#1: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:52 am ---- Hard to believe my 206 is now 10 years old. It was built in December 2000 and was registered in mid January 2001. I've owned it 7.5 years. It's now got 62k miles on the clock and at its current rate it will hit 70k miles in about 2020.
So I thought I'd take some pictures just like I do every year. I'd like to have taken some on a sunny day but it's sometimes difficult this time of year.
It's had a fair bit of money spent on it especially in the last 12 months and it's not finished yet. Plans for early next year include replacing most of the cooling system components. So my thermostat housing has been sent to DP Engineering to have a boss welded into it for the Omex coolant sensor, I'm going to fit some Samco hoses, a new radiator, new heater hoses at the back of the engine and a new coolant reservoir. The existing radiator is starting to crumble at the bottom so while it's all in pieces I might a well replace it.
Then I want a proper Jenvey throttle linkage and I fancy a trip to RS Tuning to check all is well. For some reason the engine is idling at 1300 rpm and needs to have been running about 30 seconds before I can touch the throttle, other wise the engine speed drops off.
#2: Re: Ten years old. Author: mjsroofing, Location: south walesPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:58 am ---- your number plates are missing
#3: Re: Ten years old. Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:10 am ---- Your engine bay....wow All looks mint mate its been very well looked after!
#4: Re: Ten years old. Author: Geoff, Location: Evesham, WorcestershirePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:11 am ----
mjsroofing wrote:
your number plates are missing
State the obvious but miss the point of the post entirely
Looks good, hope it still looks like that in another 10 years!
#5: Re: Ten years old. Author: eddrj, Location: BerkshirePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:14 am ---- best mint condition 10 year old car ive ever seen cant even see any dents or scracthes and interior and engine bay look new thats impressive. Mines got quite a few lil dents where people open doors on it same age as yours Last edited by eddrj on Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:18 am; edited 3 times in total
#6: Re: Ten years old. Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:15 am ----
mjsroofing wrote:
your number plates are missing
Maybe it a stolen car after all...LOL j/k.
Well you a very nice,and very clean car there mate,it sure don't look 10 years old,do you give her botox..hehe :D,because mine is 2006 and don't look this young ;),great work,you sure take a very good care of it inside and out,and your engine shine like brand new,if you see mine,you will ,what is that thing that is fixed above the mainfold??
#7: Re: Ten years old. Author: Bailey, Location: Finding Dr. RobotnikPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:15 am ---- Lovely looking 206 mate. Wish my car was that clean!
Im guessing the plates thing is so if it gets stolen the police will pull it over straight away?
#8: Re: Ten years old. Author: mjsroofing, Location: south walesPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:17 am ---- wow Geoff your clever, i didnt miss the point at all mate.
its a nice car, my statement was aiming towards " how come you int got any number plates on"
#9: Re: Ten years old. Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:17 am ----
mjsroofing wrote:
your number plates are missing
I reckon there removed because he was cleaning it & likes to clean behind the plates.
#10: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:04 am ---- Plates were removed to dry behind them. It's not been washed for 3 months so it was covered in dust and salt from a few weeks ago when it was really windy (despite it being in the garage).
As it's not going to get driven I wanted to make sure everything was as dry as possible. I had to switch the engine on and run it up and down the driveway to dry the discs and to get some heat into the engine bay to dry out the radiator...don't want to put it away in the garage wet...as it will stay that way - not good.
#11: Re: Ten years old. Author: mjsroofing, Location: south walesPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:06 am ---- fair play you really do like your car.
#12: Re: Ten years old. Author: Uz, Location: No Man's LandPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:49 am ---- Sleeper FTW. Looks lovely Edward
How come your exhaust is hanging so low..?
#13: Re: Ten years old. Author: Malteaser-xO, Location: FifePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:50 am ---- Stunning
#14: Re: Ten years old. Author: 00budham00, Location: IpsPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:54 am ---- looks lovely!!
#15: Re: Ten years old. Author: pugville, Location: Nantgaredig, Carmarthen.Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:04 am ---- That's the finest example of a 10 year old 206 I've ever seen. Perfect!
#16: Re: Ten years old. Author: MNARAA, Location: In a traffic jamPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:05 am ---- So, did you bother having the 10year airbag (and seatbelt?) check done?
#17: Re: Ten years old. Author: Luke, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:05 am ---- Perfect example. She deserves to be driven more though.
#18: Re: Ten years old. Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:09 am ----
MNARAA wrote:
So, did you bother having the 10year airbag (and seatbelt?) check done?
There isnt one.
20.05.2003
— Pyrotechnics' Lifespan Increased —
Peugeot France has conducted extensive testing on aged airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners. As a result of these tests it was decided that the service life of these devises can be extended by 5 Years without compromising safety. At the time of the introduction of air bags and seat belt pre-tensioners in 1994 it was recommended for all pyrotechnic safety equipment to be replaced after a service life of 10 Years. Peugeot will now guarantee serviceability for 15 years. This new recommendation by the manufacturer applies to all Peugeot models.
#19: Re: Ten years old. Author: MNARAA, Location: In a traffic jamPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:01 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
MNARAA wrote:
So, did you bother having the 10year airbag (and seatbelt?) check done?
There isnt one.
20.05.2003
— Pyrotechnics' Lifespan Increased —
Peugeot France has conducted extensive testing on aged airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners. As a result of these tests it was decided that the service life of these devises can be extended by 5 Years without compromising safety. At the time of the introduction of air bags and seat belt pre-tensioners in 1994 it was recommended for all pyrotechnic safety equipment to be replaced after a service life of 10 Years. Peugeot will now guarantee serviceability for 15 years. This new recommendation by the manufacturer applies to all Peugeot models.
Cool, thanks for that. Though mine was going to be due next year, nice to know its not.
#20: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:04 pm ----
Uz wrote:
How come your exhaust is hanging so low..?
That's how it's supposed to be. Viewed directly from behind it looks perfect in a nice and purposeful kind of way. It's a bit like the Pugsport systems seen on 106's.
#21: Re: Ten years old. Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:07 pm ---- Best 206 on the site by far
Hats off to you sir
#22: Re: Ten years old. Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:17 pm ---- Looks alright I suppose...
Needs to be driven more though
#23: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:19 pm ---- It would have been driven more if it worked! But all is fine now except it's not taxed during the winter in order to keep it clean!
#24: Re: Ten years old. Author: Mike, Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:22 pm ---- Looks stunning Paul!
Looks flawless, bar the drivers SP arch, unless you've had it sprayed?
Not tempted to remove the rear lights to dry behind as they tend to hold water sometimes.
Bit surprised with the rear window sticker by the way wouldn't have thought that've been you
#25: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:15 pm ----
Mike wrote:
Not tempted to remove the rear lights to dry behind as they tend to hold water sometimes.
Bit surprised with the rear window sticker by the way wouldn't have thought that've been you
Yes the rear lights came out as did the roof gutters! I'm allowed one little clue to what's under the bonnet with the Omex sticker.
#26: Re: Ten years old. Author: Chi, Location: North LondonPosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:53 am ---- Can't believe that it is still in pristine condition. *Thinking back to the days when I first saw this car on here*
I've missed a lot on the modifications you have carried out so will have a looksie through the site.
#27: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:22 am ---- It's still spotless...
#28: Re: Ten years old. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:25 am ---- Looks crap mate.. Needs a 180 engine, vortex, phase 2 bootstrip and phase 2 rears....
#29: Re: Ten years old. Author: Andy180, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:39 am ---- How often does this car actually get driven ?
#30: Re: Ten years old. Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:57 am ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
Looks crap mate.. Needs a 180 engine, vortex, phase 2 bootstrip and phase 2 rears....
this is over done already.
#31: Re: Ten years old. Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:58 am ----
Seabook wrote:
tomd0801754 wrote:
Looks crap mate.. Needs a 180 engine, vortex, phase 2 bootstrip and phase 2 rears.... [/sarcasm]
this is over done already.
I'll edit my post to highlight something...
#32: Re: Ten years old. Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:44 pm ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
Seabook wrote:
tomd0801754 wrote:
Looks crap mate.. Needs a 180 engine, vortex, phase 2 bootstrip and phase 2 rears.... [/sarcasm]
this is over done already.
I'll edit my post to highlight something...
my bad
#33: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:00 pm ----
Andy180 wrote:
How often does this car actually get driven ?
It's not been used all winter as I didn't tax it. I didn't want to take it out onto salty roads and then put it away in the garage for a week or two. So I didn't tax it. It will be taxed next month though and used once or twice a week. It's only insured for 1k miles a year and won't do even half that.
#34: Re: Ten years old. Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:20 pm ----
Edward wrote:
It's still spotless...
Drooool!
Hats off to you! That car is a stunning example, and in such condition many of us can only wish for when our cars his 10years!
#35: Re: Ten years old. Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:35 pm ---- The whole idea when I got this car nearly 8 years ago was to keep it nice in order for it to be one of the best examples out there.
#36: Re: Ten years old. Author: Ste, Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info CodePosted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:36 pm ---- Well you've definatly managed to succeed with your idea
#37: Re: Ten years old. Author: Lewis1592, Location: Aberdeen, ScotlandPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:45 am ---- ah much better looking than my 10 year old pug. although...i think if i spent that much money, time and effort on a car. id drive it more than your 1000 insurance miles....a lot lot more.
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All looks mint mate its been very well looked after!
,what is that thing that is fixed above the mainfold??
