fatbaldbloke Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 I had a VX220 turbo from new for a couple of years before the first Westie and still stands out as one of the best cars I've owned. Thought long and hard about getting another before the current Westfield came along. Quote
chazpowerslide Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 I'm happy to report we're getting on well. Done about 100 miles today and loving it, most un-Westy like but a really good hoot............... Chaz. Quote
housebeautician Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Chuffed for you mate. Enjoyed the ride in it at alconbury. Hope to have a longer ride in it one day. BTW has the grin on your chops got any smaller yet Quote
chazpowerslide Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Not really mate The thing is that I keep trying to rev the nuts off it through the gears when there is really no need due to the blower. It's taking a bit of getting used to TBH but that's slowing things down a bit which is not a bad thing. It seems totally alien to just jump in and go without having to put on the silly shoes, helmet/eye protection and six pointers then brain yourself on a roll cage whilst gettin in I do miss the rawness of the Westy but the VX is raw enough............... Chaz. Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Nice. The wheels look really good, nice contrast to the silver. What's the odd gauge that has been added? Quote
chazpowerslide Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 It's a crappy aftermarket boost guage. I got no idea what boost the motor is running as when it is on boost. The last place I'm looking at is down there at the boost guage whan the boost comes in The power deliver is seamless and that makes the car deceptively quick, it just b*******s off up the road in that ever gear and revs you happen to be in when you plant the throttle. The blower "whine" is not loud enough though, I want screamin induction on boost............ Chaz. Quote
Matt Seabrook Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Well done good cars from my experience. Looks good too. Quote
KerryS Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Hope you continue to enjoy it , Chaz. Oddly enough one whizzed past me on the A38 today and I thought that they still look OK. There's guy across the road who had one for a very little while, now has a Boxster that he parks in inconvenient places in the road. No idea why he had it for so little time. Quote
Tubs Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 It's a crappy aftermarket boost guage. I got no idea what boost the motor is running as when it is on boost. The last place I'm looking at is down there at the boost guage whan the boost comes in The power deliver is seamless and that makes the car deceptively quick, it just b*******s off up the road in that ever gear and revs you happen to be in when you plant the throttle. The blower "whine" is not loud enough though, I want screamin induction on boost............ Chaz. The details on the first post state that it's a 2.2 NA so how can it have boost? Tubs Quote
langy Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I'll probably have the clams off over the winter Nic to give it all a good clean but no, no rebuild planned. I still have the single seater to fiddle with which is plenty to be going on with. This ones for driving Chaz. I'll give you 12 months before we see a VX220 rebuild thread Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 The details on the first post state that it's a 2.2 NA so how can it have boost? Tubs The second line says it's had a Courtney stage 2 supercharger kit fitted So it only started out being NA. Quote
SootySport Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 If you don't like the Vauxhall badge, pull it off and fit an Opel badge. I had a Cavalier Coupe many moons ago but never keen on the name Vauxhall, stuck Opel badges on it and instantly more pride! Quote
Tubs Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 The details on the first post state that it's a 2.2 NA so how can it have boost? Tubs The second line says it's had a Courtney stage 2 supercharger kit fitted So it only started out being NA. Doh Tubs Quote
chris7273 Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 If you don't like the Vauxhall badge, pull it off and fit an Opel badge. I had a Cavalier Coupe many moons ago but never keen on the name Vauxhall, stuck Opel badges on it and instantly more pride! Funny, People from the continent put the Vauxhall badge on their Opel Speedster (VX220 equivalent) because they think it's better looking "Nul n'est prophète dans son pays"... Quote
RedditchJay Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 looks excellent "practical" fun.................... as you say just turn key and drive.... no helmet...goggles.... racing shoes.... deafness..... LOL Quote
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