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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Lizzie_Zoom on 18 October 2008, 18:06:56
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Today I had the pleasure to test drive three models within the new Insignia range, available from January 2009, at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire.
The models driven were the 2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Manual Saloon
2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Auto Saloon
2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
The interior on even the 'basic' model is attractive, very comfortable, being shaped around both driver along with passenger, and gives the former a mass of instrumentation within easy reach to play with!
Undoubtedly though, as you would expect, the Elite is fully loaded, with "Sport" and "Tour" suspension and drive settings as standard, including an "adaptive" 4x4 system that can specify what % split you need for the front v. rear. This is the car that could replace my current V6! ::) ::)
Along with this is a very impressive inteligent headlight system that recognises were you are driving at night and adapts the lights to suit the situation, even seeing around corners, with 'day lights' as standard. All the models I tested had steering wheel controls for the audio system. There were a lot more controls I did not have a full chance to investigate, but there are many devices that are advanced such as the colour screen (Elite) on which you can programme your car settings before a journey (like F1?!) and of course enjoy Satnav, with other computer read-outs to inform you. One item that seemed very useful however was the forward viewing camera recognition system that gives visual warning of speed signs, white line 'restriction'. including if you start drifting out of your lane.
My grumbles with the interior were:
It seemed much smaller than the Omega Saloon
The vision through the rear window is too restricted, as is indeed through the windscreen itself with the large, self dipping mirror and forward camera system at times obsuring your view of objects to the left of the car!
The head room at the rear is very restricted due to the tappering down of the rear roof, which not only gave me (at just 5' 7") a problem when entering the rear passenger area, but once seated inside anyone over 6 foot will have their head against the roof lining!
Out on the track I was limited to just 100 mph officially ( ;)), with use of the far outer, highly banked, lane prohibited due to pro drivers testing cars at very high speeds ::) ::) ::). However, the two SE's handled beautifully, accelerating briskly to 100/110 mph, with great positive stearing that held you firmly on track, with in my opinion road noise slightly loader than in my miggy. Wind noise was almost non-existant though, with this 0.2% drag efficiency car. The Elite, with turbo kicking in, pushed me from 40 to 100 mph in, I estimate, 3 seconds and took me quickly to 135 mph 8-) 8-) 8-) at a tweak of the pedal, which no doubt would have kept me accelerting to a good deal more, but there where cameras all round the track, and I didn't want to get thrown off the site!! ::) ::). At the 135 mph I tested the car at you held the road with an iron grip, without any wander, effortlessly switching from lane to lane at will, in complete safety and comfort! :y :y
Looking ahead to when some of us may be able to buy these cars (secondhand?! ::) ::)), the straight 4 engine compartment appears very straightfoward to work on, although it is completely sealed underneath with a plastic (?) weather shield that would have to be removed for any lower end engine maintenance. The V6 compartment is as cramped, if not more so, than the Omega's! :(
My highlight of the visit though was a pro-driver taking me out onto what they call the "hot circuit" where he went up to speeds of 80 mph in the V6 Elite Turbo 4x4, demonstrating the handling of the car in "sports" mode, going around double bends and corners generally with the tyres ( and me!! :D 8-) 8-)) squealing their pleasure as the car was thrown around, but did not once lose the rear, or front, end!! :y :y Absolutely impressive handling, but regretfully I couldn't tempt the driver, Antonio, to let me have a go! :'( :'(
All in all very impressed with the Elite in particular, but would have been happy to have taken away one of the SE's. At the moment though I can still more than live with the miggy! :D :D :D ;)
Obviously all the above is my opinion only and as I am not a Jeremy Clarkson I can only truthfully state what I discovered without any jounalistic flair, major racing driver / mechanical knowledge, or bullshit of which there was plenty during the 'presentations' given before the test drives! ::) ::) :D ;) Indeed there was more atmospheric smoke being produced than even my failed cam covers gaskets could manage at their worst! ;D ;D ;D :y
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i really cant wait to see the elite one in the flesh, i likes my gadgets!!
did they allow you to get any pictures?
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Today I had the pleasure to test drive three models within the new Insignia range, available from January 2009, at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire.
The models driven were the 2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Manual Saloon
2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Auto Saloon
2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
The interior on even the 'basic' model is attractive, very comfortable, being shaped around both driver along with passenger, and gives the former a mass of instrumentation within easy reach to play with!
Undoubtedly though, as you would expect, the Elite is fully loaded, with "Sport" and "Tour" suspension and drive settings as standard, including an "adaptive" 4x4 system that can specify what % split you need for the front v. rear. This is the car that could replace my current V6! ::) ::)
Along with this is a very impressive inteligent headlight system that recognises were you are driving at night and adapts the lights to suit the situation, even seeing around corners, with 'day lights' as standard. All the models I tested had steering wheel controls for the audio system. There were a lot more controls I did not have a full chance to investigate, but there are many devices that are advanced such as the colour screen (Elite) on which you can programme your car settings before a journey (like F1?!) and of course enjoy Satnav, with other computer read-outs to inform you. One item that seemed very useful however was the forward viewing camera recognition system that gives visual warning of speed signs, white line 'restriction'. including if you start drifting out of your lane.
My grumbles with the interior were:
It seemed much smaller than the Omega Saloon
The vision through the rear window is too restricted, as is indeed through the windscreen itself with the large, self dipping mirror and forward camera system at times obsuring your view of objects to the left of the car!
The head room at the rear is very restricted due to the tappering down of the rear roof, which not only gave me (at just 5' 7") a problem when entering the rear passenger area, but once seated inside anyone over 6 foot will have their head against the roof lining!
Out on the track I was limited to just 100 mph officially ( ;)), with use of the far outer, highly banked, lane prohibited due to pro drivers testing cars at very high speeds ::) ::) ::). However, the two SE's handled beautifully, accelerating briskly to 100/110 mph, with great positive stearing that held you firmly on track, with in my opinion road noise slightly loader than in my miggy. Wind noise was almost non-existant though, with this 0.2% drag efficiency car. The Elite, with turbo kicking in, pushed me from 40 to 100 mph in, I estimate, 3 seconds and took me quickly to 135 mph 8-) 8-) 8-) at a tweak of the pedal, which no doubt would have kept me accelerting to a good deal more, but there where cameras all round the track, and I didn't want to get thrown off the site!! ::) ::). At the 135 mph I tested the car at you held the road with an iron grip, without any wander, effortlessly switching from lane to lane at will, in complete safety and comfort! :y :y
Looking ahead to when some of us may be able to buy these cars (secondhand?! ::) ::)), the straight 4 engine compartment appears very straightfoward to work on, although it is completely sealed underneath with a plastic (?) weather shield that would have to be removed for any lower end engine maintenance. The V6 compartment is as cramped, if not more so, than the Omega's! :(
My highlight of the visit though was a pro-driver taking me out onto what they call the "hot circuit" where he went up to speeds of 80 mph in the V6 Elite Turbo 4x4, demonstrating the handling of the car in "sports" mode, going around double bends and corners generally with the tyres ( and me!! :D 8-) 8-)) squealing their pleasure as the car was thrown around, but did not once lose the rear, or front, end!! :y :y Absolutely impressive handling, but regretfully I couldn't tempt the driver, Antonio, to let me have a go! :'( :'(
All in all very impressed with the Elite in particular, but would have been happy to have taken away one of the SE's. At the moment though I can still more than live with the miggy! :D :D :D ;)
Obviously all the above is my opinion only and as I am not a Jeremy Clarkson I can only truthfully state what I discovered without any jounalistic flair, major racing driver / mechanical knowledge, or bullshit of which there was plenty during the 'presentations' given before the test drives! ::) ::) :D ;) Indeed there was more atmospheric smoke being produced than even my failed cam covers gaskets could manage at their worst! ;D ;D ;D :y
Insignia....... .as fast as a Veyron then Lizzie ;D :y
Sounds like you had a great time.Lizzie......hope that you did not put vauxhall's finest on it's roof whilst checking out it's handling. ;D ;D :y
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i really cant wait to see the elite one in the flesh, i likes my gadgets!!
did they allow you to get any pictures?
No Danny, a great shame but all photography and cameras was strictly prohibited due to this being a very secure and "secret" site that has a great deal of advanced vehicle testing going on, including some military involvement. :( :(
PS I also went 4x4 driving over part of a massive course area. We apparently used only a fraction of it because certain "secret" testing was going on that the public could not be allowed to see according to our guides. :o :o :o ;)
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Today I had the pleasure to test drive three models within the new Insignia range, available from January 2009, at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire.
The models driven were the 2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Manual Saloon
2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Auto Saloon
2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
The interior on even the 'basic' model is attractive, very comfortable, being shaped around both driver along with passenger, and gives the former a mass of instrumentation within easy reach to play with!
Undoubtedly though, as you would expect, the Elite is fully loaded, with "Sport" and "Tour" suspension and drive settings as standard, including an "adaptive" 4x4 system that can specify what % split you need for the front v. rear. This is the car that could replace my current V6! ::) ::)
Along with this is a very impressive inteligent headlight system that recognises were you are driving at night and adapts the lights to suit the situation, even seeing around corners, with 'day lights' as standard. All the models I tested had steering wheel controls for the audio system. There were a lot more controls I did not have a full chance to investigate, but there are many devices that are advanced such as the colour screen (Elite) on which you can programme your car settings before a journey (like F1?!) and of course enjoy Satnav, with other computer read-outs to inform you. One item that seemed very useful however was the forward viewing camera recognition system that gives visual warning of speed signs, white line 'restriction'. including if you start drifting out of your lane.
My grumbles with the interior were:
It seemed much smaller than the Omega Saloon
The vision through the rear window is too restricted, as is indeed through the windscreen itself with the large, self dipping mirror and forward camera system at times obsuring your view of objects to the left of the car!
The head room at the rear is very restricted due to the tappering down of the rear roof, which not only gave me (at just 5' 7") a problem when entering the rear passenger area, but once seated inside anyone over 6 foot will have their head against the roof lining!
Out on the track I was limited to just 100 mph officially ( ;)), with use of the far outer, highly banked, lane prohibited due to pro drivers testing cars at very high speeds ::) ::) ::). However, the two SE's handled beautifully, accelerating briskly to 100/110 mph, with great positive stearing that held you firmly on track, with in my opinion road noise slightly loader than in my miggy. Wind noise was almost non-existant though, with this 0.2% drag efficiency car. The Elite, with turbo kicking in, pushed me from 40 to 100 mph in, I estimate, 3 seconds and took me quickly to 135 mph 8-) 8-) 8-) at a tweak of the pedal, which no doubt would have kept me accelerting to a good deal more, but there where cameras all round the track, and I didn't want to get thrown off the site!! ::) ::). At the 135 mph I tested the car at you held the road with an iron grip, without any wander, effortlessly switching from lane to lane at will, in complete safety and comfort! :y :y
Looking ahead to when some of us may be able to buy these cars (secondhand?! ::) ::)), the straight 4 engine compartment appears very straightfoward to work on, although it is completely sealed underneath with a plastic (?) weather shield that would have to be removed for any lower end engine maintenance. The V6 compartment is as cramped, if not more so, than the Omega's! :(
My highlight of the visit though was a pro-driver taking me out onto what they call the "hot circuit" where he went up to speeds of 80 mph in the V6 Elite Turbo 4x4, demonstrating the handling of the car in "sports" mode, going around double bends and corners generally with the tyres ( and me!! :D 8-) 8-)) squealing their pleasure as the car was thrown around, but did not once lose the rear, or front, end!! :y :y Absolutely impressive handling, but regretfully I couldn't tempt the driver, Antonio, to let me have a go! :'( :'(
All in all very impressed with the Elite in particular, but would have been happy to have taken away one of the SE's. At the moment though I can still more than live with the miggy! :D :D :D ;)
Obviously all the above is my opinion only and as I am not a Jeremy Clarkson I can only truthfully state what I discovered without any jounalistic flair, major racing driver / mechanical knowledge, or bullshit of which there was plenty during the 'presentations' given before the test drives! ::) ::) :D ;) Indeed there was more atmospheric smoke being produced than even my failed cam covers gaskets could manage at their worst! ;D ;D ;D :y
Insignia....... .as fast as a Veyron then Lizzie ;D :y
Sounds like you had a great time.Lizzie......hope that you did not put vauxhall's finest on it's roof whilst checking out it's handling. ;D ;D :y
No they wouldn't let me, so I had to crawl on my hands and feet to check underneath the cars! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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hope that you did not put vauxhall's finest on it's roof whilst checking out it's handling.
Reminds me of a story about a couple of guys I know. Caterham owners, and, being the wrong side of 70, affectionately known as "Saga Sevens". ;D
Needless to say, when they turned up to a VXR performance day (at castle coombe, IIRC), they didn't appear to be the most risky prospects compared to all the 19 year old dreamers who had also turned up. They then proceeded to shred 2 sets of tyres in half a dozen laps. One driving a VX220 an the other in a Monaro. ;D
Kevin
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Nice post Lizzie - thanks.
And what a way to spend your Saturday - magic :y
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Sounds like you had a great day lizzie ,Me im waiting to see what the estate versions turn out like ,beleive they dont come out till next year :( Though what you say the saloon version being a bit small internaly might be no good to me as im how can I put it " on the large size" ;D ;D ;D
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Today I had the pleasure to test drive three models within the new Insignia range, available from January 2009, at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire.
The models driven were the 2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Manual Saloon
2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Auto Saloon
2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
The interior on even the 'basic' model is attractive, very comfortable, being shaped around both driver along with passenger, and gives the former a mass of instrumentation within easy reach to play with!
Undoubtedly though, as you would expect, the Elite is fully loaded, with "Sport" and "Tour" suspension and drive settings as standard, including an "adaptive" 4x4 system that can specify what % split you need for the front v. rear. This is the car that could replace my current V6! ::) ::)
Along with this is a very impressive inteligent headlight system that recognises were you are driving at night and adapts the lights to suit the situation, even seeing around corners, with 'day lights' as standard. All the models I tested had steering wheel controls for the audio system. There were a lot more controls I did not have a full chance to investigate, but there are many devices that are advanced such as the colour screen (Elite) on which you can programme your car settings before a journey (like F1?!) and of course enjoy Satnav, with other computer read-outs to inform you. One item that seemed very useful however was the forward viewing camera recognition system that gives visual warning of speed signs, white line 'restriction'. including if you start drifting out of your lane.
My grumbles with the interior were:
It seemed much smaller than the Omega Saloon
The vision through the rear window is too restricted, as is indeed through the windscreen itself with the large, self dipping mirror and forward camera system at times obsuring your view of objects to the left of the car!
The head room at the rear is very restricted due to the tappering down of the rear roof, which not only gave me (at just 5' 7") a problem when entering the rear passenger area, but once seated inside anyone over 6 foot will have their head against the roof lining!
Out on the track I was limited to just 100 mph officially ( ;)), with use of the far outer, highly banked, lane prohibited due to pro drivers testing cars at very high speeds ::) ::) ::). However, the two SE's handled beautifully, accelerating briskly to 100/110 mph, with great positive stearing that held you firmly on track, with in my opinion road noise slightly loader than in my miggy. Wind noise was almost non-existant though, with this 0.2% drag efficiency car. The Elite, with turbo kicking in, pushed me from 40 to 100 mph in, I estimate, 3 seconds and took me quickly to 135 mph 8-) 8-) 8-) at a tweak of the pedal, which no doubt would have kept me accelerting to a good deal more, but there where cameras all round the track, and I didn't want to get thrown off the site!! ::) ::). At the 135 mph I tested the car at you held the road with an iron grip, without any wander, effortlessly switching from lane to lane at will, in complete safety and comfort! :y :y
Looking ahead to when some of us may be able to buy these cars (secondhand?! ::) ::)), the straight 4 engine compartment appears very straightfoward to work on, although it is completely sealed underneath with a plastic (?) weather shield that would have to be removed for any lower end engine maintenance. The V6 compartment is as cramped, if not more so, than the Omega's! :(
My highlight of the visit though was a pro-driver taking me out onto what they call the "hot circuit" where he went up to speeds of 80 mph in the V6 Elite Turbo 4x4, demonstrating the handling of the car in "sports" mode, going around double bends and corners generally with the tyres ( and me!! :D 8-) 8-)) squealing their pleasure as the car was thrown around, but did not once lose the rear, or front, end!! :y :y Absolutely impressive handling, but regretfully I couldn't tempt the driver, Antonio, to let me have a go! :'( :'(
All in all very impressed with the Elite in particular, but would have been happy to have taken away one of the SE's. At the moment though I can still more than live with the miggy! :D :D :D ;)
Obviously all the above is my opinion only and as I am not a Jeremy Clarkson I can only truthfully state what I discovered without any jounalistic flair, major racing driver / mechanical knowledge, or bullshit of which there was plenty during the 'presentations' given before the test drives! ::) ::) :D ;) Indeed there was more atmospheric smoke being produced than even my failed cam covers gaskets could manage at their worst! ;D ;D ;D :y
More importantly Lizzie.
Did you get a telephone number for Antonio.
Sounds like a hot blooded male with a name like that. :D ;D :-* :-*
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Sounds like you had a great day lizzie ,Me im waiting to see what the estate versions turn out like ,beleive they dont come out till next year :( Though what you say the saloon version being a bit small internaly might be no good to me as im how can I put it " on the large size" ;D ;D ;D
Yes Lance we had a quick preview of the "Sports Tourer", and very impressive it looked. 8-) 8-) 8-)
Could not closely inspect it, but we were told all the layout is the same as the saloon / hatchback, which indeed from the outside you could hardly tell the difference with the edge of the tailgate beautifully blending in with the rear bodywork and light clusters! :y :y
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Today I had the pleasure to test drive three models within the new Insignia range, available from January 2009, at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire.
The models driven were the 2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Manual Saloon
2.0CDTi 16v (160PS) SE Auto Saloon
2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
The interior on even the 'basic' model is attractive, very comfortable, being shaped around both driver along with passenger, and gives the former a mass of instrumentation within easy reach to play with!
Undoubtedly though, as you would expect, the Elite is fully loaded, with "Sport" and "Tour" suspension and drive settings as standard, including an "adaptive" 4x4 system that can specify what % split you need for the front v. rear. This is the car that could replace my current V6! ::) ::)
Along with this is a very impressive inteligent headlight system that recognises were you are driving at night and adapts the lights to suit the situation, even seeing around corners, with 'day lights' as standard. All the models I tested had steering wheel controls for the audio system. There were a lot more controls I did not have a full chance to investigate, but there are many devices that are advanced such as the colour screen (Elite) on which you can programme your car settings before a journey (like F1?!) and of course enjoy Satnav, with other computer read-outs to inform you. One item that seemed very useful however was the forward viewing camera recognition system that gives visual warning of speed signs, white line 'restriction'. including if you start drifting out of your lane.
My grumbles with the interior were:
It seemed much smaller than the Omega Saloon
The vision through the rear window is too restricted, as is indeed through the windscreen itself with the large, self dipping mirror and forward camera system at times obsuring your view of objects to the left of the car!
The head room at the rear is very restricted due to the tappering down of the rear roof, which not only gave me (at just 5' 7") a problem when entering the rear passenger area, but once seated inside anyone over 6 foot will have their head against the roof lining!
Out on the track I was limited to just 100 mph officially ( ;)), with use of the far outer, highly banked, lane prohibited due to pro drivers testing cars at very high speeds ::) ::) ::). However, the two SE's handled beautifully, accelerating briskly to 100/110 mph, with great positive stearing that held you firmly on track, with in my opinion road noise slightly loader than in my miggy. Wind noise was almost non-existant though, with this 0.2% drag efficiency car. The Elite, with turbo kicking in, pushed me from 40 to 100 mph in, I estimate, 3 seconds and took me quickly to 135 mph 8-) 8-) 8-) at a tweak of the pedal, which no doubt would have kept me accelerting to a good deal more, but there where cameras all round the track, and I didn't want to get thrown off the site!! ::) ::). At the 135 mph I tested the car at you held the road with an iron grip, without any wander, effortlessly switching from lane to lane at will, in complete safety and comfort! :y :y
Looking ahead to when some of us may be able to buy these cars (secondhand?! ::) ::)), the straight 4 engine compartment appears very straightfoward to work on, although it is completely sealed underneath with a plastic (?) weather shield that would have to be removed for any lower end engine maintenance. The V6 compartment is as cramped, if not more so, than the Omega's! :(
My highlight of the visit though was a pro-driver taking me out onto what they call the "hot circuit" where he went up to speeds of 80 mph in the V6 Elite Turbo 4x4, demonstrating the handling of the car in "sports" mode, going around double bends and corners generally with the tyres ( and me!! :D 8-) 8-)) squealing their pleasure as the car was thrown around, but did not once lose the rear, or front, end!! :y :y Absolutely impressive handling, but regretfully I couldn't tempt the driver, Antonio, to let me have a go! :'( :'(
All in all very impressed with the Elite in particular, but would have been happy to have taken away one of the SE's. At the moment though I can still more than live with the miggy! :D :D :D ;)
Obviously all the above is my opinion only and as I am not a Jeremy Clarkson I can only truthfully state what I discovered without any jounalistic flair, major racing driver / mechanical knowledge, or bullshit of which there was plenty during the 'presentations' given before the test drives! ::) ::) :D ;) Indeed there was more atmospheric smoke being produced than even my failed cam covers gaskets could manage at their worst! ;D ;D ;D :y
More importantly Lizzie.
Did you get a telephone number for Antonio.
Sounds like a hot blooded male with a name like that. :D ;D :-* :-*
He WAS Dusty!! 8-) 8-) 8-) A real life hot blooded, very friendly and humerous Italian male who I felt very safe alone with for the 20 minutes he was driving me around 'on two wheels (or was it one?!) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D :y
I was so taken with him I completely forgot to ask for a phone number!! D'oh! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Sounds like you had a great day lizzie ,Me im waiting to see what the estate versions turn out like ,beleive they dont come out till next year :( Though what you say the saloon version being a bit small internaly might be no good to me as im how can I put it " on the large size" ;D ;D ;D
Yes Lance we had a quick preview of the "Sports Tourer", and very impressive it looked. 8-) 8-) 8-)
Could not closely inspect it, but we were told all the layout is the same as the saloon / hatchback, which indeed from the outside you could hardly tell the difference with the edge of the tailgate beautifully blending in with the rear bodywork and light clusters! :y :y
Looks like when i go to look at one ill have to do me "patented thats no good to me test" ill take me fishing rod case and lay back seats down and fit rod case in it and if it sticks out the back it will no good to me :) Did it with a signum when i went and pxed me V6 so i said to the salesman you better get me another estate miggy he must have been happey as me mig was another £6500 than the signum
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Looks good should also look at the site:
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/microsite/insignia08/index.html
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
Enjoy as I am sure you will!! :D :D :y
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
how do you get to an invite for millbrook......I would love to go..as it sounds like great fun.? :y :y :y
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
Enjoy as I am sure you will!! :D :D :y
Somewhere i've got a video taken by the passenger when I tried a Vectra C GSi 3.2 in the 100+ lane.... Millbrook don't allow you in that lane now unless you hold a Millbrook drivers pass :'(
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
how do you get to an invite for millbrook......I would love to go..as it sounds like great fun.? :y :y :y
Everytime GM (So in this country that's Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Cadillac and Saab) launch a new model just keep registering pre release for details.......
............Or have a friend who has worked for Vauxhall SVO ::) :y
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
Enjoy as I am sure you will!! :D :D :y
Somewhere i've got a video taken by the passenger when I tried a Vectra C GSi 3.2 in the 100+ lane.... Millbrook don't allow you in that lane now unless you hold a Millbrook drivers pass :'(
So it was you who spoilt it for the rest of us?!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;)
I was soooooooo tempted to go into that lane and really put my foot down, but I thought better of it and I was very happy reaching the 135 mph mark without getting caught!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
how do you get to an invite for millbrook......I would love to go..as it sounds like great fun.? :y :y :y
Everytime GM (So in this country that's Vauxhall, Chevrolet, Cadillac and Saab) launch a new model just keep registering pre release for details.......
............Or have a friend who has worked for Vauxhall SVO ::) :y
Yes, that is how I did it this time and will keep on doing it from now on in!! :D :D ;)
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;) A smashing report Lizzie; well done, `sounds like a super experience! :y
I like the idea of the 4x4 version too: wish I`d bought a Lottery ticket for tonight now! ;D
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
Enjoy as I am sure you will!! :D :D :y
Somewhere i've got a video taken by the passenger when I tried a Vectra C GSi 3.2 in the 100+ lane.... Millbrook don't allow you in that lane now unless you hold a Millbrook drivers pass :'(
So it was you who spoilt it for the rest of us?!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;)
I was soooooooo tempted to go into that lane and really put my foot down, but I thought better of it and I was very happy reaching the 135 mph mark without getting caught!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Think it's all down to insurance and 'Heath and Safety' now.... Think Millbrook would have their rears sued if someone had an accident with todays 'sue everyone' culture.
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I'm booked in for the same thing (Will be my sixth visit to Millbrook! ::)) next sunday. :y
Enjoy as I am sure you will!! :D :D :y
Somewhere i've got a video taken by the passenger when I tried a Vectra C GSi 3.2 in the 100+ lane.... Millbrook don't allow you in that lane now unless you hold a Millbrook drivers pass :'(
So it was you who spoilt it for the rest of us?!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;)
I was soooooooo tempted to go into that lane and really put my foot down, but I thought better of it and I was very happy reaching the 135 mph mark without getting caught!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Think it's all down to insurance and 'Heath and Safety' now.... Think Millbrook would have their rears sued if someone had an accident with todays 'sue everyone' culture.
I must admit it really surprised me how Vx just let us select cars and go out on that track, as well as the 'Country Route', unaccompanied with pro drivers fast testing cars (two Aston Martin's were going around whilst I was on the track) without any major restrictions, apart from "stay out of the outer lane" and do "not exceed the 100mph" limit" ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :D ;)
In this H&S age quite amazing and bloody lovely!! ;D :y