The GTI is gone, but has stayed within the community of the 106 Rallye Register... That's the end of the project then and 14 months of ownership. Time to focus on the Rallye.
GTI Sold
Pre-Sale Photoshoot
It's taxed and tested and looking for a new home. Took a load of photos of the GTI prior to putting it up on the web for sale. Full set posted up on Flickr...
MOT Time
Finally did get around to taking the GTI in for the MOT. One or two advisories to look at but at last getting there with it!
GTI Ready
I've decided it's time to shift the GTI, so after replacing the now flat battery and leaving the car running whilst I gave it a much needed wash, I carried out an oil and filter change. Filled the engine up with fresh Motul and tightened the handbrake up. Everything else seems in good shape so... Continue Reading →
Update
Managed to get hold of a new coilpack from a chap in Bungay for a bargain price. I've fitted it to see if it cures the hesitation that seems to affect the car between 2-3000 rpm. Having spoken to some other 16v owners this can be symptomatic of the coilpack braking down.
GTI Specification
Peugeot 106 GTI 106 S2 Rallye Interior PSF Gravel Dampers (front and rear) PSF Coilover conversion Michelin 106 Rallye Steel Wheels Brand New Continental Contact Tyres Power Assisted Steering Anti Lock Brakes Sunroof Electric Windows Central Locking Sony CD headunit with JVC/Pioneer Speakers Keypad Immobiliser Alloy Bonnet Pins Recent Work New Tyres (Wheels Balanced) @... Continue Reading →
ABS Sorted
Wheels are off the GTI. The whole thing is up on axle stands whilst I investigate why the ABS warning light is on. I unplugged the looms and used a multimeter to check the resistance from each of the sensors in turn at the socket. Of course it was the last one that I tested,... Continue Reading →
At Last
Finally picked up a head lining for the GTI on Saturday and after cleaning it and working out a way to mount it without the standard clips, it's in. Nice to have a finished interior at last! I started work on the paintwork today. I'm not sure I've seen a flatter paint job for a... Continue Reading →
Update
Spent a couple of nights working on the GTI. The end result is a much cleaner car with a working wash/wipe system (replacement water bottle and pump) and a new cambelt. The latter was a much longer job than I'd been anticipating because: I had to go out and buy a 16mm spanner to loosen... Continue Reading →
Update
Big push on things today. Finally finished moving the interior from the Rallye into the GTI. It's taken ages, but has been worth the wait as the car is transformed by having a clean interior and a decent four speaker stereo. A few things needed to finish it off, like the roof lining and a... Continue Reading →
GTI Update
Finally found time to make some progress on the GTI side of things. The cam covers have been taken off, cleaned up and then sprayed with some high temperature paint. Black HT paint always seems to finish in a graphite matt black. It's a 100% improvement over how they looked before. From this: To this:... Continue Reading →
To Do List (GTI)
Work Completed Stripped out old GTI interior which was filthy, badly damaged and incomplete. Fitted Rallye interior. Fitted aerial. Moved cable and antenna over from the Rallye. Replaced head unit. Sony headunit replaces faulty Peugeot Unit. Solved rattle behind the dash. Tidied up and cleaned. Repaired wiring to door speakers. Replaced both speakers with Alpine... Continue Reading →
Rallye Project 