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Flash
23rd February 2006, 12:45 PM
Well I ordered my VXR back on May 6th 2005 and here is a short picture diary leading up to delivery and just after :D
These first two pictures were taken by Louise AKA Miss VXR the day after delivery to the dealer. Thanks again Louise. :)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/FlashsVXRPredelivery7.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/FlashsVXRPredelivery2.jpg
Handover on 17/12/2005
What a day :D
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/HandoveratW.jpg
First Stop was to embarrass my mate with his ST
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/AtPumabuildvFocusST117-12-05distort.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/AtPumabuildvFocusST417-12-05distort.jpg
Then a bit of shopping at the Merry Hill Centre
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/MerryHillatnightnoreg.jpg
Then a few days later the private reg and a polish
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/23-01-06Four.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/23-01-06Three.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/FlashVXR/23-01-06Two.jpg
Since then its been happy motoring with a big :) on my face.

LouiseVXR
23rd February 2006, 12:46 PM
Nice to see your still loving her hun x :wink:

Flash
23rd February 2006, 01:46 PM
I should have said AKA Louise VXR :D
You've got too many usernames LOL

Jom
23rd February 2006, 04:43 PM
..gee those Focus wheels are ugly :shock:

LouiseVXR
23rd February 2006, 06:58 PM
I should have said AKA Louise VXR :D
You've got too many usernames LOL
I get bored easy :wink: lol x

R20 VXR
24th February 2006, 12:47 AM
Hi there M9 VXR.... I've seen those pictures on the Astra-sport message board ....and am I right in seeing Rowley Hills in the background?
I spend a lot of time driving around the West Midlands and will keep an eye out for yoru VXR which is exactkly the same as mine!!!
R20 VXR :D

Flash
24th February 2006, 06:40 PM
10 out 10 yep we live on part of the Rowley Hill.
Cars always in the garage, might catch me on the weekends but only if your in your VXR :wink:

Ry_B
2nd May 2006, 07:19 PM
Personally, although both are nice cars, I much prefer the ST! 8)

PETER
2nd May 2006, 07:55 PM
:lol:
HI
COULD YOU DO ME A BIG FAVOUR AND MEASURE ACROSS THE DISTANCE FROM ONE SIDE OF YOUR TYRE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TYRE(ACROSS THE MIDDLE)AS I AM ON THE BRINK OF BUYING A SET OF THESE 19 INCH VXR ALLOYS FOR MY ZAFIA GSI AND I JUST WANT TO CHECK IF THESE WILL FIT INSIDE MY ARCH AS THE LOCAL VAUXHALL DEALERS ARE NOT SO HELPFUL WITH ME
THANKS
PETER

mp1
3rd May 2006, 08:01 AM
Peter as far as ia m aware the vxr alloys should fit no probs as they are also an option on the zafira so i don;t see any probs with them fitting

Sparky
3rd May 2006, 10:02 AM
For your info the 19 and 18 have different offsets. 19 (i think) are 43 and the 18 are 38

Aussie
3rd May 2006, 10:26 AM
18's offset are 39

too-fast
3rd May 2006, 01:31 PM
18's offset are 39
I thought they where 37 :P i have a new set of wheels coming this week and had to take 38mm offset ahh well im sure they will be ok 8)
Andy

Aussie
3rd May 2006, 03:34 PM
i have seen someone run 37/38 without any problems
what wheels did you opt for?

Comedy Si
3rd May 2006, 07:29 PM
looks nice...still not convinced by the blue tho... ; )

too-fast
3rd May 2006, 10:20 PM
i have seen someone run 37/38 without any problems
what wheels did you opt for?
None of the available ones mate :P lets say im pretty sure they are the lightest in 18" 8)
Andy
Should be here Friday.... hope will post piccies soon.

too-fast
13th May 2006, 02:31 PM
http://www.toofast.org.uk/VXR/IMGP0353.JPG
Andy