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106 Rallye
- Thread starter Dafydd
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IMO they were better than the 1.6 version - and you got to rev the nutts off it! The phase 2s were made a bit more sensible 
I agree, the Phase 1s 1.3s were the ones to have. The Phase 2 has the same engine out of a VTR
Rich-D
ClioSport Club Member
E90 LCI 330d
Not really...
They share some common bits yes, but different head, different cam, different ECU, mated to a much closer box, etc... they are a totally different engine driving wise.
The rev 1000rpm higher than the VTR, have more peak power, but less low end grunt and more of a "shove" when they come on cam. Behaves more like a 16v, than an 8v.
Not as quick as the 106 GTi or VTS, but still bl00dy quick for the amount of power they have. Lucky peeps in Europe got a 16v Rallye (GTi/VTS lump_ though, which was very quick!
Nowt like the old 1.3 though, which was a mental screamer with a silly close box. Fast little beggars and so fun to drive!
Rich-D
ClioSport Club Member
E90 LCI 330d
Err... the 1.6 Rallye does NOT only have 90bhp and it is much quicker than the 1.3 version...
Series 1 Rallye:
Engine - 1.3 8v
Power - 100bhp @ 7200rpm
Torque - 80lb/ft @ 5400rpm
0-60 - 9.6secs
0-100 - 29.5secs
Speed - 115mph
Series 2 Rallye:
Engine - 1.6 8v
Power - 103bhp @ 6200rpm
Torque - 97lb/ft @ 3500rpm
0-60 - 8.5secs
0-100 - 25.6secs
Speed - 121mph
Mid range is much better on the S2 Rallye as well and it can nearly match a 106 GTi due to the 8v lump having more bottom end grunt.
My mate Tim had a phase two 106 rallye (now has cup, suppose he must like the down and out lightweight beasts) his rallye had a superchip, full Devil zorst,eco tech and K&N elemement, he frequently took it on various tracks and only rarely got beat by the most modified Cossies or Subs honest it only lacked top end grunt, past 120mph but still on a good stretch would get 135mph (well it said that on the speedo) around the twists it realy did stick like shi* to a blanket i relly do rate this little 106 but has now been left in the past by the CUP!
cat171
ClioSport Club Member
I agree the 106 rallye is bloody fast since it ways about as much as an empty crisp packet, they are the nuts but very sparce,
i have been in both the phase 1 and 2 and the gti and there doesnt seem to be much difference, and they stick to the road like sh*t to a blanket.
Astra 1.9cdti XP
I had a play with a 106 Rallye (dont know which it was) on the way up to Edinburgh last year. Had a car full fo people and boot full of crap. He came up behind me and I tried to pull away in fourth...doh.... he came past me easily!!! Totally underestimated the Rallye, did eventually catch and showed him who was daddy once I was prepared but it wasnt easy with all the extra weight in my car!!
Cherished 16V is right, I had a phase 2 106 Rallye and it really was quite quick. I had it Rolling Roaded twice, the first at Noble Motorsports facility and later at K&Ns testing centre - where it produced 120 bhp at the fly wheel. I did do a few RWYBs (at Santa Pod and the Shakespeare Race way) and I got a 16.012 - before I had the Super Chip fitted.
I did many a track day in it (Castle Coombe, Three Sisters, Curborough etc)and have to say that its handling was (in my opinion) not far off my Cup!! I went to Anglesey in my Cup last year and only wish I still had the Rallye to compare.
I sold my Rallye to a lad from Wales last year, I wonder if he could be your mate Daffyd??
Id definetly recommend looking at http://www.106rallye.co.ukwww.106rallye.co.uk it is a great site and my good friend Mark Yates (who runs the club) is as passionate about the S2 Rallye as any true car enthusiast should be.
