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ShaneOdgers
11-08-2009, 22:26
Hi All

VXR is coming next week and just wondering if there are any common problems that i should look for once its arrived.

Will get some pics up sometime

Thanks!
TJ
11-08-2009, 22:31
Leaking radiator hoses. Piston number 4 cracking causing engine failure/replacement. Piston 4 is caused by owners not being mechanically sympathetic eg driving hard from cold start, not cooling Turbo down towrds end of journey etc etc.
Wheel bearings going, all but piston 4 are applicable to normal corsas too along with squeeky brakes Prob a few more but I'm tired.
ShaneOdgers
11-08-2009, 22:33
Leaking radiator hoses. Piston number 4 cracking causing engine failure/replacement. Piston 4 is caused by owners not being mechanically sympathetic eg driving hard colman cold start, not cooling Turbo down towrds end of journey etc etc.
Wheel bearings going, all but piston 4 are applicable to normal corsas too along with squeeky brakes Prob a few more but I'm tired.

Thanks! will bear these in mind.
ian vxr bmth
12-08-2009, 18:16
my brakes squeeked took it back to dealer and they said they sorted for about a week.
Ben_vxracing
12-08-2009, 18:36
aint you goin to wait till 1st sept? for 59 reg?
ShaneOdgers
12-08-2009, 21:16
aint you goin to wait till 1st sept? for 59 reg?

Its not a new VXR, far too expensive, its a 57plate one....
ShaneOdgers
12-08-2009, 21:16
my brakes squeeked took it back to dealer and they said they sorted for about a week.

these squeeky brakes dangerous or nothing serious?
AzzyT
12-08-2009, 21:19
these squeeky brakes dangerous or nothing serious?

Prob just brake dust gathering up. worst new pads or even pads and discs.
TJ
12-08-2009, 21:25
the squeeky brakes are a result of VXL using the wrong compound for the pads. Brakes work absolutely fine just annoying squeek for some people.

IF you find it annoying, VXL will only change pads under warrenty if you really ppush them but they will just put exactly the same compound pads in, change them for EBC pads.
ShaneOdgers
12-08-2009, 21:25
Prob just brake dust gathering up. worst new pads or even pads and discs.

Nothing serious then!

Once discs go will get grooved ones too, make some difference!
Sarah-vxr
13-08-2009, 18:10
Fan heater motor makin dodgy noise!!! had the fuses replaced twice and the motor once and its still makin the same noise so ive gave3 up

xx
ShaneOdgers
13-08-2009, 20:45
Thanks guys, got the VXR today and oh my god, going from a 1.2 corsa c 70bhp to a 180bhp vxr is a good bit of power. Its also good on fuel, which was a suprise to me!

Win tbh
lee_lee
13-08-2009, 20:52
Good on fuel? You can't be driving it properley. I went from a 1.6 astra to the
corsa vxr a few weeks ago and am now using 200% more fuel.

It's worth it though.
ShaneOdgers
13-08-2009, 20:53
Good on fuel? You can't be driving it properley. I went from a 1.6 astra to the
corsa vxr a few weeks ago and am now using 200% more fuel.

It's worth it though.

you have a heavy foot =]
lee_lee
13-08-2009, 20:58
Yeah

Plus taking the long way home now everyday just to drive it for that bit longer.
ShaneOdgers
13-08-2009, 21:01
I love the VXR! prefer the artic but they are rare. have to settle for a black one!
TJ
13-08-2009, 21:42
Good on fuel.....only on motorways cruising in 6th
Sarah-vxr
13-08-2009, 21:46
Good on fuel aye?? think am in shell bowt 3 times a week!!!

xx
ShaneOdgers
13-08-2009, 21:49
Well dont 100mile today, and used 2.5 gallons....it better than what i expected anyhow.

Is there an option to get a MPG reading from the dash at all or no??
TJ
13-08-2009, 22:16
take it you dont have climate control. COs that displays it in the center console screen
gazza5
14-08-2009, 08:15
take it you dont have climate control. COs that displays it in the center console screen

Thats what puts me off getting a vxr - I like the screen and climate control - and no one ever has it! Have looked through autotrader etc - and can't find one anywhere! Still the sri will do for now - its just very handy and can't afford a new one!
lee_lee
14-08-2009, 08:29
Well dont 100mile today, and used 2.5 gallons....it better than what i expected anyhow.

Is there an option to get a MPG reading from the dash at all or no??

Yes it will display it on the small screen above the milage. Turn right stalk to go through the menus. Can't remember all of them but you get average mpg. average speed and distance with remaining fuel.
ShaneOdgers
14-08-2009, 09:59
Yes it will display it on the small screen above the milage. Turn right stalk to go through the menus. Can't remember all of them but you get average mpg. average speed and distance with remaining fuel.

Thanks buddy!