➜ advanced search
Add a more detailed reply Start a new thread in the General forum
Home -> Forums -> General -> Real world info on a low boost?

displaying posts 1 to 25 of 167

Pages (7): [1] 2 3 .. last

Author Subject: Real world info on a low boost?
pebbles167

Seasoned Pro

Location: Melksham. Wiltshire.

Registered: 08 Dec 2009

Posts: 2,516

Status: Offline
Post #1
Hey guys,

Forgive me the odd question, but I'm on my phone and haven't the ability (or the patience) to go trawling threads for info. Besides, threads and posts are good for the forum. Smile

Recently, I was offered a new job. If all goes well not only will this get me out of the minor s**t I'm in financially (few hundred overdrawn) it will also give me money to spare. Obviously a house and all that good stuff is high on the list, but for starters I'd like a well sorted motor.

Lots of time spent on autotrader/pistonheads/ebay.etc and I short listed a golf V gti, a golf IV R32, an astra VXR, Leon cupra R mk 1 etc..

But really I'd like a good nick low boost 6 Big grin

Don't know much about them so I thought I'd ask before I spend.

Here's some stuff I'm wondering:

1.) Realistically how much should I spend, going rate seems around £4000. Is this right?
2.) What can I expect performance wise? I don't mean figures, more actual feel. Will it be more fun than the VXR?
3.) Reliability, I'd rather not be under it every 5 minutes.
4.) Running costs, I'm not overly fussed, but what can I expect?

Any info would be great,

Sorry its not more in depth, I'm currently giving blood, and trying to type left handed.

Pebbles Smile

________________________________________

2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 180

2008 BMW K1200R
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 19:59
Profile
7057sam

Seasoned Pro

Location: Stowmarket,Suffolk

Registered: 18 Apr 2009

Posts: 2,080

Status: Offline
Post #2
Mines for sale for £2100

Performance never rr'd but it was f**king quick eats 225, vxr, mate elise, s3 old shape

I used to do a just under a full tank on 300 miles sometimes driving like a prick

The power crazy pulls like a 6 does from 0-60 but this does it to 140, literally races the rev counter.

If you ever been to pugfest I was getting half way through 3rd on the first bend compared to top of 2nd in a 6, also you don't need to in the power like you have to be in a rallye/6 as it puts hard throughout the rev range

________________________________________

Rallye build: 11 November 1998 - a Wednesday
Team rallye,built for track
----Click this if you like rallyes

Rallye dead Sad
Secret Team Astor...
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:29
Profile
adam b

Seasoned Pro

Location: The Nam

Registered: 24 Jan 2006

Posts: 12,828

Status: Offline
Post #3
7057sam wrote:
If you ever been to pugfest I was getting half way through 3rd on the first bend compared to top of 2nd in a 6


Try harder then - i'm well into third flat on the first corner Laugh my ass off

________________________________________

Nothing to see here
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:35
Profile
m306

Seasoned Pro

Location: south coast

Registered: 16 May 2011

Posts: 1,074

Status: Offline
Post #4
Yep fantastic power delivery and as sam said pulls hard all the way off the clock, be careful though as its very easy to hit 140+ without trying and i wouldnt like to try explaining that to the cops lol.

It was also more exciting than my rs250 is.

However in my opinion it also feels cheap and half assed in its design and fitting. Mine cut out quite badly and i wasnt warned of this, in fact the boss at lynx told me it would idle better after the conversion. It stalled everytime i stopped on the journey home, i rang Rich and he didnt seem to care, he had his money so wasnt his problem anymore. In the end i had to raise the idle by about 400rpm which helped abit, i also had to change my driving style to "catch it" everytime it looked like it would die.

Some parts are imported from america, Rich struggled to get the right ones for me. The recommended oil is very expensive.

Personally i think your better off getting a newer vxr or rs megane and mapping it but i do completely understand if you do get a low boost 6 as i still get times where i miss mine... Cos my god it was bloody good fun!

________________________________________

supercharged China gti6 - Thu 16th Sep 1999 - sold
2010 megane rs250
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:40
Profile
7057sam

Seasoned Pro

Location: Stowmarket,Suffolk

Registered: 18 Apr 2009

Posts: 2,080

Status: Offline
Post #5
adam b wrote:
7057sam wrote:
If you ever been to pugfest I was getting half way through 3rd on the first bend compared to top of 2nd in a 6


Try harder then - i'm well into third flat on the first corner Laugh my ass off


Well done you have r888 Thumbs up

________________________________________

Rallye build: 11 November 1998 - a Wednesday
Team rallye,built for track
----Click this if you like rallyes

Rallye dead Sad
Secret Team Astor...
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:42
Profile
m306

Seasoned Pro

Location: south coast

Registered: 16 May 2011

Posts: 1,074

Status: Offline
Post #6
And they destroy cats, or any baffling that gets in the way of airflow lol

________________________________________

supercharged China gti6 - Thu 16th Sep 1999 - sold
2010 megane rs250
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:43
Profile
7057sam

Seasoned Pro

Location: Stowmarket,Suffolk

Registered: 18 Apr 2009

Posts: 2,080

Status: Offline
Post #7
m306 wrote:
And they destroy cats, or any baffling that gets in the way of airflow lol


So true.i was also lead to believe the stalling issues where cured when he did the v2 maps? Mine ran high boost pipe work so did stall now and then, just have to remmber to blip it when going down the rev range

I also opened throttle up so it idled higher but helped it not cut out as much.

________________________________________

Rallye build: 11 November 1998 - a Wednesday
Team rallye,built for track
----Click this if you like rallyes

Rallye dead Sad
Secret Team Astor...
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:47
Profile
thugpuggin

Seasoned Pro

Location: Bristol

Registered: 10 Apr 2004

Posts: 26,784

Status: Offline
Post #8
Get a mechanical repairs set up, better than the Rich ones and rarer...... Shut up

________________________________________

Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.

Joint Kent Leader

Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:51
Profile
m306

Seasoned Pro

Location: south coast

Registered: 16 May 2011

Posts: 1,074

Status: Offline
Post #9
7057sam wrote:
m306 wrote:
And they destroy cats, or any baffling that gets in the way of airflow lol


So true.i was also lead to believe the stalling issues where cured when he did the v2 maps? Mine ran high boost pipe work so did stall now and then, just have to remmber to blip it when going down the rev range

I also opened throttle up so it idled higher but helped it not cut out as much.

I also had high boost pipework. Were you told of this beforehand though? I wasnt and thats what annoyed me, and that Rich didnt seem to care.

________________________________________

supercharged China gti6 - Thu 16th Sep 1999 - sold
2010 megane rs250
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:54
Profile
thugpuggin

Seasoned Pro

Location: Bristol

Registered: 10 Apr 2004

Posts: 26,784

Status: Offline
Post #10
And everyone thought the sun shined....

________________________________________

Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.

Joint Kent Leader

Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 20:55
Profile
7057sam

Seasoned Pro

Location: Stowmarket,Suffolk

Registered: 18 Apr 2009

Posts: 2,080

Status: Offline
Post #11
thugpuggin wrote:
Get a mechanical repairs set up, better than the Rich ones and rarer...... Shut up


Better spoox Whistle

Come on people let open the can of worms again LOL

________________________________________

Rallye build: 11 November 1998 - a Wednesday
Team rallye,built for track
----Click this if you like rallyes

Rallye dead Sad
Secret Team Astor...
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 21:00
Profile
ian7675

Techno Viking

Location: Gloucestershire

Registered: 12 Oct 2007

Posts: 6,068

Status: Offline
Post #12
thugpuggin wrote:
Get a mechanical repairs set up, better than the Rich ones and rarer...... Shut up


Lets not open up that can of worms...

________________________________________

Less than 24 hours to go!
Posted 17th Oct 2013 at 21:00
Profile
pebbles167

Seasoned Pro

Location: Melksham. Wiltshire.

Registered: 08 Dec 2009

Posts: 2,516

Status: Offline
Post #13
Cheers for the info guys Thumbs up

Think I'd definitely like one of these, fell in love with my 6 again last night after a midnight blast down some quiet roads.

Sam, why is yours up for sale so cheap?

________________________________________

2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 180

2008 BMW K1200R
Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 09:43
Profile
dangti6

aka JKshooter

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Registered: 15 Jun 2006

Posts: 10,305

Status: Offline
Post #14
If you are changing jobs for the better and getting out of a financial situation I'd seriously suggest thinking about chugging along in a cheap motor and saving the money towards a property. Then you can use disposable income to think about luxuries. If that grass isn't greener in 12 months you will at least have some money to move around rather than a car you can't shift - in bits or otherwise.

IMO of course.

________________________________________

  • Senior Test Automation Engineer for the 306GTi6 Owners Club Forum Wizard

    • Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 09:48
    Profile
    dangti6

    aka JKshooter

    Location: Taunton, Somerset

    Registered: 15 Jun 2006

    Posts: 10,305

    Status: Offline
    Post #15
    pebbles167 wrote:
    Sam, why is yours up for sale so cheap?


    In the hope of getting shot I'd imagine. It's obviously not cheap enough as it hasn't been bought yet.

    There are more second hand kits knocking around than there is demand by the looks of it.

    ________________________________________

  • Senior Test Automation Engineer for the 306GTi6 Owners Club Forum Wizard

    • Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 09:52
    Profile
    superchargedblack1997gti6

    Seasoned Pro

    Location: guildford

    Registered: 15 Aug 2009

    Posts: 2,376

    Status: Offline
    Post #16
    the honest answer is modified cars and reliability very rarely mix. if you're planning on buying a car for everyday use. don't buy performance get yourself a nice diesel and save the penny's for you're house deposit mate Smile

    ________________________________________

    Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:25
    Profile
    russbez

    Seasoned Pro

    Location: Inverness-Shire

    Registered: 19 Dec 2005

    Posts: 7,458

    Status: Offline
    Post #17
    to be fair i was actually soo impressed with my low boost regards maintenance costs
    and running it when driving sensible was close or better than standard - might of just been me though Dunno

    the rip off the cars exhaust goes up a fair bit too, popping was quiet addictive

    high boost is a bit more expensive Sad

    ________________________________________

    TEAM HIGH BOOST SUPERCHARGED RALLYE

    My Rallye project thread
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:30
    Profile
    pebbles167

    Seasoned Pro

    Location: Melksham. Wiltshire.

    Registered: 08 Dec 2009

    Posts: 2,516

    Status: Offline
    Post #18
    The financial situation isn't especially dire, its just a few hundred pounds worth of overdraft that I've been going slightly deeper into since I've been in my current job.

    Buying a property is of course sensible, I do intend to do this at some point but I think it would be sensible to do so in a few years when I have more savings and possibly a serious girlfriend. After a few years of working this new job I should have enough saved to put down a considerable deposit. For the mean time I'm living with my dad paying into his mortgage, so I'm not really wasting money, its going on a good cause.

    If I was to buy a low boost it would be with the money I get from selling my current 6 and whatever savings I have after a period of around 6 months.

    But if there are some selling for £2000 then I would pretty much be able to buy that right now.

    ________________________________________

    2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 180

    2008 BMW K1200R
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:33
    Profile
    dangti6

    aka JKshooter

    Location: Taunton, Somerset

    Registered: 15 Jun 2006

    Posts: 10,305

    Status: Offline
    Post #19
    The fact you're dipping into an overdraft suggests you don't have savings. Get yourself a decent pot built up

    ________________________________________

  • Senior Test Automation Engineer for the 306GTi6 Owners Club Forum Wizard

    • Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:38
    Profile
    rikky 🦔

    Location: cheshire

    Registered: 28 Feb 2004

    Posts: 26,793

    Status: Offline
    Post #20
    i have savings but in the form of car parts at various houses

    ________________________________________

    306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips
    306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges
    gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3)
    winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club]
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:39
    Profile
    superchargedblack1997gti6

    Seasoned Pro

    Location: guildford

    Registered: 15 Aug 2009

    Posts: 2,376

    Status: Offline
    Post #21
    At the moment mate there are a few kits you could buy for 2k no need to sell your car then buy a kit get it fitted grin from ear to ear. Big grin
    Ricky know exactly what you mean funny how much £s just sit there in parts you never useLOL

    ________________________________________

    Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:40
    Profile
    stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

    Location: Kent

    Registered: 18 Jan 2004

    Posts: 21,768

    Status: Offline
    Post #22
    pebbles167 wrote:
    Cheers for the info guys Thumbs up

    Think I'd definitely like one of these, fell in love with my 6 again last night after a midnight blast down some quiet roads.

    Sam, why is yours up for sale so cheap?


    Sam is selling the kit for that price - not the complete car. Smile

    ________________________________________

    "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"
    Peugeot 306 GTi-6
    2000 (X), Moonstone Love
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 10:55
    Profile
    rallyeash

    Seasoned Pro

    Location: Devizes

    Registered: 11 Dec 2006

    Posts: 4,424

    Status: Offline
    Post #23
    Has any low boost's actually been sold for the magical 4k there always listed at?

    At them prices you'd be better of buying a standard one for 1k and buying a kit!

    ________________________________________

    230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveysHyper Project thread here
    309 3dr K20 Type R
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 12:15
    Profile
    rikky 🦔

    Location: cheshire

    Registered: 28 Feb 2004

    Posts: 26,793

    Status: Offline
    Post #24
    why are people selling them anyway? is something hideously wrong or are people just bored quickly?

    i'd be tempted by one for my next 306 tbh

    i'm always planning my next 306 regardless of current car(s)

    ________________________________________

    306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips
    306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges
    gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3)
    winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club]
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 12:18
    Profile
    superchargedblack1997gti6

    Seasoned Pro

    Location: guildford

    Registered: 15 Aug 2009

    Posts: 2,376

    Status: Offline
    Post #25
    didn't pay far off that for my highboost!

    ________________________________________

    Super high boost Completed, destroyer of gearboxes and 160mph club
    Posted 18th Oct 2013 at 12:18
    Profile
    Home -> Forums -> General -> Real world info on a low boost?

    Pages (7): [1] 2 3 .. last

    All times are GMT. The time is now 14:36

    The Peugeot GTi-6 & Rallye Owners Club - ©2024 all rights reserved.

    Please Note: The views and opinions found herein are those of individuals, and not of The Peugeot 306 GTi-6 & Rallye Owners Club or any individuals involved.
    No responsibility is taken or assumed for any comments or statements made on, or in relation to, this website. Please see our updated privacy policy.