Janosh's VXR8

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Janosh

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1,735 posts

166 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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After almost 2 years with a Monaro CV8, the addition of a family member meant that the most 'sensible' option would be to trade up to a 4 door VXR8. I started looking about 6 months ago, with a trip to Elite to drive a couple of different cars. A budget was set but I couldn't decide between manual and auto and above all wasn't ready to part with the Monaro.

Monaro thread here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I thought about sticking a cam in the Monaro, but every road trip with the little man was proving to be more of a pain than I'd hoped for so the search continued.

Fast forward a few months and eventually a cam'd, remapped auto came up for sale. In fact, James didn't even have a chance to advertise it, I knew that the previous owner had traded it in so I went to see it as soon as he'd taken it in. When I first drove a R8, I felt it was a bit too refined, so finding one that had a cam was my way of ensuring that it would entertain... It does smokin

The new beast:



Current spec:
OTR intake
Monkfish magic cam
Monkfish road response pack
Wortec exhaust

A shakedown test with some mates:



First thoughts – it’s a massive step forward from the Monaro! The ride, refinement, interior toys, everything, is a leap forward from the old platform… The Monaro was a little slower than my mates C4S, the VXR8 pulled some car length. It’s not been on SRR since the cam was fitted so I don’t have a number but it’s more than enough on the road. The cam obviously gives a wonderful offbeat noise at idle, it’s nice and quiet at a 70mph cruise but Wortec unleashes hell when you press the loud pedal.

Finally, a word of thanks to James at Elite, lots on here have bought and sold cars at Elite and I can only vouch for JB making the process a pleasure.

Edited by Janosh on Friday 22 July 16:29

preciousmetal

3,369 posts

175 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Jan. Nice post and nice pics. Roads look nice, where was the drive out ?

Glad you like it. Nice example that one. Has some nice upgrades. Will see you here at the meet in August

Regards James

snowwolf

11,503 posts

174 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Looks a very nice motor Janosh, enjoy your new vxr8 smile

Janosh

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1,735 posts

166 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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I think we stopped somewhere near Uffington, in the North Downs:



Edited by Janosh on Friday 22 July 16:13

Janosh

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166 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Another pic just for good measure biggrin


HappyMidget

6,788 posts

114 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Nice choice and good to see you stayed with a V8 smile I look forward to seeing it.

Garynogrip

1,444 posts

174 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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The vxr8 is a great looking car, well done!

Afroman

155 posts

189 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Janosh said:
Another pic just for good measure biggrin

Wow! It looks good!

preciousmetal

3,369 posts

175 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Afroman said:
Janosh said:
Another pic just for good measure biggrin

Wow! It looks good!
Sounds even better smile

Dave3166

1,770 posts

125 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Nice looking car you have there, look forward to seeing it at the Elite meet in August.

Dave3166

1,770 posts

125 months

Monday 18th July 2016
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Nice looking car you have there, be good to see it at Elite meet in August.

monkfish1

10,874 posts

223 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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thumbup

Madmtnbiker

435 posts

136 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Sad to sell my baby but very glad its found a new owner who will really appreciate it!! Enjoy the beast Janosh!

If I ever find the new side badge (HSV) that I have somewhere I will let you know!

Cheers,

Jeff

Janosh

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1,735 posts

166 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Thanks Jeff, the car is a credit to you but it's gone to a good home smile

I've actually already ordered a pair of new HSV badges as they're the only thing that lets down the exterior and bodywork, it has worn the years and miles well!

Hopefully you'll find your way back into another HSV soon and we'll catch up at one of the meets.

Codswallop

5,250 posts

193 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Looks good Jan thumbup

MyM8V8

9,456 posts

194 months

Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Glad you're still in the fold Mate.

Janosh

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1,735 posts

166 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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Here's the aforementioned HSV badge:



And the shiny new replacement that arrived from Oz in less than a week:



Completes the HSV badge set nicely thumbup



I also remounted the rear number plate as it wasn't quite straight.... and noticed that the front plate curls out at the ends because UK plates are bigger than the recess. That's now left me wondering whether I should order a smaller one to fit the plate recess in the front bumper...? I had one on the Monaro and never had any problems so that might be my next minor update.

ARAF

20,759 posts

222 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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You are allowed to run a smaller plate - so that it fits the recess, or you can pack the plate out with washers in the recess, so that the plate doesn't curl.

bigwheel

1,616 posts

213 months

Saturday 23rd July 2016
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ARAF said:
You are allowed to run a smaller plate - so that it fits the recess, or you can pack the plate out with washers in the recess, so that the plate doesn't curl.
To avoid rust stains use a large stainless nut or something plastic. Smaller number plate is ideal wink

Janosh

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1,735 posts

166 months

Sunday 24th July 2016
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ARAF said:
You are allowed to run a smaller plate - so that it fits the recess, or you can pack the plate out with washers in the recess, so that the plate doesn't curl.
Thanks mate - I had a read through some old threads, eg: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=121...

... and have ordered a 16" x 4.4" plate which I'll cut down to exact size smile