106 GTI Track Project

[Pryor]

Been meaning to get this up for some while, as I thought some would like but also to document the progress.

It’s a 106 GTI Diablo red which I originally bought to use as daily and a trip to the ring whilst looking for a newer car. I got it off a friend, who had already stuck Bilstein b8's dampers and springs on it.

Now the idea was to come back from the ring and flog it. Well this did not happen as you can see and it’s ended up as a project, bit of fun on the side. It was managing 9 min lap times on the ring with traffic but the only worry was safety in such a tin, so a cage was installed.

 

[Curtis!]

That cage is definitely worth having!

Looking forward to seeing things evolve, would love to own a 106GTI.

 

[Pryor]

At this point, a friend wanted to go half on the project. To cut costs and have an extra pair of hands, it seemed ideal. So anyway cracking on....Next up was sorting the engine bay and rust, which I was quite amazed with, as I’ve seen loads of projects with really bad rust.

More to come.

 

[Harpham]

I was soo close to buying one of these before I got a 172, in the same colour aswell.
I love these cars, even if some think they are chavvy.

Whats the rest of your plans for it?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Good project, makes me miss my saxo tbh ...

 

[Pryor]

Back to inside, making the dash actually fit the cage which was a bit of a nightmare.

Now needs to be sent off to get flocked.

Next up is getting it back on its feet.

The rear beam was ruined, so went about getting it refurbished. Ride height has been changed for 15”, not entirely sure what alloys yet, but something light and to fit some 4 pots.

Bad picture, really need to sort out a camera because blackberry’s are terrible!

Fitted with Poly bushes.

This is pretty much where it is at, need to fit the remanding polybushes to the wishbones and gearbox mount. Fit new ball joints, refit suspension, new track rods ends and drop links and it will be ready to hit the floor again which will be sorted in the next few weeks.

Oh and had this sitting around for a while now.. Rotrex c30/74 and pretty much everything necessary to get it going bar intercooler and some pipes.

Seat

Future plans

Fit charger
Rebuild engine with forged pistons
Quaife ATB diff
Buy ECU

Obviously a lot more stuff to do, but its will come in with updates...

Needs to all be done for May/June

Tom

 

[Gally]

Awesome mate, subscribed.

<3 Gti's.

 

[Scrooge]

Brilliant work!

 

[Budgie]

Awesome!

I'm breaking a GTi at the minute if there's anything you need.

 

[alex-avfc]

Looks great...I have a diablo red GTI too and love it!

I remember this on ZSOC, wondered where it went.

 

[koi]

Nice that cage is a work of art

 

[Revels]

Looking gooooood! Nice to see you're doing it properly too.

 

[Daz.]

Oooo a new project

 

[Pryor]

Awesome mate, subscribed.

<3 Gti's.

Will you detail it for me

Brilliant work!

Why thank you!

Awesome!

I'm breaking a GTi at the minute if there's anything you need.

I may be in touch, thanks.

Looks great...I have a diablo red GTI too and love it!

I remember this on ZSOC, wondered where it went.

Yeah not keen on 106owners or ZSOC if im honnest. Just browse for parts occasionally

Looking gooooood! Nice to see you're doing it properly too.

Thanks! Just want to have some fun with it now really!

 

[Pryor]

If anyone knows of a MINT phase 1 Clio for sale please let me know.

 

[Gally]

Ah you've seen my work.

 

[Hixle]

Awesome stuff mate, look forward to seeing the progress on this!

 

[Lukas1]

Bored of the GTI already then? lol

 

[Pryor]

Bored of the GTI already then? lol

haha no way... Either that or I fancy a Focus RS Mk1 after finding how cheap the insurance is today.

 

[Pryor]

Ah you've seen my work.

Oh yes! where are you ?

 

[not normal dan]

looks like its set to be a cracking project

 

[JoeyD]

Will be watching this, looks awesome!
Can't decide whether I'd rather a 106 or pay a little more on insurance for a PH1...

 

[JamieG]

Looks awesome mate.

Can you text me your address though, i need to post these bits out to you.

 

[Gally]

Oh yes! where are you ?

Scotland!

 

[Pryor]

Will be watching this, looks awesome!
Can't decide whether I'd rather a 106 or pay a little more on insurance for a PH1...

Get a well looked after (there about) 106 GTI or Rallye. I've owned a Trophy, clio 182 FF and I much prefer the 106 for the pure fun factor. Clio being the better all rounder though.

Looks awesome mate.

Can you text me your address though, i need to post these bits out to you.

Sorry lover, will do!

Scotland!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Quite possibly the most underrated car on here (Ive had a VTS and GTi) I will have another

 

[Lukas1]

haha no way... Either that or I fancy a Focus RS Mk1 after finding how cheap the insurance is today.

Fair enough, I love my GTI, have owned a 172 PH2 and an MX-5 and I find the GTI to be more fun than both (Clio not as chuckable but the better car/MX5 underpowered).

Project looks good bud, keep up the good work, I will have to put mine up on here at some point.

 

[JD]

Lovely! Looking forward to seeing the results later in the year!

 

[mr bognor]

S/C 106 GTI :approve:

 

[ForceIndia]

Quite possibly the most underrated car on here (Ive had a VTS and GTi) I will have another

Tend to hear nothing but positive comments about them.

Great project, wish I had the time/space/knowledge to do something like this.

 

[Pryor]

Tend to hear nothing but positive comments about them.

Great project, wish I had the time/space/knowledge to do something like this.

Thanks, It will be a slow build.

Most people when I tell them its a 106, ask why im bothering.

 

[Pryor]

Small update!

Both lower ball joints have been replaced with new ones as they were wreaked, absolute ball ache with no press!

New Poly bushes in both arms.

The car is now under sealed too which was not the nicest of job , as not much room and need to sort out better lighting. It took us both quite a while as so much surface rust needed removing, but at least no serious rust. Will need touching up in places.

Arches also degreased, cleaned and sealed.

Overall its now quite a clean car, the bodywork is not the best but then how far do you go with a track car? It’s filled with tiny car park dents.

Roof will be re sprayed as its peeling as well as front bumper when it’s back on the road.

 

[Leeshez]

Stunning effort .

 

[Pryor]

Some progress today...

Well managed to get majority of the loom back in mainly off memory. We really should have taken a lot more pictures. Not really a problem, just spending more time working it out and routing so it ends up much less cluttered!

Cleaned alot up today ready for a coat of paint tomorrow. Just standard black.

New track rods end fitted,
New drop links
Polybush ARB bushes fitted
Wishbones re fitted

A shed load to do tomorrow!

 

[Matt350.]

Awesome project mate can't wait to see this finished, used to have one of these cars a few years ago, and was surprised how good they were straight out the box, but with what your doing to this its going to be a little beast.

You'll be showing up a lot more larger expensive machinery on the track

 

[WTFRage360]

Come on man, more updates, watching this thread for a hawk waiting for it lol

 

[benlane]

I'm the number 2, and just a little update just to say the polycarbonate windows are being ordered this week

The plan for the weekend coming up is to;

Refit fuel tank + fuel lines
Suspension back on

The general idea at the moment is to get the car to a stage where it is water tight and mobile so we can roll it out the garage and start cleaning/working on the engine!

Ben

 

[JamieG]

Good to speak to you the other day Ben

 

[WTFRage360]

Are you changing the fuel tank size or anything, or just standard?

 

[Pryor]

Nope, wont be changing fuel tank.