vxr zafira

[scoobieeccosse]

hi guys new on here so be gentle lol just bought a vxr zafira and i pick it up on thurs its done 6000 miles is there anything i should no about these mpv's i no all bout the warm up and cool down as i also own a wrx sti hope this mpv is a s good as they say :oops:

[VXR_James]

Ur Zaf will be quicker than your wrx?

[itolson]

normal warm up and cool down for any turbo engine i am afraid....

its then just a case of getting used to the transit van seating position....

The handling may seem a little different from your 4 wheel drive, i came from a M5 and before this a quattro A6 2.7t, once the van digs in it does handle very well indeed.

give it a week of pushing it a little harder around the round abouts etc.

If you get it remapped I believe it a completely different animal, ask the other guys on here.

You should be supprised with the performance for such a van like car.

it also funny looking at peoples reaction in their hot hatches when you keep up or pull in front of them as well....

I have had so many people flashing me with the attitude of "that should not be going that fast"...

To be honest its more fun then the M5, you can use the power without killing yourself on the bends, and your not worried about burning the clutch with a swift down change....

Hope you like it, give it a week or so to get used to it as you are coming from a out and out sports car.

let us know what you think when you have driven it....

[scoobieeccosse]

ok no probs but theres no chance it will be quicker than my wrx sti as that is 310 bhp if it is then woohoo cant wait oh i got the 19" alloys on it and they look way better than the standard 18's i'll post some foto's on here when i get it???? is there any meets that people go to? :P

[WiltshireVXR]

ok no probs but theres no chance it will be quicker than my wrx sti as that is 310 bhp if it is then woohoo cant wait oh i got the 19" alloys on it and they look way better than the standard 18's i'll post some foto's on here when i get it???? is there any meets that people go to? :P

Can I ask how much you paid and the year?

[scoobieeccosse]

one of the first 12006 on a 55 plate mate 6000 miles and we payed 17000 for it

[itolson]

I take it its the wifes car if you have a scooby...

[scoobieeccosse]

no no it's both ours lol i may let her drive it now and then she's to scared to drive it cos o the power pmsl :twisted:

[itolson]

So why did you go for a van with windows over the scoob....

[scoobieeccosse]

ive still got the scoob and i wanted something wi just as much kick as a family car we did trade in another zafira but just upgraded it nothing would make me get rid off ma scoob :twisted: :twisted:

[itolson]

best of both worlds then, something for the weekend...

[scoobieeccosse]

yip :twisted: :twisted:

[Flinty]

ok no probs but theres no chance it will be quicker than my wrx sti as that is 310 bhp if it is then woohoo cant wait oh i got the 19" alloys on it and they look way better than the standard 18's i'll post some foto's on here when i get it???? is there any meets that people go to? :P

welcome to the forum mate! hope you enjoy the stay.
by the way 18's look much better, especially if you drop your van! -size isn't everything :D

[scoobieeccosse]

lol well its personal choice mate lol cheers for the welcome bud where did u get the avatar pic mate :P

[Flinty]

lol well its personal choice mate lol cheers for the welcome bud where did u get the avatar pic mate :P

go to "your profile" tab down to the bottom & select from the Avatar choices

regards, finty :wink:

[scoobieeccosse]

well got ma zafira the day and well chuffed withit my god its fast :twisted:

[itolson]

not as fast as the scoob....

get it remapped ???

supposed to go quite a bit better.

May look at this myself someday.

[scoobieeccosse]

i reckon it would give ascoob a run for its money doesnt like to stay staight when ya boot it in 1st lol :twisted:

[itolson]

Turn the traction off, its alot better in the dry....

although ensure you put it back on in the corners...

its no 4wd I am afraid

Have you got to grips with the handling yet ?

have fun.

[scoobieeccosse]

how do u turn the traction off yea sort off got to grips wi the handling especially wi the sports button? was up the **** of a bmw m5 this morning and he had to move over and he was tanking it i got past him at 130mph in 5th gear but its one wicked motor i love it goes into the corners nice and smooth not like our old 04 zafira it used to slide like hell and the esp used to go nuts lol :oops:

[Flinty]

many congrats on the car, to turn off the traction control press & hold down your sport button for atleast 5 seconds. i had a run in with an EVO IX the other night, was quicker off the mark but made big gains on him on the way up to a sizeable speed, idon't think he knew want the F*** was going on! :oops: especially when he had to make way for the bus

[scoobieeccosse]

cheers mate!cool nice one mate :twisted: the good thing about our vxr's is people think that at the end of the day its just an mpv and they get a shock when ya stay glued to them or rocket past them woohoo i love ma vxr :twisted: :twisted:

[itolson]

Some people are so supprised they flash their light and beep their Horns...

I think they believe that an MPV is not supposed to go that fast.

It great out handling most cars on the inside of a rounbabout as well.

Great Car, best of all worlds for the Family man.

Mines started to behave itself, goes like stink all the time now, god nows what was up with it.

Great Fun....

[darren]

hant had an evo or scooby go past me yet just leave them in the outside lane its graet fun cant wait to get stage 3 now getting to use to the stage 1 :lol:

[Flinty]

hant had an evo or scooby go past me yet just leave them in the outside lane its graet fun cant wait to get stage 3 now getting to use to the stage 1 :lol:

nice one Darren, how are the stoppers with the extra power?

[darren]

they seem fine at the moment mate will have to see what they are like when i get the cs3 :twisted:

[Flinty]

they seem fine at the moment mate will have to see what they are like when i get the cs3 :twisted:

could be quite interesting seeing what kind of figures she makes, especially if they can run alittle more agressive with the map considering they are meant to be better with the heat, cant wait to see the stats when you get it done. Going to be having some work done myself when money allows!

[itolson]

how you getting on with the van scoobiecossie ?

[mjellison1a]

cant wait to get stage 3 now getting to use to the stage 1

I've been toying with having a Stage 1 done for ages but can't get off the fence - Darren, out of interest, has the Stage 1 put a dent in the mpg?

I just have a feeling I'd never get out of Sports mode and end up boosting Shells' profits!

Marc

[darren]

when im driving it i get on average of 25-28 miles to the gallon and i drive it fairly hard all the time when the missus drives it during the week she gets 35 miles to the gallon, i had the courtenay stage 1 map switchable on the sports button and it really is great so much smoother to drive

[scoobieeccosse]

how you getting on with the van scoobiecossie ?

getting on really well thanxs mate lovely motor[/img]

[mjellison1a]

I kinda like the rough edges to the trottle response but can't deny the thought of a bit more shove is highly tempting.

I fear that whilst I'm sure there would be an increase in performance, I'd miss the seat of your pants, trigger happy responses.

Guess I'll have to pay a visit to either TMS or VXXPC and see if I can try before I buy!

Marc

[Flinty]

my sentiments entirely!

[darren]

i can take you out in mine i should be goin to touring cars on april 1st if youre goin

[Flinty]

i'm going Darren, should like to take you up on your offer if that is ok mate!

[darren]

yeah no probs mate may have my courtenay intercooler fitted by then

[mjellison1a]

I might take up your offer Darren and jump on the bandwagon too if I may!

Marc

[darren]

yeah no probs