Tigz™ Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) I was really tempted actually, but most people don't know the car is called a VX, so they'd just think I was a raging homo. And I'd probably get the car keyed by some chavs or something. Just fancy a 5 digit plate that isn't car specific, I can space properly and it doesn't look like it's supposed to say something, the older the better too, so I can fit it on a mk2 or something. Full size plates on the front of VX's look stupid.They've got G4Y VW too actually! £390...Haha, I just read something about that paper lotus badge on the VX forum last night actually. I might do it... Print it on card, though, obviously. Edited March 12, 2009 by Philplop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Another yellow plastic vauxhall on the forum; what great taste you have! Regarding the wheels, forget everything you learned at dub school and as matt said, don't ruin the handling. You're very limited to what wheels wheels you can actually get in 16/17 combo, mainly Team dynamics. If you want to put sticky tyres on (toyo 888's etc) then change the wheels. If not just keep the standard ones, maybe have them powder coated, get some new bridgestones and make sure the geo is sorted.Now, go and book a track day with lots of run off, or a driver activity day and see how far you can push it and what its like when it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 They've got G4Y VW too actually! £390...I want it!!!! who wants to buy me a late birthday present! you could all chip in! it would be pennies each! i promise to wear it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 But the wheels look poo!We'll see. I can't see how it can go from being the best handling car ever to terrible by using wheels that are slightly wider. I know that a lot of skill and effort went in to deciding on the wheels and tyres, but I know better! Wheels are easily swapped back anyway, so it's not like I'd ruin it for ever.Trust me on this - I could tell the difference if I lose a few PSI or when my geometry was slightly adjusted. They really are unbelievably sensitive to minor alterations. If you want to change, stick to "approved" wheels that have been tried and tested. Like Max said, your very limited on choice as they're an odd fitment. And don't even think about asking on the Lotus/VX forums about fitting odd sized wheels, you'll be slaughtered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What as in, "What coilovers should I fit to my Lupo?" type of thing? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I've already been told off for it having coilovers on!Ok, cheers, I'll bear that in mind about the wheels. Will paint them black and see how I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 5x112 BBS LM's with wobble bolts yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Trust me on this - I could tell the difference if I lose a few PSI or when my geometry was slightly adjusted. They really are unbelievably sensitive to minor alterations. If you want to change, stick to "approved" wheels that have been tried and tested. Like Max said, your very limited on choice as they're an odd fitment. And don't even think about asking on the Lotus/VX forums about fitting odd sized wheels, you'll be slaughtered MattyB's lessons in life after a VW part 1.Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 5x112 BBS LM's with wobble bolts yeah? Reckon the 175/55's would easily fit on some 9J fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I dare you to ask the VX Geek/Boys about stretched tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 then post a link to the thread on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I remember i dropped one right down and dialed loads of real camber in on Forza 2 on the Xbox and some VX geek had a go at me when i uploaded the snaps from the game .. and that wasn't even real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Ive lurked on that forum for a while as I considered a vx before getting my civic, there pretty anti-sociable and very clicky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricpanda Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Big laugh at Jowey. Phil you should have some uber stretch and rediculous negative camber on some 16x10's and see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Ive lurked on that forum for a while as I considered a vx before getting my civic, there pretty anti-sociable and very clicky. Sounds like a VW forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'll tell you why I dislike them.The fact they inform you over every spanner you will need to replace the inlet manifold to convert to a larger US item, but not mention you'll need power tools once every things removed to allow you to remove the ECU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I dare you to ask the VX Geek/Boys about stretched tyres Haha..yeah. Post it on SELOC. Not only do they have a big dislike of the VX220, but most of them are up their own arses. If your going to do it though, you need to be as serious as possible, or they'll just delete it. Don't like the place myself, only went there for technical help, used my local MLOC for the social side, far less people so a better community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 The worst thing I found you can say to an Elise owner..."Oh yeah, they're just a VX220"You then spend half an hour falling asleep as they explain the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBowen Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Very nice looking car mate! Looks great in yellow.I just popped onto the vx220 forum to see what these guys were like and wow...Garry.L is an utter weapon. I would LOVE to go for a drink with him. I would buy him a spoiler or something to really make his day.Good luck on there! Dont forget your Flak jacket next time.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 You're a bit in the poo if you want a decent vx forum. vx220.org.uk has suffered an influx of chavs asking for lexus lights (much like here a while back) so not the nicest place to be at the mo; great library of info if you do a search on there though. Then there's t116 which is where the people that no longer own a vx go. I'd stick to the vw social side of things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Gay, super gay. When do you want your account closed? ...and where the blazes are you going to put your tent and beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 vx with a roofbox anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Boot is no smaller than a Lupo's actually. Plenty of room for beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Boot is no smaller than a Lupo's actually. Plenty of room for beer!I have a video!I'll youtube it tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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