Daryl Posted March 24, 2015 Author Posted March 24, 2015 Yeah i know that guy, Fezzasus or something, though i actually think he has stopped making them now. I do have the rubbish hose in there, as i remember seeing it, so il look at getting that silcone hose from Ebay, unless a guy on the forum makes them Quote
Siman350z Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Interesting post- I moved to the 350z from an exige s2 (190bhp). Always tempted by the rarity and price of the vx220. They will always feel much faster as you're so low down and there is so much noise. I found the 190bhp engines (111r Elise/ s2 exige) hard to keep in the power band as you had to be over 6200rpm to get on the race cam which is where the power was. I also found the semi slick yoko's would let go to suddenly in the wet, but were mind bending in the dry! I eventually fitted Goodyear eagle f1's which were great every day. I think a supercharger is perfect as it gives you power lower down the rev range. I found my 350z much quicker in terms of real world driving as it had a huge amount more torque, would put the power down better, was more stable and more importantly had much greater visibility, allowing you to go faster safer. Andy Walsh (carlimits.com) offers superb driver training at North Weald to anyone interested in getting the most out of their lotus/vx safely. In saying all that I'm now off to the classifieds to look at vx prices- there is nothing like the sense of occasion and fun that these cars offer, strongly recommend them at least once in your life Quote
coldel Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah i know that guy, Fezzasus or something, though i actually think he has stopped making them now. I do have the rubbish hose in there, as i remember seeing it, so il look at getting that silcone hose from Ebay, unless a guy on the forum makes them Thats the guy, maybe drop a wanted ad on the forum someone might offer one up. Otherwise don't bother with a pricey silicone replacement, neoprone does the job http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/85mm-Black-Neoprene-Air-Ducting-Hot-amp-Cold-Feed-F1-Flexible-Hose-Pipe-1-2-/180734478046 I think its 85mm you need check with the foil one you have in the front. Whilst you have that off always worth putting a bit of WD40 on the heater switch as well as that sits under the tubing and can get stiff making turning the knob in the cabin difficult. Quote
coldel Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Interesting post- I moved to the 350z from an exige s2 (190bhp). Always tempted by the rarity and price of the vx220. They will always feel much faster as you're so low down and there is so much noise. I found the 190bhp engines (111r Elise/ s2 exige) hard to keep in the power band as you had to be over 6200rpm to get on the race cam which is where the power was. I also found the semi slick yoko's would let go to suddenly in the wet, but were mind bending in the dry! I eventually fitted Goodyear eagle f1's which were great every day. I think a supercharger is perfect as it gives you power lower down the rev range. I found my 350z much quicker in terms of real world driving as it had a huge amount more torque, would put the power down better, was more stable and more importantly had much greater visibility, allowing you to go faster safer. Andy Walsh (carlimits.com) offers superb driver training at North Weald to anyone interested in getting the most out of their lotus/vx safely. In saying all that I'm now off to the classifieds to look at vx prices- there is nothing like the sense of occasion and fun that these cars offer, strongly recommend them at least once in your life I just was always aware when in traffic that it was very unlikely that the person in front knew I was behind as the car is so low - so always left a fairly big gap - you do learn a lot of different ways to drive on the road in these things, all good habits though! Quote
Ekona Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 To this day, I still actively avoid drain covers when driving because of my time with the VXR. Quote
choptop Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Loved the look of this car. Took one out for a test drive years ago. Went like stink, but build quality was absolutely dreadful. You also needed to take the roof off to get in and out of it (Belly and limbo dancers excluded ) Quote
coldel Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Loved the look of this car. Took one out for a test drive years ago. Went like stink, but build quality was absolutely dreadful. You also needed to take the roof off to get in and out of it (Belly and limbo dancers excluded ) I was 38 when I had mine got in and out with roof on no problem - its not about suppleness its about technique lol takes a few weeks to master it though! Quote
NeilMH Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Interesting post- I moved to the 350z from an exige s2 (190bhp). Always tempted by the rarity and price of the vx220. They will always feel much faster as you're so low down and there is so much noise. I found the 190bhp engines (111r Elise/ s2 exige) hard to keep in the power band as you had to be over 6200rpm to get on the race cam which is where the power was. I also found the semi slick yoko's would let go to suddenly in the wet, but were mind bending in the dry! I eventually fitted Goodyear eagle f1's which were great every day. I think a supercharger is perfect as it gives you power lower down the rev range. I found my 350z much quicker in terms of real world driving as it had a huge amount more torque, would put the power down better, was more stable and more importantly had much greater visibility, allowing you to go faster safer. Andy Walsh (carlimits.com) offers superb driver training at North Weald to anyone interested in getting the most out of their lotus/vx safely. In saying all that I'm now off to the classifieds to look at vx prices- there is nothing like the sense of occasion and fun that these cars offer, strongly recommend them at least once in your life Very good point re visibility. I found that the viewpoint from the Westie/caterhams/Elise was a significant issue on road. Not often mentioned. You would have the acceleration and nimbleness to overtake but couldn't see far enough ahead due to crest/amoeba or similar. Also good point re drains or broken road surfaces...also influences me now even though jag glides imperiously over most stuff. Quote
Daryl Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 Well I took the VX out on Friday with my mate, and have to say had a storming drive in it, totally immersive experience. As for comments, yes, the build quality is not up to what you would call 'normal' standards, but it was built by some carrot crunchers in a shed. lol It takes some getting used to regarding the driving around other cars etc, having the lights on all the time helps though. I think its fair to say I have got the best/everything out of the rear 888's, and they are being replaced on Thursday when it goes in for its MOT. As for speed, yes, it goes like a stabbed rat, would be good to try to get some times for acceleration at some point when im on track, as it has to be close to 4 seconds to 60, and it does need another gear really, as 5 gets used up quite quickly. I am finding a knack of getting in and out with the roof on, though its a million times easier with it off Quote
Akiragost Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I also wanted one of these while looking at the 350 and still want one! Quote
Akiragost Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Ah can't upload pics Edited March 30, 2015 by Akiragost Quote
coldel Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 To learn the technique get a girl you know to wear a knee length skirt and ask her to get in and out and you will see the technique!! Drop in backside first and swing over, all very elegant!! Getting out, remember not to pull on the front screen frame as they have been known to crack if you pull on them too hard. Quote
blaqkaudio Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Have you tried McDonald's drive through with the roof on yet? Its an interesting one Considering the minimal interior space- the extra wide sills made it perfect for this: Glad your enjoying it mate Quote
un1eash Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 So after a few weeks you master getting in and out with the roof on. What then throws you is getting in with the roof off and worse still try getting in the passenger side. Careful when its wet also getting in as the metal floor pan in front of the "carpets" gets very slippy. Haven't tried a drive through yet but car park gate machines are always a stretch. Quote
coldel Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Yes its tricky reaching up for the car park ticket! When I got in I went and landed backside first from memory whilst holding onto the back of the seat, so no slippage issues! Quote
Ekona Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 True masters can remove and replace the soft top from the driver's seat 1 Quote
coldel Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I did roll back the drivers side roof to help get in at first then clip it back - not sure how you would get to the otherside though! Quote
Daryl Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 Well it passed its MOT with no issue yesterday, had a new set of 595RSR's fitted Wednesday, so got some decent grip now, which is good. Loving the power i must admit, its scary how fast it piles on speed, it rips through the first 2 gears no issues. 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Nice Daryl, glad you are enjoying it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Daryl Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 The Zed is being a little neglected at the moment, need to go for a long drive, burn some serious fuel! The VX is surprisingly good on fuel on a long run. Quote
CJRamze Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 An old car club friend of mine has one of these in white, uses it for those uphill time attacks. Absolute weapon! Think I need a few more years under my belt before thinking of that! Quote
spursmaddave Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 The Zed is being a little neglected at the moment, need to go for a long drive, burn some serious fuel! The VX is surprisingly good on fuel on a long run. Although it is nimble the Zed is a heavy beast compared to your pocket rocket huh Quote
Daryl Posted April 4, 2015 Author Posted April 4, 2015 Yeah i jumped in it the other day for its MOT, and it felt like a barge compared to the VX. Lovely noise though, and its quicker than it feels. Quote
spursmaddave Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 I can top that, jumping out of our old MX-5 into the Jag.... now that did feel like going from a surf board to skippering the QE2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
sipar69 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 I had an encounter with a VX220 today. Trundling along in a line of three cars with a slow old biddy at the front and me at the back on a set of fairly twisty roads - he came up behind us and decided to show how quick he was by overtaking all three cars at once ending his overtake on a blind bend and not far from colliding with an oncoming motorbike. Quote
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