Alternative cars.

[SILICONE KID]

With the price of fuel i have realised that it is very expensive to drive these cars for long distances and are only any good for a blast.As any one tried a Vauxhall VX220 Turbo ,they seem to be alot of car for little money.How do they compare.

[roysum]

SILICONE KID said:

With the price of fuel i have realised that it is very expensive to drive these cars for long distances and are only any good for a blast.As any one tried a Vauxhall VX220 Turbo ,they seem to be alot of car for little money.How do they compare.

Incredibly quick, an absolute nightmare to work on Daz. Have a look under the engine cover! for the amount of time you SPEND tinkering, probably not ideal.....

I don't think a long distance drive would be very comfortable.

[captaintact]

Funnily enough, one pulled in beside me today at the garage as i was filling up. The garage was full and they were all looking at my TVR. Class!!!!

[Chimpafrolic]

Daz, I thought you were getting economy figures in the mid 30's after you Megaskirted it

Its a bit late now but you could have left your car standard and spent all that modification money on fuel.

I expect you could have driven to Australia and back.

Just an idea mate

[phillpot]

SILICONE KID said:

Vauxhall VX220 Turbo ,How do they compare.

They don't.

[SP6 Animal]

More economical on long journeys than quick blasts i suggest you get a bus pass

[slideways]

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[SILICONE KID]

Think it needs tweaking.Its running in the 12`s on tick over and a bit rich everywhere.He did say its better that way for safety.It is a animal so you have to pay for
it..I took a friend out and gave it a
blast a few weeks ago,he said his feet and hands are tingleing he had a panic attack and i had to let him out,he walked home

Edited by SILICONE KID on Monday 29th November 21:37

[Chimpafrolic]

Daz says "Think it needs Tweaking"

Get ready folks

[Del 203]

Quinny said:

Why not stick a Diesel in it Daz.??

Chimp so already close

[lesstatt]

SILICONE KID said:

Think it needs tweaking.Its running in the 12`s on tick over and a bit rich everywhere.He did say its better that way for safety.It is a animal so you have to pay for
it..I took a friend out and gave it a
blast a few weeks ago,he said his feet and hands are tingleing he had a panic attack and i had to let him out,he walked home

Edited by SILICONE KID on Monday 29th November 21:37

Whats runnng in the 12's on tick over, dont understand what you mean ?

[Ribol]

Buy a 400 ......................... oh no, wait a minute you had one of those

[SILICONE KID]

Air Fuel Ratio.!!! stick to your 80`s distributorand kangaroo shunting
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Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 30th November 00:30

[lesstatt]

SILICONE KID said:

Air Fuel Ratio.!!! stick to your 80`s distributorand kangaroo shunting
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Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 30th November 00:30

Hmm and whats that then, i find that i get in and turn they key and it runs absolutly fine, pulls very strong and goes like a rocket so i'll leave the fuel ratio alone thanks

[darkcat]

i looked at a VX220 before settling on the chim, just so you know, the turbo is the SLOW ONE, the non-turbo is significantly faster.

ive just bought a smart car to save on petrol. im saving around £30 a week at the mo.

[scotty_d]

Vauxhall VX220 Turbo at the end of the day one big issue it's a Vauxhall i would rather walk then use these scum shuttles

[Ribol]

Quinny said:

SILICONE KID said:

Air Fuel Ratio.!!! stick to your 80`s distributorand kangaroo shunting
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Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 30th November 00:30

Mine doesn't do that, and it's 340 bhp, and does 42 mpg on a run, 36 mpg around town

Blimey, if mine used that much fuel I would have to sell it.

You would never be able to use it for long runs

[.Mark]

When I was doing my mechanic apprenticeship the workshop manager always told me never to buy a car with a 'V' in the name......Oh.

[Chimpafrolic]

Quinny said:

SILICONE KID said:

Air Fuel Ratio.!!! stick to your 80`s distributorand kangaroo shunting
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Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 30th November 00:30

Mine doesn't do that, and it's 340 bhp, and does 42 mpg on a run, 36 mpg around town

Daz if you are getting poor fuel economy you need to check your fuel return.

The pump delivers fuel to the fuel rail but actually most of it gets returned.

Its just like how a heated towel rail works.

As you can see Quinny is getting 42 mpg on a run.

If your fuel rail is not returning you may need to check the settings on your immersion valve.

I may be wrong but I expect Quinny is getting such good economy because he has correctly adjusted his 22mm Balancing valve shown as item 14 on the attached diagram.



This setting will also be giving Quinny wonderful warm towels during this rather chilly period.

Hope this helps mate?

[Badmutha]

Chimpafrolic said:

Quinny said:

SILICONE KID said:

Air Fuel Ratio.!!! stick to your 80`s distributorand kangaroo shunting
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Edited by SILICONE KID on Tuesday 30th November 00:30

Mine doesn't do that, and it's 340 bhp, and does 42 mpg on a run, 36 mpg around town

Daz if you are getting poor fuel economy you need to check your fuel return.

The pump delivers fuel to the fuel rail but actually most of it gets returned.

Its just like how a heated towel rail works.

As you can see Quinny is getting 42 mpg on a run.

If your fuel rail is not returning you may need to check the settings on your immersion valve.

I may be wrong but I expect Quinny is getting such good economy because he has correctly adjusted his 22mm Balancing valve shown as item 14 on the attached diagram.



This setting will also be giving Quinny wonderful warm towels during this rather chilly period.

Hope this helps mate?

Certainly helped me, we've had no hot water for two days until now.
Thanks mate

Edited by Badmutha on Tuesday 30th November 13:26