New Gearbox

1. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #1 29th February 2008, 12:34

   hello, just wondering what gearbox to get for my vtr... cos ive noticed people talking about different gearboxes that fit the VTR mk2 saxo... i wanted one that increases acceleration, any help would be great, rep given....
   
   also has anyone bought a gearbox from ebay? is it recommended? and what should i be looking for if i did. thanks!
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 29th February 2008, 12:46

   get a vts box tbh, theres a couple for sale i think in the for sale section here, n xsi one and a s2 rallye irc. them three would increase your accerlaration. and the 1.1 but i think they have weaker parts in them.
   
   i aint bought a box off ebay i got a recon one.
   
   if you get one from anywhere id recomend http://www.247spares.co.uk/?gclid=CJ...FRMfaAodR1qxfA
   
   they have really good prices and a warentee and they also deliver. I put down i have a 1.4 saxo but after a vts box. Iv had about 3 emails from them with different ones and they keep phoning me leaving messages.
3. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #3 29th February 2008, 12:48

   oo great! so the vts box would fit st8 on with no mods? which would increase accel the most??
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 29th February 2008, 12:49

   might have an issue with driveshafts but i aint 100% sure about that. leave that to someone with more knowledge to confirm though
5. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #5 29th February 2008, 12:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by r3d_fac3d oo great! so the vts box would fit st8 on with no mods? which would increase accel the most??

   
   i think the s2 rally then the xsi then the vts, do a seacrh on here if think theres a post with all the compatable boxes in order of accelaration.
6. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #6 29th February 2008, 12:51

   do you know how much they cost?
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 29th February 2008, 12:53

   i got about 6/7 quotes from that site i posted up there^^ all about £150 region some a bit more for less miles.
   
   a recon box is over £350 all in including fitting it will be £535ishh
   
   and for a second hand box which costs about £150 id say about £300 fitted
   
   if you do use that site above put down you have a vts if thats the box your after as youll get more results
8. saxo-john Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 280 Saxo VT Yamaha R6

   #8 29th February 2008, 12:57

   shafts are fine to use vtr fit vts not sure on rally box
9. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #9 29th February 2008, 12:59

   ok i have done erm... is it worth getting a recon gearbox? or will a 2nd hand one do fine? i needed a new gearbox cos my syncro has died on 1st gear and im replacing clutch as well so... and i thought a bit more acceleration never hurt anyone
10. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #10 29th February 2008, 13:09

    all up to you i dont think it makes too much difference which you go for. If you have the money for a re-con box but dont mind a second hand one, then get a pretty decent clutch (or better than what you got anyway) and a second hand £150 box.
    
    Ive got a 6month warrenty with my re-con box becouse my car was modified, would have been 12 if it wasnt. Peace of mind if you get a re-con imo though
11. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #11 29th February 2008, 13:17

    lol ok, i haven't got much money these days lol so i think Ile be getting the 2nd hand VTS box
    
    what rev changes are there from the vtr to vts gearboxes
12. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #12 29th February 2008, 13:48

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...t=vts+box+revs
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615
    
    theres some usefull stuff for you, with mine i noticed the most difference with the change from 4th to 5th dunno if thats right but thats what i noticed
13. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #13 29th February 2008, 14:21

    on this link doesnt it say that the vtr gearbox accelerates faster and has better top end?
    
    lol im confused now
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615
14. Joesnow Frequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Posts: 691 Mk 1 VTS poseidon blue

    #14 29th February 2008, 14:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by r3d_fac3d on this link doesnt it say that the vtr gearbox accelerates faster and has better top end? lol im confused now http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615

    I'm not sure what u mean?
    
    Put a VTS box in it and it will accelerate faster with no loss in top end
15. RyVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Crewe Posts: 187 Ph2 VTS

    #15 2nd March 2008, 17:23

    put a vts box in my vtr today, would definatley recoment it im very pleased with it =DDD
16. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #16 27th October 2008, 19:11

    would a vts gearbox defiantly fit in a vtr with no problems at all and no additional parts from standard? even with clutch cos im buying a new clutch and wondering if id need a vts one of them too!!
17. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

    #17 27th October 2008, 20:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by r3d_fac3d would a vts gearbox defiantly fit in a vtr with no problems at all and no additional parts from standard? even with clutch cos im buying a new clutch and wondering if id need a vts one of them too!!

    I want to know the same mate I am thinking of putting a vts box on my vtr too. Do you need vts driveshafts or do the vtr ones fit?
18. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #18 28th October 2008, 15:10

    there all interchangeable, if you searched you would know
    
    fit straight on, some people have said the drive shafts are different, but i have had VTS box,1.1 box and now s2 rallye box and all fitted fine with same drive shafts.
19. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #19 28th October 2008, 15:19

    ive had several combinations of gearbox/driveshaft
    not came across any that dont fit yet
    
    imo a vts box is a nice idea as you wont be at stupid revs on the motorway but you will lose some top end
    
    the xsi/rallye boxes are ace but ou will be revving higher and useing more fuel (you will with the vts but not as much)
20. AMO247 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Leeds Posts: 1515 Saxo VTR. Suzuki Swift GLX, Pug 206.

    #20 28th October 2008, 15:39

    Check this link out aswell........
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=182940
21. VtsTom Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 Spalding-ish Posts: 2512 Mk4 Anniversary golf. 106 Quiksallye

    #21 28th October 2008, 16:28

    Driveshafts go into the box the same on all models. They differ on the hub end
22. Dar-Bar_Vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Belfast, Northern ireland Posts: 174 august 2003 mrk2 Saxo Vtr

    #22 28th October 2008, 21:08

    theres talk on boys puttin 1.5d boxes into higher tuned vts's, wats the crack with that if everyone is saying the rallye xsi n vts boxes are pretty much the best? aparently the 1.1 box is capable of 147 , seen it on a thread on here but i cant find it..