🐒 INSANE 500HP VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR TURBO REVIEW

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MONKY LONDON

MONKY LONDON

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Full review of Grants absolutely insane 500HP Vauxhall Astra VXR! With a fully built motor, giant Pulsar turbo, nearly 2.0 bar of boost and a chassis to match this is one crazy fast car that is a true force to be reckoned with! We don't think he quite realised how fast it was! Not only was he scared but John was also just as scared when they swapped over, pure madness! Sit back and relax as we take you on a crazy fast ride full of turbo sounds, exhaust pops & mental Vauxall noises! Really hope you enjoy this car review, make sure to give the video a like, share and comment to keep the car reviews coming! Much love, ML
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#SCARY #TURBO #VAUXHALL
🐒 SCARED FOR HIS LIFE! 500HP VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR REVIEW
The Astra H VXR engine (Z20LEH) is a development of the Astra G’s Z20LET power unit. Rather than simply diving straight in with remaps, we stripped an engine down to component form to examine its internals and get a real feel for what has been done. One of the main differences is the block has been equipped with oil spray jets. These jets cool the pistons by spraying oil at the underside of the piston. These oil spray jets were added for manufacturer's durability reasons because the LEH engine produces 240PS as standard (where the LET engine only produced 200PS), and not because, contrary to internet myth, the factory Z20LEH engine runs lean. In fact the Z20LEL and Z20LER engines used in Astra H run at the same target lambda value from the factory as the Z20LEH engine, and the LEL/LER engines do not have under piston cooling.
The pistons themselves are high yield forged items with the skirts Teflon coated to reduce noise and wear. Gone are the Z20LET’s counter rotating balancer shafts. This sharpens response whilst helping the engine rev much more quickly. At the top end the inlet manifold is revised however this revision is across the whole of the MK5 engine range, the VXR though getting new larger injectors. The turbo charger is a hybrid item, equipped with a better A/R ratio and stronger bearings. The manifold it has been built into is cast in a higher yield of material making it less prone to cracking. This turbo unit has been available for a while now from Vauxhall and we have already used many times on the Astra G and the VX220 with good results.
Once we had established the above we then under took mapping our first VXR. The results are very good, however we could not take the car any further than this on the standard intercooler. So extensive cooling modifications were investigated and developed for the next level of power, to ensure the longevity of the engine and surrounding components.
The Vauxhall Astra VXR is a high-performance derivative of the popular GTC Coupe. It’s called an Astra, instead of a GTC, because Vauxhall is keen to highlight the difference between the two models. The VXR is a much more aggressive and performance-orientated car and under the bonnet lies a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 276bhp, allowing the VXR to accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds.
Many may not be entirely familiar with the VXR brand and that’s understandable because it’s not as well-established as the likes of Volkswagen’s GTI moniker. Originally the VXR name was launched with the Lotus Elise-based VXR220 Turbo. The badge and appropriate development was then applied to more mainstream models like the Corsa, Insignia and even the Meriva.
Those looking for rear-wheel-drive performance cars weren’t left wanting either, with cars like the VXR8 also included in the range. The first version of the Astra VXR was launched in 2005 and met with average reviews with criticisms being aimed mostly at an overly stiff ride and a general lack of polish. Its performance was unquestionable though and it attracted many fans thanks to its power and speed.
Volker Strycek, the head of VXR product development and a former race driver, made it clear about what his team wanted to achieve with this Astra VXR. “Our goal was quite simple: to be the best in segment.” Vauxhall also hopes this generation of Astra VXR will become the best-selling model.

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@RudeLubeuk
@RudeLubeuk 2 жыл бұрын
He aint never driven that thing as hard as John, his reactions are hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
@grantvxr83
@grantvxr83 2 жыл бұрын
You are not wrong 🤣
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
John weren't ready 😂 respect lads x
@sidbobby3233
@sidbobby3233 2 жыл бұрын
However it's driven and by who, respect to the fact it's the bollox & it's proper sorted & fast!!! Any car I've driven & owned fast or slow has felt massively different from a passenger perspective... f-king hats off to him 4 letting him RIP the shit out of it.... Peace and Respect to all my fellow car nuts 👍👊✌😎
@Manlikewezzo
@Manlikewezzo 2 жыл бұрын
Trust me he said sorry to his car so many times on his way home! Haha big up the Vxr’s ❤️💪🏼🙌
@RUBIODJUK
@RUBIODJUK 2 жыл бұрын
@@Manlikewezzo yes wezzo! Need your content back bro👍👍👍👍
@grantvxr83
@grantvxr83 2 жыл бұрын
Lets goooooo thank you for having me. 100% scared the crap out of me!!!! By the way guys it's a 330lph pump got that wrong 😬 *People commenting that I've never driven the car hard 🤡😂😂 it's a very different experience being in the passenger seat especially with John driving.
@itsthedaveee
@itsthedaveee 2 жыл бұрын
Mad car mate, epic, wish I never sold my two. Mad enough with 320bhp never mind 500! Legend 👌
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
John was pretty scared too 😂 Much love Grant, top chap, savage car and great day out in Mexico back in 1972💙 Restecpa
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
And it has AD08 and I said 888 so hey even Donky can be a Donky 😂
@JamesBalazs
@JamesBalazs 2 жыл бұрын
Proper jealous of that, can't wait to get mine to that power level! Should definitely put some videos of that on your channel mate, I checked if you had any and saw some CSGO which I do rate tbf 😅
@grantvxr83
@grantvxr83 2 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBalazs I might put some stuff up of the car, got some changes coming and want to do some top speed events.
@nicolarse6227
@nicolarse6227 2 жыл бұрын
Mines only 300bhp, gets full send 90% of the times I get in and it still makes me smile even 3 years on. With a Remus or Piper they’re such a good sounding 4 cylinder. The rear anti roll bar should have come standard though, makes a huge difference to the amount the car tries to throw you in a ditch on the bends without it.
@freshjive818
@freshjive818 2 жыл бұрын
Astra VXR'S are one of the most underrated hot hatches out there, I love mine and the fact it is shocking what badge snobbery you can surprise with these, my EVO couldn't even compete on a long straight with it. when done right they are absolutely no joke.
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, and at 5k proper good value for money now. Big up the Vauxhall crew
@bunkaaa8726
@bunkaaa8726 2 жыл бұрын
What about the corners though?
@freshjive818
@freshjive818 2 жыл бұрын
@@bunkaaa8726 better than anyone tells you who hasn't driven one, whiteline RARB good springs and sticky tyres and they are very very capable. People fail to forget in its day it was the fastest hot hatch around the nurburgring. Not exactly a track lacking corners. Everyone jumped on the Clarkson bandwagon when he said they understeered, turned out the car on test was a dummy.
@bunkaaa8726
@bunkaaa8726 2 жыл бұрын
@@freshjive818 but I mean compared to your evo I meant, is it better round corners
@jasonhobbs5611
@jasonhobbs5611 2 жыл бұрын
@@bunkaaa8726 obviously its all wheel drive. If the vxr was all wheel drive it would be an animal
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
John reports absolutely next level! Crazy sounds please make sure you watch with good speakers / headphones, on a phone you're missing 1/2 the goodness🔊 Sick back and relax as we take you on the ride of your life, and Grant's by the looks of it!😂 In fact John was sweating just as much! Very impressive these VXR's we can see what all the fuss is about! Hope you guys love it was a big edit this. Make sure to like, share and comment as much as you can to keep epic original content like this coming! Much love, ML
@Smithy1984
@Smithy1984 2 жыл бұрын
Ricky from llf done a review on a 700bhp 1 of these absolute monster!
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
@@Smithy1984 how was traction I'll check it out, love these things!
@Smithy1984
@Smithy1984 2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX-klIudrdRsaJY
@colinguerrieria8374
@colinguerrieria8374 2 жыл бұрын
Yeh the guy that build the 700bhp spec j motorsport hes forging mine now should be over 500 bhp when its done
@robertstephenson4406
@robertstephenson4406 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant to see a VXR getting some positive feedback for a change. I love mine and everytime I go for a drive it puts a smile on my face. They are far better than people make out and as a result people have a negative opinion on them when they haven't even been in one, never mind driven one.
@thurmanmerman9099
@thurmanmerman9099 2 жыл бұрын
but it's the jelly gearboxes that let them down
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah John was well impressed can't lie!
@МихаилШишкин-б8р
@МихаилШишкин-б8р Жыл бұрын
👍
@kevind2163
@kevind2163 6 ай бұрын
I’ll stick with my Gizmo stage 3 vxr over any of the new shite…even if they are quicker….quicker doesn’t always = a grin from ear to ear
@R77DVR
@R77DVR 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see a positive video about these. I’m on my third one and they are just awesome… people who generally say they are crap probably haven’t driven one and just don’t “get it” 🔥🔥
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think they are sick no complaints John reports! 💪
@thewippit2400
@thewippit2400 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed every one that gets in mine carnt belive how it goes 👌
@chrisworsfold6876
@chrisworsfold6876 2 жыл бұрын
Bought 1 in 2006, 1000 miles where clocked up and went straight to John and the lads at Courtney motorsport . For stage 3 , and the smile on my face never left me till I sold it in 2009. Anyone who was on vxronline will know me and the stealth. Great times.
@BillyCabrio1985
@BillyCabrio1985 2 жыл бұрын
That turbo chatter thru my earphones was insane!! Love it!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@TheWildPikey
@TheWildPikey 2 жыл бұрын
Had a few mk4 gsi z20's and a couple of vxr's, great little engines and easy to get reliable power from if done properly. Most I had was 347bhp, that was quick so I imagine 500 is pretty mental 🤯😂 Great video and editing as usual 👌
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah seems like an awesome motor tbf. Appreciate the feedback and thanks for being a channel member 👍
@mikeopcgate7
@mikeopcgate7 2 жыл бұрын
Eargasm to my ears! Wish one day make my Corsa Opc like this! Congrats to owner and all who developed tuning this amazing Astra!!
@brassmonkeegaming8583
@brassmonkeegaming8583 Жыл бұрын
Always loved how these sound
@DannoAviation
@DannoAviation 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this… so many big power Astra VXR’s struggle massively with traction so those tyres are defo doing bits, great video Mr Monky!!
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah AD08 are lovely tbf. Bit of well executed throttle input and your laughing
@sidbobby3233
@sidbobby3233 2 жыл бұрын
Epic sounding car & fair play to him for letting John tickle it up the road... top video mate and glad to see that u r keeping it real still coz a lot of "U-tubers" started doing this format which is what drew me into them in the 1st place but seems like a lot of them have moved away from what a lot of us love and like. So mate pls keep doing what ur doing mate coz it's "LEGENDS" bruv. Peace and Respect frm the South East of kent. 👍👊✌😎
@Will.Automotive
@Will.Automotive 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like such a rapid car, brilliant video! The editing style and sounds are on point, your hard work really does show!
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks homes we got this, more epicness inbound 🤝
@lf1176
@lf1176 2 жыл бұрын
The way this gets down off the lights is insane!! Pukka build, I had one at 300hp for about 2-3 years and loved it bet this is stupid fast at 500.. Love it Monkey
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah if you modulate throttle well it's pretty drivable tbh! Nice one Lee
@mixmaster09777
@mixmaster09777 2 жыл бұрын
What a rapid machine. 4k for a decent one is a bloody bargain. Smiles per gallon deffo. Great content 👌🏼 👏🏻 🐒
@a_gsi_nut8894
@a_gsi_nut8894 2 жыл бұрын
So much potential with a Z20 I'm currently running 290bhp in my zafira gsi and the drive is epic, just gathering the parts together to forge it next year. 1st time viewer now subscribed 👍
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Legend thanks for joining! Love the Zafira is it Arden?
@a_gsi_nut8894
@a_gsi_nut8894 2 жыл бұрын
@@monkylondon yes mate one of the best colours ever in the motor industry, well thats my opinion anyway 😂
@PeteVXR
@PeteVXR Жыл бұрын
This is a goal of mine for 2024 finances permitting to set mine up with External Wastegate & Tubular Mani. Just looking for 350 bhp and lbs Torque 🔥💣💥
@nickhart9141
@nickhart9141 2 жыл бұрын
John made that guys life flash before his eyes haha. We need more john action
@paulstarkey6926
@paulstarkey6926 2 жыл бұрын
Another great car review man!!! Such a beast I love the sound of this 😎
@niknotster25
@niknotster25 2 жыл бұрын
Another great Astra VXR is @vinnievxr666, another Arden blue one pushing 533bhp. Love the car Grant & awesome vid MonkyLondon!
@Dododo428
@Dododo428 2 жыл бұрын
Big up Mr ML always pushing to get everyone watching the best car reviews around.
@Dododo428
@Dododo428 2 жыл бұрын
Merch is top quality too 👌
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Legend man really enjoyed making this
@djmandrick
@djmandrick 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I liked the proprotional content split here. i don't know anything about these so a crash course was appreciated. Then John having a blast was a perfect balance and the voice overs of the driving experience tells me this'd be completely wasted on me, and would exceed any skills I thought I had in about five minutes. (Also, you must be tiny to fit in the back seats while John's on it!)
@Arnelski
@Arnelski 2 жыл бұрын
Got a vxr about 3 weeks ago, slagged Vauxhall off my entire life but loving it so far. Aggressive AF
@Rob-gk7zz
@Rob-gk7zz 4 ай бұрын
I’m the same mate didn’t like Vauxhall at all always had vw but I’m wanting a Astra vxr now lol
@JustbeingHayden
@JustbeingHayden 2 жыл бұрын
What a banger Good old astras Man that turbo noise
@MatthewCMaw
@MatthewCMaw 2 жыл бұрын
These have always been a guilty pleasure of mine and this hasn’t helped me at all 😂 sick car Grant and good to get the seal of approval from John 💪🏻
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry man 😂 top guy wasn't me great to see his hard work pay off, top motor
@broadblaster5019
@broadblaster5019 2 жыл бұрын
Another next level review ML, keep this content coming as it’s the best out there 👍🏼
@ianl7389
@ianl7389 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video review 👌 Loving the VXR + sounds 👍
@nikeprojoe
@nikeprojoe 2 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted a astra H VXR that's my dream car right there and your 500bhp VXR is rapid asf mate 😂
@bjt858
@bjt858 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! What a beast, sounds lovely, I've got a corsa b with a z20let 🚀✌🏽
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Nice man, if down for a video let me know how many ponies?
@boobsthechemist2067
@boobsthechemist2067 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been a fan of these. Until now ❤️ what a an absolute weapon 😮 much respect ✊
@shineautomotive
@shineautomotive 2 жыл бұрын
It looks quick how many look quick on video normally go like f😮😮k sounds so good . See you in the next one
@Dj.Ray.Von.
@Dj.Ray.Von. 2 жыл бұрын
Pay day Friday.. Will 100% be hitting up that Patreon and copping some ML Merch Friday morning. Been eyeing up those hoodies ready for winter for a few weeks now!! 😍
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Des means a lot man, more we can get more videos we can do 100%. Respect
@kashv2500
@kashv2500 2 жыл бұрын
A clean oem+ Vxr is a rare sight these days.
@thatvauxhallguy
@thatvauxhallguy 2 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing a Vaux on your Channel, Pulsar Turbos for the win. Ive got a 3076r on my Z20let Astra Coupe, with a bonnet exit Screamer, it sounds brutal 😀
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Oooof sounds tasty. Yeah I run Pulsars on my jzx and S15 about to get them going
@subarubrat
@subarubrat 2 жыл бұрын
Cool car and video, Mr Monky.👍 I like both the tech info and the John action.👍😎✌
@x8dudtrackdaytoy
@x8dudtrackdaytoy 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see a Vxr on your channel. Had mine 11 years, mega cars with the right mods. Big power straight line cars or slightly milder for a decent track motor 👌👌
@Falconhoof
@Falconhoof 2 жыл бұрын
I’m crying for that standard M32 Gearbox lmao my standard Corsa VXR destroyed 2 let alone 500bhp!! And he was so chuffed with his brand new box, not so new anymore
@grantvxr83
@grantvxr83 2 жыл бұрын
Been in the car for around 8 years so nah not that new anymore
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah have to say felt pretty solid maybe death changes in race situations doesn't help I've killed a few RB boxes like that and they strong
@philipryan2115
@philipryan2115 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely sounded off that 👌
@Lordwrightyy
@Lordwrightyy 2 жыл бұрын
John's done this one justice. Epic vxr I had one and are wanting another
@dancurd3857
@dancurd3857 2 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds insane 😮 John really rode that for dear life well done sir! Great work ML can’t wait for more content that Lambo will be lethal 😜 🤘🏻
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
2500hp 🙈🙈
@dancurd3857
@dancurd3857 2 жыл бұрын
@@monkylondon OMG! Of course you’ll be using it Mexico tho so should be fine 🫣😂
@luke50191
@luke50191 2 жыл бұрын
You just can't beat that vxr noise, best 4 pot by far 😍
@markosbourne5967
@markosbourne5967 Жыл бұрын
Lol Subaru better
@derekvxr9611
@derekvxr9611 2 жыл бұрын
Very underrated cars smiles per gallon I love mine and the fun and noise is fantastic great vid and lovely vxr and the best colour 😀
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Arden blue ftw 👊💪
@charlesansah9365
@charlesansah9365 2 жыл бұрын
John your proper driver mate great video
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers for watching man much appreciated
@M1ke3ee3y
@M1ke3ee3y 2 жыл бұрын
John, just a sugestion. But why not spend a couple of hundred on some SEO and keyword work from some of the guy's in those professions and let them sort out your woes with the old KZbin algorythem mate. Lots of channels outsource that stuff so as they constantly get the growth and revenue coming in. Awesome Atra VXR that too. Proper monster
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, see my Instagram stories and you'll see why I get restricted. My SEO is 100/100 you can use Tube Buddy to view it, it's external forces at work that I can't change but I will push forwards just need to find alternative methods to fund it ❤️ Appreciate the forethought really do
@dubking199022
@dubking199022 2 жыл бұрын
What a rapid motor! Turbo sounds insane 😮. You should see my mates Zafira gsi with a Saab turbo swap 370bhp in a 7 seater just madness!!
@thurmanmerman9099
@thurmanmerman9099 2 жыл бұрын
we would love to see it
@liamdtraxxas2011
@liamdtraxxas2011 2 жыл бұрын
The owners face whn Jon was on it, he wasn't sure but so of the times he looked like he was injoying it and was wanted to smile, I dnt think he's been in the passenger seat of It whn being driven in anger lol. My m8 whn we was 17,18 had a blue 1.2 nova with no rev limiter and absolutely screaming the life out of it in 4th gear it would do 110mph and thn whn you put it in 5th it slowed dwn to 100mph so it got dropped bk dwn to 4th a he screamed the life out of it lol thay were the days, just as stuff like ANPR cameras were coming in so it was abit more doable and cameras wasn't about as much. Grate video keep'em coming 💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👌👌👌👊👊👊
@cocopopchav
@cocopopchav 2 жыл бұрын
Had my Nurburgring Edition VXR for over 9 years. You just can’t beat the noise of the Z20 in line 4 cylinder
@tobysmall6444
@tobysmall6444 2 жыл бұрын
Proper council estate cruisers, absolutely lovely. Everyone always underestimates these cars
@MyDizzle86
@MyDizzle86 2 жыл бұрын
Fair play, that Spool is fire 🔥👊🏼 Love to see this against another FWD 500bhp machine,
@No.Handle31
@No.Handle31 2 жыл бұрын
I love when John Action happens. The fear in that man's eyes made me cry.
@MrDrift3887
@MrDrift3887 2 жыл бұрын
Sick lad as always loved it
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Much love 👍
@chriscooper1550
@chriscooper1550 2 жыл бұрын
What a weapon. Nice pops and bangs.
@poolking36
@poolking36 2 жыл бұрын
awesome video as usual pal👍
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Deffo need more Vauxhall!
@Automotiverecoveryuk
@Automotiverecoveryuk 2 жыл бұрын
The sound of that is awesome 👌🏽 fair play
@C19WKR
@C19WKR 2 жыл бұрын
What a noise off that thing, love the mk5 astras & love my astra burg 😎
@onetyrefire9722
@onetyrefire9722 2 жыл бұрын
Another banger Monky. These get such a bad rep, I was an apprentice at Vauxhall as they came out and they felt like a missile then! Always had a soft spot and always promised myself one but when I could actually afford one they were in that stage of life where every wrong un seemed to have one with a pop and bang map
@Fordfocusstmk3250
@Fordfocusstmk3250 2 жыл бұрын
Mate perfect review how you done it was fine!! 👍👍Banger video!
@sidewayssam
@sidewayssam 2 жыл бұрын
great vid dude..what a noise
@harvey1166
@harvey1166 2 жыл бұрын
Iv always had a soft spot for a Vauxhall, had a c20xe on twin 45 webers and cams in an Arden blue corsa b gsi rep back in the day was a beauty 👌
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Vibes bro! Corsa GSI back in day was fastest oem hatch wasn't it? They 1.8 yeah? Mate had a C20LET Nova back in day thing ripped
@harvey1166
@harvey1166 2 жыл бұрын
1.6 16v 106bhp? I think as standard, but they were quick mainly due to weighing like 950kg ish, I had a LET engine but never put it in, I bought my golf r32 and broke the corsa for bits in the end
@adammcneice362
@adammcneice362 2 жыл бұрын
I had a standard Zafira VXR and I loved it. Great Fun.👍🇬🇧🇮🇱🇬🇧✌️
@BenLMitchell
@BenLMitchell 2 жыл бұрын
All about the technical, builds the suspense when John gets out of the boot.
@charliebelton1994
@charliebelton1994 2 жыл бұрын
Love a good vxr, affordable power and the power delivery from a z20let is a riot. Absolutely love mine it's only 300bhp but it's an absolute joke to drive. Bet this is a tool 🔥
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah seems like a great package even oem, cool cars. One day folk won't know what this was all about but for now we got the gems
@charliebelton1994
@charliebelton1994 2 жыл бұрын
@@monkylondon 100%. How do you find it compares, to the focus st/Golf GTI & Starlets etc? I have always though up until the last 10/12 years, vauxhall always hit the nail on the with the gsi/vxrs etc. Not the best, but the driving experience and character makes up for it.
@SuperWesty177
@SuperWesty177 2 жыл бұрын
Pulsar turbos rock that astra is such a weapon! Putting a g30-660 on a built ej207 into my old legacy!
@paste8686
@paste8686 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 aint even started but had to comment.. "Is traction on?" "Yea" "... do we need it?" Much love Mr Monkey, true legend an tht 👊👊👊
@kawikris6005
@kawikris6005 2 жыл бұрын
Love it !! - Making me wanna finish my Zaf Vxr build now
@ashcardwell7711
@ashcardwell7711 2 жыл бұрын
That is one awesome sounding vxr! Looks proper quick 👌!
@oakzy3647
@oakzy3647 2 жыл бұрын
Love the breakdown
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud I'll follow suit in next videos too
@Oxygen_Thief
@Oxygen_Thief 2 жыл бұрын
Car sounds spicy gotta love that turbo sound
@bentdog8917
@bentdog8917 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Monky.
@caljs1028
@caljs1028 2 жыл бұрын
Looks savage man.. I've just had my zafira gsi fully forged. Going pulsar g25550 turbo set up hoping for 400ish
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
That will be sick 👊👊
@slayerofmidgets3201
@slayerofmidgets3201 2 жыл бұрын
I used to own a 2.0 astra estate, same year as this vxr, put a ebay special turbo on it and then found out why I should have put better brakes and tires on first, either way they're amazing cars even with all the weight of an estate behind it
@Dustmonkeycreations
@Dustmonkeycreations 2 жыл бұрын
Got a say, I’ve got one and it’s as I’m aware standard, but it fecking fly’s feels so much quicker than my s15 which has a few bits on, I love the vxr May have to stick an exhaust on it now after watching this 😜
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Do it 😂 S15 cool but dying for a big whistler and set of cams to liven them up otherwise can be a bit flat
@Dave30073
@Dave30073 2 жыл бұрын
The noise this thing makes is nuts.
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Isn't it just, proper rally car sounds. Pops and bangs were amazing John reports
@grimsanchez5928
@grimsanchez5928 2 жыл бұрын
This was so sick 🔥🤟
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Grim!
@MelSavageKiller
@MelSavageKiller 2 жыл бұрын
Great car. Love my Evo but i really miss my old Astra H, so much i have been trying to find it again for about the last year to buy it back lol.
@Roginator007
@Roginator007 2 жыл бұрын
Little monster of an Astra, cheers Toby.
@sinanemati88
@sinanemati88 2 жыл бұрын
Y aye mon. Forge it, track it, enjoy it. Gearboxes are fine cheap fix if it blows.
@rice-rocket
@rice-rocket 2 жыл бұрын
A well cool motor. I remember people stuffing Calibre Turbo engines into the Mk1 Astras and then tweaking them back in the '90s. They looked well cool with the Irmscher kits on them. Some of the Mk1s were badged as Opel Kaddetts.
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I remember them Irmscher ones, didn't they do a Coupe as well? Always sore them in that Arden blue
@rice-rocket
@rice-rocket 2 жыл бұрын
@@monkylondon That's right. The coupes were called the Kadett C.👍
@adammcneice362
@adammcneice362 2 жыл бұрын
The good old days.👍🇬🇧🇮🇱🇬🇧
@Jagrupra
@Jagrupra 2 жыл бұрын
Best sounding 4 cylinder turbo engine 👌🏻
@papapetad
@papapetad 2 жыл бұрын
The dc5 driver thought for a moment he was gonna be all cool and pull away but it was not a good day for shakin' 🤣 i always kinda liked these. Decent shape to them, bit on the fat side but good design. I wonder if there'll be a bonkers megane 3 on this channel one day. That's another fattish hatch I really like. Even the megane 4 is cool.
@lewisdeanclark4091
@lewisdeanclark4091 2 жыл бұрын
John ripped his car a new arsehole tbf if he shittin it with him drivin too!!! Top build on the motor too can’t wait to have mine finished by this summer and hopefully get it on here 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@margaretsheridan7087
@margaretsheridan7087 2 жыл бұрын
Hi great video,the cars awesome and so are you guys
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Margaret kind words, have a good one
@adamwitherspoon6188
@adamwitherspoon6188 2 жыл бұрын
Heavy artillery 🥵🥵
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Shots fired, immense man
@justynsetterfield5585
@justynsetterfield5585 2 жыл бұрын
Full send! If the steering walking about when you are onnit worries you - go for a plated diff next 💪
@traceurGeorge
@traceurGeorge 2 жыл бұрын
1995 - 2012 uk hot hatch styling was just something else 🥵 😍
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Have to agree, such a cool era
@markrs59
@markrs59 2 жыл бұрын
Absolute weopon, I had one at 330hp so can't imagine what this must be like💥💥💥
@radarkhan5939
@radarkhan5939 2 жыл бұрын
JOHN ACTION ALWAYS FULL THROTTLE 😎😎 POOR GRANT WAS IN FOR A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE 😂😂😂
@handofgod09
@handofgod09 2 жыл бұрын
We need more Vauxhall's John 😎
@MegaRetr
@MegaRetr 2 жыл бұрын
Another beast
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud. 500hp Evo and 700hp R32 up next
@TheSekieRZOo
@TheSekieRZOo Жыл бұрын
Sound like forged SR20, nice build 🔥
@nubie1100
@nubie1100 2 жыл бұрын
For the price and the fun factor I'd recommend one. Mine is only 300bhp but it can still put a big smile on my face. But i just like pissing people off with bangs and how loud it is.. pure asbo car
@danwhite9644
@danwhite9644 Жыл бұрын
I think we got to use in America as a Saturn Astra. But I bet it was just a base model. I remember looking at it before Saturn went away. Thought they look nice
@happybirthdayyyy
@happybirthdayyyy 2 жыл бұрын
I could never let someone rip my car like that, regardless of how famous they are😂
@aroundtheworld3393
@aroundtheworld3393 2 жыл бұрын
VXR 😍😍😍
@tonywhite7753
@tonywhite7753 2 жыл бұрын
cant wait to finish my vauxhall combo van with a z20leh swap. should make an interesting sleeper
@mikeprice8500
@mikeprice8500 2 жыл бұрын
A car that is set to go up in value rapidly. The last of the best VXR
@monkylondon
@monkylondon 2 жыл бұрын
Are the latest ones not popular? Think Grant mentioned they have Peugeot lumps or something
@mikeprice8500
@mikeprice8500 2 жыл бұрын
@@monkylondon The GTC VXR J is a A20NFT Engine and is a GM design. Not very tuneable and the overall car does not have the fun characteristics of the Astra H. Try one you’ll surely agree.
@kevinf2231
@kevinf2231 2 жыл бұрын
Sick. Reminds me of my mk3 2.0t GSI Astra i had when i was younger, same colour aswell. That thing used to munch m3's all day long and sound better. The shock on people's faces was hilarious when you went tearing past there £50k motors.
@SilvaDSD
@SilvaDSD 2 жыл бұрын
Dammm VXR that is fast, nice build
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