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Well I finally got the Vectra VXR - black - on May 26th. It was a week late because there was a Vauxhall factory recall mod to be done on the fuel management system. The garage tried but couldn't get the ECU to update - the garage will come out in a month and fix it. Meanwhile, they said if the management light comes on don't worry about it! Seems OK so far. But the EPS/suspension/management lights come on occasionally - they go out when the ignition is switched off and on again (when stationary!)
But: I find the engine revs take ages to drop off, like having a massive flywheel. Which makes changing up a bit lumpy. And the clutch "bite" point is very indistinct - leads to having to slip the clutch a lot to get a smooth start. Not nearly as positive as my Astra Turbo was. Have to be careful starting off as it seems to stall easily - surprising considering all that power there. Maybe all this relates to that fuel management system problem - any ideas out there?
The exhaust is boomy - especially at low revs and when accelerating - sounds sporty but I have gone beyond being a boy racer and would rather be a wolf in sheep's clothing - the boom blows this idea as everybody knows I am coming!
Otherwise, it's fine and the satnav and mobile phone linkage with bluetooth works great. Wish I had known that I didn't have to spend £91 on a phone cradle - Bluetooth does the connection automatically. All you need the cradle for is to charge the phone - I have already got a lead to do that!
But: I find the engine revs take ages to drop off, like having a massive flywheel. Which makes changing up a bit lumpy. And the clutch "bite" point is very indistinct - leads to having to slip the clutch a lot to get a smooth start. Not nearly as positive as my Astra Turbo was. Have to be careful starting off as it seems to stall easily - surprising considering all that power there. Maybe all this relates to that fuel management system problem - any ideas out there?
The exhaust is boomy - especially at low revs and when accelerating - sounds sporty but I have gone beyond being a boy racer and would rather be a wolf in sheep's clothing - the boom blows this idea as everybody knows I am coming!
Otherwise, it's fine and the satnav and mobile phone linkage with bluetooth works great. Wish I had known that I didn't have to spend £91 on a phone cradle - Bluetooth does the connection automatically. All you need the cradle for is to charge the phone - I have already got a lead to do that!
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