FlamingCorsa
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prob with buying new is u pay vat....... 17.5%, so soon as u leave the fourcourt then u loose that straight away........ unless the car is strictly for business use......lol
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Novaneil
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I'd defo go for the Nurburg edition... For the simple reasons:
Its in White 
It'll hold its value better than a standard VXR being a "limited Edition"
Its has a £1200 exhaust already fitted that sounds the mutts!
Full leather (with embossed Nurburgring symbol) thats £1000 option for the full leather on a standard VXR.
Tinted windows as standard
If I had one i'd get the wheels powder coated in Black mind. Then its just a case of a remap and the AP brake upgrade and you've got yourself a very trick car 
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Daimo B
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I think its jsut teh £850 cat back exhaust, not the full system.
Leather isn't worth it in the VXR imo.
We've discussed it before, but its a marketting ploy. If it was a true celebratory car, then they should have added 4 pots, the uprated suspension etc...
They've just sprayed it white, put a few stickers and logos on it, put some lighter wheels on it, and brand it as a special edition.
Really, an 888 astra comes with a higher spec (higher than a VXR).
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iceman
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im so looking into this plus some nice courtenay extras 
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Novaneil
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Totally agree, they should "gone for it" with a few more tweeks, but there's no denying it does look cool in white and will im sure retain more value than a standard VXR. Not a fan of the stickers and fake carbon trim. But for the money I still think its a contender given the option...
£1,635 Extra than a standard VXR and the options worth noting that are:
Lightweight rims and bespoke tyres (don't know if they are "that" special mind)
Tinted glass
Remus Exhaust (£850)
White paint
Full leather (£1000 option)
It depends what your after I suppose, but to me the extra's, individuality and re-sale value easily justify the extra cost!
Found some more pics
http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11017
Neil
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iceman
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Thats the only thing really bugging me is the damn stickers why oh why ... i feel with the stickers its more a boy racers car????
comments??
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Novaneil
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Here it is on the optional 19's
http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7848&page=8
Just take the Stickers off! Then go to the Ring, do an 8min flat  And put a Nice black Nurburgring sticker on the back
The stickers could be worse... They could say "RENAULT F1 TEAM" all over it
[Edited on 20-02-2008 by Novaneil]
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iceman
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19" dont look quite as nice as the 18" but i guess they arent in white so maybe this is why
Just wonder if you can get the 6 pots 362mm courtenay upgradde brakes under the 18" i struggled with the 18" on the p1 with massive 355mm disc setup
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=44
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Novaneil
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Why not just go for the VXR AP 4 Pots
http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/Astra_VXR_Tuning.shtml#Brakes
Developed in conjunction with Vauxhall themselves the AP kit represents the ultimate in braking upgrades for the VXR Astra. Available in both red and blue this four pot caliper kit comprises of a pair of separate aluminium bells, grooved 343mm disks and complete with AP racing 5.1 fluid and braided hoses. Comes in red or blue.
Pics half way down the page of that Link
Just noticed there on your link as well... doh 
[Edited on 20-02-2008 by Novaneil]
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iceman
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1600 fitted the 6pots from courtenay are only 200 quid more
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iceman
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but an option i guess
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by iceman
1600 fitted the 6pots from courtenay are only 200 quid more
Are you REALLY going to need that extra braking ability bearing in mind the standard brakes held up to 8min 35sec full lap of the Ring.
Or is it just a case of the 6-pots looking the Mutts Nuts 
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iceman
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quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
quote:
Originally posted by iceman
1600 fitted the 6pots from courtenay are only 200 quid more
Are you REALLY going to need that extra braking ability bearing in mind the standard brakes held up to 8min 35sec full lap of the Ring.
Or is it just a case of the 6-pots looking the Mutts Nuts
Or is it just a case of the 6-pots looking the Mutts Nuts
Enuff said 
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iceman
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£495 fully comp but thats based on a standard Nurburgring
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gianluigi
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quote:
Originally posted by iceman
Thats the only thing really bugging me is the damn stickers why oh why ... i feel with the stickers its more a boy racers car????
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you can specify the car with out stickers.
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gianluigi
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
I think its jsut teh £850 cat back exhaust, not the full system.
it is the full Remus system that is on the Nurburgring Edition - precat replacement downpipe, sports cat, cat back system.
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BYRON
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The building of the Nirburgs have been delayaed at the factory...One that I know on order was scheduled for a build slot on Jan 29th...now looking to mid April.
When its built, its then shipped of to VXR performance centre to have the exhaust fitted, further delaying delivery...and rumour has it - they dont have enough exhausts yet.
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iceman
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ive just spoken to Aston's as they are going to find out about the stickers i would prefer without to be honest
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iceman
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quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
The building of the Nirburgs have been delayaed at the factory...One that I know on order was scheduled for a build slot on Jan 29th...now looking to mid April.
When its built, its then shipped of to VXR performance centre to have the exhaust fitted, further delaying delivery...and rumour has it - they dont have enough exhausts yet.
i was quote 1 month delivery after the order is placed, so this is abt right not sure on the reasons why mind you
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gianluigi
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quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
The building of the Nirburgs have been delayaed at the factory...One that I know on order was scheduled for a build slot on Jan 29th...now looking to mid April.
When its built, its then shipped of to VXR performance centre to have the exhaust fitted, further delaying delivery...and rumour has it - they dont have enough exhausts yet.
The first Nurburgring Editions are at VXRPC as we speak and will be arriving at dealers next week.
http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=14173&page=3
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iceman
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damn wish i pre-ordered mine now lol
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