Astra VXR now sitting on some KW adjustable coilovers

[aussie_in_london]

just recently had the VXR in at TMS for some new suspension,
KW varient 3 adjustable coilovers and what a huge difference it makes to the handling performance of an already great handling car on standard passive set up, think go kart but with some comfort : )


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/VXRclean011Medium.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/VXRclean005Medium.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/VXRclean004Medium.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/VXRclean002Medium.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/VXRclean009Medium.jpg

sorry about the wet weather pics, we are currently in a drought, i kid you not lol hose pipe bans lmfao

[R3N]

how much lower is that setting from standard? its got a nice aggressive stance... i can just imagine that going round corners

[aussie_in_london]

25mm from standard and still to settle some, the VXR sits 15mm lower than the SRi sports hatch

[tmov81]

looks the good :)

would be tempted to go with twin muffler tips to make it look wider at the back... is that stock for it to come out at the middle?

[aussie_in_london]

centre exhaust is standard on the VXR

[Wraith]

Everytime I see your car aussie, I want one myself, that suspension makes the whole car look heaps better too....

I would also want to do some sort of twin system set up at the rear as Troy mentioned.

Tell me you may have already talked about it, what are the current remaps available for the VXR and what are the new power levels.

I've read you can get one that increases output to 211kw and 430nm - man that would be a serious Astra.

[EL BURITO]

thats lookin awsome mate.

dam i want one

uy get much stick for the tint on ya front windows

[PaulyJ]

I think i just creamed my pants...

That looks absolutely magic!
I love it!

[btm]

i am lost for words...

[Nem]

Grrr stop it I tell you! It's so unfair! :(

[Red AH SRI T]

*drools and dribbles*

[astro boy]

Damn thats a sexy car.

[SSS_Hoon]

you got any before pics man?

we get a different grill out here dont we?


and body kit?

SSS_Hoon

[Red AH SRI T]

nope, we get the UK grille

and same bodykit

Only difference is we get the Optional 19's as Standard

[SSS_Hoon]

so the only difference is it will have a Holden badge on the grill...ok i thought the entire grill was different..

sweet as...

i think there is too much red it needs something to break it up IMHO that is.


SSS_Hoon

[Red AH SRI T]

Correction: HSV badge, not Holden badge :p

[aussie_in_london]

just a pic from yesterdays Performance Vauxhall Show, the VXR was on the TMS/Milltek stand

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/carpics706.jpg

[aussie_in_london]

pic of original ride height

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/aussie31/DSC00351Medium.jpg

[PaulyJ]

Now for the engine work...

[aussie_in_london]

already has the full turbo back milltek exhaust and a TMS/Superchips remap putting out approx 235 bhp at the wheels,
next on the list hopefully 2 weeks time the VXRacing AP 4 pot callipers and 343mm grooved / vented disks

[MatsHolden]

You notice any difference with the Miltek exhaust, apart from the nice note? I think our HSV VXR's are getting the AP 4 pot callipers standard.:D

[PRC33Y]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgggggggggghhhhhh. Im soo jealous and want one. sssssoooooooooooooooo bad.

Do you mind me asking what sort of money have you paid to get it to its current condition

[aussie_in_london]

you guys will be getting the AP brake callipers branded HSV, they are a different calliper and disk to the VXRRacing AP upgrade in the UK

so Far i have spent in the region of £2700 for mods
the milltek does give a very noticabale difference in bhp and torque and the exhaust note is so addictive, the word is milltek will be sending one to HSV to see if they are interested in as a option

[MatsHolden]

the word is milltek will be sending one to HSV to see if they are interested in as a option

They actually already have takin delivery... I know people:p, unless my mate has given me a bum steer but I dont think he has. So HSV will offer it as an option so that you take delivery of the car with the system fitted. Walkinshaw Performance will most likely offer it for after market fitment.

[aussie_in_london]

i know the VXR brands manager and he just said recently that is was being considered but not confirmed by HSV, one exhaust will be sent over and trialed, i will ask the Milltek distributor for the VXR range, my car was on their stand yesterday at PV Show

[MatsHolden]

Just hope the VXR doesn't end up being another HSV 427:(

[SSS_Hoon]

Milltek zorsts are exxy over here was looking at one for the GTI no thanx not for the price, but a factory option would be good especially with warranty too.


SSS_Hoon

[Shaun]

Looks Hot Shane.... cant wait to see it in the flesh in 3 weeks time. BTW im in Nice atm... having an awesome time sorry to be off topic...

[Miyagi]

Shane it looks magic... i really need to look you up!

Shaun keep livin large. :)