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matt evans

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Post #151
Todays job was to sort out the exhaust swap, and then dismantle and re-assemble the rear suspension at a less chav like ride height.

According to what ive read on here about 205/309/306 Peugeot group n cars, they even when lowered should have the same angle of rake as the road cars, ie slightly nose down, so thats what ive done.

In true terms it had only been lowered 30mm at the back but visually it looked lot more, so with the new measurements its now only 15mm lower than standard, but with the bigger wheels it looks fine.

Heres some befores and afters..

Before.


After



And one after of the drivers side.



No pics of a standard exhaust as we all know what one of those looks like.

Going to road test it later, see if it feels better.

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2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

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Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 22nd Apr 2011 at 22:22
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mattyrallye

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Post #152
It will feel much better, and you wont get any problems with understeer either. Mine handled so much better when i had the back raised slightly.

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Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner.

Missing he BMW already...
Posted 26th Apr 2011 at 21:23
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matt evans

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Post #153
mattyrallye wrote:
It will feel much better, and you wont get any problems with understeer either. Mine handled so much better when i had the back raised slightly.


You are spot on there. Had a good few days use of it now and its absolutley fantastic. Im amazed how good the ride is on the B8's/Eibachs & B6/VTS TB rear. Even with the wife and kids in, its never harsh or even feels that much stiffer than the OE stuff. Whats noticable is it changes direction a bit keener than before, and thats even before i get it 4 wheel aligned (booked for next tuesday).

Just gotta get to the bottom of a slight reluctance to start immediatly from cold (compared to before the engine bay tidy up). Ive changed the crank sensor for a new Genuine Pug one, might swap the cam sensor next for a good used one see if that cures it. Once started its fine and drives better than before.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 26th Apr 2011 at 23:10
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mattyrallye

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Post #154
matt evans wrote:
mattyrallye wrote:
It will feel much better, and you wont get any problems with understeer either. Mine handled so much better when i had the back raised slightly.


You are spot on there. Had a good few days use of it now and its absolutley fantastic. Im amazed how good the ride is on the B8's/Eibachs & B6/VTS TB rear. Even with the wife and kids in, its never harsh or even feels that much stiffer than the OE stuff. Whats noticable is it changes direction a bit keener than before, and thats even before i get it 4 wheel aligned (booked for next tuesday).

Just gotta get to the bottom of a slight reluctance to start immediatly from cold (compared to before the engine bay tidy up). Ive changed the crank sensor for a new Genuine Pug one, might swap the cam sensor next for a good used one see if that cures it. Once started its fine and drives better than before.


Sounds like it could be the cam sensor. If not get it plugged in. I spent years trying to sort out an idle issue, changing sensors and never got to the bottom of it. Got it plugged in and never had a problem since. With regards to the boomy exhaust try and get something made up at longlife. My old china had a custom system that i specified and it was perfect. Not too loud, not boomy on overun or motorway drives. It was mint! All these project threads are making me hunger for a rallye even more now.... LOL

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Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner.

Missing he BMW already...
Posted 27th Apr 2011 at 21:20
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matt evans

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Post #155
Ive cured the boomy exhaust - ive removed it!!! LOL.

Get yourself a rally project on the go - you know the skinned knuckles and empty wallet is a good look!!!

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 27th Apr 2011 at 21:23
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astragsi237

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Post #156
Awesome project thread,Just read the whole thing Smile Great attention to detail

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Posted 28th Apr 2011 at 00:20
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mattyrallye

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Post #157
matt evans wrote:
Ive cured the boomy exhaust - ive removed it!!! LOL.

Get yourself a rally project on the go - you know the skinned knuckles and empty wallet is a good look!!!


Maybe it is the way foward. Well with guidance like this project it makes me think I could do most of it myself even more so now.

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Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner.

Missing he BMW already...
Posted 28th Apr 2011 at 17:09
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matt evans

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Post #158
mattyrallye wrote:
matt evans wrote:
Ive cured the boomy exhaust - ive removed it!!! LOL.

Get yourself a rally project on the go - you know the skinned knuckles and empty wallet is a good look!!!


Maybe it is the way foward. Well with guidance like this project it makes me think I could do most of it myself even more so now.


Thanks mate - honestly give it a go. Most things on the Pugs are easy to do, and theres always enough FAQ's on here to help.

I think im getting somewhere with the cold start issue also - tonight i noticed (cars been sat all day) that on the first turn of the key the fuel pump didnt prime, it started after turning over for a couple of seconds, after that the pump primed everytime with the ignition, so im going to change the fuel pump relay first, then if that don't cure it, wack a new pump in.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 29th Apr 2011 at 02:25
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marco gti6

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Post #159
What a cracking project!! Only downside is that it puts me to shame when i see your 6. Your attention to the details is also incredible.

I wish I could get my 6 of the road for a few weeks this summer to have a good engine bay clean as you did but unfortunately it's the only car i have and i don't think i'm confident enough to do this all by myself Sad

When are you coming to Spa Francorchamps by the way??? As I only live 40 minutes away from there, i would love to see your beauty in the flesh as well as meeting you and have a good chat. Let me know Thumbs up
Posted 29th Apr 2011 at 22:09
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matt evans

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marco gti6 wrote:
When are you coming to Spa Francorchamps by the way??? As I only live 40 minutes away from there, i would love to see your beauty in the flesh as well as meeting you and have a good chat. Let me know Thumbs up


Marco, we will be at Spa for a 2 day trackday on 18th & 19th of July. We're going to the 'ring on the 20th for the day, then heading for home on the 21st. Should put another 1500 - 1600 miles on the clock LOL.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 4th May 2011 at 04:46
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matt evans

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Post #161
My Knob.


Has had 11 years of use by pre-dominantly mens left hands. It has remained fairly intact but the leathery surface has started to show signs of wear and the whole knob in general was a dissapointment to me.

I used to hold it (in my left hand) and think - my Knob could be so much better. I had looked at having it refurbished but couldnt find anyone skilled enough to take on the challenge to my exacting standards.

Of course i have cleaned it every now and again but it still felt aged and tired.


Anyway - some pics of it, in its sorry state...
































Shocking isn't it?


So, ive swallowed hard and obtained a new one...




Here they are side by side..





Having fitted it, it feels much nicer to hold....

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 7th May 2011 at 22:49
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atterz

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Post #162
Im glad that you are now happy with your shiny polished knob.

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Posted 7th May 2011 at 23:35
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andy_b

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Post #163
we need more updates on this tread matt Smile
Posted 25th May 2011 at 00:24
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ballardpaul

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Post #164
Considering they are brand new wheels I'd say the treads around 7mm Thumbs up

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Posted 25th May 2011 at 01:22
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matt evans

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Post #165
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Considering they are brand new wheels I'd say the treads around 7mm Thumbs up


Ha ha ha.

No real updates to speak of, the previous owner had fitted a new Nissens rad just before i got the car, but had re-used the original 1999 vintage bottom hose, and guess whats been oozing?

So, new genuine Pug pipe and some more antifreeze mix and away we went. Pipe came out of the rad a piece of p*ss and it was just the troublesome bleeding that took the time. All done now, ready for the MOT next tuesday...Blink Blink

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 25th May 2011 at 01:53
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coskev

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Post #166
matt evans wrote:
My Knob.


The one on your head? Razz

matt evans wrote:
and the whole knob in general was a dissapointment to me.


And to your wife!
Well atleast thats what she told me last time I popped round............ Ninja

Smile

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Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress.
Posted 25th May 2011 at 02:09
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matt evans

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coskev wrote:
matt evans wrote:
My Knob.


The one on your head? Razz

matt evans wrote:
and the whole knob in general was a dissapointment to me.


And to your wife!
Well atleast thats what she told me last time I popped round............ Ninja

Smile


PMSL - Mrs Evans is always dissapointed Kev. Even you, the driver of the car described as "A bit like yours but a lot more basic" were nothing more than a two pumps and a squirt man!LOL LOL LOL

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 25th May 2011 at 02:12
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coskev

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Post #168
matt evans wrote:
coskev wrote:
matt evans wrote:
My Knob.


The one on your head? Razz

matt evans wrote:
and the whole knob in general was a dissapointment to me.


And to your wife!
Well atleast thats what she told me last time I popped round............ Ninja

Smile


PMSL - Mrs Evans is always dissapointed Kev. Even you, the driver of the car described as "A bit like yours but a lot more basic" were nothing more than a two pumps and a squirt man!LOL LOL LOL



LOL

Interesting thatWink Mrs.Evans said we are like our carsBig grin
Your heavier,lower performance and fitted with stuff that does not work(air-conNinja),
and I'm the lighter,better performing motorsport version!Wink

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Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress.
Posted 26th May 2011 at 01:41
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matt evans

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Ha ha - My Air con is fully functional!

If only everything else was!

Anyway, enough of this flirting young man, are you gonna bring the rallye over to our car club (black country RSOC) one of the Tuesdays? I'll let you buy me a pint lol

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 26th May 2011 at 01:44
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coskev

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matt evans wrote:
Ha ha - My Air con is fully functional!

If only everything else was!

Anyway, enough of this flirting young man, are you gonna bring the rallye over to our car club (black country RSOC) one of the Tuesdays? I'll let you buy me a pint lol


RSOCBlink

Will the rotten old Escort/Sierra boys let the Pug attend?LOL

Did you used to go on Passion Ford?Wink

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Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress.
Posted 26th May 2011 at 03:02
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matt evans

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Post #171
coskev wrote:
matt evans wrote:
Ha ha - My Air con is fully functional!

If only everything else was!

Anyway, enough of this flirting young man, are you gonna bring the rallye over to our car club (black country RSOC) one of the Tuesdays? I'll let you buy me a pint lol


RSOCBlink

Will the rotten old Escort/Sierra boys let the Pug attend?LOL

Did you used to go on Passion Ford?Wink


I was the chairman of the local group for 5 years Kev! Have been round RS's for over 12 years now and yeah the Pugs a star feature now LOL. In fairness theres still a lot of RS's but just as much other stuff, M3's, EVO's, Skylines, Pugs, etc etc. Good bunch of guys mate. Yes im still on PF with the same user name as here.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 26th May 2011 at 03:05
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coskev

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Post #172
matt evans wrote:
coskev wrote:
matt evans wrote:
Ha ha - My Air con is fully functional!

If only everything else was!

Anyway, enough of this flirting young man, are you gonna bring the rallye over to our car club (black country RSOC) one of the Tuesdays? I'll let you buy me a pint lol


RSOCBlink

Will the rotten old Escort/Sierra boys let the Pug attend?LOL

Did you used to go on Passion Ford?Wink


I was the chairman of the local group for 5 years Kev! Have been round RS's for over 12 years now and yeah the Pugs a star feature now LOL. In fairness theres still a lot of RS's but just as much other stuff, M3's, EVO's, Skylines, Pugs, etc etc. Good bunch of guys mate. Yes im still on PF with the same user name as here.


Thought I recognised your nameWink

Used to frequent Passion Ford when had this:



406bhp/428lb ft of rear wheel driveCool

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Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress.
Posted 26th May 2011 at 03:10
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matt evans

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I "think" i remember the Saph. My white S2 was featured in fastford in october 2004, i was young then lol!!

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 26th May 2011 at 03:15
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It had £11,000 spent on the shell at a resto companyCrazy
Full bare metal respray,3 photo albums full of photos complete with folders detailing every nut/bolt removedCrazy
I had it a while then decided to do a full underside restorationWink
Thats when I found the rotAngry bulkhead was rotten just below screen,battery tray,floorpans,sills.
And add to that the Bluesprint built engine that was specced to run 500bhpRoll eyes had no oil pressure at idleAngry
It only ran 406bhp for 6 months,the previous 14,000 miles was on greens,circa 330bhpRoll eyes
So cut my losses and sold off the decent parts then the rolling shellSad

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Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress.
Posted 26th May 2011 at 03:23
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matt evans

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MOT time today. Wasn't too concerned TBH, but its always good to have your work checked over by someone who knows what they are doing.

It passed without a hitch. The headlights needed tweaking upwards as lowering the car slightly had made them a tad low. Jamie, the MOT Tester was full of praise as well.

I'd managed a whole 1400 miles since the last Mot as well.

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1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)
2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...)
2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow

honestly3k wrote:
Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster LOL


owain wrote:
Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile.

Posted 31st May 2011 at 20:11
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