Should i keep my 1.1 box?

1. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #1 13th April 2011, 22:13

   Well currently in my VTR i have a 1.1 box. Is quick with this but would you think it would be better with a VTS box as its stronger still good on acceleration and better top end, Is it worth it?
2. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #2 15th April 2011, 08:39

   Any ideas?
3. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

   #3 15th April 2011, 09:55

   Tbh if you can live with the high rpm at motorway speeds, id keep the 1.1 box until it needs replacing, obviously if you got a cheapish vts box eyed up then yes they are stronger.
4. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #4 15th April 2011, 10:18

   Never on motorways realy mate, I just dont want it to go boom when driving ha
5. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

   #5 15th April 2011, 10:24

   suppose it depends how much stick you give it...
6. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #6 15th April 2011, 10:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Oli_K suppose it depends how much stick you give it...

   I give it some hammer sometimes but mainly i am steady with it
7. matt_wolves Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Braunton Posts: 330 BLACK SAXO VT?

   #7 15th April 2011, 10:33

   get a 1.3 rallye box or s2rallye,1.4,1.6 xsi box there much better and stronger
8. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #8 15th April 2011, 10:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by matt_wolves get a 1.3 rallye box or s2rallye,1.4,1.6 xsi box there much better and stronger

   Expensive mate and rare!
9. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

   #9 15th April 2011, 10:36

   id personally stick with the 1.1 box untill i need to replace or untill a bargain comes along that you would be silly to turn down.
10. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

    #10 16th April 2011, 01:24

    Just out of curiosity, is the 1.1 box really that noticeably quicker than a standard VTR box?
11. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

    #11 16th April 2011, 01:42

    low down yes(but they are quite weak), but dont forget chuck a vtr box in 170+ easy
12. Nathan-HxC Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Bath, South West Posts: 1081 16v VTR

    #12 16th April 2011, 01:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Oli_K low down yes(but they are quite weak), but dont forget chuck a vtr box in 170+ easy

    Well I'm only 19 and still in education so don't do much, if any, motorway driving etc, more town/urban driving with a few country roads etc so am not too bothered about high revs on motorway journeys or lack of top speed.
    
    What sort of top speed would you reach with the 1.1 box in a VTR?
    As a matter of fact scrap that, I remember seeing the gear ratio diagrams on here, I'll have a play with the search button
13. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

    #13 16th April 2011, 02:19

    thinks its about 125 5th limiter, someone will most probs correct me on that though
14. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #14 16th April 2011, 14:43

    that's exactly what it is.

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15. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #15 18th April 2011, 19:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Oli_K thinks its about 125 5th limiter, someone will most probs correct me on that though

    Just! Had *116 from mine
16. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #16 18th April 2011, 20:15

    You obviously wasn't on the limiter !
    
    I Haven't hit the limiter in 5th yet.. got to 6400 RPM and it started smelling so backed off.. and it showed 125mph! so slightly more if you actually keep your foot flat to 6500.
17. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #17 18th April 2011, 20:25

    Didnt have anything left in it. Running out of road!
18. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #18 18th April 2011, 20:31

    Takes a bit to pull past 120.. but manages
19. philliantkr Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Birmingham Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo VTR (2000)

    #19 18th April 2011, 20:50

    I've hit the limiter in 5th on mine lol 125 showing on the clocks

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20. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #20 19th April 2011, 08:34

    Crazy, I havent pushed mine over 100 yet dont wana blow it up!
21. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #21 19th April 2011, 14:30

    Are the chances high of blowing a 1.1 box? realy dont want to do it ha
22. GTEsKee Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 southeast Posts: 6 VTR'ed 1.1

    #22 19th April 2011, 21:07

    im on my third 1.1 box in 15k !! . . . although to be fair thats 15000 HARD miles . . .
23. SaxoJamie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Sussex Posts: 3891 2x 106 GTi

    #23 20th April 2011, 00:21

    stick with the sports boxes mate they are stronger and are designed to handle more power than the 1.1/1.4/diesel boxes or gearbox changes will probably be a regular job if the car is used hard. I'm currently thinking about a VTS box in a VTR
24. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #24 20th April 2011, 07:15

    Ye if i see a cheap VTS box ill do it ha
25. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #25 20th April 2011, 08:21

    I'd say they're fine! mines perfectly normal after 20k miles! And it gets its fair share of abuse!
26. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #26 20th April 2011, 08:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxova I'd say they're fine! mines perfectly normal after 20k miles! And it gets its fair share of abuse!

    Its not going to blow up is it? i will get some warning signs first wont i ha dont wana be stuck anywhere lol
27. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #27 21st April 2011, 09:00

    Nah it's not just suddenly going to give up and drop all the cogs on the road!
    
    Usually its the diff what gives up 1st.. which is a loud Whirrring noise when in gear.. my 1.4 box lasted a month with the diff/5th and reverse gone..
    
    Just take gear changes slow but firm.. try not to spin.. and enjoy the acceleration
28. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #28 21st April 2011, 09:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxova Nah it's not just suddenly going to give up and drop all the cogs on the road! Usually its the diff what gives up 1st.. which is a loud Whirrring noise when in gear.. my 1.4 box lasted a month with the diff/5th and reverse gone.. Just take gear changes slow but firm.. try not to spin.. and enjoy the acceleration

    Ahh thats ok gones into gear fine and all that!, cheers

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29. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #29 25th April 2011, 08:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxova Nah it's not just suddenly going to give up and drop all the cogs on the road! Usually its the diff what gives up 1st.. which is a loud Whirrring noise when in gear.. my 1.4 box lasted a month with the diff/5th and reverse gone.. Just take gear changes slow but firm.. try not to spin.. and enjoy the acceleration

    +1
    
    thought i'd killed mine the other day, but nope, was the cv joint banging. box is still going!