RE: SOTW: Citroen Saxo VTR
Discussion
Had a friend who owned one;
He fitted 'proper' race seats, uprated the brakes and suspension but otherwise the car was standard. The agility more than made up for the defecit of horses compared to some 'hot hatches'.
With regards to the boy racers who like to assume a position akin to lying with their head on the back seat, I found stopping them and reporting them for 'failing to be in control of the vehicle' usually worked (complete with digital images on the prosecution file).
He fitted 'proper' race seats, uprated the brakes and suspension but otherwise the car was standard. The agility more than made up for the defecit of horses compared to some 'hot hatches'.
With regards to the boy racers who like to assume a position akin to lying with their head on the back seat, I found stopping them and reporting them for 'failing to be in control of the vehicle' usually worked (complete with digital images on the prosecution file).
I test drove a VTR when they were new and was impressed with the brakes and general handling at the time. Later drove a mate's VTS and absolutely hated it for the bone-jarring ride and peaky power delivery.
I suspect there's a bit of French car hating by those who don't like it - although I think this is a bit of a stretch to be SOTW? Surely there's some better metal about, even at this time of year?
I suspect there's a bit of French car hating by those who don't like it - although I think this is a bit of a stretch to be SOTW? Surely there's some better metal about, even at this time of year?
Mikeyplum said:
I call b
ks on this statement.
From what I remember with my Saxo, the seat backs worked on a spring type lever, as opposed to a windy up wheel mechanism. So it could only be put back a to a certain angle, which was still very upright. I would say it might have only been mine, but I've been in more than one and they were all the same.
You can get it so that its the wrong side of the catch, which gets the seat stuck laughably far back.ks on this statement. From what I remember with my Saxo, the seat backs worked on a spring type lever, as opposed to a windy up wheel mechanism. So it could only be put back a to a certain angle, which was still very upright. I would say it might have only been mine, but I've been in more than one and they were all the same.
rtz62 said:
With regards to the boy racers who like to assume a position akin to lying with their head on the back seat, I found stopping them and reporting them for 'failing to be in control of the vehicle' usually worked (complete with digital images on the prosecution file).
Hero! The 106/Saxo gets a very bad image thanks to the chavticles that have them, but I'm absolutely smitten with mine. It's 100% a keeper.
StottyZr said:
Chicane-UK said:
Had a VTR for about a year. Great little car.. but I wouldn't want to have an accident in it!
Crash test video
Top comments pretty funny too.
Hurray! A non abused 106/saxo. Great little cars, I'll have my un abused, fsh, well cared for 106 (although 1124cc poverty spec - No powersteering, no abs, no sunroof, wind up windows, back windows don't open at all, 3 stud wheels etc) for 6 years next week. They don't get the credit they deserve, one of the last simple lightweight superminis.
posing......
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Edited by Noesph on Friday 21st December 14:46
Edited by Noesph on Friday 21st December 14:49
Baryonyx said:
It's this slightly odd attitude to the difference between the Saxo VTS and the 106 GTi (the badge and little else) that mean you can buy a much better Saxo VTS than you can a 106 GTi for 'x' amount of money.
Odd comment I must say, although I think he means you can pick up a decent VTS for under £1300, try and get a good Gti for that amount...BBS-LM said:
StottyZr said:
Chicane-UK said:
Had a VTR for about a year. Great little car.. but I wouldn't want to have an accident in it!
Crash test videoTop comments pretty funny too.
Top 10 Crash Tests
...holy hell!
Greenwich Ross said:
Remind me to stay away from classic Holden Commodores and VW Vans...Rip the interior out, you'll then need to lower it cause it will be higher than a Landrover and get it on the track! I have and its awesome fun for less than a grand! Not the perfect Ring tool but excellent on in most of our circuits in the uk. Whoever gets past you on the straight wont have a fighting chance in the corners!
Baryonyx said:
sc4589 said:
Would have to be the VTS for me though- poor man's 106 GTi.
It's this slightly odd attitude to the difference between the Saxo VTS and the 106 GTi (the badge and little else) that mean you can buy a much better Saxo VTS than you can a 106 GTi for 'x' amount of money.I've never really understood why 106's have held there value so much better. I assume its because they were never offered with free insurance un like the saxo VTR's and Corsa's so never had the image problem that the Saxo did.
Quick tip for anyone with a leaking Saxo sunroof. If its dripping out of the courtesy light/alarm sensor bit on the roof, there is a good chance its actually the base of the ariel that is allowing the water in. You can easily undo the nut for the ariel behind the courtesy light and bosh a bit of sealant around it.
Also a really cheap mod that improved my Saxo's no end was a quick st. They're about £20 and take minutes to fit.
Quick tip for anyone with a leaking Saxo sunroof. If its dripping out of the courtesy light/alarm sensor bit on the roof, there is a good chance its actually the base of the ariel that is allowing the water in. You can easily undo the nut for the ariel behind the courtesy light and bosh a bit of sealant around it.
Also a really cheap mod that improved my Saxo's no end was a quick s
t. They're about £20 and take minutes to fit.Krikkit said:
Greenwich Ross said:
Remind me to stay away from classic Holden Commodores and VW Vans...I call foul on some of those last tests - speeds might have been higher in a few tests and they weren't all the same test
The VW Bettle and Golf tests were shockers and looked like they were to the same stds
The one that really shocked me was the Ford F150 - that's an eyeopener for sure
Back on topic - I've never seen a std Saxo before and I'm guessing this one might be the last
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