Corsa Vxr

TJAY · 03-01-2009, 10:57 PM

Well,I've been asked my thoughts of the CORSA VXR,so here goes.

I first got to test drive the CORSA VXR when it arrived at my lovely dealers.The unfortunate thing was that the drive was no where no long enough to make my mind up(should I get one,or not).At the time I was driving a little 1.8 SRi CORSA "C".(lowered,17"IRMY multispokes.Irmy grill,and race brakes/suspension setup.)Why would you want to change I asked myself?

I've been through quite a few VAUXHALLS over the years,and tend to get BORED with the same old car after a period of time.It was time for the motor to be MOT'D,something I have only ever had to do once before(veccy 2.5 v6 GSi).I decided I'd let the next owner get it done,so went for a drive round the dealers forecourts.Now,don't scream too loud,I wanted a CLIO 197.The stupid salesman told me I could have a test drive,but in 4 days time.WTF,I had the decision maker with me(missus).We drove away,and found,to her horror,that we were in the VXL dealers.She spotted the ARDEN BLUE CORSA VXR,and fell in love at first site.hahahahaha,the battle was won.

I've now had the VXR since 1st DECEMBER last year,and absolutely love it.The seats are so comfortable,RECARO'S normally are,full bucket seats with harness holes in the backrest.I've got the 18" diamond cut wheels,which are absolutely wicked to clean.Fuel consumption was a problem at first,well ya gotta drive ya new baby aint ya.lol.current average consumption is 34mpg.

I was invited to BRANDS HATCH for a free track day,and couldn't say no.The only way to TEST a car is to take it ON TRACK.All I can say is WOW.The road holding was superb,very little body roll,and the brakes were excellent.There is slight understeer on turn-in at speed,but that's normal on all VXR's.A slight steering correction sorted that out,with the right rear lifting off the ground around PADDOCK HIL bend at 90mph.Turbo lag is almost non existant.The best bit was the 9.4mpg for the day.LOL.Biggest laugh of the day was a fire marshall coming rushing into the garage to put out the fire,it was actualy the turbo glowing like a cherry.

For everyday use the little VXR cannot be beaten,it's nippy(very),agile,easy to park and economical.The wife drives it now,and she adores it.Wouldn't you,after owning a 1.4 exclusiv.lol

I do find that every time I drive it,I have a grin on my face(the VXR grin).Speaking to other VXR owners,it seems it comes free with the car.lol

A few owners have had their CORSA VXR's tuned,but I'm very happy with my little baby the way it is thankyou.

The one thing that's funny though,is that people still stare at it and say,what's that mate.

All I can say folks is this,if ya get the chance,GO BUY ONE.

dudedodd · 03-01-2009, 11:16 PM

i drove my mates the other day and i agree with you they are wicked cars to drive compared to my car anyway aha

**lodgey** · 04-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Sounds good, nice to hear an owners opinion.

T18DPT · 06-09-2009, 11:23 PM

I love them like, gorgeous little cars, and very quick. Don't think they handle as well as certain competitors, such as the Fiesta ST etc, but nonetheless I'd still love one

Ellie · 16-09-2009, 02:00 PM

Your wife is a very lucky woman

I want one!!!

SteveO · 16-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Too expensive..

steve-0 · 16-09-2009, 07:58 PM

corsa b ftw tbh

GlasMatt · 16-09-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-0

corsa b ftw tbh

I second that

Nothing lives up to the pleasures of driving a B

XAmyX · 16-09-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlasMatt

I second that

Nothing lives up to the pleasures of driving a B

and a 1.0L lol!! x

GlasMatt · 16-09-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XAmyX

and a 1.0L lol!! x

3 cylinder's FTW

**Bradders** · 17-09-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlasMatt

I second that

Nothing lives up to the pleasures of driving a B

I Do agree with this! i've drove a few different cars. and i've never had more fun than my corsa lol!

Love the VXR! great car you got there mate!!

B.

**Lyds_corsa_b** · 17-09-2009, 11:14 AM

I might buy one once I've finished with my sri

**Michael [PD]** · 17-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XAmyX

and a 1.0L lol!! x

x2!!

Oh!! TJay...Can I be your wife so I can drive it?

TJAY · 18-05-2010, 09:17 PM

A little update folks.

The ARDEN corsa has GONE.

But it's been replaced by a VXRacing corsa vxr instead.

**samo** · 18-05-2010, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJAY

A little update folks.

The ARDEN corsa has GONE.

But it's been replaced by a VXRacing corsa vxr instead.

What are the differences? is it worth the extra moniess? maybe give us a quick review on it??

TJAY · 24-05-2010, 08:51 PM

Well,as requested folks.

CORSA D VXRACING EDITION...

What a lovely little motor,the differences between my old ARDEN BLUE car and this are as follows:

FLAME RED paint work(onlycolour available)

Black mirror casings,wheels,roof spoiler and rear diffuser.
Full leather interior with red stitching to the seats(VXRacing embroidered into front seat h/rests.Red heater/ventilation vent covers.
Engine is a low emissions version(lower tax band).Unfortunately,no exhaust goodies available as yet due to catalytic converter being repositioned by vauxhall).
Suspension.....DAP R springs recently fitted.

Fuel consumption....34-38mpg.....so not too bad(not driving like miss daisy either)

As those of you with FLAME RED cars know,unless you protect the paint it'll go pink,so many hours of tlc have been spent detailing the pocket rocket.

Hope to do a track day with it very soon,so will be able to compare it against my old vxr.

03-01-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
TJAY Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: essex Drives: corsa vxrace edition Gender: Posts: 92 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Corsa Vxr Well,I've been asked my thoughts of the CORSA VXR,so here goes. I first got to test drive the CORSA VXR when it arrived at my lovely dealers.The unfortunate thing was that the drive was no where no long enough to make my mind up(should I get one,or not).At the time I was driving a little 1.8 SRi CORSA "C".(lowered,17"IRMY multispokes.Irmy grill,and race brakes/suspension setup.)Why would you want to change I asked myself? I've been through quite a few VAUXHALLS over the years,and tend to get BORED with the same old car after a period of time.It was time for the motor to be MOT'D,something I have only ever had to do once before(veccy 2.5 v6 GSi).I decided I'd let the next owner get it done,so went for a drive round the dealers forecourts.Now,don't scream too loud,I wanted a CLIO 197.The stupid salesman told me I could have a test drive,but in 4 days time.WTF,I had the decision maker with me(missus).We drove away,and found,to her horror,that we were in the VXL dealers.She spotted the ARDEN BLUE CORSA VXR,and fell in love at first site.hahahahaha,the battle was won. I've now had the VXR since 1st DECEMBER last year,and absolutely love it.The seats are so comfortable,RECARO'S normally are,full bucket seats with harness holes in the backrest.I've got the 18" diamond cut wheels,which are absolutely wicked to clean.Fuel consumption was a problem at first,well ya gotta drive ya new baby aint ya.lol.current average consumption is 34mpg. I was invited to BRANDS HATCH for a free track day,and couldn't say no.The only way to TEST a car is to take it ON TRACK.All I can say is WOW.The road holding was superb,very little body roll,and the brakes were excellent.There is slight understeer on turn-in at speed,but that's normal on all VXR's.A slight steering correction sorted that out,with the right rear lifting off the ground around PADDOCK HIL bend at 90mph.Turbo lag is almost non existant.The best bit was the 9.4mpg for the day.LOL.Biggest laugh of the day was a fire marshall coming rushing into the garage to put out the fire,it was actualy the turbo glowing like a cherry. For everyday use the little VXR cannot be beaten,it's nippy(very),agile,easy to park and economical.The wife drives it now,and she adores it.Wouldn't you,after owning a 1.4 exclusiv.lol I do find that every time I drive it,I have a grin on my face(the VXR grin).Speaking to other VXR owners,it seems it comes free with the car.lol A few owners have had their CORSA VXR's tuned,but I'm very happy with my little baby the way it is thankyou. The one thing that's funny though,is that people still stare at it and say,what's that mate. All I can say folks is this,if ya get the chance,GO BUY ONE.

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03-01-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
dudedodd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Penkridge Drives: 1.6 Vauxhall Astra Mk3 Gender: Posts: 1,887 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 78 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	i drove my mates the other day and i agree with you they are wicked cars to drive compared to my car anyway aha

04-01-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
lodgey Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Darlington Drives: Vectra 1.9 CDTI Gender: Posts: 5,981 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 14 Thanked 112 Times in 96 Posts	Sounds good, nice to hear an owners opinion.

06-09-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
T18DPT Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 28 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love them like, gorgeous little cars, and very quick. Don't think they handle as well as certain competitors, such as the Fiesta ST etc, but nonetheless I'd still love one

16-09-2009, 02:00 PM	#5
Ellie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chester/Newcastle Drives: hard on blue corsa 1.2 16v 5dr Gender: Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 40 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts	Your wife is a very lucky woman I want one!!!

16-09-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
SteveO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Blackpool Drives: Corsa B 1.2 SXi Gender: Posts: 1,354 iTrader: (1) Gallery: 1 Thanks: 70 Thanked 46 Times in 44 Posts	Too expensive..

16-09-2009, 07:58 PM	#7
steve-0 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: washington Drives: corsa Gender: Posts: 1,206 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts	corsa b ftw tbh

17-09-2009, 11:14 AM	#12
Lyds_corsa_b Junior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sedgley, West Midlands Drives: Corsa C SRI 1.8 Gender: Posts: 4,480 iTrader: (0) Gallery: 56 Thanks: 51 Thanked 50 Times in 44 Posts	I might buy one once I've finished with my sri

18-05-2010, 09:17 PM	#14
TJAY Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: essex Drives: corsa vxrace edition Gender: Posts: 92 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A little update folks. The ARDEN corsa has GONE. But it's been replaced by a VXRacing corsa vxr instead.

24-05-2010, 08:51 PM	#16
TJAY Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: essex Drives: corsa vxrace edition Gender: Posts: 92 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well,as requested folks. CORSA D VXRACING EDITION... What a lovely little motor,the differences between my old ARDEN BLUE car and this are as follows: FLAME RED paint work(onlycolour available) Black mirror casings,wheels,roof spoiler and rear diffuser. Full leather interior with red stitching to the seats(VXRacing embroidered into front seat h/rests.Red heater/ventilation vent covers. Engine is a low emissions version(lower tax band).Unfortunately,no exhaust goodies available as yet due to catalytic converter being repositioned by vauxhall). Suspension.....DAP R springs recently fitted. Fuel consumption....34-38mpg.....so not too bad(not driving like miss daisy either) As those of you with FLAME RED cars know,unless you protect the paint it'll go pink,so many hours of tlc have been spent detailing the pocket rocket. Hope to do a track day with it very soon,so will be able to compare it against my old vxr.

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