Sparky Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hey guys just thought I'd share my experience with yoo's and pass a bit of time ;)My mate has the new Astra SRI (Basically the 5 door version of the VXR) 200bhp but theres a sport button that puts it to 235bhp ;)And its got a few mods so must be on par with the VXRHad a little go of it (on a private race track officer ) and wasnt as quick as I was expecting, felt quicker as a passenger if you know what I mean BUT I can say that I need forced induction ;)Willget some pics and a video of the beast, I think I prefer the shape of the 5 door Astras compared to teh 3 door VXR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I'm sorry to say that the Sport button DOESN'T raise power...at all...it just quickens throttle and engine response...and it may provide on overboost facility for more TORQUE for a few seconds. Quick nonetheless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Oh Rly? ;)Got a decent site that I can check the stats on? will have to put him straight lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Will search for you - the only car that has "Adjustable Power" are the BMW M5 & M6...all the other cars with Sport Buttons just sharpen throttle/engine response, steering response, electric damper response, and if turbocharged usually, overboost it temporarily for some extra torque in short bursts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Just checked Parkers,The top of the range SRI is only 170bhp!! No wonder I wasnt that impressed ;)Thought it was too good to be true, oh well looks like a FTE would give it a good go ;) smoke it infact Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Click Me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Right so there is a 200bhp one My mates is exactly the same as the one in the pic ;)FTE would still have it though only 7.7 to 60 ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Right so there is a 200bhp one My mates is exactly the same as the one in the pic ;)FTE would still have it though only 7.7 to 60 ;)all down to the driver mate ;)i know which i'd rather be in round the twisties, them new astras actually handle well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Si@Fiske Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 my mate has the 888 tuning version, its now running 240bhp as hes had it tuned, looks stunning i must confess but its diesel power!!!! lolSi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 The speeds you can take roundabouts in the Astra is unreal, had a bit of fun on the duals with a Rover 200 must of been 300+bhp had blue neons and lexus lights ;) The mani was a nice colour on the Astra when we stopped aswell ;) Yea them 888's have like 700lb/ft of torque I heard gorgeous looking though I must say ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Who wants a nice new car? Get a GT with personality, the build quality is far superior. 6.8- 60 very nice (,") Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I know how your feeling Sparky, after driving my brothers GT it makes me wanna stop all the bodywork and buy a FTE for mine! But its obviously not gonna happen because of insurance!!And I obviously drove it on a private road ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Yea Idrees, I just need BOOOOOST now ;)Tis an awsome car fairplay will get some videos up, sounds amazing ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kara GTT Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 my mate has the 888 tuning version, its now running 240bhp as hes had it tuned, looks stunning i must confess but its diesel power!!!! lolSiThere nice cars did he buy it brand new from thurlby motors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riko666 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Yea them 888's have like 700lb/ft of torque I heard ;)Ummm, I don't think so....2nd time you've been fooled....don't even make half that, 330lb/ft. If a 6.0L Twin Turbo V12 from Mercedes is "limited" to around 869lb/ft, I doubt a 1.9L Turbo Diesel from Vauxhall would make 700lb/ft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Si@Fiske Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 There nice cars did he buy it brand new from thurlby motors?erm he deff brought it brand new, well his dad did lol, and il find out, but i guess so as it kinda says it on that van in back ground... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Loving the 888 astras Just thought Id throw a few pics up of my mates SRI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 how dare u post up pics of a......VAUXHALL on UKSC Lewis!!! wots the matter with u!!! sometimes i wonder why i formed Wheelbarrows Inc and run about in tight tight speedo fighting crime with u!!!!! :D :D i'll give them this tho, they're not a bad lookin motor, very aggressive lookin.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oh shut up Phil...you post pics of FIAT's for fuck sake Only Jokin mate Nah I love this motor, hes selling it for a Audi S3 which is another tidy motor ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 u have hurt my feelings! expect Mark to be on later to shou abuse at you and wave Fiat flags in your face!!!!!! ;) nah i know a guy in Larne who just got a white one, looks pretty smart i must say, would be sweet with black wheels!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yet to see a white one bet they are lush mmm black wheels you say Bring it on remember I am the other half of WheelBarrows Inc and Fiat owners DO NOT scare me!!!! mwwahahaahahaa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 ;) Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 OH! and i can just point out something to u u filthy ignorant swine...ASTRAS ARE BASED ON THE FIAT STILO!!!! SO IN your FACE!!!!!!! U THEREFORE LIKE FIATS TOO!!!!!!!! ;) I WIN U LOSE!!!!!!!!!! :P :P love u lewis! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Damn why do you always have the last laugh :PI will be back......this is NOT the end of this!!! *Stay tuned to see if Wheelbarrows Inc will still be crimefighting after this little arguement* ;)For all you guys think what the fuck is Wheelbarrows Inc....its a long story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 PMSL!Wheelbarrows Inc is almost as old skool as the Ikea lounge now!!! Its a long but GLORIOUS story!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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