#1: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:49 am ---- Hiii
As I’ve owned my new car for about 5/6 months now I thought I should put up a project thread :D, So here it is
Ill start of with the car I had before, It was a 307 1.4 that caused me a lot of headaches! So after the gearbox went then got that fixed a month after the cam belt snapped! only had 45k on it aswell, But as it was my first car I guess I could say I could have treated it kinder however lesson learned so now with my new car she is my pride and joy
Here’s my old 307, now in my local scrapyard!
So here it is 206 Gti 180! here’s a picture afew days after buying it.
Soon after I removed the silver alloys and fitted the gloss black ones it then looked like this.
After a couple of months I got bored of the standard exhaust and wanted something with abit more rawrrr! So after a lot of people recommending the janspeed exhaust on the 180 I went for it :), it then looked like this and in my opinion it is one of the best looking exhausts for the 206
Then I went into sensible mode, When I brought the car it had the common clutch judder so ended up taking it to Kyle (gti180boy) to fit a new clutch and check the car over for me.
New clutch….
He then found afew other bits gone on it for example the droplinks wishbone & top engine mount, heres what the engine mount looked like it was completely broken off
So after that the car was driving a lot nicer and smoother
But then I got the modding bug so more
I firstly removed the rear tints as I felt they just made the car look over chavy and made the car look weird, Also the same day my Heko wind deflectors arrived in the post so I also fitted them.
I then changed my badge from silver to gloss black to match my alloys ?
But then came the big mod……lowering :), I had been looking for a set of coilovers for awhile and along came these
Spax RSX Coilovers
Here afew pictures of them after they was fitted
I then made a trip down to the DVLA to get my private plate registered to my car and to tax my car ( £260 for 12 months tax )
Afew days later I received these in the post
Metal Pressed Plates
So I wasted no time and got straight on to fitting them
Soo off with the old…
And in with the new…
Got afew more bits planned for it but ill keep them quite for now
Let me know what you think guys
Luke. Last edited by L5_UKS on Fri May 04, 2012 10:30 am; edited 11 times in total
#2: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: judgey93, Location: Burnley EnglandPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:55 am ---- perfect example of a gti180!!!!
#3: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:58 am ----
love that colour, looks nice all polished up
#4: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:29 pm ---- Great car mate,love the mods you done so far :),keep it up
#5: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: Andrew, Location: Black Country Ay IPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:34 pm ---- Nice car Luke
Don't know how long you have had the plates but just to warn you, people will stroke them for some weird reason!
#6: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:41 pm ---- Your cars looking spot on Luke its a great example all it needs now are some masked crystals
#7: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:48 pm ----
Andrewxps wrote:
Nice car Luke
Don't know how long you have had the plates but just to warn you, people will stroke them for some weird reason!
Yeah people have already done that to mine haa!
#8: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:49 pm ----
Dan- wrote:
Your cars looking spot on Luke its a great example all it needs now are some masked crystals
I know mate! thats on my list of things todo will really give the front a mean look
#9: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: kingsway2468, Location: swanseaPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:04 pm ---- nice mate like what you have done and love the colour
#10: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: matt.handley, Location: kentPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:19 pm ---- stunning example of a 206 mate looks soo nice
#11: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: 00budham00, Location: IpsPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:58 pm ---- Very nice and sleek !
#12: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: Bailey, Location: Finding Dr. RobotnikPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:45 pm ---- Lush!
#13: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:50 pm ---- brings back memories :-D....looking nice Luke
#15: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project thread (UPDATE: 26/11/11) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:37 am ---- UPDATE 26/11/11
Only a small update however got my hands on a carbon look bonnet vent so wasted no time getting it on heres how she looks now
A couple of the engine bay..
Plans are in place to Reupholster my interior similar to this but replacing the orange with blue
Got a few other plans coming over the next few weeks for the front end, so watch this space
Luke.
#16: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project thread (UPDATE: 26/11/11) Author: Dan-, Location: BiggleswadePosted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:14 pm ---- really liking the seats! there from the ds3R i think, will look awsome,like the vent! my carbon vent never turned up :'(
#17: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project thread (UPDATE: 26/11/11) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:43 pm ---- Yeah they are DS3 seats mate, I like the imprinted writing on them would be awesome if i could get ones with 'Peugeot Racing' or similar imprinted
Ah really?! get complaining mate, I brought mine off Raz
#18: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project thread (UPDATE: 26/11/11) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 2:23 pm ---- Heres afew video's and pictures from the 206info RR meet
The reading was 176bhp not bad considering the engine is completely standard at the moment
First run:
Second run:
#19: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (Videos added 27/11/11) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:46 am ---- Well after a long wait trying to get hold of some genuine black masked valeos, I got my hands on some
#21: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (Videos added 27/11/11) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:36 am ---- UPDATE:
With winter on its way I decided I needed some decent rubber to keep me on the road
Decided on toyo proxies T1R'S
I also brought a OMP strut brace, and fitted my masked fogs to match my headlights
Thoughts welcome
#22: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: ramigojag, Location: worcestershirePosted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:57 pm ---- How much you pay for those masked valeos?
Where you manage to find them, i've had no luck at all
car looks great btw
#23: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:32 pm ---- Got them off someone on here
Payed £140 I think
Keep your eye out you never know you might come across some
And thanks mate
#24: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:51 pm ---- Looking good matey! Still cant decide what colour to have my wheels powder-coated in??
If your not going to be modding it too much I'd say go anthracite grey.
I was tempted to change my colour to grey but now I've added more black bits too it I'm glad I kept them black
However I've got a spare set of vortex's that I'm getting done in anthracite just as winter/spares
#26: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:28 pm ---- Im planning on doing the front grill gloss black but not sure if i want the wheels the same or just a dark anthracite perhaps.
#27: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: Ryan207GTI, Location: CoventryPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:26 pm ---- Looks MINT bud.. I have a blue 207 GTI and been thinking bout gloss black wheels.
The 180 is such a good looking car. You've done a great job
#28: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: Lowercase, Location: East SussexPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:52 am ---- nice work as always mate, how you keep this thing so sickeningly clean is beyond me though!
#29: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: Yoshii, Location: West BromwichPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:18 pm ---- Very nice car luke! Like the exhaust ALOT!
#30: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 26/01/12) Author: SteveTDCi, Location: StamfordPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:26 pm ---- That looks very nice, for me the wheels would be better in anthracite but agree the gloss black should match the wheels. I just have this thing with the wheels being shinier than the tyres
#31: Lukesaunders91 GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 15/03/12) Video PG 3 Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:48 pm ---- February Update:
Got my hands on some Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 in white to be used as track/spare alloys, However after fitting them I fell in love and have since been left on the car
However the tyres on them were way past the legal limit, so next up was 4 new tyres after fitting Toyo Proxes T1R'S to my other wheels (vortex's) I was impressed with them so decided to go with the same on these wheels
Next up was giving the inside of the alloys a good clean as they were pretty dirty.
Before & After
Finished
Last of all I got myself a Cupra R splitter, So wasted no time fitting it
Comments welcome
Luke. Last edited by L5_UKS on Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:16 pm; edited 2 times in total
#32: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: AshH, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:04 pm ---- What a shed lol ... Atleast your keeping my seats clean lol
But yeah looking good mate, think you should donate them Masked Velos and Masked Fogs my way now though as the white doesnt go with them lol
#33: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: Goldin, Location: Pula , CroatiaPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:33 am ---- The car looks great with those white wheels...
#34: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: JamieM, Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:07 am ---- This car reminds me of my old one! wish I could be asked to spend money on this one.
Looks nice mate, just unsure of the mix match theme (Smoked & clean *white wheels*)
#35: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:49 am ----
JamieM wrote:
This car reminds me of my old one! wish I could be asked to spend money on this one.
Looks nice mate, just unsure of the mix match theme (Smoked & clean *white wheels*)
Cheers mate
Hmm yeah I know what you mean, Im changing my side indicators back to clear, but I think I'm going to leave the fogs and headlights as they are, Then white powder-coated petrol cap and white front badge.
Hopefully that will help the wheels blend in abit more.
#36: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:05 pm ---- Little video of the Janspeed Exhaust.
#37: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:10 pm ---- where can i get some of them pressed plates from there ace
#38: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:23 am ---- There are loads of places that do pressed plates, However you need to make sure they have the BSAU145d code printed on them with the makers name and post code, else the police can give you a fine, some makers dont make them correctly they have to still be relfective and not everyones are so just watch out on that.
I brought mine from Dubmeister I had no problem with them they send the plates out next day delivery.
#39: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: JamieM, Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:27 am ---- Are you using stock rubbers or some aftermarkets for the Janspeed because mine has never sat right closest I got was with a Powerflex one but it was wrong fitment so had to be changed.
Cheers
#40: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:33 am ---- There just the standard rubbers mate, However a little birdy told me that the 106 Gti rubbers will do the best job and make it fit nice and close to the bumper, I'll be changing mine soon because it does sag a little.
However they will take abit of forcing on and some washing up liquid.
#42: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 18/02/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:05 pm ---- After looking into induction kits, I finally decided on the k&n typhoon, So got it fitted straight away
It feels better the throttle seems more responsive, and the sound after 4k rpm is awesome!
#43: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 15/03/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:23 pm ---- Another little update:
Was bored over the weekend so decided to wrap my interior map light surround in carbon wrap
know what you mean about the sound after 4k with the typhoon and janspeed its insane isnt it
#45: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 15/03/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 10:23 am ---- Just some small updates;
Firstly I got bored of the boring and pretty rubbish standard orange bulbs, So decided to fit my HID's back in. :), I took them out as it was messing with my ECU before, but now hopefully I've positioned the ballast out the way so it wont interfere
50/50
Finished result
Secondly I replaced my head unit with an alpine one looks alot smarter than my old one IMO
In the next few weeks Ill hopefully be replacing my front brakes with the 406 Brembo's also fitting a decat pipe so watch this space
#47: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: Andy_, Location: Isle of ManPosted: Sat May 05, 2012 10:57 am ---- Love your car mate
#48: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: richpowell91, Location: Melton Mowbray LeicestershirePosted: Sat May 05, 2012 12:45 pm ---- Out of interest where have you fitted the HID ballasts now?
#49: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: ramigojag, Location: worcestershirePosted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:25 pm ---- Ill be interested in reading how you get on with the 406 brembo's something im interested in doing too
#50: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 1:34 pm ---- Luke I love your 180 mate! My brother has the same colour 180 and tbh i'm jealous haha, keep up the good work mate!
#51: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: Ridt, Location: MalaysiaPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:47 am ---- i really love the looks of ure car and what youve done to it. i just got my s16 an im planning on making a similar look as yours.
the valeo is superb.
a few questions though :
1. where did u get the cupra spliter? ebay? i hope they ship to malaysia
2. what model is the player bro?
How is the ride with the 16" Team Dynamics compared to the 17" Vortex? Is the amount of grip the same? Accelerate faster with 16" or 17"? From the thread I assume that you have the same sort of tyres on both sets
#53: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: Soundinmotion, Location: CambridgeshirePosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:14 am ---- Really nice subtle is always best. Love the wheels and the look its great.
#54: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: L5_UKS, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:51 am ---- @Matty: Yep that video is mine ha, thought id do a cheeky one afew months ago so people could see how they sounded
@Ridt: Splitter was brought from somebody on here, However ebay do sell them but are quite expensive now, you could try your local seat dealer? Over here the seat dealerships have bumped up the price of them because they know non seat people are after them for there cars.
Also the headunit is a alpine x100
@Icetto: They were a lot better on handling feel and pretty much everything on the 16"
#55: Re: Lukesaunders91's GTI 180 Project (UPDATE: 04/05/12) Author: Icetto, Location: Cape TownPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:23 pm ---- I reckon the 180 should have come out with lightweight 16" from the factory.
Nissan VVL, B16b Vtec and Run X RSi are killing me off the line and they all have 15" rims
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only had 45k on it aswell, But as it was my first car I guess I could say I could have treated it kinder however lesson learned so now with my new car she is my pride and joy 
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good job
