yup i agree,only watched the whole prog as the VXR was on.they have tried to take the 'fun' bits of top gear and make a whole prog of it and it doesnt work
My new VXR
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My new VXR
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I've got an expensive studio microphone + preamp Koa, although it would only be able to record while the car is stationary 
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Sounds nice would like to hear it further up the range though popping on the limiter
Only just got the video to work, sounds sexeh
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Cheers chaps
Wozza, if I was to make it pop on the limiter I'd have the old bill round my house
When I go and get the remap done, I may be able to get access to the testing area and I'll get a video with it being pushed harder.
H2DaE if I don't get something sorted before, maybe we could organise something for one of the FF meets so we can get some good recordings ?
Wozza, if I was to make it pop on the limiter I'd have the old bill round my house
When I go and get the remap done, I may be able to get access to the testing area and I'll get a video with it being pushed harder.
H2DaE if I don't get something sorted before, maybe we could organise something for one of the FF meets so we can get some good recordings ?
Sure thing mate, all I need is access to a couple of plug sockets and I'll bring my PC along Could get some good recordings of a few cars, maybe even make a FF soundwall
Could get some good recordings of a few cars, maybe even make a FF soundwall
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SoundsH2DaE said:Sure thing mate, all I need is access to a couple of plug sockets and I'll bring my PC along
like a plan 
Could this mic run off a laptop and in car power inverter?
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bloomfieldliam said:
Technically yes, I have a lead that converts the phantom signal into a headphone jack style signal. But I'm using phono cables into a fancy sound card and the quality is much better
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VXR not as good as 182
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Now we have something to talk aboutDazza said:VXR not as good as 182
lol
Can I ask a serious question Dazza
With your new motor, do you not really care what anyone says about it, or how people compare it etc because you know deep down it's just the perfect car for you ?That's how I feel TBH, I don't have any need to defend my car and it feels really weird because I had that for over a year with my Stilo. Now I just don't mind at all what people say because I know I am more than happy with my choice.
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thats well said koa i hate having to defend my purchase to my mates.
i wouldnt mind if i said it to them but i dnt
i wouldnt mind if i said it to them but i dnt
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I know mate, it really p*sses me off. It's not their choice it's yours and if they have a problem they should just shut up and respect your choice. It's a very chavy attitude tbh, only seeing things from their point of viewstripey stilo said:
Most of the time it's because they are jealous though. I get some digs on other forums but I know it's because they can't have what I have so I know Dazza is only havin a laugh on here and he's one of the good guys but even when someone is being serious I use the same kind of attitude and it usually works
I know you don't care Koa, and it makes no odds, but the VXR was faster round EVO's test circuit than the 182 trophy (by about half a second ) It was also quicker 0-100-0. However I was surprised at the best 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds.
) It was also quicker 0-100-0. However I was surprised at the best 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds.
I would have expected the Astra to be quicker thanks to that turbo-thingy it has, plus the extra capacity
I's love to take a 182 round the Nurburgring though
Of course, neither of them match up to a stripey Panda
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I's love to take a 182 round the Nurburgring though
Of course, neither of them match up to a stripey Panda
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7.2 is a bullsh*t time Pinin. What did they do, floor it from the off ? you'd get 2 or more seconds of wheelspin doing that. I know a few people who get constant sub 6 seconds 0-60 times in standard form and seeing as the vxr hits 70 in second it makes it even more laughable.pinin__prestatyn said:I know you don't care Koa, and it makes no odds, but the VXR was faster round EVO's test circuit than the 182 trophy (by about half a second
How come every other mag apart from EVO manage to get around 6.2 seconds 0-60
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EVO managed a 6.3 with the 172. Gotta say something.
The VXR and 182 arent much different the 182 isnt any faster than the 172 though really.
But the clio on a tight circuit with lots of bends would leave the VXR trailing behind. In all fairness i have seen them take on and make skylines and porsches have to move over. Its all driver ability though.
Same as the civic type R versus both of these cars unless your a good driver that few points of a second means naff all 1 slightly bad change and its all gone.
Clio is one of the greatest cars in the bends. And wait for the 197 to come out apparently according to one of the guys at cliosport whos helped in the development he tried keeping up with one in a 182 he got left for dead. And the 182 was one of the greatest handling cars ever. Also got soe of the most amazing brakes ever too. a 182 will outbrake a Ferrari 360. The 197 has even better brakes.
Not many people like the styling of the 197 and its not any faster than the 182 however i think renault have got something special in the handling department planned even with the extra weight. If its as good as were led to believe there is gonna be hardly anything thats able to keep with it in the bends.
The VXR and 182 arent much different the 182 isnt any faster than the 172 though really.
But the clio on a tight circuit with lots of bends would leave the VXR trailing behind. In all fairness i have seen them take on and make skylines and porsches have to move over. Its all driver ability though.
Same as the civic type R versus both of these cars unless your a good driver that few points of a second means naff all 1 slightly bad change and its all gone.
Clio is one of the greatest cars in the bends. And wait for the 197 to come out apparently according to one of the guys at cliosport whos helped in the development he tried keeping up with one in a 182 he got left for dead. And the 182 was one of the greatest handling cars ever. Also got soe of the most amazing brakes ever too. a 182 will outbrake a Ferrari 360. The 197 has even better brakes.
Not many people like the styling of the 197 and its not any faster than the 182 however i think renault have got something special in the handling department planned even with the extra weight. If its as good as were led to believe there is gonna be hardly anything thats able to keep with it in the bends.
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C'mon, I don't wanna turn this thread into a "my car's better than yours" argument. I'm past that.
I could post a reply of yeah buts, but I won't.
I could post a reply of yeah buts, but I won't.
wozza said:
Wasn't that woman on TopGear overtaking motorbikes and porsches in a Ford Transit, she was a great driver.
