#1: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:26 pm ---- Well I just spent as mush of the day as possible cleaning up the 206 and I reckon she looks pretty tasty
Only managed to wax the bonnet before it started to bloody rain though!
Have a list of stuff i've got planned and should hopefully start getting some mods on payday/insurance renewal at the end of this month
Plan on a carbon look bonnet intake, black angel eyes and smoked M3 rears look wise.
Also want to debadge, and spray the front and rear lions gloss black!
Think the rest of it will stay standard tbh!
"performance" wise, planning a set of coilovers but only want the car dropped around 30-40mm so i'm not sure whats best yet.
Induction kit is going on almost immediately, and looking for a performance cat back exhaust too!
Oh and if anyone would be kind enough to make me a sig i'd be realy grateful! Last edited by Bigbenj_08 on Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:27 am; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Squeaker, Location: En Route to the Premiership 2012/13Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:28 pm ---- If you're only going to drop it 30-40mm, why do you want coilies?
I've done mine today, snow foamed, washed, clayed, snow foamed, washed, polished, waxed one side and it threw it down, waited til it stopped waxed all of it bar the rear end and it rained again.....
#3: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:32 pm ----
Squeaker wrote:
If you're only going to drop it 30-40mm, why do you want coilies?
I've done mine today, snow foamed, washed, clayed, snow foamed, washed, polished, waxed one side and it threw it down, waited til it stopped waxed all of it bar the rear end and it rained again.....
well yeah.. thats why I said i'm not sure what will be best lol. I suppose if I got coilovers and wanted to go lower... I could lol.
Need to get one of those foam lance things, would save a whole lot of effort!
Tis getting clayed next time I wash it though
#4: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:56 am ---- Well my 1st mod arrived early this morning
Looks rather tidy for the price, went for a green filter too which i'm glad about. The raceland one looks fairly restrictive and small in comparison!
I've also got a new lion for the front which i'm spraying black when I get chance!
Hopefully next month or 2 should see the car being dropped by 50mm or so which should be nice!
#5: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Jonno, Location: Boston/Spalding LincsPosted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:04 am ---- I had that induction kit, but sent it back because it didnt fit and came with a few pieces missing. Have you got it on yet?
#6: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:05 am ---- not yet... done a trial fitting though.. sort of layed everything out over the engine and can't see why it wouldn't fit!
I had that induction kit, but sent it back because it didnt fit and came with a few pieces missing. Have you got it on yet?
Dammit I see what you mean now... the alu pipe will fowl on the battery/battery tray and the induction cover is going to fowl on pipes and cover my dipstick.
I had that induction kit, but sent it back because it didnt fit and came with a few pieces missing. Have you got it on yet?
Dammit I see what you mean now... the alu pipe will fowl on the battery/battery tray and the induction cover is going to fowl on pipes and cover my dipstick.
What an a**e!
Bit of a bummer isnt it! I presume you have the long thin airbox? As the xsi has a square one like the gti, and has a bit of a bigger gap between rocker cover and battery.
#9: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:29 pm ---- I assume so yeah... Had asked on here a few times but most people seemed to think that the sizes etc were the same
WHY DIDN"T YOU TELL ME!! haha.
Did you get an induction kit then or just a filter?
#10: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:40 pm ---- Wow... its been a long time since I updated this!
Haven't actually modded the car in any way, just been maintaining and looking after her
I never did find an induction kit that would fit so I kinda gave up
Anyways, pic from today... fun in the snow!
#11: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: thompson69, Location: bishop aucklandPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:39 pm ---- hi mate where did u get that induction kit frm?
#12: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:21 pm ---- Been a while... lol.
Never did manage to fit an induction kit, eventually went for a k+n replacement panel filter!
Everything else is still standard atm, any funds I did have were taken by me moving to Cardiff a while back!
Anyways, quick pic after a blast round the awesome roads in the breacon beacons!
#13: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:03 am ---- Good clean today, really happy with how it looks after minimal effort
#14: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: acotton21, Location: NottsPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:40 pm ---- have u got any pics of k+n replacement panel filter fitted?
#15: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Dabamash, Location: The car in frontPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:48 pm ---- Spoilerrrrr
#18: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 1:55 pm ---- Wow... was it really 2011 when I last updated this?
Nothing happened on the car as its been the last of my priorities for the past 2.5 years! Moved house, got engaged, moved house again... urgh!
Anyway, car is same as... just a dent on the front drivers quarter thanks to a white van man reversing into my car while parked. Pushed most of it out but will get a new wing at some point.
Anyway, got back into playing about with the car after selling a bike... Induction kit has now been purchased!
A catback is next and then its on to sort the suspension and brakes while tiding up the bodywork again.
Been looking at some catcams and a C2 VTS intake mani, but thats just thoughts for the time being!
#19: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:58 pm ---- Done... wanted to give the engine bay a clean but didn't have time..
#20: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: AndrewR2211, Location: ScotlandPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:22 pm ---- Looks quite nice actually, rocker (plastic) cover blue aswell and will look nice
#21: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: DSWR, Location: SolihullPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:20 pm ---- looks really good:) glad to see you're still knocking about!
#22: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:17 pm ---- Cheers! Engine bay needs a tidy up but in this weather there is no point!
Kn came with a drycharger (basically a jacket for the filter) as it hangs quite low in the car and can/could get wet. Checked it today after a bit of damp driving and its worked nicely, filter is bone dry but the drycharger had a few specs of water on it!
Today I started swapping the interior. A bolt sheared on the drivers seat and felt unsafe so I picked up a nice condition gti half leather interior off eBay.
Got the seats in, but it started chucking it down So I didnt get round to doing the doorcards.
Poor pic but it gives an idea... feels a bit more supportive than the old sport interior.
Exhaust next.
#23: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:28 pm ---- Pic of the car in work today, looking pretty shiny!
#24: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 5:12 am ---- New tyres fitted this morning, got some Uniroyal Rainsport 3's.
Only had them on for about 5 miles and they already seem better than anything I've had before (Proxes, Parada etc), apparently they get better when scrubbed in an they're incredibly quiet.
Off for a drive over the Brecon Beacons now to give them a workout..
#25: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:21 pm ---- Pic from Talybont reservoir this afternoon, tyres are superb!
Quick spin over to the beach at the weekend, still enjoying the lanes in the pug.
MOT soon, then exhaust time. Not sure if I should go the whole hog and get a 4-2-1, sports cat and cat back or just the cat back for now!
#27: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:39 pm ---- When you getting her lowered a touch? Be nice to see this car a bit lower down and a few more mods on her!
I've been toying between suspension and exhaust for a long while. I did try and find someone to do the suspension last year, but couldn't find anyone local that would do a good price with the work I wanted. I think KAM Racing or PUG1OFF are just about close enough if the price is right though.
Anyway, my exhaust it rotten, so its pretty much "forced" me to get it done. I just hope it goes through the MOT as it doesn't look like I can get booked in beforehand.
EDIT: I do also need a front wing. Some c**t bumped it in a carpark and drove off. Pushed most of it out, but in some light it looks like its got cellulite lol.
#31: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:57 pm ---- I would suggest my self but im bloody miles away!
I had my bmw for a week and couldnt resist not doing stuff to it
#32: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:14 pm ---- TBH, the car is my 2nd toy though...
1st toys:
Although, my mate has a Celica GT4 lightweight and so I've been getting into the rally "scene" a bit more, so the pug is becoming a bit more fun to work on!
#33: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:00 am ---- Im sorry but i have no idea what im looking at with those bikes, but they do look very pretty though!
#34: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:01 am ----
Dabamash wrote:
Spoilerrrrr
Its only taken 4 years, but a gti 180 spoiler is on its way from eBay.
Got it cheap as its a bit rough round the edges. Wrong colour anyway so will give me a little paint by number project to get on with
#35: Re: Bigbenj_08's 206 Thread. Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:54 am ---- project spoiler has begun... but rain quickly stopped it again
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