Just got back from my final test drive.
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a Vauxhall VXR220
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(the 220 bhp turbo version).
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This and the Elise are the final two cars that stand between the Mk1 as being
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(in my opinion) the most fun car available.
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The VXR220 is FAST, very fast.
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I think the spec says 4.2s for the 0-60 and it feels it.
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There is turbo lag, but not too much.
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The one I drove was on Yoko cut road slicks and gripped very well, the steering was precise and the brakes had loads of feedback.
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It copes very well with strange cambered corners and certainly goes round the corner better than any MR2 ever could, but it's still not as fun as the Mk1 MR2.
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I'm not sure what it is, the Mk1 still has more feedback through the wheel and still feels more like a go-cart.
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IMO, the VX220 is probably better with the NA engine, the turbo lump is too powerfull for delicate mid bend power feeding, but it's a nice car.
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But, I'd still choose the Mk1, and that's ignoring the VX220's lack of space, room, comforts, getting in and out! etc.
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I can't be bothered to test drive the Elise now, as it'll be very similar to the VX220, so for me at least, the Mk1 is the best car in the world
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now I can start the project car with a clear head.
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Brakes and power can be improved upon easily, and handling can be tweaked more still, so it'll be back in progress soon!
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Latest plan is a Celica 190bhp VVti engine transplant.
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