RE: Shed of the Week: Citroen Saxo VTR

[Gary29]

That would be a right laugh, I've driven VTR, VTS and even the 1.4 West Coast Saxos, all great fun to chuck around, they got it wrong with the C2, but the Saxo is great fun.

I'd have that

[AH33]

Gary29 said:

That would be a right laugh, I've driven VTR, VTS and even the 1.4 West Coast Saxos, all great fun to chuck around, they got it wrong with the C2, but the Saxo is great fun.

I'd have that

Correct. I got a C2 VTR when they first came out, and i'd changed it for another Saxo within a month.

[Dion20vt]

Usget said:

Advert said:

If you've seen fast and furious you'll know the power nitrous oxide gives.

And then a bit of the floorpan falls off!!

Good shed! Having owned a few vtr's "back in the day" (VTS insurance too high for a 18-19yr old at the time ), one with over 150bhp should feel quick enough!

Is NOS allowed on trackdays etc??

[Wicker Man]

Whats is the availability of NO2 like now. The news this morning said that hundreds of small canisters had been confiscated as it was now classed as an illegal high.

Can I still rent a 100L bottle off BOC, if I promise to use it responsibly?

[malucnojes]

Usget said:

harleywilma said:

Sorry folks, but just another snotter to add to all the previous Snotters,Only fit for the scrap yard.

Who took the jam out of your doughnut?

You took the fking jam outta my doughnut, Tommy. You did.

I really shouldn't be tempted by this shed... but I really am! Excellent work!

[Toaster Pilot]

eltax91 said:

Toaster Pilot said:

BertieWooster said:

You could get it to go alongside your Panda...

Surplus of cars and deficiency of money says no unfortunately

You saving it all for a trailer? This would look lovely atop said trailer no?

Trailer and trailer licence aren't cheap things though

[marshall100]

Terrible shed, superb write up.

Might just have to conduct that experiment on my lawn mower....

[Itsallicanafford]

mmmh, i have a S2 Rallye with the TU engine. IMO its an engine which needs care and attention, not stuffing a NOS kit on it!

I would get this and ditch the NOS and enjoy it for what it is

[Kitchski]

Itsallicanafford said:

mmmh, i have a S2 Rallye with the TU engine. IMO its an engine which needs care and attention, not stuffing a NOS kit on it!

I would get this and ditch the NOS and enjoy it for what it is

TU engine's not highly strung in the slightest. It's a basic, tough as old boots shopping cart lump. The 16v is a bit more exotic, but not much.
NOS will probably kill it eventually, but they're cheap....just buy another and drop it in!

[Pulse]

All that weight saved, and then they add an air freshener.

[FN2TypeR]

That is awesome!

[Gary29]

AH33 said:

Correct. I got a C2 VTR when they first came out, and i'd changed it for another Saxo within a month.

I bought a C2 VTS as a runabout, worst car ever, gutless, crashy ride, typical french high clutch, yet the same engine in a Saxo or 106 and it was a great combination.

[pidsy]

AH33 said:

My first car

The one that corrupted me... and sent me down this path

me too. bought a one year old VTR (p-reg mk1) while i was at uni and proceeded to chav the st out of it. i thought it looked cool but it reality. it really didnt.

loved that car though!

i'll try and dig some pictures out later.

[leon9191]

This has been up for sale for a few weeks now.

Ive got an old VTR at the back of the garage, was bought to do Stock Hatch but the project never really got off the ground.

Might pull it out and get it up and running for the winter, they are fun little cars but the seating position is bloody awful!

[TNH]

Like the idea of this.

However, not sure about having to rip apart the block and replace the piston rings I'll fry when I granny shift rather than double clutching like you should...

[BMWill]

the appeal of these was lost in a sea of 9" subs on parcel shelfs, the common sight at retail parks, BKs and McD's at night.

chav's galore. shameful. what's wrong shed? there have been some serious bloopers lately!

[No Face]

AH33 said:

Mine had a 4 digit code you had to put in to start the engine. It's my mobile screen unlock code to this day.

Mine too - always thought it was a great security idea for a car and I'm not sure why it wasn't seen more - I suppose people thought that car security had improved enough to not need it. Would probably reduce key burglary car thefts we still see today though.

I miss my Saxo - it was my first car and was a 1.0 'mischief' edition with all of 50bhp, no rev counter, no abs - but It was fun to drive and taught me so much about driving. Also managed to spin it on a damp roundabout trying to find out what lift off oversteer was all about.

Anyway I'd love this - I'm no expert but I doubt the 0-60 is really that quick (happy to be corrected!), but by the same token the Saxo is one of those cars that you don't need to be travelling quick in to have fun, which is what is all about for me. Someone buy it!

[Gary29]

TNH said:

Like the idea of this.

However, not sure about having to rip apart the block and replace the piston rings I'll fry when I granny shift rather than double clutching like you should...

It's ok mate, you can get the mad scientist to overnight parts from Dieppe

[No Face]

leon9191 said:

they are fun little cars but the seating position is bloody awful!

This is true - I still find myself sitting across my seat rather than in it sometimes, for which I blame on my years sat in (accross) a Saxo seat. Most comfy car seats I've ever had though!

[Kitchski]

Gary29 said:

TNH said:

Like the idea of this.

However, not sure about having to rip apart the block and replace the piston rings I'll fry when I granny shift rather than double clutching like you should...

It's ok mate, you can get the mad scientist to overnight parts from Dieppe