VXR8 top gear this week?

[V-Car]

crisisjez said:

Erm.. my point is... even if Toyota had a car designed and built entirely in the UK it would still be Japanese because its a Toyota, because Toyota is Japanese.

Holden is General Motors, which is American.

Not arguing that the Holden is designed and built down under, but like I said, its not Home Grown.

If GM thought they could sell as many cars without various different names around the world, they would......

By that arguement then all Opels and Vauxhalls are American also?

[stigmundfreud]

what has the world come to when we're arguing about a mass market car brand. Arguing about a prestige name yes, but Holden? Come on its like arguing that the rotary washing line is the most successful Australian export (other than whinging bar staff and Rolf)

[Twin Turbo]

Well, I thought it was a great review. JC was seriously enjoying himself out on the track and, even if he'd rather have an M5, I wouldn't. The only other car that appeals to me in this market is the Chrysler 300c and that's an auto only.

Now, can we have an estate version of the VXR8 too?

[willisit]

Anyone notice the Monaro VXR on the power board?

[stu harris]

1:30.1 – Subaru Impreza WRX STi
1:30.1 – Vauxhall Monaro VXR
1:30.4 – Aston Martin DB7 GT
1:30.4 – Volkswagen Golf R32
1:30.9 – Audi S4 quattro 4.2
1:31.0 – Porsche 911 Turbo (wet)
1:31.4 – Audi TT 2.0
1:31.3 – Vauxhall VXR8 (wet)
1:31.6 – 2003 Honda NSX Type-R (wet)
1:31.8 – BMW M3 (wet)
1:31.8 – BMW 535d
1:31.8 – Nissan 350Z
1:31.8 – Mazda RX-8
1:31.9 – BMW 130i

[willisit]

I only noticed the words... but with it wet, I assume that makes the '8 about 2 seconds quicker?

[anonymous-user]

Twin Turbo said:

Now, can we have an estate version of the VXR8 too?

You can already

[jumplead]

wormus said:

Twin Turbo said:

Now, can we have an estate version of the VXR8 too?

You can already

Or the actual VE Sportswagon

[anonymous-user]

willisit said:

I only noticed the words... but with it wet, I assume that makes the '8 about 2 seconds quicker?

JC always says that a wet track adds on about 4 seconds. At least he does for the nearly stars in the reasonably priced car....

[Demolition Man]

Damn!!! Stuck in this Sandpit so will miss TG

It was supposed to be on BFBS last night but was travelling, so missed it again!

Let's hope it's on YouTube soon

[marcevo1]

gsxr750steve said:

willisit said:

I only noticed the words... but with it wet, I assume that makes the '8 about 2 seconds quicker?

JC always says that a wet track adds on about 4 seconds. At least he does for the nearly stars in the reasonably priced car....

i'd like to see a sc one go around in the dry ;-)

all that money saved over an m5 - just think if you had all that dosh to modify it! best/cheapest mod is still to remove the vauxhall badges and give it back its hsv badges ;-)

[greens vauxhall]

Demolition Man said:

Damn!!! Stuck in this Sandpit so will miss TG

It was supposed to be on BFBS last night but was travelling, so missed it again!

Let's hope it's on YouTube soon

Just for you.......

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Um9ck

[Demolition Man]

Brian, I want your babies.......

Cheers mate

[tiler]

Hi Julian, what did you think of my vxr8 when you had a spin in
it to top gear,

[HSVGTSCoupe]

tiler said:

Hi Julian, what did you think of my vxr8 when you had a spin in
it to top gear,

still shakin

absolutely hated it - had to have a big argument with Paul cos he wanted to hang onto the 23BHP Lexus for a bit longer.

That black on black is the dogs wotsits - brought it all back to me what its like to drive an HSV in the UK... people almost killin themselves trying to take pics or just have a good look

cheers mate

[Lippy]

i thought it was a great review, as with all of Clarkson's reviews beyond the obvious bull about VX badge VS. Bimmer etc etc the time on the track doesn't lie.

With a few choice mods it can only be faster!

[qldmick]

Hi Jules
Saw you an' the Raggy on TG. How did you just happen to get on there the very week they reviewed the VXR? You've got more jam than a cow's got c. Apparently the waiting list to get on there is humongous.
Been back to Vic. lately mate? Don't know when i'll be going again.
Have you seen my Skaife print on eBay. Maybe you or Jace can tell me if you've seen one before.
Hope you and Sus are well.

[Boosted LS1]

What are the breathers like on your gearboxes? The US boxes (camaro) I've had have an extended breather pipe which goes towards the transmission tunnel. Would that be a solution for you?

[HSVGTSCoupe]

qldmick said:

Hi Jules
Saw you an' the Raggy on TG. How did you just happen to get on there the very week they reviewed the VXR? You've got more jam than a cow's got c. Apparently the waiting list to get on there is humongous.
Been back to Vic. lately mate? Don't know when i'll be going again.
Have you seen my Skaife print on eBay. Maybe you or Jace can tell me if you've seen one before.
Hope you and Sus are well.

All good Mick - hope yr well. went back a couple of times this year but no plans until June when we feck off for good. After tasting Tiler's pet satan I at least know what ride to order once I get home to Oz!
I did some work for TG earlier in the year and one of the researchers owed me some tix - quizzed him when the VXR might be on & last Wednesday was the day.
Have a good crimbo mate.