The steel wheels are back from powdercoating. Apparently they took 6 hours to strip and blast clean - a set of four normally takes 2 hours max. In any case they're now have a shiny white durable finish and are shod with some Contis. I went for the EcoContact 3s in 185/60s in the end.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Had a little bit of time to fit some blanks in the dashboard. Ended up just drilling and tapping the dashboard plastics to attach them and using cardboard templates to get the positions right. I decided that it was going to irritate me having different weave patterns on these pieces and the door cards, so... Continue Reading →
Ended up in Wakefield during the week to pick up a set of Michelin Sport steel wheels. These were the original rims on which the Rallyes rolled out of the factory. They're lighter than most alloys, tough as old boots and come in white, or err, white* (*rust optional). At present they're about £47 each... Continue Reading →
Massive tidy up in the garage at the weekend and now a bit better prepared for doing some more work on the car. The Rallye has just be taxed again and I now have just over six months to get to grips with the bodywork and welding as I'm fairly sure it's not going to... Continue Reading →
To fit the Ford fitment OZ alloys to the Peugeot 106 you need reducer wheel spigots. Failing to do this means the wheel wont sit evenly (read centrally) on the hub and will induce bearing destroying vibration at speed. The centre bore on 106s is 65.1mm diameter. After a bit of research via Google I... Continue Reading →
Ordered a replacement steering wheel and boss from Demon Tweeks. Nice Sparco 345 Suede wheel and Momo adaptor boss. The dish means it's harder to reach the indicator stalks. It's about 5cm smaller in diameter than the standard Peugeot item.
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