#1: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:50 pm ---- Bought my car on the 1st of March 2008 with 16k miles on, a genuine low miler, great condition car.
I've tried to modify it subtly to reflect its position in the range, as a luxury model, and do OEM-style mods rather than chavvy tacky ones.
I got a replacement rear door off eBay for £40 delivered after noticing what I thought was a small scratch was actually a serious amount of damage including cracked filler.
Rather fast got phase 2 rear lights.
Modded the door mirrors to operate on remote lock/unlock.
Yellow calipers (since been replaced by gold GTi calipers)
SP fuel cap (personally think it really suits KSJ)
Red LED high brake light (rare, smooth OEM look)
On the way back from the Buxton meet with Sam, car looking rather muddy! This was pre-sports rear bumper, new alloys or colour coding.
Next to Scott (SAB206)'s old car.
Interior rear lights relayed off fronts were added, with Sam's help, on either C-pillar (bit of a scary task, cutting through rare black rear pillars )
Updated the air vent sliders, and all four door handles to silver, off the later models. Brilliant update, looks much smarter, very little money or effort.
Fitted an SP grill with Gareth's help (Pug206lx). Previously had fitted a Laguna splitter and SP bonnet vent that you can also see.
Shortly after, I treated my car to a sports rear bumper, phase two boot strip, and full colour coding all round to smarten it up a bit. I put the Peugeot Lion on above the bootstrip after these pictures.
Fitted an auto dim mirror.
Then fitted a set of SP arches, these are pre-wheel change.
Some photos before the wheel change as it stood.
I then got a set of GTi Nimrods refurbished and sprayed a custom specified, subtle dark grey.
As it stood, also changed side indicators to official clear Peugeot ones. Also upgraded to 4x H7 Osram Nightbreakers around this time. They are immensely powerful and very good, I'd recommend them.
Couple of photos from a meet with ChinablueGTI (Gavin).
Also fitted metal Lockwood door sills, subtle white footwell lighting linked to the doors, removed and sold headlamp protectors, and have since fitted a full JBL upgrade (excluding sub and amp). This comprises of all four door speakers, plus the two JBL tweeters and the official monogrammed JBL door tweeter covers.
Upgraded brake setup to GTi 138 spec, Hammerited gold.
Boring side of things wise, I have done (and now can proficiently perform) an oil and filter change, changing of the ECU engine sensor (green plug), the dashboard temperature sender (blue plug on side of cylinder head), coolant flush/renewal/bleeding, etc.
Also wired in a second cigarette lighter, situated in the glovebox. Perfect for charging your phone or running an iPod on a long journey, as well as adding a silver handbrake button, finally.
Fitted a reversing sensor kit off eBay, wired in subtly, buzzer hidden away in boot, and colour coded.
Also sprayed my centre console KSJ, and the clock and gearlever surrounds in cream - apologies for poor quality photo.
I have a spoiler waiting for me but am still undecided on whether it's worth putting on or not (will it suit the car?)
I've probably forgotten a whole load of stuff that I've done though!
Plans for the future include lowering, a new subtle exhaust, and perhaps lightly tinted rear door windows and rear windscreen. I am also going to relay the fogs and full beams so that, whilst also working independently as they do currently, the fog lights will illuminate upon full beam activation, much like driving lights.
As she stands, pictured underneath the Eiffel Tower.
#2: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: Brian, Location: VVT Land, FifePosted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:03 am ---- Best R.G. on 206info fo' sho homie.
#4: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: Mikey2uk, Location: StevenagePosted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:52 pm ---- I really like your car Gary and i have told you that before. Liking the parking sensor wouldnt mind looking in to getting one
#5: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:54 pm ---- Thanks Mikey, you have indeed!
Parking sensor is awesome, I'd recommend it for the money. Easy as pie to wire up and fit, even if you're not technically minded.
#6: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: wagsy206, Location: Coatbridge, LanarkshirePosted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:55 pm ---- i agree with brian gaz. definately the nicest RG.
#7: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:56 pm ---- Cheers Wagsy, yours is definitely my fave SW as well!
#8: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: danhodson, Location: Derby, UKPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:43 pm ---- Gaz, you've seen mine with the spoiler, I'm personally a fan. But its up to you. You need a nice exhaust to suit the gap in the sports rear mate.
#9: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:31 pm ---- Good point Dan, I'm going to have to invest in an exhaust methinks.
And pull my finger out and sort out this bleeding spoiler!!
#10: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:57 pm ---- Just a small update, I had white footwell neons linked to the interior light so that they'd illuminate open opening of the doors/unlocking the car, however three out of four have blown due to wear and tear/being knocked by passengers' feet.
When I get back home, will try and get hold of four boot lights and do an OEM-style footwell light installation using the wiring that's been set in place.
I've also got a spare parking sensor or two so kind of tempted to put two in my front bumper as they are spare, could be a good OEM+ style mod, linked to a switch.
Finally, this summer I WILL sort out my headlight washers! Got hold of two off a Lexus and they need some modding to fit - all part of the fun!
Thoughts on either would be appreciated.
#11: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: vintageoriginal, Location: London, UKPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:47 am ---- love the parking sensors myself. are they annoying/overly sensitive or actually quite useful?
#12: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: RustyDLK, Location: Armagh - Northern IrelandPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:27 am ---- nice car mate get the spoiler on BTW
#13: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: Kencoboy, Location: Pembrokeshire, WalesPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:19 am ---- Loving the car man so great mods on it not too much either
#14: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:39 pm ---- Sorry for late responses guys, I'm still struggling to get my head round this new layout :/
vintageoriginal - no, the sensors are actually very good, nice and accurate and not annoying. Not as good as OEM (they only have 3-4 preset levels) but for £18, what do you expect? Lol!
RustyDLK - it's planned, once I'm back in the UK!
Kencoboy - thanks mate, I've tried to keep it fairly subtle.
And to let everyone know, there's a few nice little mods I've thought of whilst I've been away - watch this space once I'm back.
#15: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: andre206, Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:45 pm ---- Hey Gaz, love this car. Just wondering, how difficult was the auto folding mirrors? and is that a 406 rear view mirror? Sorry, but would there be any chance of putting the link up to that reversing kit you bought.
Good work
#16: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: Lowercase, Location: East SussexPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:49 pm ---- nice ride man, i like the sp arches, never seen them on a 5 door, they suit it, sorta help give it that hunkered down luxury cruiser look.
I would switch to the leon cupra splitter though, i think it would help the lines flow better, as the laguna one sorta fights with the rest of the car. and debadge the boot! may be find a special home for the special edition badge? - perhaps where the lion badge is? could look quite unique
love the centre console though, nice little touch. was thinking about respraying mine to a lighter silver (to match the door handles and brighten up the interior a bit)
Hey Gaz, love this car. Just wondering, how difficult was the auto folding mirrors? and is that a 406 rear view mirror? Sorry, but would there be any chance of putting the link up to that reversing kit you bought.
Good work
Thanks mate.
Yeah it's a 406 auto dimming rear view mirror. The auto folding mirrors, as everyone asks ( ) are very difficult and complex, and even so you already need to have electrically folding mirrors. I got them done for me but it's a long and complex task, and I'd think twice before having it done again.
The reversing kit is any of them off eBay really, the one I bought is as follows (I think). DON'T sand the sensors, it damages them, just primer/spray/lacquer. Key very very gently if you want but don't go at them heavy handedly. They'll still be fine.
You can get different style ones with a graphical display etc. I just wanted mine discreet and unobtrusive.
#18: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: andre206, Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:55 pm ---- Apreciate your words very much!
I cant even see where you put the sensors in! Didnt think you'd be able to spray them etc and they'd work. Really beautiful car, keep the OEM luxury theme going, because it suits the car well.
nice ride man, i like the sp arches, never seen them on a 5 door, they suit it, sorta help give it that hunkered down luxury cruiser look.
I would switch to the leon cupra splitter though, i think it would help the lines flow better, as the laguna one sorta fights with the rest of the car. and debadge the boot! may be find a special home for the special edition badge? - perhaps where the lion badge is? could look quite unique
love the centre console though, nice little touch. was thinking about respraying mine to a lighter silver (to match the door handles and brighten up the interior a bit)
get some pics up if you get the pedals
Love it, - im a green car fan!
DSG
Thanks for the words man, nice to get compliments as ever
I've never personally been a fan of the Cupra splitter, and I think that if it's got to go on a 206, suits the sports bumper ones better as they have more pronounced 'flares' that go with the splitter. So Laguna's staying I'm afraid - might have a bit of a change to it though
I've also been thinking about the bood badging and perhaps going for a France-only boot strip, but still not sure if I like it. It's aluminium with PEUGEOT written across it evenly, could look quite smart. I'd then remove the existing Peugeot badge on the bootlid and put 206 there....
Thanks also about the centre console, so pleased with the finish of this. Definitely do it metallic if you do it, when it catches the sun you see all the little metallic particles!
I'll look into how much moolah they want for the pedals when I get home....methinks they need doing
I cant even see where you put the sensors in! Didnt think you'd be able to spray them etc and they'd work. Really beautiful car, keep the OEM luxury theme going, because it suits the car well.
Cheers
Thanks very much mate, very much appreciated. Compliments are always nice thank you, OEM theme will be kept going, I've got a nice long list of potential mods that are coming up. Hopefully by the end of summer the RG will be sporting a few new modifications
I destroyed a first set of parking sensors with spraying them be careful if you get them! Reread what I said about sanding or you'll have to get another set like I did
I cant even see where you put the sensors in! Didnt think you'd be able to spray them etc and they'd work. Really beautiful car, keep the OEM luxury theme going, because it suits the car well.
Cheers
Thanks very much mate, very much appreciated. Compliments are always nice thank you, OEM theme will be kept going, I've got a nice long list of potential mods that are coming up. Hopefully by the end of summer the RG will be sporting a few new modifications
I destroyed a first set of parking sensors with spraying them be careful if you get them! Reread what I said about sanding or you'll have to get another set like I did
Cheers mate!
Haha, i wont touch them with sand paper! So you just primered them, spray green (code green), then laquered? Sounds too good to be true because i sat there for around 10 mins trying to find them, because i thought they were clips to hold the bumper!
Haha, i wont touch them with sand paper! So you just primered them, spray green (code green), then laquered? Sounds too good to be true because i sat there for around 10 mins trying to find them, because i thought they were clips to hold the bumper!
Yep, that's literally it. I did two very thin coats of primer, two very thin coats of spray, and two very thin coats of lacquer. Key is to keep it all thin but well covered. Lol! That's all you have to do, patience is the key
And then once you're ready to mount them, find a place where they look smart and OEM like I did. Measure, measure and remeasure as well
#23: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: Lowercase, Location: East SussexPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:06 pm ---- that aluminum tailgate bit should look good, worth a try at least and if it looks w**k, im sure some one will want to take it off your hands
yea was thinking of silver centre console and laquering it. could do it in teh same colour as the body, but could look a bit weird with the black and red interior :\
auto's for the win!
#24: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:21 pm ---- I'd go for the body coloured centre console, would look nice and smart
Yeah, autos ftw definitely! We'll see if I can get hold of the boot strip...
I'd go for the body coloured centre console, would look nice and smart
Yeah, autos ftw definitely! We'll see if I can get hold of the boot strip...
first dibs on the tie break boot strip should you swap?
#26: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:54 am ----
danhodson wrote:
GazRG wrote:
I'd go for the body coloured centre console, would look nice and smart
Yeah, autos ftw definitely! We'll see if I can get hold of the boot strip...
first dibs on the tie break boot strip should you swap?
Sure
#27: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: Lowercase, Location: East SussexPosted: Mon May 17, 2010 9:21 am ---- hey,
hows the car coming? any new developments?
i finaly got my ass down to the peugeot so they could rip me off in return for a sp footrest
did you ever get the spoiler or pedals on?
#28: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: thebigg, Location: homePosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:16 pm ---- ive got a green 1.4 lx and didnt know if to colour code the trim as i thought it may look a little to much but seeing your car has changed my mind and im going to go for it as it looks mint and with the gti alloys and the aluminium grill the car look beast and i whant my one to look just as good but that will be a big order to for fill but ill try and let you know how i get along but it may take some time as im a little short on coin as i am still in school and have a job as a milk boy so income is very slow but ill get the when i leave school just the guys at 206info wiat one day one day!!!
#29: Re: GazRG's WIP Author: RicH, Location: South East UKPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:50 am ---- Awesome pic in in front of Eiffel Tower!
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be careful if you get them! Reread what I said about sanding or you'll have to get another set like I did 
