#1: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:38 am ---- Hi all,
This is my first post on here although I've been reading up for a while before I bought the car and got loads of tips and ideas of what to do to the car, so thank you! Oh and play nice haha.
Last week I purchased a 206 Gti (138) as a bit of a project and to use for hillclimbs and sprints. First time I've ventured away from VAG's but always had a soft spot for 206 since I was younger watching them in the WRC etc.
Anyway the cars done 69k on an 04 plate, got a full service history and just had a major service. On collection of the car was pretty pleased with it, very tidy body work and seems to run great. Had it for about a week and although not got it on the road yet already finding little things to sort!
Firstly the person who owned to before me did quite a few mods that aren't really my thing so sorting them out and putting the car back to visually standard.
Things that need doing include/included -
- new drivers side wing mirror (purchased, not yet fitted)
- replacing the Lexus style light with standard (once again purchased, not fitted)
- removal of rear parcel shelf speakers and the serious rubbish wiring to them. I'll post some pictures kf them further down.
- didn't have a radio so fitted a delete panel
- good clean, in and out
- fit the air box properly. Was on held on with 1 jubilee and 2 screw! (Done)
- fix drivers seat. Doesn't click in. Common problem I'm told.
- replace washer fluid top as broken
- remove 372758285 stickers (including an Air Cooled Dub one)
Once all this is done I can start getting ready to take up the hills and MSA compliant! I'll get some more pictures up when I get the chance. This is what it's look like at the minute after its clean. Any advice or help would be ace!
Thanks Edward!
#2: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:50 am ---- Welcome to 206info Edward!
Good to see you're fixing the car up already I look forward to seeing your progress, be sure to start a project thread so we can all keep track.
Picture link doesn't seem to work.
A fan of the VAG scene myself although never owned one as of yet, what have you owned in the past?
#3: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:57 am ---- Thanks! Thought this was were the progress/project thread goes, where's it meant to be ill start one?
Just noticed the picture not working myself, I'll do it properly from my computer later. Had a Polo, and currently have a MK2 Leon, but always been around VAG's though, what all mates have and parents.
#4: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Vexs, Location: LondonPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:10 am ---- Sorry my mistake, I assumed it was in the welcome section!
Liking the mk2 Leon though, really nice car to drive!
#5: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:09 am ---- Oh good, I am in the right place then. Yeah the Leon's quaility, get silly miles to the gallon from it as well.
#6: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Hawkers, Location: Norwich, United KingdomPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:46 am ----
#7: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:54 am ---- Ah brilliant thanks. That's the car! Haha
#8: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:27 am ---- Having some trouble uploading the photos but there all on here if anyone wants to see!
#9: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Hawkers, Location: Norwich, United KingdomPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:04 pm ---- All you need to do to get the pictures is to click an image from your photobucket link so it opens bigger. On the right hand side you'll see it says Share Links, click the box for direct and it'll copy it to clipboard.
Paste the link inbetween [img]*direct link here*[/img]
#10: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:16 pm ---- Little bit of an update on the jobs done.
- fitted the new wing mirror
- Refitted the rear spoiler that rattle
- rear lights arrived and will fit them tomorrow
- K&N filter arrived once again will fit this tomorrow after work.
Anyway still really enjoying the car and slowly getting there. Starting to look how I want it to.
#11: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: johnpidge, Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:18 pm ---- Looks good - I've just bought a moonstone silver 138 looks much like yours - mines just had a new driveshaft oil seal and a minor service
#12: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:40 am ---- Thanks John. Sounds good, always peace of mind knowing its been serviced.
Few more bits and pieces done yesterday. Got the standard rear lights fitted, look loads better than the old Lexus Style ones. Cannot believe how much of an easy job it was, literally one bolt holding them in. Also the new ones came with all new bulbs which was a rather nice surprise.
Also got the K&N panel filter fitted once again a 2 minute job, don't know if there's any real benefits from them but it was on sale with 25% off so not fussed.
Next on my list to do is to get it up on a ramp to have a proper look at the suspension so i can give it a proper look over and repair / replace anything where needed.
Finally I've just applied for my National B license this morning so hopefully will hear back within a few week and I'll be on my way to getting started in Hill Climbing and Sprints.
Finally got the photos working thanks to Hawkers.
#13: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 1:27 pm ---- Right, so no actual progress on the car to report...
But, after changing the air filter last week and seeing it was fairly dirty I've decided to give the car an oil service for piece of mind. This will also give me another reason to get the car up on a ramp to have a proper look over it. I had a brief look under the car the other day whilst it was on the ground and the centre section of he exhaust looks like it's seen better days so that might need doing. I've been looking at a Sportex system as they seem pretty reasonably priced and are well recommended. Otherwise fingers crossed nothing else needs doing!
Oh and I've also had my National B Liecnse approved so that should be here soon. I've now also requested all the forms for the Middlands Championship, so to say I'm excited is a slight understatement!
#14: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Digger115, Location: HampshirePosted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:48 pm ---- Nice car ECB...mine is the same. What oil you going for out of interest? I am also changing my spark plugs and doing an oil change this weekend...wondered what the best oil for the GTi was...?
#15: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:38 am ----
Digger115 wrote:
Nice car ECB...mine is the same. What oil you going for out of interest? I am also changing my spark plugs and doing an oil change this weekend...wondered what the best oil for the GTi was...?
Thanks! Sorry about the slow reply, stacked out with work and uni. In regards to what's best, I'm not really sure. I went for some Ac Delco 5w40 as it was what was recommended. Hope that helps!
#16: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Digger115, Location: HampshirePosted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:55 pm ---- No worries ECB...I know what it's like! I went for Mobil 1 New Life 0W/40 Oil which was recommended at Halfords. Also got new Bosch spark plugs as the old ones were in need of a change! Just ordering the Sportex race pipe and back box now....
#17: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:26 am ----
Digger115 wrote:
Just ordering the Sportex race pipe and back box now....
Sounds good. Think I'm going to go for the same system when I get round to changing it. Would be interest as to how loud it is with the race pipe, not decided on which centre pipe to go for.
#18: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Digger115, Location: HampshirePosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:06 pm ---- I have ordered a race pipe and 4" oval backbox so sort of similar to the original exhaust tail pipe. I listened to some clips on YouTube and the race pipe is a bit louder but not too bad. I think Vexs said on here somewhere that he had one and sounded good..
#19: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:20 pm ---- Right, so pretty productive day today. Started off with a service thanks to Pug U Like, who's my local Pug specialist. They've been a massive help so far with the car, be it pointing me in the right direction for parts or just explaining bits to me; cannot recommend them enough.
Anyway whilst down there I had a full check up under the car and of the suspension. It was outlined that a few bits needed doing; the exhaust, which I kind of guessed was the case, the pads are on the way out, and the drop links need doing.
Otherwise only good news, the previous owner has polybushed the car, which is brilliant because that was on my list of to do. This afternoon I changed the drivers side drop link which was the worse of the 2 before running out of day lights so i'll do the other side Sunday.
Next loads of parts will hopefully be some greenstuff pads and sportext exhaust.
Finally, I'm on the lookout for a drivers side seat to match my interior as the recliner is bust so its either right back or forward, so if any know of one going please let me know!
Thanks!
#20: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:01 pm ---- Just remembered I also changed one the rear splash guards that was broken and adjust the handbrake.
#21: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:25 am ---- Drop links done, no more knocking noise. Also just some random photos of little jobs done.
Lots old/broken bits I've now sorted.
#22: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:56 pm ---- Small update.
Found a drivers seat online which I'm collecting tomorrow after work. Took the current seat out and took the chance to give it a proper Hoover, came up really well.
Also brought myself some race overall, all FIA approved so nearly set for some hill cimbs, just need a helmet now.
Finally found some braided brake lines one eBay, bargain at £10 + p&p, will get them on soonish.
#23: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 3:42 am ---- Got to the breakers to collect the new drivers seat, and even though i was told that it was in good condition and all the mechanisms were all working, they weren't. The seat had a rip the size of a 5p and the mechanism was broken. Completely wasted 70 mile round trip.
I've been reading throug the MSA year book and it states that road going sseries cars can have "fully trimmed approved seat" so i might just bite the bullet and buy some on payday, but we'll see.
#24: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Carlos_WR1, Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:07 am ---- I still have my seats available and there are no tears at all and they fully function.
#25: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 2:59 pm ---- Right, so today's been a pretty good day, don't work or have uni on Friday, so had plenty of time to spend on the car.
As I said I've been looking for seats to match to no avail. Decided I'd strip the seat down again and thanks to the help of my dad I've now actually fixed it. Saved myself a load of money so dead chuffed. Decided to keep these until I'm done at uni and have a bit more money then ill start the track and sprint prep.
#26: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:01 am ---- Bit of bad news on the car. Came up to a roundabout about a week ago and the brakes failed...
Lucky, i was only doing 10mph as I'd not long pulled away, and nothing was on the roundabout so managed stop using the handbrake. Pulled over, checked all the braking systems, and couldn't find a fault, fluid in the system ect, the weird thing is the brakes where then working fine after. Needless to say didn't want to risk driving it home and having them fail at 60mph. AA came to my rescue!
There's was little to no pressure in the pedal and the ABS went mental. Checked it all again at home and nothing I can see is wrong. Only thing that I found is an ABS fault, but being fail safe that shouldn't have been the issue? Thoughts would be great?
The only thing myself and the man from the AA could think of is maybe a wheel baring has gone and loosen a caliper off and that's why there was no pressure once and not again after? But there's no play in the wheels or rumble when driving. So not sure.
Anyway getting booked in with a garage to have a good look and see what they think.
#27: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:33 pm ---- Car goes into the garage tomorrow, so hopefully should be able to get some use out of soon! Hate just have to look at it.
Anyway student loan next week, and we all know what that means! (No not drink!) Update to come soon hopefully.
#28: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:10 am ---- Cars all back and working properly with a new speed sensor and brakes sorted, good to have it back. Properly missed it the last few weeks.
Got a few bits ready to order over the weekend -
- Sportex exhaust system
- EBC Green Stuff Pads
- New window wiper (boring I know but very much needed)
I'll also sort the braided lines out at the same time as doing the pads. Seeing as the discs on the car are fairly new they'll stay for the time being until upgrade to either 180 set up or 406.
Also trying to talk a few mates into a track day down at Mallory Park in about month.
#29: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: ECB93, Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:04 pm ---- Boring post about detailing to follow...
So, still not had my loan come through from student finance, so no new parts to talk about.
But, I did give the car it's first proper detail. Paint wasn't bad but after a polish with Autogylm super Resin and then a coat of Poor Boys wax it came up so nice! Also cleaned all the wheel arches properly and behind the splash guards with the jet wash, you wouldn't believe the crap that came out! Following this I gave the engine a much needed detail and its come up ok, but the engine covers been badly painted by the previous owner and is beyond polish and cutting, needs redoing really. Also treated all the plastic and rubbers so there now blaaaacckkk rather than a horrible grey.
Any way enough chat more photos -
Also gave the Leon's engine bay a proper cleans which has come up like new, dead chufffed the the results. Well worth all the messing about with degreaser, cleaning solution, detailing bushes and trim polish.
#30: Re: 206 Gti Project Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:36 pm ---- Looks really tidy the 206 does. Not convinced by the tow sticker though.
Looks really tidy the 206 does. Not convinced by the tow sticker though.
Yeah they need to go. Was going to run some sprints and hill climbs and they were a requirement, but not going now as I'll be moving away for a year, so put it on the back burners for now. Just want to enjoy the car and get a few track days in.
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