Enjoyed watching this, back in 2008 I wanted a Corsa VXR but the boot wasn't big enough to keep the ball +chain happy. Ended up with the Arden blue Astra which was a rocket compared to anything I'd had before. Now driving a Mean Green Fiesta and it's a perfect wee car 👍
You need to mention the Corsa VXR was known for having a toffee Gearbox. Thats why tuning them is so risky. Even though the engine is forged you are still left with the typical Vauxhall gearbox. Wasnt just the Corsa VXR VX have toffee gearboxes but the later Astra VXR. Shame because i love the look of the Corsa VXR. I had a silver Nurburgring when i was younger and absolutely loved it, and i never had an issue with mine but was just the concensus over forums i visitted that the gearboxes were a problem. Great video though love to see the comparison it should help youngens when they come to buying their hothatches because these are the two best imo.
I owned an Astra VXR from new and I repair gearboxes for a living. 43000 miles before a bearing set was required. The actual gears and syncro rings are decent though. These cars do need a Quaife though,1st thing I done after initial run in period.
@@andrewstevenson6540 When mine eventually went to VXR head quarters after having 2 new gearboxes and a new fly wheel inside 8 months, with its discs kept wharping i was finally told the earlier models had issues. They lied to me initialy and tried to tell me it was my "driver style" which in fact i was merely using it to do motorway miles primarily i didnt drive it hard at all. But as i said Vauxhall finally admitted to be that the gearboxes and brakes in the first models had issues. Not sure what inside was the problem but when it came back from VXR head quarters the problems myseriously went away!.
I would never own a corsa again because of head gasket issues and it just put me off .... HOWEVER the rear end on them corsa vxrs I think look amazing ! Much nicer than the fiesta st and I have a fiesta st2 myself in white .
We’ll line them up for a drag race once the vxr is mapped will be a stage 2 vxr v stock ST but still good to see how the stock ST will perform as its already impressive 👌🏽
@@callumhenstock8734 the fiesta is better on Neely everything but not buy much The engine has stronger pistons But my vxr has B8 shocks and uprated spring so ride is better than the st stock is very stiff
I don’t think the blow of valve will be helping on the corsa because of the way the maf works. get an upgraded recirc and remove it would be best. if it’s only running 140 on a standard map somethings not right.
@@shifting_gearss definitely would recommend removing it. i had a forge intercooler on mine and got myself a new radiator and kept temps good. you will definitely want one when it comes to a new turbo and a map
I have the Nurburgring edition VXR, absolutely love the sound, handling, twin exhaust and the metallic paint. Everything about it makes me so happy🤗🤗
im looking at a nice clean ardeen blue example🤤
Parts for the fiesta are every where always a bonus
Enjoyed watching this, back in 2008 I wanted a Corsa VXR but the boot wasn't big enough to keep the ball +chain happy. Ended up with the Arden blue Astra which was a rocket compared to anything I'd had before. Now driving a Mean Green Fiesta and it's a perfect wee car 👍
great video boys, only thing stopping me getting a fiesta st is the 8 grand insurance 🤣
Sick vid paajis🤝💯, very good comparison vid both good pocket rockets 🚀 with there pros and cons, looking forward to the next vid on the vxr 🔥
Appreciate it!!
Just got a grasshopper green Nurburgring Vxr with heated leather seats and 49000 miles its mint bro
How you enjoying it ? Fingers crossed picking one up tomorrow with 65k miles can’t wait
Great video boys, the content nice and regular, keep it coming 🎉🎉
Thanks bro appreciate that glad you enjoying it 🙌🏽
Smashing video both great cars I’ve owned both of them 👌💯
What one did you prefer mate ?
Would be great to see a real world mpg test on both Corsa vxr and the fiesta st
Very good comparison 💯
Appreciate that my bro🙌🏽🙌🏽
Nice vid keep them coming
You need to mention the Corsa VXR was known for having a toffee Gearbox. Thats why tuning them is so risky. Even though the engine is forged you are still left with the typical Vauxhall gearbox. Wasnt just the Corsa VXR VX have toffee gearboxes but the later Astra VXR. Shame because i love the look of the Corsa VXR. I had a silver Nurburgring when i was younger and absolutely loved it, and i never had an issue with mine but was just the concensus over forums i visitted that the gearboxes were a problem. Great video though love to see the comparison it should help youngens when they come to buying their hothatches because these are the two best imo.
Thank you appreciate it! And 100% gearbox’s aren’t the best in these cars 👌
I owned an Astra VXR from new and I repair gearboxes for a living. 43000 miles before a bearing set was required. The actual gears and syncro rings are decent though. These cars do need a Quaife though,1st thing I done after initial run in period.
@@andrewstevenson6540 When mine eventually went to VXR head quarters after having 2 new gearboxes and a new fly wheel inside 8 months, with its discs kept wharping i was finally told the earlier models had issues. They lied to me initialy and tried to tell me it was my "driver style" which in fact i was merely using it to do motorway miles primarily i didnt drive it hard at all. But as i said Vauxhall finally admitted to be that the gearboxes and brakes in the first models had issues. Not sure what inside was the problem but when it came back from VXR head quarters the problems myseriously went away!.
Ya man wicked video boys 🙌🏽 I got a fez ST molten orange merk a lot of cars in it 😎💯
Legend!
you lot are only 21 madd thought u were way older cold vid thoo cant wait to see the vxr mapped
Both cars are nice but for me personally fiesta ST for the win nevertheless vxr are also awesome motors 🤜🏽
Both nice cars lads keep at it.
Thanks 👍
How did you get your RGB footwell to stay on permantly on the ST?
Wired to the car’s battery
I would never own a corsa again because of head gasket issues and it just put me off .... HOWEVER the rear end on them corsa vxrs I think look amazing ! Much nicer than the fiesta st and I have a fiesta st2 myself in white .
Corsa cheap fimsy always engine problems. fiesta much better quality car
What year was yours please? I've heard 2015/2018 models vauxhall corrected these issues eg head gasket 4th chocolate piston etc ?
Where did you buy the seat covers from please want some for mine . If can send link thdy be great
I brought them from eBay mate but I don’t think they sell these exact ones any more with the stitched ST logo
Not sure how true this is but I was told the fiesta st has forged pistons from factory
They’re not forged they’re just stronger overall
Paajez take it easy on Newton road man, don’t get those speed cameras turned back on
No stress they won’t 😂👊🏽
What kinda money was forging the Corsa ? I have an astra j i would like to forge. Im guessing wossner pistons and pec rods ?
Forging was £2300 Wossner pistons pec rods etc from Rusty Autos
To do that on vxr take esp off budddy😅
we need a drag race now 🤣
We’ll line them up for a drag race once the vxr is mapped will be a stage 2 vxr v stock ST but still good to see how the stock ST will perform as its already impressive 👌🏽
I've had both same colours also
Which one did u find better
@@callumhenstock8734 the fiesta is better on Neely everything but not buy much
The engine has stronger pistons
But my vxr has B8 shocks and uprated spring so ride is better than the st stock is very stiff
My st180 is just being forged by rusty autos now
I don’t think the blow of valve will be helping on the corsa because of the way the maf works. get an upgraded recirc and remove it would be best. if it’s only running 140 on a standard map somethings not right.
Yeah I was planning to remove it and get an airtec intercooler but not 100% sure yet 👌
@@shifting_gearss definitely would recommend removing it. i had a forge intercooler on mine and got myself a new radiator and kept temps good. you will definitely want one when it comes to a new turbo and a map
I’ll most likely get one in the future but the TXAutosport one should be fine for now
Na it’s the pistons he running low compression piston like I am and I’ve got the same problem
Forged by rusty autos
If you ever want a vectra vxr on the channel give me a shout 👍
100% would love to 👌🏽 drop us a message on our insta or add our snap and we’ll sort something 💯
Fiesta seats very dated compared
Would have to disagree think they look perfect and feel very comfortable