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Cherry Red Rallye .... On going OEM spec restoChina Blue GTi6 .... Weekend toy
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Author | Subject: X915GDK - China Blue Phase 3 GTi6 |
Ben_W
Formerly gpm Location: Lutterworth Registered: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,941 Status: Offline |
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Posted 2nd Apr 2022 at 09:29
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alcon
Senior User Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 937 Status: Offline |
Post #52
Ben_W wrote: The design of the badging on the back of the 6 really was rubbish when you look at it. Really just a collection of what was lying around. ________________________________________ 1999 GTi-6 (china blue)1999 Rallye (black) |
Posted 2nd Apr 2022 at 11:50
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Ben_W
Formerly gpm Location: Lutterworth Registered: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,941 Status: Offline |
Post #53
alcon wrote: Ben_W wrote: The design of the badging on the back of the 6 really was rubbish when you look at it. Really just a collection of what was lying around. Yeah, it was a bit odd. The 306 badge especially, and then the size difference between that and then the GTi and the 6 badges... ________________________________________ Cherry Red Rallye .... On going OEM spec restoChina Blue GTi6 .... Weekend toy Black 208 GTi .... Wife's car now Silver BMW 550i.... The executive missile |
Posted 2nd Apr 2022 at 12:22
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panosbr
Newbie Location: KORINTHOS Registered: 21 Jun 2021 Posts: 12 Status: Offline |
Post #54
Ben_W wrote: So after the above work, I'd gotten to a point where I couldn't really do too much more, at least not at home on the drive. Replacing front suspension (shocks &springs and then wishbones), and handbrake cables (amongst a list of other jobs) is far from ideal trying to to it at home.on your drive. Add in the fact I'm struggling with Carpal tunnel and twirling ratchets is rapidly becoming a pain (literally), I called in the CG Cars cavalry. Car got picked up a couple of weeks back after a while, (I'd told him there was no rush, because there wasn't), I got the message on Sunday asking was I around that afternoon as he was heading in to finish it off. The list of jobs was quite extensive: OEM struts and springs fitted to replace the units with lowered springs Roller bearing wishbones removed and replaced with OEM arms Lower strut brace removed New rear caliper and filled and bled the brake system New handbrake cables Fitted an undertray New starter motor (which I suspect the old one was the cause of the battery drain) New cambelt (belt only....whole kit got done 5 years ago but the car has only covered approx 2k since, so pump and tensioner were still fine, but I didn't trust a 5yr old belt) Rehung the exhaust as I think I'd disturbed it swapping out the beam) MOT Swapped out a couple of other bits and fitted a couple of missing parts Clean and beautiful GTI6 , hope you will enjoy it for many years! May I ask , if you are running on 195/50/15 ? After looking the photos with the OEM strut it seems to have a big "gap" between the wheel and the arch; Also , would like to ask if you have taken a measurement of the height in front now that the car is OEM again.It is correct the data I have that height from jacking point it should be 141mm?. |
Posted 10th Apr 2022 at 09:32
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Ben_W
Formerly gpm Location: Lutterworth Registered: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,941 Status: Offline |
Post #55
Yes, I'm running 195/50/15 tyres.I haven taken an measurements, I can do if needed? ________________________________________ Cherry Red Rallye .... On going OEM spec restoChina Blue GTi6 .... Weekend toy Black 208 GTi .... Wife's car now Silver BMW 550i.... The executive missile |
Posted 11th Apr 2022 at 12:10
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Joep
Regular Location: Urmond (The Netherlands) Registered: 19 Sep 2013 Posts: 478 Status: Offline |
Post #56
Stunning GTI6!As for tyres, I would go for the more expensive 195/55R15. These fill the arches quite a bit more and the wheels do not look to small. Also comfort wise there is a huge difference between 195/50 and 195/55. I was surprised by the difference! ________________________________________ My car park:'96 Sigma Blue XSi6 '98 Diablo Red GTi6 '99 Onyx Black S16 All RFS powered! Plus various other Peugeots |
Posted 11th Apr 2022 at 12:23
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