Hi guys.
My name is Hal and I joined the site a few days ago; I moved to Sydney, Australia almost 2 years ago and came across an HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) VXR Nürburgring Edition or better known as the Astra VXR Nürburgring Edition back in April. I bought it the day I saw it because it was an absolute minter. I've always wanted one of these since it's release so I'm very pleased to now own one.
The spec now is as follows:
CAR & MILEAGE
2008 HSV VXR Nürburgring Edition
648 of 835 (Worldwide)
13 of 20 (Australia)
100,800 KMs / 62,100 miles
Glacier White
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
3" Turbo-back Cobra Resonated Exhaust w/200 Cell Sports Cat
AIRTEC Stage 2 FMIC
FORGE Recirculation Valve w/ Full Spring Kit (Stage Tuning)
Courtenay Sport CDTi Modified Air-Box (Crossover Delete)
Cobra Panel Filter
Courtenay Sport Silicone Hoses
Courtenay Sport Enlarged Top Hat
Rear BCS Delete
VXR Oil Breather Box
WHEELS & TYRES
18" V8 Lux Wheels (Satin Black)
225/40/R18 Dunlop SP Maxx Tyres
SUSPENSION & BRAKES
Bilstein B8 Shocks
DAP-R Lowering Springs (-30mm)
Whiteline Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
DBA T2 Rear Discs w/Bendix Heavy Duty Pads
DBA T3 Front Discs w/Bendix Ultimate Pads
INTERIOR
LMF M32 Short Shifter
Full Nürburgring Heated Leather Interior/Carbon Trim
Aftermarket 7" Touch Screen Android Headunit
Bluetooth Diagnostic with Live Parameters via Headunit
Innovative Digital Boost Gauge & AFR Gauge In Drivers Vent (still to install bung into downpipe for AFR)
EXTERIOR
Absolutely Mint Bodywork (w/no rust at all, thanks to the Aussie weather)
Removed Nürburgring Racing Decals (by previous owner - deciding whether to re-apply)
Original Vauxhall V Grille
Vauxhall Wheel badges
Carbon VX and Black R - VXR Badge
Phillips 5300k H7 Halogen Dipped Beams
LED Side Repeaters
White LED Interior, Boot & Numberplate Lights
Smoked Side Repeaters
FUTURE PLANS
Bi-Xenon Hella Projector Headlights
Black/Carbon Grille
Black/Carbon Rear Diffuser
Glacier White Boot Strip
White Inlay Decals for Carbon VXR Badge
Slimline 10" Subwoofer (mounted under passenger seat)
Slimline 4 Channel Amp (mounted under driver seat)
Quaife LSD
Stage 2 EDS Remap w/Dyno Tune 275bhp-300bhp
The car had $11,000 spent on it by the previous owner, and I picked it up for around £7k. I have the original suspension, original downpipe, brand new turbo internals, original airbox with two brand new OEM panel filters included with the sale. This also included a crate of other "goodies", including some Royal Purple gearbox oil ready for the LSD install.
I think I've included all the information from memory; I'll be sure to add some more details as I go along.
Have a look at the pictures below which I took on the weekend after I gave it a wash. Some better more professional pictures coming soon.
Comments welcome









My name is Hal and I joined the site a few days ago; I moved to Sydney, Australia almost 2 years ago and came across an HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) VXR Nürburgring Edition or better known as the Astra VXR Nürburgring Edition back in April. I bought it the day I saw it because it was an absolute minter. I've always wanted one of these since it's release so I'm very pleased to now own one.
The spec now is as follows:
CAR & MILEAGE
2008 HSV VXR Nürburgring Edition
648 of 835 (Worldwide)
13 of 20 (Australia)
100,800 KMs / 62,100 miles
Glacier White
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
3" Turbo-back Cobra Resonated Exhaust w/200 Cell Sports Cat
AIRTEC Stage 2 FMIC
FORGE Recirculation Valve w/ Full Spring Kit (Stage Tuning)
Courtenay Sport CDTi Modified Air-Box (Crossover Delete)
Cobra Panel Filter
Courtenay Sport Silicone Hoses
Courtenay Sport Enlarged Top Hat
Rear BCS Delete
VXR Oil Breather Box
WHEELS & TYRES
18" V8 Lux Wheels (Satin Black)
225/40/R18 Dunlop SP Maxx Tyres
SUSPENSION & BRAKES
Bilstein B8 Shocks
DAP-R Lowering Springs (-30mm)
Whiteline Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
DBA T2 Rear Discs w/Bendix Heavy Duty Pads
DBA T3 Front Discs w/Bendix Ultimate Pads
INTERIOR
LMF M32 Short Shifter
Full Nürburgring Heated Leather Interior/Carbon Trim
Aftermarket 7" Touch Screen Android Headunit
Bluetooth Diagnostic with Live Parameters via Headunit
Innovative Digital Boost Gauge & AFR Gauge In Drivers Vent (still to install bung into downpipe for AFR)
EXTERIOR
Absolutely Mint Bodywork (w/no rust at all, thanks to the Aussie weather)
Removed Nürburgring Racing Decals (by previous owner - deciding whether to re-apply)
Original Vauxhall V Grille
Vauxhall Wheel badges
Carbon VX and Black R - VXR Badge
Phillips 5300k H7 Halogen Dipped Beams
LED Side Repeaters
White LED Interior, Boot & Numberplate Lights
Smoked Side Repeaters
FUTURE PLANS
Bi-Xenon Hella Projector Headlights
Black/Carbon Grille
Black/Carbon Rear Diffuser
Glacier White Boot Strip
White Inlay Decals for Carbon VXR Badge
Slimline 10" Subwoofer (mounted under passenger seat)
Slimline 4 Channel Amp (mounted under driver seat)
Quaife LSD
Stage 2 EDS Remap w/Dyno Tune 275bhp-300bhp
The car had $11,000 spent on it by the previous owner, and I picked it up for around £7k. I have the original suspension, original downpipe, brand new turbo internals, original airbox with two brand new OEM panel filters included with the sale. This also included a crate of other "goodies", including some Royal Purple gearbox oil ready for the LSD install.
I think I've included all the information from memory; I'll be sure to add some more details as I go along.
Have a look at the pictures below which I took on the weekend after I gave it a wash. Some better more professional pictures coming soon.
Comments welcome











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