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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Sep 3 2009, 01:44 PM
the voice of experience and expertise............

touche
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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repaired


had a good look at the rear brakes and coilovers.

my god those rear discs are big

and nice tein coilovers.
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Can we have some video footage then?

I want to hear the beast!
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MB,Sep 7 2009, 07:21 PM
I want to hear the beast!


I'm test driving two this week hopefully ... both autos though and only the lowly 411 bhp 6.0L
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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i have no video camera.and i ran over my phone


but i will try and sort it out.plus of course it isnt run in yet so i cant give it full beans.


i test drove the 6.0l auto and i was not very impressed.it might have been me being a wuss though.the autobox can be reprogrammed to make it far more sporty.

the 6.2 is the one to get.the ls3 is so much better than the ls2 as it has lots of ls7 bits on it.

i really like this car,when i give it a little bit in second to 4k then drop the throttle it sounds like a thunderstorm is following me.in fact it pops and bangs evrytime i change gear.

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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by soulcrew,Sep 4 2009, 08:46 PM
i just went out for a look.

its odd.like a spotweld or something.

there is another one a few inches to the right and matching marks on the otherside of the front


positive it is not damage though.phew.
Are you sure it's not from getting the crowbar out to remove the Vauxhall badge?
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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I'd pay to see a mod amend the thread title to say "My new Vauxhall VXR8". If any are reading this, pm me your asking price ...
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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although i will concede it is a vxr8.

just not poxhall.


p.s. i will beat sissykin's price not to alter it.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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I may be breaking my Omega if you need any bits?
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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got any vauxhall badges?


and any remaining petrol.please.
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