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whits87
22nd May 2009, 08:21
Hiya lads my m8s got a standard T plate 1.8 16v air con 5 doors astra…
And I wanted to know if it would beat my VTR?;)

My VTR has got…
K&N,
Raceland 4 Branch,
Stainless st8 Through (With cat) ç Its only on for MOT!

The only “Mod” he has got is a halfords £20 air filter.:homme:

So what do you lads think?…:y:
nathan818
22nd May 2009, 08:28
well you would beat him in the twistys,but im not sure if the engine size would be balanced out with the weight of his car tbh

find a bit of private land or go to a track :)
Keefo
22nd May 2009, 08:35
I would EASILY say the Astra as i use to have one... must quicker and solid built!

just make sure the engine is in good nick! lol
AlexN
22nd May 2009, 08:40
Saxo Tbh astras weigh alot more and the 1.8 only has 115bhp.
Liam
22nd May 2009, 08:45
The VTR, it wouldnt even be a good race. Astra = Cruise Liner. If he thinks he can beat you slap him hard.
Chin
22nd May 2009, 08:47
Why do youse all make this stupid "racing" threads?
Attentaion seeking much ?
BradShifty
22nd May 2009, 08:50
The astra's are rapid! The steering in the astra's is just amazing and the feel of them, think ill be getting one after my saxo phase! my mates 1.6 astra sticks with most vtr's, he is a mad driver doe :D
Liam
22nd May 2009, 08:54
The astra's are rapid! The steering in the astra's is just amazing and the feel of them, think ill be getting one after my saxo phase! my mates 1.6 astra sticks with most vtr's, he is a mad driver doe :D

Drivers of the VTR's must be appalling.
BTW doe isnt a word.
Zach
22nd May 2009, 09:13
Do people not have the ability to look on parkers at 0-60s. By all means, they may not be entirely correct, but hold far more credibility than a forum full of saxo drivers.
whits87
22nd May 2009, 09:28
Come on!! Who dosnt want to hear there car will beat?...lol
And Im to mature to race on the streets!;)

I'l have to see about some track time!?! :D
Keefo
22nd May 2009, 09:28
Saxo Tbh astras weigh alot more and the 1.8 only has 115bhp.

They are 123 mate....

There is a 115 version, but only if u get the 1.8 from pre 2000, you can tell which engine it has as the 115 is a wire throttle, and the 123 is a fly by wire.

And the 1.8 is just about quicker then the VTR.
Chris
22nd May 2009, 10:01
Tell him to get a Z20LET engine transplant, then he can watch you in his rearview mirror.

Chris :)
Mieran
22nd May 2009, 13:55
Tell him to get a Z20LET engine transplant, then he can watch you in his rearview mirror.

Chris :)

Or a B234R

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0SXekVrwrs
ne_jam
22nd May 2009, 14:01
i think mobility scooter would leave them both
stinkycheese
22nd May 2009, 14:48
1.8 sxi's are quite a bit faster
M1VT
22nd May 2009, 14:50
who really cares?
Unless your on track/drag strip then i suppose it dosent really matter.
I dont go on the motorway and think "hmm,i wonder if i could have that VW golf..." then come here and make a thread on blatant stret racing
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Add91289
22nd May 2009, 17:17
Astra's are gash, I'd have a vtr even if it was slower. 'GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND'
Ryyy
22nd May 2009, 17:18
God.

I hate these versus thread's, never once looked at one 'till now.

First and last time
Alanapone
22nd May 2009, 17:21
What a stupid question... Where's that report button... Read the rules.
Ryan
22nd May 2009, 17:23
If you want to see whos faster go to the strip or on track.

If you want stats use parkersguide.

Please dont create such threads on saxperience.
dj_russell
22nd May 2009, 17:23
astras do not handle well and thats a fact, ive owned 11 or more they are absolute shit lol. reliable as feck and a fantastic car but theres absolutly no comparison of an astra running standard suspension, tbh even if its put on a decent set of shocks and springs its not really the car for it.

want to see how good mk3 astras are at racing? see if you can find me a video on youtube of an astra mk3 even the 2.0 sport round a race track.