I've sourced a steering column surround which I'm expecting any day to tidy up this part of the car. It's due a service, so I ordered 5 litres of Motul Synthentic 10w 40, a new oil filter and some Iridium plugs taking advantage of a special deal from Opie Oils ticks off a large number... Continue Reading →
Progress Report
A set of fixed window seals have arrived for the Rallye rear quarter windows. I picked these up for a bargain price from another owner on the Rallye Register and have been looking out for a set for a while. I'm going to polycarb the side windows and the rear quarters are currently the opening... Continue Reading →
Update
After months of looking I've managed to source a much sought after Safety Devices 106 Cup Cage and a full set of Schroth manufactured Safety Devices 6 Point Harnesses. Along with these there's a pair of Sparco Rev side mounted bucket seats, so pretty much all the parts I need to kit out the interior... Continue Reading →
Musings on Tyres
I have been looking at getting some new tyres for the steelies. They take a 175/60/R14 tyre so there's some options. Michelin don't do anything in that exact dimension. They offer offer both the Pilot Exalto and Energy Saver tyres in 185/60, but the consensus between those that have tried them is that they're a... Continue Reading →
When one isn’t enough…
So having had a few plans in mind going forward with the Rallye, I've been on the look out for various essential parts. Then this came on the market at a fantastic price and the economics of buying it as a donor car just made sense. So there's now a 106 GTI in the stable... Continue Reading →
Steelies
Didn't have much time to work on the car this weekend, but did get the steel wheels cleaned up so I can see what state they're in. The initial prospects didn't look great, rusty wheels, covered in mud and filth (and copper grease). I'd heard great things about people using Cillit Bang to clean wheels... Continue Reading →


