Evo 5 RS
I bet you the S wouldn't be that much slower mate in reality, it's the power delivery on the ZZ engine
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VX220 **Contains half ar*ed photos**
- Thread starter Wick
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R26
I know what you mean, they aren't the quickest cars out there by any means.....I wouldnt be surprised if some diesel barge gave mine a run for its money on the straights......but as you say....that's not what they're about really.
I've been toying about with the idea of getting a remap so get a bit of extra poke, but after having a blast in roads around North Wales the other day....I really don't think I need it! And if some executive prick gets the better of me on a dual carriage way or whatever....so what....he's still in a big boring canal boat.
It could be faster yes, but EVERY time I get it in, it puts a smile on my face.....and it literally handles like a go kart, and for someone who prefers epic handling over raw speed.....it suits me to the ground.
The VXs are much more tunable though, easy 300bhp+ if you spend the money. The Exiges aren't as tuner friendly though, most saying the gearbox won't like much more than 260.
I've been toying about with the idea of getting a remap so get a bit of extra poke, but after having a blast in roads around North Wales the other day....I really don't think I need it! And if some executive prick gets the better of me on a dual carriage way or whatever....so what....he's still in a big boring canal boat.
It could be faster yes, but EVERY time I get it in, it puts a smile on my face.....and it literally handles like a go kart, and for someone who prefers epic handling over raw speed.....it suits me to the ground.
The VXs are much more tunable though, easy 300bhp+ if you spend the money. The Exiges aren't as tuner friendly though, most saying the gearbox won't like much more than 260.
JoshOm3
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Thats right. He is. Utter speed freak. Most follow a lil in the family as I keep fancying one. Think I must bite the bullet soon too.
If you think the noise is epic watching it get yourself a passenger lap. It's loud as f**k, can see why paracetamol is a must at any track day he does lol.
His is now just under 300bhp ATM, bigger pulley on S/C needed. Think there's talk of a LSD too.
JoshOm3
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R26
Just the 'bog standard' Exige S. So 220bhp (claimed).
JoshOm3
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Awesome looking car! Would love a passenger ride in one, haven't been in a n/a or a turbo, I feel like im missing out.
Oh your are IMO. Well depends on how the driver drives too though.
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they just don't seem to batter an eye lid when a corner comes. Fantastic cars.
JoshOm3
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Exige s? This supercharged then?
R26
Yep
R26
Only one engine was available, the 1.8 Toyota 2ZZ (iirc), but they started as NA then went supercharged in the S model. There are also 240 and 260 versions as well, mine is the base 220.
True. I can't imagine many people get in an Exige and say that....except in those circumstances!
Evo 5 RS
There's a V6 one too isn't there?
JoshOm3
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[h=2]Re: VX220 **Contains half ar*ed photos**[/h]
Originally Posted by Clio-addidas
Well if that's it in your lil pic I'm very jealous.
What engines are available then? Sorry to be a pain. Don't know Nout about these.
Only one engine was available, the 1.8 Toyota 2ZZ (iirc), but they started as NA then went supercharged in the S model. There are also 240 and 260 versions as well, mine is the base 220.
Ta. I will see if I can find a link one I was looking at.
Well if that's it in your lil pic I'm very jealous.
What engines are available then? Sorry to be a pain. Don't know Nout about these.
Only one engine was available, the 1.8 Toyota 2ZZ (iirc), but they started as NA then went supercharged in the S model. There are also 240 and 260 versions as well, mine is the base 220.
Ta. I will see if I can find a link one I was looking at.
JoshOm3
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http://www.williamsmotor.co.uk/mobi/vehicle-details.asp?ID=1827927&RSpage=3
Poor mans lotus? Looks nice in person though tbh.
Poor mans lotus? Looks nice in person though tbh.
Well up for that.
Yes to th dirt and cheers for the undertray. I can barely bring myself to launch it hard in first, it is so brutal it feels cruel to put 240 odd bhp through the rear wheels, it's trying its best to shake itself apart as it is lol! Mechanical sympathy is top of the priorities with this thing.
Nooo!! I love the TVR lol. Stage 3 will see yo 260-270 bhp, from your latter posts it sounds like you'd need stg4 lol!
Cheer Mark.
Megablade/Megabusa/Similar is my next itch I fear. Bloody itches.
Cheers everyone. On a side note I am proper pissed off tonight, some little scrote has had my dust covers away (apparently because they're green due to nitrogen filled tyres they must be uber cool). Seriously, FFS, I know I might be over reacting but it's the principle, it's a bit of chuffin' plastic. Paupers.
Rob
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What are they Sam? I have no idea what you're talking about.
R26
Well up for that.
Yes to th dirt and cheers for the undertray. I can barely bring myself to launch it hard in first, it is so brutal it feels cruel to put 240 odd bhp through the rear wheels, it's trying its best to shake itself apart as it is lol! Mechanical sympathy is top of the priorities with this thing.
Nooo!! I love the TVR lol. Stage 3 will see yo 260-270 bhp, from your latter posts it sounds like you'd need stg4 lol!
Cheer Mark.
Megablade/Megabusa/Similar is my next itch I fear. Bloody itches.
Cheers everyone. On a side note I am proper pissed off tonight, some little scrote has had my dust covers away (apparently because they're green due to nitrogen filled tyres they must be uber cool). Seriously, FFS, I know I might be over reacting but it's the principle, it's a bit of chuffin' plastic. Paupers.
No way! Well a lot worse could have happened, like keying etc!
R26
2003
Fiesta ST-3
A massive fan of this mate. Looks lovely!!
May I introduce myself and my ad in the cars for sale thread just to play devils advocate
Saw this on .org mate. It looks glorious.
330 Ci
Cheers, they are epic cars, yours looks spot on (gotta admit It was going for a spin in a moonland VXT that sold me on getting one) - real shame I can't justify keeping mine as a second car (or as an only car). Enjoy it dude and if you get chance do a couple of track days so you can really push it, the cornering grip is phenominal!
172cup
love the colour, nice car mate
Thanks for the advice mate, it is a shame but the longer I have it the more I realise it is a big compromise as an only vehicle.
Cheers Luke and Al
R26
Behave! Perfectly practical car! ;-)
Commute starts in October. 80 miles a day. All on the motorway. Through winter. FML.
R26
Can you keep it in a garage?
I never really had any issues driving it in winter, although the last winter wasn't as bad as the years before. I kept it in the garage so I didn't have to worry about de-icing etc. With the fan as good as it is...or not....I cant imagine it happens that quickly. But yeh, in those months it's not exactly a Bentley.
I never really had any issues driving it in winter, although the last winter wasn't as bad as the years before. I kept it in the garage so I didn't have to worry about de-icing etc. With the fan as good as it is...or not....I cant imagine it happens that quickly. But yeh, in those months it's not exactly a Bentley.
Scrooge
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E55 AMG
I reckon spend £500 on a diesel 106 and keep this. 40 miles each way in a 106 shouldn't be too depressing.
Scrooge
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E55 AMG
Tthat as well but when I spoke to him on Saturday he actually looked worried at the prospect of doing the 80 mile commute in it lol
I don't blame him, they're epic cars but my mates brother had one and I know the torture he had commuting in it, especially in winter.
I don't blame him, they're epic cars but my mates brother had one and I know the torture he had commuting in it, especially in winter.
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