#1: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:39 am ---- alright everyone i recently purchased a 51 plate 206 gti with 106k mileage, it only has part service history but regardless of this i still like to give a car a nice overhaul when i get them.
so i went and got the following yesterday
cam belt kit
drive belt
fuchs titan 5w/40oil and filter
fuel filter
bosch spark plugs
k&n panel filter
sportex oval back box (current one is very tatty and cagged up)
im also going to look at removing the throttle bodie and giving that a clean as it always seems to be something that gets overlooked and makes a car so much smoother on the throttle.
i have a few questions for you good people
where is the best place to get ht leads from as im having no joy looking online?
i understand a common problem is manifold rattle which i picked up on yesterday, is there anyway of curing this either by keeping oe or going to aftermarket? if going aftermarket where is the best place to purchase from?
i also didnt think the brakes were as good as they should be now i know this might just require a disc and pad change but i was wondering if changing to a gti 180 brakes offers better performance?
once i have done all of the above i shall take the car on a hub dyno near to me to see how healthy she is and if all is good am certainly considering a remap
thanks in advance
#2: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:29 am ---- You won't find HT leads as it doesn't use them.
#3: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:35 am ----
Edward wrote:
You won't find HT leads as it doesn't use them.
you know what i was thinking to myself i wonder if they dont use them, first car iv owned that doesnt use them.
iv just been doing a bit of research on the manifold and seen that maniflow do something that could be worth a look
#4: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:16 am ---- I would be inclined to look at engine mounts if your manifold is coming loose before you buy another and even if you do choose an aftermarket option you're still going to want at look at getting some stiffer ones as you'll end up in the same boat with it coming loose.
#5: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:21 am ---- If you need a manifold I have one that's not been used for six years. It's only done 50k miles.
#6: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:16 am ----
Vexs wrote:
I would be inclined to look at engine mounts if your manifold is coming loose before you buy another and even if you do choose an aftermarket option you're still going to want at look at getting some stiffer ones as you'll end up in the same boat with it coming loose.
thanks alot for that matey i shall make sure the mounts are checked etc, if they are required ill go for a set of uprated ones
#7: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:17 am ----
Edward wrote:
If you need a manifold I have one that's not been used for six years. It's only done 50k miles.
would that be a standard or aftermarket fella?
also looks like you have spent a small fortune on your engine top man, what power etc is it putting out atm?
#8: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:19 am ---- i dont suppose there is a guide on here on how to remove the throttle bodie is there?
#9: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:37 am ----
andy83 wrote:
Vexs wrote:
I would be inclined to look at engine mounts if your manifold is coming loose before you buy another and even if you do choose an aftermarket option you're still going to want at look at getting some stiffer ones as you'll end up in the same boat with it coming loose.
thanks alot for that matey i shall make sure the mounts are checked etc, if they are required ill go for a set of uprated ones
#10: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:15 am ---- once again big thanks for pointing me in the right direction fella
whilst your in such a helpful frame of mind i dont suppose if you know where you can get a lowering kit of around 35-40mm ?
#11: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:21 am ---- Depends if you just want lowering springs or coilovers?
Would recommend coilovers really as you can go at whatever height you see fit and always adjust it at a later date.
The rears however will need the torsion bar adjusting to get it lowered.
#12: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:32 am ---- id like to uprate the springs and shocks at the same time ideally, torsion bar should be a bit easier than doing my old r5gtt lol
#13: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:46 am ---- I couldn't personally recommend any particular brand of lowering springs as I've only ever used coilovers.
I do know Koni do a 35mm lower kit, H&R too, and of course Bilstein but as for what they're actually like I wouldn't know! but you should probably try and stay away from FleaBay special brand if your budget allows you to do so.
#14: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:00 am ---- Whats your final plan for the car..... are you going to track day it
#15: Re: new 206 gti 138 owner Author: andy83, Location: stoke on trentPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:48 am ----
macj wrote:
Whats your final plan for the car..... are you going to track day it
id highly doubt that one matey
just wanna put my touch to it and make an already quite decent motor that bit better
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you know what i was thinking to myself i wonder if they dont use them, first car iv owned that doesnt use them.
