Garys' 485BHP Vauxhall Astra VXR Is So Scary It Made Me Scream!

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  • @stuartl369
    @stuartl369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Not usually a Vauxhall fan like yourself but this looks really smart and such a quality build, tasty parts too.

  • @niallevans4008
    @niallevans4008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Seems a top guy, glad he is able to drive again.

  • @hickmanmade
    @hickmanmade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    “…everyone hates everything now. Ignore them.”
    Nice bit of life philosophy matey. Must remember it!

  • @grahamherbert3612
    @grahamherbert3612 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The VXR is Gods work on wheels. Every time I open my bonnet, I mentally hear Angelic Trumpets.

  • @robhinton1688
    @robhinton1688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Crazy to think this started as a rolling shell! Respect Gary 👌🏼

  • @Beardchanics
    @Beardchanics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Stunning build, impressive engine work and it looks amazing. Ace owner too by the look of it!

  • @Lordwrightyy
    @Lordwrightyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got love a vxr as a vxr owner my self. Makes a change seeing positive video. 👍👍👍

  • @Ireland103
    @Ireland103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Great car, Used to have a Astra OPC here in Ireland, but that VXR is on a differant level, Owner knows his stuff, 100% class

  • @mentalmaxi5555
    @mentalmaxi5555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of if not the best sounding vxr out there

  • @TheRyanl164
    @TheRyanl164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Front splitter works so well. Fair play to Gary for building a beast.

  • @haydgen01
    @haydgen01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try replacing the coil pack! I had the same problem on my Astra Nurburgring not too long ago. Also check the spacing on the end of your spark plugs

  • @grantwest7302
    @grantwest7302 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    10.54 the way the car moves through shifts ...... serious bit of kit !

  • @Cringepacket
    @Cringepacket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OHHH WE LOVE A VXR❤️ big up Gaz & Adam for the vid!! Monster😎

  • @clovell8244
    @clovell8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    genuine guy.
    brilliant video;,, commentary;,, b roll;,, info;,,...; hats of to you mr 6two1
    i really enjoyed this. keep 'em coming. you will blow up at some point, stop thinking about it.
    you just do you and your life will be happy.
    .
    look at this in 6 months. blessed be you. x

  • @cossie_sully8462
    @cossie_sully8462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can properly tell you're enjoying TH-cam fully again mate, another top vid! Goes to show, take your time and don't rush things and you'll get your rewards, keep having to remind myself about that, one day my car will be put back together and I'll have to hit you up and see if you fancy doing a vid, have a huge personal story with it ✌️💩

  • @nikolakosovic3681
    @nikolakosovic3681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those gen Astras look perfect from every angle, even nowdays

  • @joeseaton1120
    @joeseaton1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this car, I used to see it everyday and I used to work with Gary! I’ve seen this car develop to the crazy machine it is!

  • @mattcockram7035
    @mattcockram7035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You shiting your self is hilarious 🤣 credit to Gary as well lovely motor!

  • @ethanhatch1835
    @ethanhatch1835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must say as an avid hater of anything Vauxhall, this is very cool!

  • @gregHERRERA
    @gregHERRERA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good build this looks nice Gary's done well

  • @dragonshadow3707
    @dragonshadow3707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey I love vxrs I have a vectra vxr and it's amazing but I just one thing I do not like the back of that of thta one it dose look like a standard astra

  • @Katiebop89
    @Katiebop89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this. They are getting quite uncommon now. Nice example, tasteful mods.

  • @daniellissenburgh1584
    @daniellissenburgh1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the car Gary,these cars are so underated, building my red ripper at the mo and going for 500bhp ;)

  • @kurtseyffert6649
    @kurtseyffert6649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    look out Adams going to sell everything and get a vxr so he can have good mpg

  • @simonlowe4013
    @simonlowe4013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive build fella, well played 👊🏻👊🏻

  • @frankie6849
    @frankie6849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great looking and sounding car ,,,Glad Gary is well and ok to enjoy that beautiful machine

  • @vxvxr123
    @vxvxr123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely spec vxr very well put together, Really would like a set of those wheels for my own vxr but they are proving tricky to come by now 😂

  • @marcgrey5371
    @marcgrey5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to see a Honda man appreciating other builds, and I personally love the new video style. Quality stuff, feels like I’m watching a TV show👏🏻 Have to get my burg featured when she’s built

    • @6TWO1
      @6TWO1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man! I’m trying my best now. Time to show everyone what we can do 💪🏼

    • @marcgrey5371
      @marcgrey5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your enthusiasm is definitely showing, keep up the good work!

    • @6TWO1
      @6TWO1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I learnt some more stuff yesterday off a mate who’s a massive TH-camr & also my new stabiliser arrived so hopefully next video I film will be even better!

    • @marcgrey5371
      @marcgrey5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Onwards and upwards, it’s cool to see you still banging out great content. Would love to see more on the M3 too

    • @6TWO1
      @6TWO1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Once the wheels arrive il do a full review of it :)

  • @Triicks111
    @Triicks111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clearly a great deal of hard work has gone into this, mad respect. One of the best examples ive ever seen.

  • @ablplumbing6045
    @ablplumbing6045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like it i have a vxr same colour.... like the front splitter 👍

  • @ambition_vs_talent
    @ambition_vs_talent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy makes me enjoy a Astra VXR. Awesome, cool dude. Nice video.

  • @adamjack8095
    @adamjack8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that 👌 everything is spot on engine bay is perfect ! Keep up the good content mate and the variety 👍👍😁

  • @_Professor_Oak
    @_Professor_Oak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only one of these I'd have is the white nurburg edition, they look pretty mint. A lot of them seem to have that poppy misfire up in the rev range though, kinda weird.

    • @bentaylor6785
      @bentaylor6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Got the misfire issue with mine but only after about an hours driving, can’t figure it out😭

  • @cartercox4275
    @cartercox4275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    people saying that the exhaust looks shit on the left won't say that when it pulls away 😂

  • @DatGuy
    @DatGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can defo agree with that! Red defo one of the best colours on a Vxr; also in defo not a fan of moving the exhaust to the side😥. Good vid as a whole glad to see more Vxr content on TH-cam

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't help but like this a lot.
    It's not too shouty, although I'd prefer it without the stickers, and wheels aside (which are beautiful btw), it looks pretty standard. Love a sleeper me !!
    I don't like Vauxhall's, but man this is really nicely built machine, well done sir.

  • @ethanhatch1835
    @ethanhatch1835 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also fair play Adam has uped his game with these reviews massively! very high quality stuff keep it up man! lav it

  • @donleigh8218
    @donleigh8218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need that manifold in my life

  • @darrenmicklewright2008
    @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had same problem with misfire over 5000rpm on full throttle, new maf sensor and back to full health. A maf can be breaking down but not enough to throw a eml but enough to upset the afr

  • @iTzKnoxxy
    @iTzKnoxxy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a guy and a car
    Happy days

  • @E11isxn
    @E11isxn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t lie for a split second I thought your EG was a Mk4 Supra 😅😅😅

  • @ItzSnelling
    @ItzSnelling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If he’s not changed the MAF yet, I’d say that’ll be the cause of the misfire, they eat MAF’s like a chubby man eats McNuggets

    • @darrenmicklewright2008
      @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unplug the maf and run without and see if problem goes away. But have a obd2 to hand as it will throw a error code but will run fine

    • @ItzSnelling
      @ItzSnelling 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darrenmicklewright2008 Exactly that!

    • @gary8560
      @gary8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was spark plugs.

    • @darrenmicklewright2008
      @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gary8560 be careful with iridium plugs, they are known for the tips breaking off and falling into the cylinder. You can get ngk platinum heat 8 which is for anything over 400bhp

    • @gary8560
      @gary8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@darrenmicklewright2008 I don’t use iridiums. I use platinums with code pfr8s8eg

  • @kanneskaumglauben8026
    @kanneskaumglauben8026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mate VXR Owner you could get rid of the misfiring by changing the coil pack to Motor Krep Single Coil Ignition with VW TFSI Coils. Way more Ignition Power!

  • @b4dt3mp3r4
    @b4dt3mp3r4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Own up did you shit your knickers when you guys saw blue lights 🤣🤣

  • @R77DVR
    @R77DVR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see another VXR on the channel again Adam 👍🏼

  • @simtonicc
    @simtonicc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the insurance tho, I’m not going anything against this but I’m just planning on modding mine

  • @Youngblud89
    @Youngblud89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wouldn't you need better plugs to stop the misfire isn't that starting to happen because the spark is been blown out by the boost

  • @t-ruckerj
    @t-ruckerj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a very tidy clean vxr top work there

  • @santapodracer1980
    @santapodracer1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary bringing the "Gary boy" to Essex

  • @danielmclean3632
    @danielmclean3632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could a swore he said VSR 2:08 😂😂🧐🧐 This build is tasty 👅 love the content bro 😎

  • @gothips
    @gothips 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best Opel ive ever seen.

  • @md-detailing
    @md-detailing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love a good Astra H VXR :O

  • @vauxhallmadnessuk5923
    @vauxhallmadnessuk5923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this. Great review 👏

  • @Gmad-ig3cf
    @Gmad-ig3cf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video love seeing vauxhall been put back on road sick build

  • @NE10AutoRepairs
    @NE10AutoRepairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man said he thought he had a misfire. Adam knows all about that 🤣

    • @6TWO1
      @6TWO1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My heart 😂

    • @NE10AutoRepairs
      @NE10AutoRepairs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@6TWO1 I don't know how you cope being passenger honestly have me leaking poooo everywhere

  • @wayneblackmore2874
    @wayneblackmore2874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the wheels are they18s? I'd like to find them for my vxr

  • @tommydilly9220
    @tommydilly9220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come exhaust tip doesn't come out the middle of the rear bumper that's one of there best Features

  • @jasonlolotte4262
    @jasonlolotte4262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid, nice car, sound guy👍🏾

  • @tugadashcamsuk5946
    @tugadashcamsuk5946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done! Thanks for the video. Cheers man

  • @darrenmicklewright2008
    @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is your afr when its misfiring? Is it leaning out which would be a fuel starvation , i have same problem with no fault codes live data shows misfire on cylinder 2, it tried new coilpack and plugs with no different. I've heard it could be maf, have you got the enlarged maf housing on your power?

  • @Hazzer278
    @Hazzer278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car is insaneeee

  • @kieranrowlands7529
    @kieranrowlands7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Gary representing with the pulsar turbo
    Absolutely awesome!

  • @drivesoserious6548
    @drivesoserious6548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a spicy meatball! That’s pretty insane

  • @jondavies4775
    @jondavies4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This makes me wish I'd have kept mine now that misfire is terrible

  • @andyasdf2078
    @andyasdf2078 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course he's called Gary. lol

  • @Martin-wz2ie
    @Martin-wz2ie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love them roads apart from the average speed checks litered along it

  • @GEARED_MrLucas
    @GEARED_MrLucas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mega build 👌🏻 Real genuine enthusiast too!
    Loving these new style features mate, keep them coming 💙

  • @danKTM78
    @danKTM78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers adam, i fancy building another vxr now 😅

  • @bentaylor6785
    @bentaylor6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Misfire on boost when warm similar to mine, give me a shout when you find it Gary👍🏻

    • @darrenmicklewright2008
      @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same as mine, it was fine on stage 1 at 290bhp it went in for a stage 2 and the misfire on cylinder 2 started so I put the stage 1 back on and it stopped the misfire for a few days then it came back on wot occasionally. I've tried cleaning maf and map and now trying running redline si1 fuel system cleaner as it seems like its a starvation of air or fuel. Also iv changed coilpack and plugs. Any help would be appreciated???????

    • @kysri168
      @kysri168 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coil pack lads mine did this last week. New spark plugs and coil pack you’ll be well away

    • @darrenmicklewright2008
      @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kysri168 its one of those faults that could be one of many things. With mine iv changed out coilpack and plugs without any difference, I'm now running redline fuel system cleaner which stopped the extreme misfire but it still stutters sometimes going through boost on wot so yesterday I unplugged the maf and it ran beautiful so iv ordered a new maf

    • @kysri168
      @kysri168 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darrenmicklewright2008 that is true mate. Soon as mine went stage 2 this problem started about a week after. And then I took coil pack out spark 4 was full off oil and my heart sank 😂 but turns out when I changed oil I ain’t the best at hitting the hole so a bit spilt in to the spark plug and cause my problems lol.

    • @darrenmicklewright2008
      @darrenmicklewright2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kysri168 did it only happen on wot?

  • @andrewwright.
    @andrewwright. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Astra Vxr is a track weapon.

  • @ukboost3322
    @ukboost3322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Vaux for life 😎🤟

  • @ThatCarguyLouie
    @ThatCarguyLouie ปีที่แล้ว

    Built not brought 🔊👏🏽

  • @57JimboSlice
    @57JimboSlice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what plugs? mine is stock but bosch platinum plugs caused a misfire because they aren't gapped properly, when I put the OEM ones in it ran perfect again, either that or coil pack

  • @simonwatson7494
    @simonwatson7494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gary’s a too guy. Love the motor!

  • @rsdinho9349
    @rsdinho9349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is a price of all prepa ?

  • @jackmeyers9830
    @jackmeyers9830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a car sounds lovely 👍

  • @x8dudtrackdaytoy
    @x8dudtrackdaytoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice example 👌👌

  • @Donovanthegoodthings2
    @Donovanthegoodthings2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely motor !

  • @marjon83utd
    @marjon83utd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That bonnet though 😂

  • @y.spycher
    @y.spycher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you fit in this car? i am 1m70 and feel not comfartable, feels like i seat on the roof.

  • @dr.einstein.
    @dr.einstein. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have astra h 5 doors 1.8 with 125 hp im not happy is to slow how can i make this about 200 hp you can give any tips

  • @michaelpower7473
    @michaelpower7473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content Adam loving the car reviews.awesome car

  • @kooperativekrohn819
    @kooperativekrohn819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it ….but the rear bumper lol give it a centre exhaust 😏

  • @rsdinho9349
    @rsdinho9349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is a turbo ?

  • @dickieprice9644
    @dickieprice9644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the reg.
    Year 3 GCSE

  • @LankyTV_
    @LankyTV_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Burg, nowhere near the power, but HOW DOES HE GET 35MPG

  • @tomcoxon3520
    @tomcoxon3520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had few of these .. melted all of them

  • @BR1T807
    @BR1T807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone that is going to buy one and do around same bhp, how much it would cost to run this amount of power ?

    • @deanfrancis9137
      @deanfrancis9137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Budget 6k upwards on top of the car price

    • @BR1T807
      @BR1T807 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deanfrancis9137 thanks mate for the help 👊🏻

  • @kiest225
    @kiest225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vents are Msport vents

  • @bentaylor6785
    @bentaylor6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    35mpg😳 mines only stage 2 around 280-290bhp and I’m averaging 17.7mpg😂

    • @ARDEN440i
      @ARDEN440i 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      15 here 😂

  • @akiskap7394
    @akiskap7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missfire is his middle name ?

  • @izzieb
    @izzieb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alternative title: Gary slams me back and makes me scream

  • @harrytilley4905
    @harrytilley4905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cool guy!😎

  • @shomishomi9397
    @shomishomi9397 ปีที่แล้ว

    OPC-opel perfomance centar rear bumper like my

  • @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420
    @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Hood' 🤣

  • @lukejenkins9341
    @lukejenkins9341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top video guys seem a nice guy aswell

  • @jamro9128
    @jamro9128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Adam keep up the review content!!!!!!

  • @iGuitar365
    @iGuitar365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking video mate

  • @jordanhill5497
    @jordanhill5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are you driving that at WOT with that miss-fire !?

    • @gary8560
      @gary8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      At that point it annoyed me. All fixed now

  • @paulbennett6379
    @paulbennett6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beast