djgritt
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I agree about the 5-drs looking better.
The VXR is the only model that pulls the Sporthatch shape off IMO
Oh, and that VXR Bumpered 5-dr on the previous page is proper cool...
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MarkM
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The VXR doesn't look that much different shape wise than a Sports Hatch with XP. Just different bumpers and wheels etc. The overall shape isn't changed at all.
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Iain M
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quote: Originally posted by wooly101uk
Perfect example,5dr mk5's are look way better than the 3dr's
Agreed
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Ben J
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My old one. Looks a bit high!! If i'd have kept it it was going on some Eibachs.


[Edited on 10-05-2010 by Ben J]
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A2H GO
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quote: Originally posted by MarkM
The VXR doesn't look that much different shape wise than a Sports Hatch with XP. Just different bumpers and wheels etc. The overall shape isn't changed at all.
Thats what i was thinking.
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A2H GO
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quote: Originally posted by mwg
Rather have an R32.
How is a Diesel Astra comparable to a 3.2l Golf? 
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Ben J
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quote: Originally posted by CorsAsh-Sport
quote: Originally posted by mwg
Rather have an R32.
How is a Diesel Astra comparable to a 3.2l Golf? 
I'd rather have a Ferrari Enzo.
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Warren G
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quote: Originally posted by Stavs
lies
maybez
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frostyD
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definatlyz
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Mark.W
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Ben that is well smart 
Whats your overall opinion on the 5dr cdti?
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by wooly101uk]
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SAL
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quote: Originally posted by frostyD
definatlyz
what do you mean NO
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MarkSport
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I seen a gorgeous one In black earlier on vxr vectra rims.It was a cdti and looked immaculate
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MarkM
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Ben - I've got that Irmscher grill. I think I prefer the standard grill though.
My plans are:
Glovebox cooler mod
Eco3 tuning box
BK999's
Xenons
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by MarkM]
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Ben J
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quote: Originally posted by MarkM
Ben - I've got that Irmscher grill. I think I prefer the standard grill though.
My plans are:
Glovebox cooler mod
Eco3 tuning box
BK999's
Xenons
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by MarkM]
Looking back I prefer the standard grill but loved it at the time. It was a Steinmetz one btw.
I did the glovebox cooler mod, but it wasn't that great.
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Ben J
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quote: Originally posted by wooly101uk
Ben that is well smart 
Whats your overall opinion on the 5dr cdti?
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by wooly101uk]
Great car, great engine. I loved mine. IMO the 5 door looks way better than the Sporthatch (apart from VXR), especially with XP kit on it.
With a tuning box on mine was really quick, and obviously loads of torque too. But still great MPG. I think a boxed CDTI150 is nearly as quick as a standard VXR.
I'd definatly reccomend getting a box and dropping it on Eibachs too.
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by Ben J]
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MarkM
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quote: Originally posted by Ben J
quote: Originally posted by MarkM
Ben - I've got that Irmscher grill. I think I prefer the standard grill though.
My plans are:
Glovebox cooler mod
Eco3 tuning box
BK999's
Xenons
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by MarkM]
Looking back I prefer the standard grill but loved it at the time. It was a Steinmetz one btw.
I did the glovebox cooler mod, but it wasn't that great.
So it is...sorry was looking at that pic on my iPhone earlier. Mine looks similar only the grill on mine matches the lower grill...same size/shape grid if you know what I mean...
Oh forgot to add to my list...Cruise Control.
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MarkM
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I think with the H and especially the XP models Vauxhall nailed it in terms of styling. They look great.
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Ben J
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Few more pics with standard grill. Back also looks way better de badged.


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Ben J
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quote: Originally posted by MarkM
quote: Originally posted by Ben J
quote: Originally posted by MarkM
Ben - I've got that Irmscher grill. I think I prefer the standard grill though.
My plans are:
Glovebox cooler mod
Eco3 tuning box
BK999's
Xenons
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by MarkM]
Looking back I prefer the standard grill but loved it at the time. It was a Steinmetz one btw.
I did the glovebox cooler mod, but it wasn't that great.
So it is...sorry was looking at that pic on my iPhone earlier. Mine looks similar only the grill on mine matches the lower grill...same size/shape grid if you know what I mean...
Oh forgot to add to my list...Cruise Control.
Yep...I had CC retro fitted too.
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Ben J
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quote: Originally posted by MarkM
I think with the H and especially the XP models Vauxhall nailed it in terms of styling. They look great.
Yep...I still see the 5 door XP's around now and think....fuck that looks great.
Just thinking how easy those wheels must have been to clean compared to the VXR ones!!!
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by Ben J]
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Mark.W
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More more more pics 
Definetley getting one of these next,just need to find one local for the right price & colour and condition 
[Edited on 10-05-2010 by wooly101uk]
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djgritt
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quote: Originally posted by MarkM
The VXR doesn't look that much different shape wise than a Sports Hatch with XP. Just different bumpers and wheels etc. The overall shape isn't changed at all.
I never said the VXR did look a different shape to a normal Sporthatch - I said it pulls it off best.
A Sporthatch SRi XP, IMO, doesn't look as good as the 5-dr variant...
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John
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Back was debadged until 2 seconds before they pictures.
It also had VXR springs on it briefly which lowered it a nice amount, don't think I got any pics though 


[Edited on 10-05-2010 by John]
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Mark.W
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Another stunning example John
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John
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You can have it for 10k, it's in as good condition as it looks there.
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