My Astra VXR

[DAL33S]

Another car for me I have always like the Astra VXR and getting to the age of cheaper insurance, wanting comfort and the looks..... I missed out on one as a trade in through work a couple of months ago and i was pissed to say the least....

But I'm really glad I didn't buy it now because i heard this was coming in a couple of weeks ago and without even seeing it i payed a deposit lmao

As soon as it come in i was glad i did, its not scratched (as i seen yet) no car park dents, always been kept in a garage, HPI clear No scratched wheels, still on original tyres (fronts getting low 3mm) full Vauxhall service history ( 4 stamps )

So on to the car:

A little picture to show the mileage first:



And some really crap pictures from last night















Not bad either....



I'm not the best at the spec on these but from what I can work out its got the 19's and cruise which are the only two options....

So all in all i'm over the moon, wanted one since release and now I couln't ask for a tidier one and it even smells like new inside.....

And yes it is really coming up to 5 years old with that mileage....



Well since buying "Vinnie" I haven't had much time on him with Monty taking all my time but here a few pictures I did get of the cleaning lol

Dirty



Up he goes



Wheels off





Harleys getting stuck in as always






After a good wash still haven't had time to clay and polish etc





The fun begins after PV where he gets some time

Have been enjoying Vinnie recently, now done 1,500 miles and I love him.....

Few new pictures




And on Friday I got him back from Thorney Motorsport, work done so far is Stage 2 remap, 3" turbo back TMS exhaust (just been released and first to be sold to a customer), Quaife LSD, Whiteline adjustable rear anti-roll bar... he made 276 @ flywheel (graph to follow)

Got Him back on friday just in time for TVL....




Parked up at Combe




Since Monty had broke the CV it would be rude to waste the last 2 sessions...







I can't described how shocked I was thr difference the Quaife and Whiteline made the car... Loved it

Both Home



Then later on it was off to London to catch up with some friends and do a few tunnels






More soon.....

[DAL33S]

Couple of videos from TVL...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM2vaZNkkK8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU0a_mz1veE

[Wacky Racer]

Very nice, lots of great photos there...

Mrs WR has recently bought a new Astra arctic VXR....lovely, highly recommended.

Hope you enjoy it.....

[Baryonyx]

Looks nice! Although the end of the new exhaust doesn't look straight, it looks as though the edge on the offside is slightly higher. Still, I doubt that's something you'll be able to change now it's fitted!

Great cars though, these Astras. A friend of mine has one that's almost exactly the same although I don't think it has cruise control. Great performance and great fun to drive, but the comfort side of things is somewhat lacking (if thats what you look for in a car like this!) and if there is one thing letting it down it's the cheap, plasticky Vauxhall interior. It's not a million miles away from the naff diesel Astras we drive at work!

[Mastodon2]

I think a lot of these Astra exhaust mods would be better performed by using the standard Vauxhall tip, because none of the aftermarket tips seem to fit quite right, or compliment the shape of the cutaway like the standard one does. Bet it sounds good though!

[PumpkinSteve]

Excellent, I love it

[designforlife]

is that fred666 off aoc old euro'd orange astra coupe parked next to you in one of those shots?

My first car was a mk4 astra, rubbish to drive but quite a good scene around the cars, and plenty of bits to buy.

My mum drives a 5 door sport, always been meaning to have a go in it, funny seeing a 60yo woman climb out of a car decked on 19s hehe.

Any further plans for it?

[adam85]

Really nice car ! Congrats

[bakerstreet]

Best colour for that car

[FA51CAM]

Best colour for that car best wheels aswell, far nicer than the snowflake style they do!! Great buy, enjoy

[oj121]

Very much a Ford man but these are starting to look so good for the money. Great colour too.

[philmots]

Lovely.

[wackojacko]

Very nice indeed

[Defcon5]

I think these look brilliant from the outside, not a fan of the interior though. Lovely turbo sound as standard too

[DAL33S]

Cheers for all the comments, its such a different car with the quaife LSD and whiteline rear anti roll bar! He is currently back at Thorney Motorsport getting some more work done and I should have it back by friday

[ST270]

Looks smart - wheels really fill the arches and finish it off nicely. Is that a bit of over-spray on the spare wheel well on the underside pic?

[DAL33S]

ST270 said:

Looks smart - wheels really fill the arches and finish it off nicely. Is that a bit of over-spray on the spare wheel well on the underside pic?

Cheers, Nah how it comes from the factory! Cars not had one bit of paint, checked all the panels paint levels

Late update as ever...

Since last time Vinnie has been back to TMS and had Stage 3, FMIC, Eibach Pro Spring Kit and Wheel alignment.

Engine Bay shot, will be changing hoses to Black not keen on blue



Then went to the Piston Heads meet in Southampton...




After that it was time for some paintwork correction

A few reflection shots, still orange peel but the aim was to remove the swirls and light scratches






Beeding



Removed the Vaux, Astra and VXR badges from the rear and doors



Then I bought him a plate...







Then this weekend I took a visit to my friend Kev G and drove the EVO triangle and some nice roads around wales

On "Worlds End" Road Rainbow between valleys



Following Nigel P - 2.3 Saab Turbo engine




Action Shot



More Views











Couple of Vinne

Mine...




Kev's....







At Kev's



Drove passed and thought it would be rude not too...







Averaged 39.2mpg on the way to Kev's and the Final MPG of the weekend...



And the total Mileage of the weekend

[SuperBen]

Home of the Astra! About a mile from my house! Cracking looking car! Well done mate!

[Mastodon2]

Hmm, I think it looks like a bit of a slab at the back without the badges, but then I generally find that debadging cars has the effect of making the back ends of them look huge, nothing to break up the lines and hide the size.

And the exhaust tip that is not straight, that would drive me nuts every time I saw it!

Otherwise, not a bad car.

[DAL33S]

SuperBen said:

Home of the Astra! About a mile from my house! Cracking looking car! Well done mate!

Thankyou!

Mastodon2 said:

Hmm, I think it looks like a bit of a slab at the back without the badges, but then I generally find that debadging cars has the effect of making the back ends of them look huge, nothing to break up the lines and hide the size.

And the exhaust tip that is not straight, that would drive me nuts every time I saw it!

Otherwise, not a bad car.

Everybody likes different things but I personally prefer the "naked" rear!

Yes it used to but I have since spent time straighting it the main problem is with the heat the exhaust grows so its hard to get it perfect first time but I'm finally there abit of trial and error!!