#1: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Update Pg2 Author: hobnob48, Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:02 am ---- Hi all,
Got told when I introduced myself a long time ago I should do a project thread for my little bargin.
Well seing as my whole car situation has changed due to crashing my Astra I now have the 206 on the road.
So little list of how it was:
2002 GLX
1.4 8v
Half leather interior with suede middles (Not GTI)
Standard Stereo with CD changer
Auto lights and wipers
Horrible alloys
So bassicly you get the picture a standard black 206 glx lol.
I brought it for £120 as it needed a new clutch (Very silly girl was going to scrap it)
Spent £50 quid on clutch kit, some shim the bearing sits on and clutch cable.
Then I lent the car out for a couple of months to get some money together so I can do some repairs to the front end ect.
Since getting the car back I have had a few little odds and sods that got on my nerves so started doing some shopping and bargin hunting.
Managed to get hold of a nice JVC head unit for free with AUX ect and also managed to get a Fusion Powerplant 12" sub with 1000w reactor amp for free with full Gaue 0 wiring.
All of this has been chucked in the 206 and is up and running.
Got on the way a new pair of headlights as clips that hold them on is broken. (Another bargin at £25 delivered for the pair)
Now future plans for her....
1. Lower as it feels like a boat
2. Look for some much nicer wheels
3. Change zorst system
4. Invest money in decent sound system
5. Look into potential engine conversion.
The reason engine conversion is right at the bottom is I currently have a 1.8 16v clio in my garage waiting for a Williams engine.
Any thoughts let me know. I will get some pics of her when I get home so you can see what she looks like now
Last edited by hobnob48 on Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:04 am; edited 3 times in total
#2: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: hobnob48, Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:06 am ----
Little shot of the side which I got after the purchase
#3: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: DeadEyePaul, Location: Rugby,WarwickshirePosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:08 am ---- When lowering dont go for the cheap spax kit unless you want to give your bones a rattling
#4: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: arronmee1990, Location: Broughton AstleyPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:13 am ---- Eibach all the way!
#5: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: hobnob48, Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:13 am ---- Thanks for the heads up. I was going to be buying some Spax. Is it really that bad? Before my last car I had a polo that was on the floor and loved every min of it. What other susspension would you suggest?
Thanks,
Jamie
#6: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: DeadEyePaul, Location: Rugby,WarwickshirePosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:16 am ----
hobnob48 wrote:
Thanks for the heads up. I was going to be buying some Spax. Is it really that bad? Before my last car I had a polo that was on the floor and loved every min of it. What other susspension would you suggest?
Thanks,
Jamie
Lets just say I think my speech is impaired
#7: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: -RAJ-, Location: COVPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:31 am ---- yh i hear spax is quite a harsh ride, what about Gmax?
#8: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: hobnob48, Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:32 am ---- Haha ok then I will rethink. Still tempted at £60 for shocks and springs. I will be doing the tortion bar
#9: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: MutilateTheDead, Location: DerbyPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:17 am ---- I have g-max and the springs are nice
#10: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:33 am ---- Ive just bought FK coilovers and even though its early days the ride is great!
#11: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: hobnob48, Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:25 pm ---- Coilovers are too much for me. Just looking to do the lot on a tight budget. I have just brought a full spax kit brand new for 70 quid. Gotta wait over a week untill i can fit it
Also think an engine mount may have gone too so need to get cracking on sorting it out.
Next on my list is a new bonnet. What are peoples views on a white bonnet?
#12: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: Southall, Location: Warwickshire, UKPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:52 pm ---- Good luck with this mate, looking forward to it lowered. I've also just bought a Spax lowering kit which is yet to be fitted, so let me know how they are
As for the white bonnet I'm not a fan, but I'm sure people will have other opinions!
#13: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: hobnob48, Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:55 pm ---- Cheers. I will update. You fitting it all yourself? Also if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay?
Im not sure about the bonnet either was just an idea i had as it needs a new one and dont want the hasle of getting the colour matched. Altho i can get it sprayed pretty cheap lol
#14: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: Southall, Location: Warwickshire, UKPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:03 pm ---- No I have a mechanical mate who's going to help me out, which is handy, I hear that the torsion bar is a bit tricky to do correctly so put me off a bit. I paid £70 from the website also.
I'd get it sprayed then, but as your going for cheap as chips, depends whether you'd like it really!
#15: Re: Hobnob48 Cheap as chips 206 tidy up project Author: hobnob48, Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:28 am ---- Small update incase anyone cares ...
Changed the headlights last night and managed to break one of the adjusters. Now looks like I need a new wing as well as the bonnet as its not matching up to the headlight like the otherside.
Heater control panel has been replaced as it was very temprimental with working for me. That now works but I have no light on the heater panel or clock so will investigate after work.
Car will be getting lowered on Sat, going to cover the tortionbar in penetration fluid thursday and friday nights to help with getting it all done. But I think other than that all is looking well.
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