Just bought a VXR8
Discussion
Ia recent addition to the house meant that a 2 seater ute wasn't going to work, so picked up this machine last weekend.
It's an 07 manual LS2 with full wortec, headers etc, and a monkfish cam.
First impressions are good, it's way more composed to drive compared to my ute, and has all the modern toys.
For reference, here's my ute
It's an 07 manual LS2 with full wortec, headers etc, and a monkfish cam.
First impressions are good, it's way more composed to drive compared to my ute, and has all the modern toys.
For reference, here's my ute
Well done. 
Thanks guys,
The ute is going to be up for sale soon. I have no real use for it anymore, so time for somebody else to enjoy it. I dread to add up how much I've spent on it over the last 5 years lol. I will miss the cargo space, it was ideal for carrying my mountain bike but I'm planning on building a combo with a vxr Astra engine sometime next year.
The previous owner of the VXR8 removed all the vauxhall badges, and I'd be keen to put them back on. Anybody have a set lying around? I don't fancy paying vauxhall prices for them!
The ute is going to be up for sale soon. I have no real use for it anymore, so time for somebody else to enjoy it. I dread to add up how much I've spent on it over the last 5 years lol. I will miss the cargo space, it was ideal for carrying my mountain bike but I'm planning on building a combo with a vxr Astra engine sometime next year.
The previous owner of the VXR8 removed all the vauxhall badges, and I'd be keen to put them back on. Anybody have a set lying around? I don't fancy paying vauxhall prices for them!
jhinchy said:
The previous owner of the VXR8 removed all the vauxhall badges, and I'd be keen to put them back on. Anybody have a set lying around? I don't fancy paying vauxhall prices for them!
Wheel centres on ebay. 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-wheel-centre-ca...
Selling your HSV centres should fund a whole set for your car.
ARAF said:
Wheel centres on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-wheel-centre-ca...
Selling your HSV centres should fund a whole set for your car.
Thats the first time i have ever heard of any one wanting to put the badge back on!! how much will that depreciate the car?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-wheel-centre-ca...
Selling your HSV centres should fund a whole set for your car.
I'm with the op on this, my vxr8 has had the vauxhall badges replaced with hsv ones, although it's a lot "cooler" to have them it is and always will be a vauxhall, even though the badges are the only thing they change, it's no better than the m or amg badges on the German rivals that are actually diesels, best just to de badge altogether, again only my opinion before you all start lol!
GaryNoGrip said:
I'm with the op on this, my vxr8 has had the vauxhall badges replaced with hsv ones, although it's a lot "cooler" to have them it is and always will be a vauxhall, even though the badges are the only thing they change, it's no better than the m or amg badges on the German rivals that are actually diesels, best just to de badge altogether, again only my opinion before you all start lol!
Oh dear...you might have to change the HSV badges under the bonnet too! LOL!Nice car by the way OP! Best colour and fastest!
mik_ok said:
Once the tax disc can be removed next week, there will be no mention of Vauxhall on my car.
I'm no badge snob, but the HSV badging seems far more "appropriate" to me.
What does your V5 say? What will come up on the DVLA website, when people check your registration?I'm no badge snob, but the HSV badging seems far more "appropriate" to me.
If people are so ashamed of having Vauxhall badges on their car, then maybe these cars aren't for them.
ARAF said:
What does your V5 say? What will come up on the DVLA website, when people check your registration?
If people are so ashamed of having Vauxhall badges on their car, then maybe these cars aren't for them.
We all know these are holdens underneath, but could have been worse, how does 'Saab vxr8' sound lol!If people are so ashamed of having Vauxhall badges on their car, then maybe these cars aren't for them.
ARAF said:
mik_ok said:
Once the tax disc can be removed next week, there will be no mention of Vauxhall on my car.
I'm no badge snob, but the HSV badging seems far more "appropriate" to me.
What does your V5 say? What will come up on the DVLA website, when people check your registration?I'm no badge snob, but the HSV badging seems far more "appropriate" to me.
If people are so ashamed of having Vauxhall badges on their car, then maybe these cars aren't for them.
The poor thing must have an identity crisis. 
mik_ok said:
Gary H 2008 said:
You've re-trimmedCalipersats?
Do yours say "Vauxhall" on them? Mine say "VXR" 
Badges or no Badges, down to the owner and personal preference.
Must admit I debadge some of the ones I have but i don't rebadge them
preciousmetal said:
mik_ok said:
Gary H 2008 said:
You've re-trimmedCalipersats?
Do yours say "Vauxhall" on them? Mine say "VXR" Badges or no Badges, down to the owner and personal preference.
Must admit I debadge some of the ones I have but i don't rebadge them
For the record, I have seen him giving badges away, and benefited from his hospitality.
ARAF said:
preciousmetal said:
mik_ok said:
Gary H 2008 said:
You've re-trimmedCalipersats?
Do yours say "Vauxhall" on them? Mine say "VXR" Badges or no Badges, down to the owner and personal preference.
Must admit I debadge some of the ones I have but i don't rebadge them
For the record, I have seen him giving badges away, and benefited from his hospitality.
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