My new GTI

daz182 · Mar 3, 2011

chris_p said:
What are the things to look out for with these then?
The one I'm looking at is 1998, are there any differences between these and the slightly newer models? I notice it doesn't have any side rubbing strips but some others do, odd.

What are they like for rust?

Any help appreciated!

The biggest and most expensive problem is the rear axle trailing arm bearings, refurbed axles cost around £350,

timing belt tensioner pulleys are prone to breaking, so make sure its had the timing belt and pulleys changed.

JoeyD · Mar 4, 2011

Took some fresh photo's today. You can see it without the splitter a bit better too - looks much better now, I reckon.

It's still absolutely awesome

ch!ppen · Mar 4, 2011

Looks lovely pal. Keep her that tidy!

JoeyD · Mar 4, 2011

Aye, it'll be staying like this!
Going to give it a minor paint correction closer to summer, replace the boot-lock surround badge, fit these 266mm brakes that I've had for too long and just enjoy it!

BIFCAIDS · Mar 4, 2011

I've only just seen this buddy!

You need a Pug sport exhaust and its win.

JoeyD · Mar 4, 2011

OEM FTW

Plus can't afford ANYTHING! lol

alex-avfc · Mar 4, 2011

Stunning!! Great pictures make all the difference too.

Gally · Mar 4, 2011

New suspension planned? Looks a tad high. (says me)

The camera really does that car justice mate, an absoloute stunner, I love the interior!

MikeB · Mar 4, 2011

Looks fresh!

Tunst · Mar 4, 2011

gally said:
New suspension planned? Looks a tad high. (says me)

The camera really does that car justice mate, an absoloute stunner, I love the interior!

This, needs a little bit of lows, nothing to daft maybe 30mm?

JoeyD · Mar 4, 2011

Could certainly do with a subtle drop, but I don't really fancy just changing the springs - could do with dampers too and I can't afford

Sir_Dave · Mar 5, 2011

Didnt realise it had leather in it!!

It shouldnt btw, that was only fitted in the later ones, with color coded bumpstrips as well

Looks much better without the splitter btw!!!!

Christopher · Mar 5, 2011

I want it.

JoeyD · Mar 5, 2011

Sir_Dave said:
Didnt realise it had leather in it!!

It shouldnt btw, that was only fitted in the later ones, with color coded bumpstrips as well

Looks much better without the splitter btw!!!!

Yeah, Callum fitted them before I owned it. Wouldn't have minded keeping the original seats, but leather is soooooooo much nicer than cloth!

Christopher said:
I want it.

Swap for the 182?

Actually, nah!

.Stevo.C. · Mar 5, 2011

Absolute peach of a car callum really took good care of that car looks soooo much better with the laguna splitter of now though.

JoeyD · Mar 5, 2011

Certainly! There's hardly even a swirl on the thing. He did a great job :approve:

ch!ppen · Mar 5, 2011

Sir_Dave said:
Didnt realise it had leather in it!!

It shouldnt btw, that was only fitted in the later ones, with color coded bumpstrips as well

Looks much better without the splitter btw!!!!

The later one's didn't have color coded bumpstrip's if you mean the door's, they just didn't have any bumpstrip's at all. Bumper bumpstrip's still stayed black.

JoeyD · May 22, 2011

Not updated this in a while, but I've finally fitted the 266mm brakes and that's about it!
Turns out they were more hassle than I thought, both hubs ended up needing to be drilled after snapping the brake disc locating screws. Major ball ache.
They also rubbed quite badly on the wheel weights, so I've had to grind them down.

Before:

During:

After:

Old ones are for sale if anyone knows of someone with a 106 and is in need of brakes (long shot!): http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....49660&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156

Going to be up for sale soon as job loss means I've just not got the money to keep it going unfortunately, plus I'm planning on a Euro-trip this summer, so it doesn't make sense to just leave it at home, especially when I'll be going to uni this September. Will be sad to see it go, as it's been a brilliant car.
Needs must. :dapprove:

Rob · May 22, 2011

PM me when you sell it please. I've always liked this one.

Brakes look good.

Waitey · May 22, 2011

How much b**ch tits? Also are you in Eve's year?

JoeyD · May 22, 2011

JoeyD · May 22, 2011

JoeyD · May 22, 2011

Will do Rob! Cheers.

About £2,400 Steve - roughly same as what I bought it for.
I'm the year above Eve. Only going to uni this year because I sucked at A-levels! lol

Jesus Christ triplepost!

Philip. · May 22, 2011

Lovely car, horrible to get rid I bet

JoeyD · May 22, 2011

Absolutely! It's the last thing I want to do but... No other option really!

I think I'll be back in another Clio soon enough though.

renclio · May 26, 2011

JoeyD said:
Absolutely! It's the last thing I want to do but... No other option really!

I think I'll be back in another Clio soon enough though.

You really dont want to sell it mate, it has tainted my view on cars now. I really have realised how immaculate that car was for its age, tbh it deserves to be put in a garage for 10 years and come out again and it will be worth a fortune. Make sure it goes to a good home if you do sell, needs a good owner

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Hixle · May 26, 2011

If you do decide to sell mate let me know, my brother may be interested.

JoeyD · May 26, 2011

renclio said:
You really dont want to sell it mate, it has tainted my view on cars now. I really have realised how immaculate that car was for its age, tbh it deserves to be put in a garage for 10 years and come out again and it will be worth a fortune. Make sure it goes to a good home if you do sell, needs a good owner .

Don't worry Callum, I'll hold out for the right buyer, got a fair while to sell it - so it's not going to go to a bad home!
Really wish I could keep it, but every thing bad that could happen has happened! Just sods law really, nothing I can do about it.

Luke_89 said:
If you do decide to sell mate let me know, my brother may be interested.

Aye, will do Luke

The Chubby Pirate · May 26, 2011

You done the right thing about the anchors i think... The single worst problem with the GTi/VTS is the brakes, ive owned mountain bikes with better brakes.

JoeyD · Jun 7, 2011

Last few pictures before it goes on sale...

DSC_0773 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

DSC_0772 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

DSC_0777 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

DSC_0780 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

DSC_0781 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

DSC_0788 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

DSC_0799 copy by j0eyD, on Flickr

Not sure whether it's worth investing a tenner in a tin of high-temp crackle paint for the cam covers, as it would tidy the engine bay up nicely.
Other than that, it's ready to go

SOHROB · Jun 7, 2011

How much you wanting? And yes i would deffo do the cam covers either black or silver.

JoeyD · Jun 7, 2011

It'll be going up for around £2,400.

The cam covers were red before and I think they looked pretty good tbh! Will give it a think..

alex-avfc · Jun 7, 2011

I'd just whack out the sandpaper (400, 600, 800 grit) and some autosol, then go over them with a PC if you have one. I did a quick job of it on mine (under 2 hours) and they've come up nicely.

Car looks fantastic btw mate, shouldn't struggle to get what you're asking or thereabouts.

JoeyD · Jun 7, 2011

Oh aye! Good idea, that'd be a damn sight cheaper actually as I've already got loads and loads of paper & a DA polisher

I sure hope so; it really is in great condition! Would love to keep it, garage it and make it concours or something, but I just can't afford it :dapprove:
Someone else's turn to enjoy it, I guess.

JoeyD · Jun 9, 2011

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...eot-106-GTi-%96-P33-UGG&p=7791306#post7791306

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