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 Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:10 pm |
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Joined: May 27, 2014
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Hi, thought i would post my little project up on here as there doesn't seem to be many people doing things to what i would consider one of the best small hatchbacks ever made.
I have done a few 206's over the years but none to this degree, hopefully this thread might inspire some one to bring back an old 180 and give it a fresh lease of life like they deserve.
Anyway, i got this car in October 2021, Extremely beat up mechanically and the paint wasn't in the best shape either. The best thing about it was the engine and gearbox is in fantastic condition, only has 79k on it. Everything was loose on the car with all the suspension and arms tired and worn.
Pics when we first got it back after a quick wash
Not in the best condition exterior wise, lots of swirls scratches knocks and nasties all over it. It also had a bent boot lid some how!
And then the ideas started to come in, and so it began.
Originally we tried just a gloss black tint on the rear lights but i didn't like it so that idea was scrapped. Ended up buying LED rear lights from Fkautomotive in Germany.
Also at this point we fitted the carbon effect light weight door cards and pull straps, also ripped the back end out and fitted the harnesses with the eyes to bolt them to along with the new seats.
Found a mucky set of morrette lights and sorted them out. Ignore my terrible excuse for a sunstrip, i thought it was a good idea lol.
Fitted a new rear beam, pro sport coil overs and all of the running gear underneath was replaced with brand new items. Also fitted a toyo sport decat.
Custom read diffuser we made out of ABS carbon effect plastic. Non functional of course.
Now we we didn't think the back end looked good enough so we tried a daring mod with a tegiwa rear wing meant for an EP3, i think it turned out pretty good!
And then just the final few mods, splitter, mudflaps, and wing deflectors and a new sunstrip.
And this is the finished car in all its glory at adamcfest in june.
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:04 pm |
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Joined: Jun 30, 2021
Posts: 46
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Location: Eastern Scotland
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Very nice!
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:30 pm |
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Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Posts: 1171
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Location: West Country
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Proper job!
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:55 pm |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 18
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Location: Essex
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Very nice build. Made sense to get one needing some suspension work if the plan was to change it anyway. Not sure I've seen a gti 180 in black but excellent to see another saved.
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:52 pm |
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Joined: May 27, 2014
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Car is still going strong, stored for now as my attention is focused on a special project. Hoping to unveil and pugfest 2023 but unsure if the car will be ready in time.
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 10:05 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 3262
Trade Rating: +18
Location: Plymouth
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Very nice mate, wasn't it for sale at some point? Thought I saw it for sale when I was looking around for a 180 earlier in the year.
I do love a black 180 and was looking to get another black one initially but when my bro offered me his red 180 for £1k I couldn't say no.
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 8:25 pm |
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Joined: May 27, 2014
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It was for sale briefly as that was the plan from the start of the project but after driving it i couldn't let it go. Yea i have seen your red one and its tidy, looking forward to seeing what you do with it
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Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 7:32 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 7093
Trade Rating: +11
Location: Suffolk
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I think I remember this car, looks good though!
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