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    Mr Cali...I will SO agree with you on the VX220 - weighs only 875kgs!
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Enigma
    It's not really the greatest comparison though...it's like comparing apples with oranges really. Each Opel model would have been built with a specific purpose or market in mind.
    A agree with the above comment but at the end of they day I think performance wise they are similar - $$$ wise they are very affordable - appearance they are very different (now at least) - feature wise, similar to an extent - and I think they do compare well based on lower $$$. They both offer great bang for buck.

    I think the turbo will be easier to get better performance because you just need to tweak the boost which doesn't cost that much. But the 3.2 Vectra, despite being a great drive already, will need a few grand for a supercharger or turbo, an appropriate exhaust - so there is money to spend but in the end u would have an awesome road racing sports sedan\hatch.

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    i wouldnt worry about doing up the ZC.... i would just import an OPC Vectra..

    No performance mods needed...and they look SIK :shock:
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    The Beep Beep Barina FM Superfreak can nevah lose! :mrgreen:
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    The calibra engine C20LET is much stronger then the Z20LET. Manhle forged pistons, forged rods ect, basically it can handle a boost upgrade without killing the internals like the Z20let engine. Looks wise i reckon the astra T looks awsome, kicks ass over the cali which looks like something out of the jetsons cartoons :P jk's (hides from cali owners).

    But if you really want performance (stock) then the VX220 is the pick! :mrgreen:
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    Nah the Astra SRi esspecially the BLUE ones :wink:

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    Give me an Opel Lotus Carlton over any of the other Opels.
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    Opel Speedster Turbo :twisted:

    2L Turbo and approx 875kg in weight!
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    So the VX220 seems to be a bit of a fav....................but its not exactly practical. But fast yes......................Top Gear (i think it was) did a review on it and said it was pretty sick (to have a fang in). They also loved the Monaro too. TG saying it was one of the easiest powerful cars to drive. I have the video on my drive but only dial up connection so Click here to enlarge

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by dug74
    i wouldnt worry about doing up the ZC.... i would just import an OPC Vectra..

    No performance mods needed...and they look SIK :shock:
    Agree. Given the 3.2 does 0-100 in 7.3 & the OPC TT does it in mid 6s - to what extent would you need to go (modification wise) do you think to make up the rough second difference? Somone on the new engine topic mentioned: "cam and intake and remap and exhaust would get you HUGE gains as they are all restrictive". Do you reckon that would pull in a whole giant second?

    I wouldn't go through the hassle of doing the import thing though until they release an AWD version...........that would be mighty mighty (as one of those aussie idol goobs once said).

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