Phil321
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Anyone any experience of the NA VX220?
I was planning to buy a S2 Elise 135R for mainly track use (and occasional weekend blasts) but have seen a few very well priced VX220s.
I have been out in the Turbo and it was awesome but they're more than I want to spend. If I was spending that much I'd have an Elise 111R.
So what are the NA ones like? They seem to be very well priced and I could be tempted!
Cheers
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Colin
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Get a westy or a caterham or something along those lines!!!
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Phil321
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Not my cup of tea. I had a go in a Westie with a C20XE lump and it was just too raw.
The Elise/VX is about all I can take!
Plus, I want it to be more practical than a Westie. I know the Elise/VX aren't perfect but they're a bit more useable!
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Colin
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Fair enough - but you didnt say practical at first 
Ive never been in either so couldnt comment.....this probably not the best forum to ask about them imo
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Ian
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The 2.2 engine is very nice, obviously not as powerful but its a nice drive. Power delivery soooo much smoother in my first Astra to this one.
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Phil321
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I know, one or two around who might offer an opinion though 
VX doesn't seem as special as the Elise. Few grand change could solve that problem though!
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Colin
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I would rather get something like a pug 205 MI16 on TB's purpose built for track - you wont come out crying if you smash it into a barrier either with that and IMO it will be alot more fun.....just an idea!!!
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Ian
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If its for track use I'd spend as little as possible. Spend the change on consumables.
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Phil321
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
The 2.2 engine is very nice, obviously not as powerful but its a nice drive. Power delivery soooo much smoother in my first Astra to this one.
I have heard people say its a bit flat and uninspiring. What are the power/torque figures etc?
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Phil321
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I would rather get something like a pug 205 MI16 on TB's purpose built for track - you wont come out crying if you smash it into a barrier either with that and IMO it will be alot more fun.....just an idea!!!
Want something for the weekends too though. Take the roof off and go for a blast through the Lakes on a Sunday morning etc. Not the same in a 205!
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
I know, one or two around who might offer an opinion though
VX doesn't seem as special as the Elise. Few grand change could solve that problem though!
Yeah I think theres 1 guy on here with a 220 - not sure what engine it is tho.
There the same car really aint they - Comes down to the badge at the end of the day - Armani or Nike - its ur choice
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
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Originally posted by Colin
I would rather get something like a pug 205 MI16 on TB's purpose built for track - you wont come out crying if you smash it into a barrier either with that and IMO it will be alot more fun.....just an idea!!!
Want something for the weekends too though. Take the roof off and go for a blast through the Lakes on a Sunday morning etc. Not the same in a 205!
Orite....I thought you ment a track car as in proper track car
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Phil321
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Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by Phil321
I know, one or two around who might offer an opinion though
VX doesn't seem as special as the Elise. Few grand change could solve that problem though!
Yeah I think theres 1 guy on here with a 220 - not sure what engine it is tho.
There the same car really aint they - Comes down to the badge at the end of the day - Armani or Nike - its ur choice
True. Badge doesn't bother me. Engine does  Would love a 111R but they hold their value too well 
135R has an old K series engine but still seems to be highly regarded and goes like stink.
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Ian
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Originally posted by Phil321
I have heard people say its a bit flat and uninspiring. What are the power/torque figures etc?
147bhp I think, like I say not as quick as the turbo but comparing the two Vauxhall engines the 2.2 is far smoother. No idea how it compares to the K series.
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
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Originally posted by Ian
The 2.2 engine is very nice, obviously not as powerful but its a nice drive. Power delivery soooo much smoother in my first Astra to this one.
I have heard people say its a bit flat and uninspiring. What are the power/torque figures etc?
quite slow 60-100mph
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ainsley_brader
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I borrowed a vx220 for a weekend and was really dissapointed with it (nasp one) i would have an elise every time!
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