Topic: VECTRA VXR (Read 9829 times)

STMO123 · « **on:** 17 July 2006, 14:35:38 »

Did anyone see Clarkson drive the vectra VXR last night? Oh dear.....

Salty · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:36:54 »

No misssed it, will catch the repeat on tuesday

TheBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:38:58 »

Just watching as I type. Not good...

nixoro · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:39:10 »

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No misssed it, will catch the repeat on tuesday

I missed it aswell what times the repeat on.

Salty · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:41:00 »

7pm tuesday I think

nixoro · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:42:53 »

Cheers Salty

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:45:44 »

Saw that, cant be the chassis though as the 93 uses the same floorpan etc and it doesn't suffer in the same way....

STMO123 · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:49:53 »

Naw,its just that t**t Clarkson. He cant drive

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 July 2006, 14:51:16 »

That 2.8V6 turbo engine is dam good though, it realy needs to be under the bonnet of an MV6

Big Rod · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 July 2006, 15:03:24 »

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That 2.8V6 turbo engine is dam good though, it realy needs to be under the bonnet of an MV6

I'm sure it'll happen sooner or later!!! 8-)

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 July 2006, 15:25:08 »

I volenteer my 2.6CD

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 July 2006, 17:08:14 »

So all we need is a totaled Vectra or Saab 93 then......

markey mark · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 July 2006, 20:11:11 »

sky + is the way foward guys never miss owt again !!

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 July 2006, 20:27:30 »

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sky + is the way foward guys never miss owt again !!

There are other alternatives - like the way of the Pace Twin - the first subscription free PVR

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 July 2006, 20:29:39 »

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So all we need is a totaled Vectra or Saab 93 then......

And an AR35, and a the electronics, then refit the gas hahahahahhaha

TheBoy · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 July 2006, 20:43:11 »

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sky + is the way foward guys never miss owt again !!

Or a MCE

STMO123 · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 July 2006, 21:01:05 »

I knew I didn't Know much about cars....,now something I know even less about..eek, I'm a dinosaur

markey mark · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 July 2006, 21:24:23 »

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sky + is the way foward guys never miss owt again !!
Or a MCE

wats a MCE then dude :-?

TheBoy · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 July 2006, 21:27:06 »

Sorry, MCE = Media Center Edition - a rather clever version of XP that acts like a PVR (as well as a PC). So in effect its a PC (in a nice VCR style case) that sits under TV. So as well as recording TV, it can play DVDs, XVids etc, and browse the internet, play games etc etc...

markey mark · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 July 2006, 21:28:54 »

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Sorry, MCE = Media Center Edition - a rather clever version of XP that acts like a PVR (as well as a PC). So in effect its a PC (in a nice VCR style case) that sits under TV. So as well as recording TV, it can play DVDs, XVids etc, and browse the internet, play games etc etc...

yea right still no wiser

sky + does what i want it to do

too much techno for me :-/

TheBoy · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 July 2006, 21:32:07 »

Media Center (yes, its american) has a guide and playback interface very similar to Sky+ - so its a bit like Sky+ for Freeview (does work with Sky as well - depends on your tv cards). So easy, even Mrs TheBoy can use it for the basic stuff

dudester32 · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 July 2006, 22:10:09 »

I dont know to much about the handling of cars, but the stig cleary had problems with the handling of the vectra as well as clarkson, and i imagine the stig is at least a competent driver, just my two cents

tunnie · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 July 2006, 22:50:14 »

Its funny reading a similar thread on the "other" place, they all vote Vectra.

I would have the Mondeo personally, looks better & less in your face. Slower to 60 but handles so much better and more fun to drive.

seastate · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 July 2006, 22:56:26 »

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Its funny reading a similar thread on the "other" place, they all vote Vectra.

I would have the Mondeo personally, looks better & less in your face. Slower to 60 but handles so much better and more fun to drive.

Totally agree. I had a new Vectra Estate for a couple of weeks and hated it. Even with a 1.8 it understreers quite dramatically. [smiley=shocked.gif]

Tony H · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 July 2006, 23:30:43 »

255 BHP through the front wheels Hmmm!!! :-/

tunnie · « **Reply #25 on:** 17 July 2006, 23:40:53 »

Omega VXR, now there would have been a class car.

Take the 6.0 V8 from the Monaro, and wack into the Omega, rear wheel drive, V8 power. Peeerfect

Then because Omega's are so Practical, Gas it as well. Be as cheap to run as Ford Focus on petrol

Big Rod · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 July 2006, 23:53:21 »

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So all we need is a totaled Vectra or Saab 93 then......

And an AR35, and a the electronics, then refit the gas hahahahahhaha

I can supply a gearbox or two!!! 8-)

omegaV6CD · « **Reply #27 on:** 18 July 2006, 01:16:04 »

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So all we need is a totaled Vectra or Saab 93 then......

You would have to reinstall the turbo though as it is fitted on the back of the engine. It would be amazing fun though.

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #28 on:** 18 July 2006, 09:22:57 »

100bhp per ton WITH a caravan on the back - not just ordinary cars but some warm cars would be easy meat.

Don't worry it is just that when you drive on the A30 through Devon and Cornwall the one thing you want is power, sitting on these hills red lining a 2.0CD in second and try to prevent it going for 3rd is quite tiring.

Now will an AR35 handle 255bhp?

bob.dent · « **Reply #29 on:** 18 July 2006, 16:49:26 »

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sky + is the way foward guys never miss owt again !!
Or a MCE

If you're in an NTL cable area, you can watch it (and loads of other progs) at any time by selecting the "on demand" button on the remote.

I watched it last night - Jezza would still hate Vectra's even if they went and handled like an F1 car! Still, gotta say the understeer was reeeeally apalling. Also thought the argument over the Dodge Charger was really funny but Hammond is never gonna win coz Jezza always has the last word.

Best bit of the show was the three of them trying their hand at caravanning - bl**dy hilarious, especially when Clarkson set fire to their caravan while trying to cook

Big Rod · « **Reply #30 on:** 18 July 2006, 16:58:11 »

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Now will an AR35 handle 255bhp?

Well, I thought the basic rule of thumb was AR35 = 350 BHP, but apparently it's not as straight forward as that.

All I know is that me an' a couple of the ABS guys have mildly tuned their 24v Senators/Carltons and achieved a ballhair away from 250 BHP. At that point the box was starting to complain a bit, but an ECU upgrade seemed to cure some of it's ails.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #31 on:** 18 July 2006, 17:36:51 »

I though it was based on torque (i.e. real power!) and not bhp.....as in an AR35 is good for 350Nm.....

Markie · « **Reply #32 on:** 18 July 2006, 17:37:44 »

250 bhp Senny - that must be a bit of a whizz

any ideas on the 0-60 in that ?

markey mark · « **Reply #33 on:** 18 July 2006, 19:06:27 »

yep just watched it

carnt belive they tottaled 2 caravans

but that vectra handled like a pig too much power going 2 the front wheels !! had the same prob on a mg meastro turbo built it for running quarters 245bhp

just no good round corners !! :-?

Salty · « **Reply #34 on:** 18 July 2006, 20:43:56 »

Yep just watched it myself. Terrible round the corners, that's why I like rear wheel drive!

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #35 on:** 18 July 2006, 21:04:24 »

THat engine really needs the real Omega C or even a Facelift B - why did they stop making them?

seastate · « **Reply #36 on:** 18 July 2006, 22:33:54 »

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I though it was based on torque (i.e. real power!) and not bhp.....as in an AR35 is good for 350Nm.....

Hmm..

Well if HP = (Torque*RPM)/5252 then the AR35 should handle an engine that produces 258hp at 5252RPM and therefore about 320hp at 6500rpm...

hp is a bit less than bhp though.

tunnie · « **Reply #37 on:** 18 July 2006, 23:37:39 »

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THat engine really needs the real Omega C or even a Facelift B - why did they stop making them?

Thats what I would like to know, they still look good today!! They should still be making them IMO

Vaux being the idiots they are just did not give it the engines it chassis and built qauilty deserved.

Need a big juicy V8 as a new MV8 & the police would have bought them buy the truck load, put the Turbo unit in the VXR as a mid sport model. And get the new 3.5 Diesel unit off BMW, or even the older 3.0 Diesel

RonaldMcBurger · « **Reply #38 on:** 19 July 2006, 04:07:37 »

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I dont know to much about the handling of cars, but the stig cleary had problems with the handling of the vectra as well as clarkson, and i imagine the stig is at least a competent driver, just my two cents

I believe 'The Stig' is Martin Brundle

Big Rod · « **Reply #39 on:** 19 July 2006, 04:13:29 »

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250 bhp Senny - that must be a bit of a whizz any ideas on the 0-60 in that ?

Yeah, it didn't mess about!!

I tried to measure mine a few timesand came up with arond 6.7 - 6.9 depending on the way the wind blew and mine wasn't the most powerful one.

bob.dent · « **Reply #40 on:** 19 July 2006, 09:26:52 »

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I dont know to much about the handling of cars, but the stig cleary had problems with the handling of the vectra as well as clarkson, and i imagine the stig is at least a competent driver, just my two cents

I believe 'The Stig' is Martin Brundle

or could be Mark Blundell

Salty · « **Reply #41 on:** 19 July 2006, 09:28:39 »

Think the stig is too slim to be either of those! and looks like he can drive better as well!

nixoro · « **Reply #42 on:** 19 July 2006, 11:17:20 »

Missed it again got stuck in traffic and what usually is a 20min drive took and hr and a half from work.

Damn it, shall see if I can view it on the website.

sounds2k · « **Reply #43 on:** 19 July 2006, 20:37:16 »

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... And get the new 3.5 Diesel unit off BMW, or even the older 3.0 Diesel

if you mean the lumps fitted to the 530d and 535d ... I remember hearing that the 535d is in fact a 3 litre engine too - however it is a twin turbo unit instead of the single one fitted to the 530d, they called it the 535d to make it easier to differentiate between the two. Marketing ploys again ...

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