Introducing the little rascal (106 GTi)

[DanielJames]

First off, I'll crack on with the pics.

Peugeot 106 GTi by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi Interior by DanielJames., on Flickr

Peugeot 106 GTi Interior by DanielJames., on Flickr


So, here we have an ALMOST standard 106 GTi. I picked it up for around £800 a month ago, needing a new gearbox. Unfortunately once I changed the gearbox I then found it needed a clutch too.

Today when trying fitting the clutch I found out I had been sent the wrong clutch by CarParts4Less. b****cks Of course I didn't check the parts BEFORE getting the gearbox off the car, that would be silly of me :wobble:

I've bought it due to feeling a bit shitty as of late, and as some of you know I had a couple of Saxo VTS' before. I'm hoping having this to go out and have fun in will cheer me up a bit

After it's got a clutch on it, I'll be insuring it and going for a drive up the penines!

A few jobs need doing though, time for a list
* rear bumper paint missing
* interior carpet coming away from edge near glove box (common)
* drivers seat bolster wear (hoping to get a die kit)
* brakes are dismal, I think a 306 brake upgrade is needed
* few little bits to tidy up here and there, the engine bay needs some TLC!
* exhaust blowing slightly

On the last point though, I got under the car obviously when doing the clutch, only to find a PIPER sports cat exhaust system! So a bit of good news, they're worth quite a bit.

Thanks for reading
Dan

 

[Joe#]

That looks really nice.

It's pretty hard to find a mint/standard one these days.

 

[RDH]

Blimey, that looks in good nick. Nice to see an unmolested example although I think they are looking a little dated now. Enjoy dude.

 

[Kane.]

Nice.

Love the 16v badge

 

[Heez]

Looks tasty! Always had a soft spot for em!

Please get rid of the 16v badges

 

[DanielJames]

That looks really nice.

It's pretty hard to find a mint/standard one these days.

Blimey, that looks in good nick. Nice to see an unmolested example although I think they are looking a little dated now. Enjoy dude.

Thanks lads, yeah I'm happy with it!

Nice.

Love the 16v badge

Haha, it's coming off dont worry x

 

[DanielJames]

Almost forgot the most interesting thing about this car!!

 

[Heez]

That'll be why it needs a new clutch and gearbox haha!

 

[lewisredfern001]

looks tidy. Im sure a blast will cheer you. very fun car these

 

[Joe#]

Claim to fame

 

[DanielJames]

That'll be why it needs a new clutch and gearbox haha!

haha, yup, 48 seconds in makes me cringe

 

[Ian_182]

Thats not bad tbh.

 

[Adam G]

I'd check it for accident damage as well if that fool got behind the wheel of it.:rasp:

 

[andywa]

Nice to see a standard one.

 

[Russ_16v]

Get the splattered egg out the boot and it will be a nice car

 

[kaz_quiksilver]

very nice ...moonstone is one of my fav colours !

 

[alex-avfc]

Special one this, was used by Jeremy Clarkson in his 'Car years' feature.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYFdohuho14

EDIT: Ahh you already knew!!

 

[Cain]

That is SO epic that you own a car that Jeremy Clarkson has driven! Love it

 

[alex-avfc]

Love these so much though. Looks so fresh in the moonstone. Enjoy it

Here's my old one, keeping it standard lookswise is definitely where it's at:

 

[ch!ppen]

Looks fairly tidy that, nice Brakes shouldn't be dismal though - either just something you're not used to or want some decent pads. Standard brakes are plenty good enough for them.

 

[keo]

I have had two 106 GTI's loads of fun, if i got another it would be moonstone or indigo. Yours looks tidy

 

[alex-avfc]

Btw I used the 'Scuff master' leather repair kit on mine and the leather bolsters looked mint after. Cost about £15.

Reccomend the 206 gti 266mm brake upgrade as you can fit those under the standard 14's which look sweet!

 

[DanielJames]

Looks fairly tidy that, nice Brakes shouldn't be dismal though - either just something you're not used to or want some decent pads. Standard brakes are plenty good enough for them.

My old VTS had GTi6 or berlingo 283mm upgrade on it, so im not used to these little compact discs

 

[JoeyD]

Love these so much though. Looks so fresh in the moonstone. Enjoy it

Here's my old one, keeping it standard lookswise is definitely where it's at:

+1

1997 Peugeot 106 GTI by j0eyD, on Flickr

I used 266mm brakes from a 206 GTi, the 283mm's don't fit under standard GTi wheels IIRC.

Does look in fantastic condition Daniel, keep it nice and standard and you're onto a winner!

 

[Poopensharten]

+ 3

Mine was 133bhp, seemingly standard, went like f**k and sounded the part also.

I miss mine! I will have another!

 

[Gally]

Lols! First up, bargain mate. That is proper fresh looking, sadly it's an uninspiring colour.

No sure why you fitted a new box and didn't do the clutch at the same time. Well worth noting in the future.

Stunningly fun cars.

 

[mr_n]

I have something similar, just a different tarty shell:

Soon to be 160bhp worth of 8v powerz
Thread - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?567196-Project-OEM-Chavbox-Alot-of-Pictures

/ASW

Your 106 looks tidy. Regarding the carpet, you're right its quite common, mine has done it for ages, just need to tuck it back. And when upgrading the brakes dont forget the MC (believe a 406 one is the upgrade). Makes the world of difference to pedal feel.

 

[alex-avfc]

They're all coming out of the woodwork here,some fine examples

Gally, moonstone is one of, if not the most desirable colour for the 106 gti. Looks so fresh. That's why they normally command a bit more than your average diablo/silver.

 

[Jon.G]

Some great examples in here.

Quite different to the BMW isn't it?

 

[alex-avfc]

He's got the perfect line up if he's keeping both. Slightly jealous tbh!

 

[DanielJames]

Wont be keeping both, would love to but insurance on 2 cars is a joke at my age!

Thanks for all the good comments and sharing of your cars, tell you all what I cant wait to get this car on the road! Hopefully this weekend

 

[DanielJames]

I have something similar, just a different tarty shell:

Soon to be 160bhp worth of 8v powerz
Thread - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?567196-Project-OEM-Chavbox-Alot-of-Pictures

/ASW

Your 106 looks tidy. Regarding the carpet, you're right its quite common, mine has done it for ages, just need to tuck it back. And when upgrading the brakes dont forget the MC (believe a 406 one is the upgrade). Makes the world of difference to pedal feel.

Hey Sam, surprised you haven't seen this car on my facebook and put 2 and 2 together...

I forgot all about the MC on my Saxo and it didn't feel too bad tbh, but I will look into the MC upgrade if I do the brakes on this

 

[Christopher]

Awesome! Love these little things!

 

[fletch8]

i had a sundance yellow one a few years back. id love another!
look after it as best you can and you wont have many problems, no more than a clio anyway!

 

[_Tom]

Looks tidy.

I've never got on with these though. They felt cheap even to my Clio 16v.

 

[alex-avfc]

I agree about the master cylinder, my 266mm kit with good pads discs and fresh fluid still felt spongey through the pedal, though it still came down from big speeds very quickly. The MC would just make them feel sharper.

Tom you're right they do feel a bit rough but when you're in the mood for a real good blast I'd much rather one than a 172, they deliver that bit more I feel.

 

[Waitey]

Moonstone FTW

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Can't imagine going from a 320d to one of these lol

 

[Pedro19]

Oh hai Vesta!

 

[uk300matt]

looks a cracker buddy,never had one of these,had the xsi in miami blue i think it was called,
like the one above in the last picture.a cracking little car in itself so gti must be good.