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250 bhp VX220. Rather rapid.

Not really true I think he did run out of money a bit in terms of budget for the project but he runs a big pharmaceutical company so long term money is probably not too tight. He's still in the industry, the new AF10 (Aarash Cars) is in Evo this month. 27k was the road car price. Its only...

^^ Honda engined too. Geared for 170 MPH!!! Saw it at Bruntingthorpe the other weekend and thought it was rapid. The G40 road car they are aiming for a 27k base price.

Went up last night to do a report for lovepetrol.com with the chaps from supercardriver.com Really enjoyable evening. The F400 I cannot describe how beautiful this car is. 95k seems like a steal to me if your looking at R8's and Astons for similar money this has ten time more presence...

Knocked them up myself :D

I tend to agree to an extent. NA tuning is a bit of a waste of time generally but this conversion ticks the boxes for me. Its essentially just a GM M62 charger with a plate fitted to it. Swap your alternator for a smaller one so it all fits in and hey presto 100 BHP for 3k. Trouble with the VX...

No daughter of mine would suggest such a thing! I think she was mesmarised by the yellow costco microfibre rather than interested in the car lol Englebert, it was 3k fitted the conversion. Easy enough for me to justify hehe. Courtnays charge 5.5k to be fair but some of the lads on the forum do...

Pretty much a bolt on conversion to the existing engine m8. Someone figured out that the OEM charger from a Chevy Cobolt and GM Saturn in the US would fit the 2.2 ecotec we have in the VX. Divert the alternator belt and stick the charger on the inlet and bobs your uncle! Andy - get it done m8...

Yeah he just sold up didnt he? Not often they come up for sale.

Hi Justin Yeah the Z4M went when we found out the baby was on the way. Had to get something to fill the gap :D Loving the Evora by the way I have a serious soft spot for them!

Standard car does have 100 BHP less. The turbo version looks reasonably different having the big ears and spoiler/different wheels. Even then the tubby only has 200 BHP and weighs more ;)

First proper going over its had since we had a baby 5 1/2 months ago. She actually sat and watched me do the last hour :D Bit of fun in the engine bay ;) Where the magic happens

Yeah it was roped off with the ropes really close to the car which was a bit odd so you couldn't really get a good pic. I literally say and just stared at it for 10 minutes. Totally in love with it.

Popped along to this yeasterday. Its a young event only in it's third year but well worth a look. Its like a mini version of Goodwood. I cant tell you how totally gorgeous the Ferrari 458 is. The pics I've seen of it just really don't capture it properly. You...

Had one. Liked it, couldnt live with the petrol costs. Replaced it with a golf GT TDI lol

Yeah this ones a Roadsport SV 150 BHP. Quite enough for the road!

I'm inclined to agree to a degree. They are essentially just a rover K series with a steering wheel and a bendy chassis attached. Cant argue with the depreciation though. Probably makes more financial sense to buy a Caterham than to build a kit car yourself.

The one I drove was 24k new I believe. TBH I don't think you'd get much change from 16k now and its 5 years old. They hold value incredibly well for such a niche car.

Wowzers these things are a bit hardcore aren't they? Even as a veteran driver of the already pretty uncompromising VX220 I found the experience a real eye opener. Unassisted brakes are definitely the way forward they were superb when up to temperature. 6 gears, 550 KGs and 150 BHP felt like a...

looks like a trophy?

I like the little scooby :D if it was 1100kgs and 350 BHP it would be a lot of fun!

I like nicked from: http://www.lovepetrol.com/content.php?205-Could-this-be-the-next-generation-Subaru-Impreza Sadly only a design project at the moment!

Great day out as ever always enjoy CITP. A little selection: Full gallery here: http://www.lovepetrol.com/album.php?albumid=5

Cheers guys. Englebert the ITBs were good. Quite a good improvement over standard but they arent a patch on the 'charger Naith get yourself over some time. Bring more pants.

Not been around on here for a bit so thought I'd fill you in on what I've been automotivley up to lately :D Had to say bye to the Z4M due to the arrival of our first baby :D http://www.lovepetrol.com/content.php?152-LP-FLEET-End-of-ownership-report-Z4M-Roadster Epic car. Didnt have...

Not feeling this one dude. I like it in a Grand Designs kind of way but come on! Your a young lad with cash on the hip sort it out and come back with something 2 seater and sexy for us please. Uncle jonnyboy is only trying to help :D

20 quid that was a bookatrack day lol

I have an RX8 at the moment. Would agree that the engine is pointless its my main bugbear with the car. Its not that quick and you only even start to think about any kind of power at about 5k. It revs to 9.5k but the delivery is so linear that it never really feels all that rapid although you...

Two words for you Porsche Engine

Bad news for VX220 owners lol