with xenon lights? if so, then for the money you'd be hard pressed finding a car that represents the performance and value for money of the vxr... a unbelievably fantastic product, from holden of all brands :p

[RudeOne]

I don't think they do..... but again we just have to wait for the final product to land.... something that i did pick up from looking @ photos is that the VXR might not have heated seats, because of the cloth inserts! :( - where the SRiT has full leather and therefore has heated seats!!!

But again, we just have to wait for the final product, HSV have always said the interior package may change for australia! so we just wait i guess.... aussie in london can you confirm that yours doesnt have heated seats like the sriT?

[Red AH SRI T]

this is Australia

who needs heated seats?!


although they would be nice :p

[RudeOne]

The missus love's them for the 2 months that qld gets slightly cold!! which is about as warm as nsw summer :)

[Red AH SRI T]

The missus love's them for the 2 months that qld gets slightly cold!! which is about as warm as nsw summer :)


HA!

Thats GOLD!!!

[Shaun]

The Stock seats that were shown at the motorshow (Leather bolstered . Cloth trimed ) are not heated. But i believe the full leather recaro's are heated.

Shaun

[aussie_in_london]

yes opt for the full cow and heated seats are included (mind you there is the wiring for pads to be fitted to the half leather if you wish to do, in all honesty i was going to go for the full but prefered the look and feel of the half leather, now on the xenons, they are an option over here which includes adaptive forwarding lighting, great system but standard lighting does just as well

[RudeOne]

just not sure whether full cow is an option over here, i was told 1 spec only by hsv?? but who cares, does not bother me either way - the VXR is a beast :)

[aussie_in_london]

possibly not, i found the half leather more confortable than the full and in all honesty look a bit better

[RudeOne]

Tho it looks like we dont get any option, its going to be full leather, by the looks of the new HSV site..

[aussie_in_london]

for the price you guys are going to be paying then leather, climate, cruise and 19's should be standard

[RudeOne]

Yep, and it is :)

gotta love it!!!

[RudeOne]

but Rudi u drove it like a girl hahaah

i just saw this..... your a girl.

[cybermonkey]

Just found this bit of text from Wikipedia... There is hope yet for a Barina VXR :D

Opel Corsa D

Corsa D http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a8/Opel_corsa_d.jpg/250px-Opel_corsa_d.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Opel_corsa_d.jpg) Also called: Vauxhall Corsa Production: 17 October 2006 – Body style: 3-door hatchback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback)
5-door hatchback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback) Platform (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_platform): FF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_layout) Gamma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Gamma_platform) Related: Fiat Grande Punto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Punto)
Fiat Idea (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Idea)
Lancia Ypsilon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Ypsilon) Similar: Citroën C3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_C3)
Fiat Punto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Punto)
Ford Fiesta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fiesta)
Peugeot 207 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_207)
Volkswagen Polo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Polo) A new version of the Gamma platform (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Gamma_platform) has been codeveloped by Fiat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat) and Opel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel). It will be used by the 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Punto) (a stretched version of the Fiat Punto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Punto)), 2007 Opel Corsa and future versions of Lancia Ypsilon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Ypsilon) and Fiat Idea (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Idea). GM Daewoo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Daewoo) will take responsibility for future development of the Gamma platform, so the production of the future Corsa might be outsourced to South Korea as well. The first official pictures of the 2007 Corsa were released by Opel in May 2006. Based on the photos of the Corsa, it is very likely that the 3-door and 5-door versions will remain. This car will also be sold as a Vauxhall in the UK.
This version will be sold as a Chevrolet Corsa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corsa) in South America (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_America), and possibly a Holden Corsa (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Holden_Corsa&action=edit) in Pacific Rim (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Rim) markets."

[RudeOne]

comon VXR hurry up and come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! someone make the boat faster!

[Shaun]

comon VXR hurry up and come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! someone make the boat faster!

I hearing you.... Hope they arrive soon

[Red AH SRI T]

due to arrive mid october at this stage, not long to go

[Apex]

Hot pics of the HSV Astra…..


http://pascale.customer.netspace.net.au/other/other.htm



What the...

Sorry, couldnt help myself.

[RudeOne]

eta now updated: 28 of september

[SSS_Hoon]

eta now updated: 28 of september

damm that is looking good.


must of been the fast boat hey?


SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

off topic, but damn i love the white GTI in ur avatar pic.....!!!

[SSS_Hoon]

off topic, but damn i love the white GTI in ur avatar pic.....!!!

that is ours......


hehe i wish

well it looks the same as ours anyway.


SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

Well ppl, just to keep ya'll in tha loop;

I drive past the brisi wharf's everyday, and on friday i saw 3 truck loads of brand new astra's leaving going south.. so i called my dealer today and said: " is my vxr on that boat" ........

couple hours later..


Why yes it is.....!

could possibly be taking delivery next week

*woooohoooo*

[Shaun]

I cant wait to see them on the road and tested by Wheels and Motor Magazine.

[Red AH SRI T]

I SAW VXR'S! I SAW VXR'S! I SAW VXR'S!

*SCREAMS*

Just finished training at our head office and was driving down the M4 and saw a truck go past with Arden Blue VXR's on board!

YAY!

[SSS_Hoon]

sweet shouldnt be too much longer now guys.


SSS_Hoon

[corsa2nv]

u'll see me soon blackie :p

[Red AH SRI T]

you need money to come see me :p

[Shaun]

Offical Word for HSV tonight on the VXR on a E Series Forum Chat hosted on the HSV Site:

well do another forum on the VXR at another time, however HSV VXRs arrived in Australia last week and are being distributed to dealers

They have Hit Australia Guys...

[RudeOne]

Att: PPL who have pre bought - the cars have a marketing hold until 1/10/06 and can not be delivered until after this date. So for me this means, could be lucky to get a truck out in the first week of october, but then they have to do pre delivery - plus tint etc... so middle of october

IM F*&KING pissed off, as i was meant to take delivery monday - i have organise my finance and insurance to early.... pack of idiots.

im an inch awy from canceling..!

p.s i have emailed hsv this is stupid, i know the car has been at autocare for over a week.........grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Shaun]

Att: PPL who have pre bought - the cars have a marketing hold until 1/10/06 and can not be delivered until after this date. So for me this means, could be lucky to get a truck out in the first week of october, but then they have to do pre delivery - plus tint etc... so middle of october

IM F*&KING pissed off, as i was meant to take delivery monday - i have organise my finance and insurance to early.... pack of idiots.

im an inch awy from canceling..!

p.s i have emailed hsv this is stupid, i know the car has been at autocare for over a week.........grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Pre delivery takes a couple of Hours . The do a Basic Check and thats it. Tints take a day. I say you would have your VXR within about a Week of it arriving in the dealership yard. Push your dealer when they show up for it to be done .

Also ask HSV what there hold up is. They were claiming in a E Series Chat site last night that the VXR has Arrived Last week and they were being shipped to the dealers this week. I Believe that its noting more then HSV holding off on the car being on the market till the start of Next month. Unless ADR changes need a final ammendment. I would say its to make an Offical Release next month. Would make it 12 Months since they were originally shown at the Sydney Motorshow.
Dont give up now. You have waited this long. im sure that two more weeks wont make much of a difference. would be a shame to pull out of it now and then change your mind and want one after the 1st batch has sold and have to wait till the second or 3rd batch arrive like im going to do because i went overseas this year.

[RudeOne]

I did all the early ground work, had to get redbook to put it on their database for the bank and racq... so better hold in... ;) i was just pisssssed off b4 big time

[RudeOne]

http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/specs.php?key=HSV+06BU&new=1

check it out ppl ;)

[RudeOne]

tinted windows is standard... damn i paid for tint, better sort that out 2morrow ;)

[RudeOne]

ohh and this is wrong;

Country of originUNITED KINGDOM

[SSS_Hoon]

damm that is a lot of stuff standard aint it.

you get 7 speakers i take it there is a sub somewhere.

pre delivery shouldnt take that long and tint only a few hours not a day either.

SSS_Hoon

[aussie_in_london]

ohh and this is wrong;

Country of originUNITED KINGDOM

this is because its a UK spec car and not the European model, you guys are getting a chunk out of the 2500 per year for the UK

i would say hold on, your wait is nothing compared to what we went through, at the time of the VXR going into production the company that made the bumpers, seals and body kit went bust lol it also effect a few other car manufacturers

[RudeOne]

But the aussie vxr's were built in belguim? i tracked my back to the antwerp plant

[Shaun]

And those comments of an OPC Speced car.... pffft.... Its A Vauxhall VXR Spec Through and Through guys.....

[aussie_in_london]

they are all built in Antwerp but yours is listed as a UK spec as is mine, which are on a different production line to the European varients, Vxl prep and clear the UK and now Aus models

[RudeOne]

Hey its not a bad thing ey?

[aussie_in_london]

not at all mate : )

[RudeOne]

holden gurus, HSV is releasing a bulletin regarding VXR's this arvo, please post on the forum if you get it..! not sure what it is about.. cheers

[Shaun]

holden gurus, HSV is releasing a bulletin regarding VXR's this arvo, please post on the forum if you get it..! not sure what it is about.. cheers

Kurt Please Post it if you get it ... if you are able to ...

[SSS_Hoon]

shaun not sure how true this is but a lady at work said her husband seen a truck with a heap of 2 door car getting dropped off at penrith holden stealership?

not sure what night it was though.

could it be the VXR's already? i dont think so but you never know right?

SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

shaun not sure how true this is but a lady at work said her husband seen a truck with a heap of 2 door car getting dropped off at penrith holden stealership?

not sure what night it was though.

could it be the VXR's already? i dont think so but you never know right?

SSS_Hoon

Its Very Possable. HSV Officals said in a HSV E Series Forum Chat Last Wed night that the VXR Arrived last week (Now Two weeks ago) and they they were being Distrubuted to Dealers this week.

Kurt seen one on the back of a truck Heading to Heartland when at a training course.

Someone was Saying October is the Release date. We are Days away from October so im going to say they are go for Launch.

[SSS_Hoon]

ok so maybe they were i think she said ther were 2 blue 2 red 2 silver or something like that but only those 3 colors?

i doubt that one stealership would get that many VXR's though?

that is y i was thinking maybe SRi's

SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

Depends. that could be the Heartland groups allacation of VXR's. If there are blue there not a SRi T or Red. From what Kurt told me Heartland Group had an Allocation of 9 for the group.

[RudeOne]

just got read the bulletin to me over the phone, the only bit i needed to hear;

qld dealers will commence receiving deliveries from monday 2 of oct eta at dealership is before 10/10/06

[Shaun]

just got read the bulletin to me over the phone, the only bit i needed to hear;

qld dealers will commence receiving deliveries from monday 2 of oct eta at dealership is before 10/10/06

When will Sydney Dealers have theres?

[Red AH SRI T]

I found out that the truck i saw with the VXR's was actually heading out further west for promotional work, ie pics and videos.

We should have ours in a week or two i have been told

*fingers cross*

[Shaun]

I found out that the truck i saw with the VXR's was actually heading out further west for promotional work, ie pics and videos.

We should have ours in a week or two i have been told

*fingers cross*

HSV Promo work ?? ie Ad campaign?

[Red AH SRI T]

i would assume so

[aussie_in_london]

the VXR Brands Manager has told us they are being prepaired / delivered to dealerships now, congrats to those who have ordered and happy motoring,

10 months down the track for me and im still eager and excited to get behind the wheel when i get the chance (weekends only usually)

[RudeOne]

i really hope i get it early next week...mmm i smell that tasty leather....

[aussie_in_london]

once it arrives pdi can be done in a day

[RudeOne]

two questions for you aussie;

1. the specs i have seen say tinted windows, is it a good tint or just a grey glass?

2. you posted some pics on www.hsvvxr.com (http://www.hsvvxr.com) and i noticed that the black vxr has silver mirrors, why is that? or what it just the lighting?

[aussie_in_london]

1/ standard tint in the glass, you will wont to tint trust me, i went light smoke all round
2/ Mark's black VXR has the mat silver irmscher mirrors

[Red AH SRI T]

two questions for you aussie;

1. the specs i have seen say tinted windows, is it a good tint or just a grey glass?



If you look in almost ever car brochure in Australia it will say "Tinted Windows"

It doesn't mean that they come with the film tinting i think you are thinking of.

The ADR's require manurfacturers to have a minimum tint in their glass.

[JP Dyno]

i dont know if it has been posted already, but someone at the ls1 forums has posted some pics of an arden blue VXR at a holden dealership.
looks nice wonderin if i can get my hands on those chrome foggies for the missus SRI

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=62562

[SSS_Hoon]

was told that heartland group have bought 8 vxr's 2 are demos and 4 are sold already so that means 2 left guys, how bout it shaun?


SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

Guys Just Got The Call, My Vxr Is Ready To Be Picked Up After They Do Pdi Tomorrow, So Wednesday It Is!

[aussie_in_london]

great news mate

congrats and enjoy : )

[Shaun]

SSS hoon after seeing the pics on the LS1 forums. im thinking that i may just have to go down to a dealer and place my order quicker then i was thinking...
temptation is getting the better of me. Off to Wakelings shortly to see if they have any in stock

[SSS_Hoon]

rudeone congrats man enjoi, yours aint the one posted on the ls1 forums at trupps i think it was?


SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

nah, mine is at motorama in springwood.

wednesday is when i pick it up! so ill post some pics and a intial review wednesday night :)

[RudeOne]

great news mate

congrats and enjoy : )

thanks mate, will have to talk mod's with you shortly ;)

[aussie_in_london]

thanks mate, will have to talk mod's with you shortly ;)


no worries mate

[SSS_Hoon]

Hey, just letting you know, my older brother has had his VXR on order for a few months now , and its apparently been in Australia since last week going through customs etc; he is still waiting on it expecting it sometime next week.

sweet let us all know what he and u all think of it.

same as you rudeone.....want those pics man.


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

Guys went and Looked at a Red VXR today.
Open up the doors and the Steering wheel was Badged as An Opel and the Dash was an OPC Dash with the bottom half of the Steering wheel a VXR and Gear leaver as a VXR. and out side as a HSV .(The car is confused it seems)

Those that are picking up a VXR or have Access to look at one (Kurt) can you please Post up a Picture of the Steering wheel and Dash.

Be Intrested to see if this Car at the dealership i was in today has been landed in the wrong country.

PS Guys: They have a Build Plate on the cars.

[SSS_Hoon]

nah shaun the guys i was talking to at heartland said the inside was still all opel and opc and the outside HSV, and said when delived will have holden and hsv inside instead.

where did u look at it shaun?

SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

nah shaun the guys i was talking to at heartland said the inside was still all opel and opc and the outside HSV, and said when delived will have holden and hsv inside instead.

where did u look at it shaun?

SSS_Hoon

This Morning. Dealership i went to Said 1st Batch will be like they are and from the second Batch they will Be HSV on the Inside. Bit of a Let Down for a 47k Car. So They will change the inside a to Holden Badge or a HSV Badge with a VXR Dash like in the UK?

Wish there were some straight answers... Im guessing we will know tomorrow when RudeOne takes delivery.

Once thing is for sure though. Seats are much more confy then a SRi T G seat. Love the Recaros. Memorys of a Confy seat in Shanes car in England came straight back to me this morning .

[RudeOne]

makes it easier to opelise if the inside is done already!! :)

just have to change the wheels, front and rear

[Shaun]

makes it easier to opelise if the inside is done already!! :)

just have to change the wheels, front and rear

Why Change the Wheels ?

[SSS_Hoon]

i think he means the centre caps, but i dont think they have them do they?


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

i think he means the centre caps, but i dont think they have them do they?


SSS_Hoon

Yeah they have a Centre cap. They are just a Little different to those on the Other astras.

[RudeOne]

yep the dealership just told me, mine has opel steering wheel badge!! cool as..

[Red AH SRI T]

i'll check it out tomorrow when i take our first car for a drive.

Only have one so far. The rest will arive in a week or so

[aussie_in_london]

i wouldnt opelise it, atleast being a HSV its a limited stock as such, the OPC isnt, plus we dont have any build numbers as does the HSV, so i would be wonting it corrected or the car will end up with an identity complex lol
the OPC interior has blue stiching on the steering wheel, seats, door cards, gear knob and blue carbon effect trim on the dash and doors, sounds like a quality control fault to me or someone had to many largers during final inspection : )

[Shaun]

i wouldnt opelise it, atleast being a HSV its a limited stock as such, the OPC isnt, plus we dont have any build numbers as does the HSV, i would be wonting it corrected or the car will end up with an identity complex lol
the OPC interior has blue stiching on the steering wheel, seats, door cards, gear knob and blue carbon effect trim on the dash and doors, sounds like a quality control fault to me or someone had to many largers during final inspection : )


Rest of the trim appeared to be as the UK VXR are. But the Dash and steering wheel were the two things that stood out

[RudeOne]

how could they **** up 150 cars????????

[Shaun]

how could they **** up 150 cars????????

Its Possable. Kurt is checking the ones at his Dealership tomorrow. When you get yours Rudi you will see what i mean. The OPC Dash has OPC rather then VXR. OPC dash is Blue rather then red (Refering to Instrument cluster) The OPC Spec Cluster has Opel Preformance Centre in the Tach .

[Shaun]

It just accoured to me. It could be to do with the UK Vauxhall Product has MPH as thats the Messurement they use in the UK. In Europe KM/H is the mesurement used. That could be the reason behind the Clusters being in the OPC Spec.

[aussie_in_london]

but then wer have both on ours miles and kms

[Shaun]

but then wer have both on ours miles and kms

Shane ADR may say they must read in KM/H only. i will check it today at work

[SSS_Hoon]

older cars here had both some even only had miles so not too sure on that one.

if i was getting one and it had opc and opel stuff all over it still i would be a bit pissed, as i was buying a HSV not a OPC....


but that is just me.


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

older cars here had both some even only had miles so not too sure on that one.

if i was getting one and it had opc and opel stuff all over it still i would be a bit pissed, as i was buying a HSV not a OPC....


but that is just me.


SSS_Hoon


I would be the same.. Im Now Glad i didnt order one of the 1st ones into the country

[SSS_Hoon]

its sorta a let down on HSV aint it, i think if it were me i would want to wait the xtra week or to and get the full HSV spec version.


SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

doesn't bother me in the slightest, i bet if i asked hsv to change it when they get the parts im sure they would...5.5 hours to go:)

[Shaun]

We want Pictures when you get it Rudi....
Also the boys on www.astra-sri.co.uk want pics of a HSV VXR

[RudeOne]

Will do! counting down the seconds!

[Shaun]

Will do! counting down the seconds!

All excited i see....

[astro boy]

Any pictures yet?... no? CHOP CHOP!!!

[SSS_Hoon]

pics or ban i say when he pics it up that is.

vid would be nice too man.


and shaun wouldnt you be excited also?

SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

pics or ban i say when he pics it up that is.

vid would be nice too man.


and shaun wouldnt you be excited also?

SSS_Hoon

Ive seen and Been in one 3 months ago Daiman and went and looked at one on tuesday Morning and was quoted on trading mine... Im trying to focus on saving 15k atm so i can buy one ASAP

[SSS_Hoon]

what trade would they give you?

get lots of o/t in and you will have it in no time(or stop sending stuff back to us and actually sell it hehehe)

SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

guys i got it, when i get home ill put photos up, black is the hottest colour...

all i can say is OMG!

p.s no cdc30 i got cdc40

and we have chilled glove box.!!

p.s its hot

[Shaun]

what trade would they give you?

get lots of o/t in and you will have it in no time(or stop sending stuff back to us and actually sell it hehehe)

SSS_Hoon

HEHE Over time as of next week .... $14,500k was offered to me. Im sure i can get better. The salesman told me he could get some more if i push. I owe close to 20k. Unoffically its for sale. If someone come up with the cash and enough to get me out of it clean i will let it go. Then Lease a Smart Fortwo from work for 6 months then and order my VXR when the lease is close to the end.

Congratulations Rudi. Hows it feel and hows it drive ?

[Dee]

guys i got it, when i get home ill put photos up, black is the hottest colour...

all i can say is OMG!

p.s no cdc30 i got cdc40

and we have chilled glove box.!!

p.s its hot

i know where you live!!!!

i'm coming to visit :D

[RudeOne]

Im still at work, but ill be home about 6.30-7, come come and have a look..

it drives awesome, makes my t.s sriT seem very old and out dated....

sports button is cool.... ;)

[Shaun]

Im still at work, but ill be home about 6.30-7, come come and have a look..

it drives awesome, makes my t.s sriT seem very old and out dated....

sports button is cool.... ;)

Ohh yeah Sports Button makes a Difference. Try to get a remap from overseas and see what a Difference it makes.

Same comments Shane from the UK made to me while i was over there and i couldnt agree more. SRi T was over 6 years old when we got them.

I WANT PICS... Cant believe you didnt take your camera to work....

[RudeOne]

i can't believe it either, if dee comes round she will bring her camera i hope :) otherwise camera phone it is!

[Shaun]

What Build Number is your Rudi?

[RudeOne]

build no 3

[Shaun]

Well done. the One I sat in on Tuesday was Build No : 008.

Where are the Pics Mate... Were all waiting to see it

[SSS_Hoon]

i bet the 1st 2 were hsv employ owners now.


or demos


is it 3 out of.... or just 3?


SSS_Hoon

[Dee]

i can't believe it either, if dee comes round she will bring her camera i hope :) otherwise camera phone it is!

sorry love, cant make it tonight, i'll still take pictures of it tho... we'll go to the same spot i took pics of Rob and Matts cars the other week ;)

yay for Rudey :D i cant wait to take it for s spin on the weekend :D

or at least me taken for a spin in it

[RudeOne]

guys i have tried to take pictures, but my camera aint that great, and night time sucks.... so tomorrow morning i'll doooo it and post them....!

[Shaun]

All good Rudi. What do you think of the sound from the Stock Exhaust System ? Not bad for a stock system i think.

[Miyagi]

congrats RudeOne! Can't wait to see the pics... sleeping in the car 2nite i presume? :D

[RudeOne]

hell yeah..... i have done soo much driving...

my intial thoughts.....?

still awesome... good on fuel too.

hard to keep to the speed limit tho.

love the seats.. so many little features! i cant get over the chilled glove box... damn thats cool as..ride quaility is awesome - power is fantastic, build quality seems perfect so far!

can't open the windows until tomorrow arvo because i got tint, so i haven't test total open and closer just yet.

[low astra]

my intial thoughts.....?

****ing cool, beckie loved it too,

gotta say much nice than the astra g turbo u had

and the wheels are HUGE for stocko




i need a new car!!!!!!

[Shaun]

I prodict that the VXR will go close to winning the Hot Hatch test next time round.

Wheres the Pictures Rudi

[blueraven]

pfft...my 1991 calibra had a chilled glove box :D

[SSS_Hoon]

chilled glove boxes are a waste of time, we have the chilled armrest and glove box and are yet too use either of them for the chilled factor.

just a wank if u ask me.


he is out washing it so it looks good for the pics.

SSS_Hoon

[SSS_Hoon]

I prodict that the VXR will go close to winning the Hot Hatch test next time round.

Wheres the Pictures Rudi

im not too sure on that one though shaun, but i guess who does it though as to wether or not it wins(wheels cough cough)


SSS_Hoon

[PaulyJ]

We're waiting on the pictures... hehehe I want to see this beast!

[astro boy]

Where's the paparazzi when you need em? :)

[RudeOne]

Your all wrong, it depends on who spends the most on advertising in that particular magazine, so it will be the mazda 3 mps hands down.......

i have driven the mps3 and now the vxr, and all i can say is im glad i waited..... i dont want to say bad things about the MPs3 because its a good car, but my hands down choice is the vxr, even over the golf, jetta, megane and focus....!

im going out now to take pics.... hope the boss doesnt mind ;)

[SSS_Hoon]

yeah your right the mazda will most likly win but will be close with the VXR.


Its the inside that lets the vxr down for me the outside looks mean especially in blue love that blue.


The mazda is great al rounder and 2 me is in front of the VXR but the GTI wins hands down for me(actually the audi S3 would win) its all due to the DSG im in love with that box its great, the fact that its slower and might not look as mean as the rest dont bother me one bit.


im sure the bosses wouldnt mind you taking some happy snaps of ya new pride and joy.


SSS_Hoon

[RudeOne]

this pic doesnt do the car justice... but its a start.... damn camera phones suck...

[astro boy]

Dude you only took one photo?!
That chrome window lining is new

[Shaun]

Dude you only took one photo?!
That chrome window lining is new

Chrome strip has been round for some time. It came in some time early this year. Was ment to be on the to start with but then It didnt happen and the spec change happen and they were back on the cars.

Rudi im not a fan of the black but after seeing it with tinted windows im liking it alot.Nice looking VXR you have There mate.

[RudeOne]

i have more photos, but they suck...

like i said it looks heaps better in real life, especially now its really shinny and the wheels are very silver.... mmmmmm

[EL BURITO]

Did u get B pillar trim r has that been taken off the Oz spec

[rusole21]

looks wickid!!! im stoked for ya mate.

[SSS_Hoon]

i not a fan of the black either never have been of black cars though, the blue looks the goods though hehehehe.

are they the stock wheels that come with all the VXR's? as i not a fan of those either...

they do catch my eye though, there is a sweet looking 5 door cdx or whatever it is getting round my way that looks a treat..


i can see you njoing it a real lot.

got any mods planned yet?


SSS_Hoon

[Apex]

Nice looking car mate I think it looks great in black….but im a little bias.
That silver trim under the side windows will help differentiate it from the SRi, the stock black trim on mine looks crap.

Im sure some better quality pictures and a polish up will do it more justice.:)

I went to our local HSV dealer today and was told they have no idea when the VXR will come here (NZ) something about lack of serious interest, we don’t get the Focus XR5 either. Strange.:confused: