saxo vtr gearbox/ poor performance

1. shaun-vtr Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 23

   #1 14th April 2013, 18:54

   Basically the gearbox in my vtr is just pants. The gears seem way to long for the little 8v. Seems to run out of puff way to quick struggles to go past 100mph. Has an induction kit decat and a catback stainless. Is there any other box i can fit to make it more driveable.
2. martin1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2012 North East Posts: 510 EP3 Type R

   #2 14th April 2013, 18:56

   vts box may make acceleration faster
3. Ali123 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2011 huddersfield Posts: 2635 ph3'd c2 gt

   #3 14th April 2013, 18:56

   1.1 box, easy enough swap can be done in a couple of hours and makes a huge difference!
4. shaun-vtr Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 23

   #4 14th April 2013, 18:59

   Looking to atleast be able to reach 130mph is this possible??
5. martin1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2012 North East Posts: 510 EP3 Type R

   #5 14th April 2013, 19:04

   why 130?
6. Ali123 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2011 huddersfield Posts: 2635 ph3'd c2 gt

   #6 14th April 2013, 19:06

   doesnt a vtr in standard form do 120 on paper? that not close enough?
   also, if you decide to put a 1.1 box on it you will lose abit of your topend but the difference it does to the acceleration is massively increased!
7. shaun-vtr Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 23

   #7 14th April 2013, 19:08

   I guess it maybe as im used to type r's and 172 clios
8. martin1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2012 North East Posts: 510 EP3 Type R

   #8 14th April 2013, 19:09

   well they are 2.0ltr cars
9. shaun-vtr Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 23

   #9 14th April 2013, 19:12

   Ye i no. Its just i no there heavier and the little saxo ways bugger all. just trying to see if i can squeeze abit more from the little 8v
10. martin1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2012 North East Posts: 510 EP3 Type R

    #10 14th April 2013, 19:15

    the vts would be a better way to go in my opinion of course still won't be as quick as a type r but they can be tuned well if you have the cash!
11. shaun-vtr Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 23

    #11 14th April 2013, 19:17

    Will the vts be ok for everyday use with a little bit of a heavy right foot
12. martin1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2012 North East Posts: 510 EP3 Type R

    #12 14th April 2013, 19:18

    of course it will be
13. Dawzy L-plater Joined: Apr 2013 kent Posts: 50 Black vtr

    #13 14th April 2013, 19:44

    I've been looking in to doing a box change but not sure what to put on my vtr do I go 1.1 box or the vts? Not sure what's best :/
14. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #14 14th April 2013, 19:51

    you wont be doing 130mph indicated with a 1.1 box, or a rallye box. The VTR just doesnt have enough revs as standard.
    VTS box over a 1.1 box any da in my view, its a sports box so the shafts fit properly.
    If you are used to drive RS clios and type-Rs then a vtr wont drive like one of them at all