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 Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:07 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
Posts: 855
Trade Rating: +19
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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WOW i got it back with a hefty bill too!  But for the amount of time i didnt have it i had:
- A clutch replacement
- A L/H drive shaft replacement
- A full engine rebuild/refurb
- A new tyre
now to get the modifying bug back! so i got it back it back on thursday (31/3) and i got the LED sidelights in as it was dark by the time i got it home (Garage phoned late!) so this is all i had time to do but i got a couple photos
a little friend got on my roof!
so saturday came and i just wanted to give the poor girl a clean! she had been sat in that garage being pushed in and pushed out daily with handprints all over the windows and bodywork but i soon gave it a wash and did a bit of modifying so hear are a few up to date pics!
I put my info sticker on!
i then did a bit of modifying in the boot, and gave my BASS CANNON a little bit more light!
i didnt get on with my LED 501 bulbs so i got some SMD ones and this is what theyre like - they look great!
also thanks to willhotdog for the SP fuel cap
i still have my induction kit to fit again and my new exhaust but i dont want to mess with anything like that until my engine has settled in okay after 100 miles..only 700 to go!
will update again soon as i put my clear 3rd brake light in!
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Last edited by danlouiee on Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:14 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:54 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Suffolk
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Not nagging
But please oh god dont tell me you paid for a rebuild? 
I piad £80 for an engine, gearbox, wiring loom, ecu and key 
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:06 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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yeah i did..but i paid under 1300 for a full rebuild and all those other replacement parts..and labour! the only reason is because i know my sister wants it after me all modified so when i get something bigger and better, (1.6 16v!) then it will be sorted for her!
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 2:47 am |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2010
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Location: UK
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look at the beginning of the thread, we all know it was gunna be expensive  but now you know you've got a keeper lol
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:41 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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i know and im so glad to have it back..fitted my clear 3rd break light tonight, the clear theme is looking good now..just dont know what other mods to do..saw a non sport honeycomb grill the other day liking the look of that!
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:43 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Northants
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| Addaz wrote: |
Not nagging
But please oh god dont tell me you paid for a rebuild?
I piad £80 for an engine, gearbox, wiring loom, ecu and key |
With such luck who is to say he wouldn't end up with an engine with more problems than the old one
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:13 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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I'm so glad I got a rebuild..at least I know what I've got now and itsgot 18 months warenty on it too:)
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:31 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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UPDATE 09/08/2011
today i gave my car a wash after a wet horrible rainy drive down and back from Plymouth to Helston to go Flambards (about a 80 mile trip each way) and so my car was a complete state! i thought that i would give her a wash and update you guys on how she currently stands.
my usual routine of washing is not to use fancy products just some basic zip wax wash, good old back to black for the bumpers and tyre blackener. i know they are probably the worst products to use but hey ho, keeps my car happy - she comes up a beauty! sorry for the bad condition photos, they were taken on my iphone!
i had to take my SMD sidelights off my front and put them on the back as i didnt have any other bulbs so i have some more on order but they look better on the number plate than the LED ones did my japan!
i only have one problem at the moment which is my Lexus Light on the right managed to get condensation inside of it and when i took it off to change a bulb it all ran on the inside and so it looks mingin! im after a right hand side one to replace it at the moment if anyone has a cheap one for sale as i cant afford some LED's at the moment, look back through the thread to see what they're like:)
i have also removed by K&N induction kit as it was drinking by juices so i am looking to replace it with a Panel filter - any suggestions on which one to get and will it effect my MPG?
i bought a gloss black Iphone centre console off 'tomd0801754' and fitted it, looks class! i will get a better photo of it on Saturday by which my Team Heko wind deflectors should be here courtesy of Welsh_Ben!
i have decided to keep my 206 for another year at least so i can get my 3 years no claims then i was looking at possibly a GTI 138 or even a 180, however with petrol prices not exactly dropping i was looking at a dirty Dervv but a Volkswagen GT TDI 130 or 150 bhp, maybe even a Leon Cupra TDI but thats another story!
however until then im going to look at doing the following to my car..
- K&N Panel Filter - any suggestions?
- New Right Lexus Light (for the mean time)
- Get my Radio Stalk working (Pre-plexed Kenwood)
- get some new Aero Wipers as mine as 19" and 26" are NOT the right size i should have 21" on each side!
- possibly look at Gloss Blacking my Bumps and Side Strips as i like the them Black, Silver and Clear:)
- New Check straps as mine are nackered and my passenger door is denting from the wing 
- Black front badge
- maybe change by Angels for some Valeos and Mask them - unsure yet
- Philips diamond vision Bulbs
- New info Sticker
- Amp My Door and Parcel Shelf Speakers ICE
- Paint Calipers Black
- Ph2 washers
- Twin or Single Exhaust (which may mean i need a GTI180 Rear Bumper)
- new aerial and base as mine is awful!
any more suggestions let me know:)
Thanks for looking, will post some more pics on saturday when i have my wind deflectors on!
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:40 am |
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Joined: Dec 16, 2010
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Location: UK
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if yr being picky, the "Perfect" wiper size is 22" on the passenger side and 21" on the driver side, however 21" on both sides does fit but you loose a slice on the passenger side, also 22" on both sides does fit but the wiper lifts up a tiny bit on the drivers side
19" and 26" is the correct size for older 206's
EDIT: also take the lexus light off and wack a hair dryer into the bulb holes, it will dry it in no time, ive done it to many a steamy headlight before an MOT lol
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:00 am |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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So I need a 22" and a 21" aero for the wipers..thanks mate and I'll take a photo of the light because I don't think I can dry them as they are already dry..I'll give it a go though:)
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:24 am |
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Joined: Jan 25, 2011
Posts: 665
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Location: Northampton
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Get yourself a nice leather steering wheel,for an 18 year old you have sure done a lot to that car. Definitely not a shopping car to use if your mum need you run down to the supermarket to buy tons of stuff,just because your sub/amp takes the whole room in the boot lol. Join the 1.1 club lol.
Perhaps consider getting new suspension and lower it too. =)
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:28 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
Posts: 855
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Thought I'd show you my new obsession..Carbon! Spent a couple hours with my sisters hairdryer and some parts and this is what they came up like!
I was impressed as It was my first time at doing so I'd defo give it another shot!
Since the last update I've put my wind deflectors on, got a new aerial base, fitted the new centre console, got my philips diamond vision hid effect bulbs, alarm switch(carboned), non sport honeycomb grill, and some paint for spraying! Oh and a k&n panel filter
Waiting on my grill to arrive so i cab spray it but my shopping list changed again!
What's to go on..W
Will update on Saturday when I give it a massive wash!
Thanks for following and looking:)
My shopping list:
-arm rest
-sp vent sliders
-ph2 washers
-sp handles
-m3 lights
-h4 morretes gloss black
-ecosse bonnet vent
- pressed plates
- black or red 206info sticker:)
If anyone has any of these or is thinking of selling please offer them to me, although I live in the for sale section!
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:45 am |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
Posts: 855
Trade Rating: +19
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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My grill arrived this morning, well wrapped I must say! Love having a photobucket app on my iPhone!
Start spraying it tomorrow!
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:28 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 1810
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Location: devon
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dont want a early gti interior mate do you? not that far from you and have one sitting in my garage in pretty good nick just a tiny bit of cracking and bobbling on the fronts seats but not really that noticable
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:42 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
Posts: 855
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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been a while since ive updated this and have loads of photos as i think its the best way of showing a progress thread!
After my grill arrived saturday came along and so i gave it a wash off in preparation for the spray.
and this was also the same for the Badge in the middle and here it is in the middle of spraying.
The final product (after alot of cursing and swearing!)
in the mean time of the paint drying and before the great british weather desended upon us! i put on my new peugeot stickers around the indicators (both sides) and put a K&N Panel filter in too, you can see the difference!
noticed a slight difference in power, at higher speeds though, truely does help you reach your full BHP potential!
also fitted my Philips Diamond Vision 5000K bulbs too and tonight i have fitted my Grill that i sprayed and took a few pictures..
i also fitted the SP Vent Sliders that i bought of tomd0801754 and also a pic of the centre console that i also bought off him!
i hope you keep on following this thread as i am always updating little bits and bobs:)
Thanks
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Last edited by danlouiee on Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:55 pm; edited 1 time in total
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