keltik Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 So yeah i bought this thing; And im going to turn it into this thing; Things I Like; * It looks manly but 'cute' at the same time. * It isnt full of rust * It isnt a Subaru * It has the most awesome head ever * The steering is responsive and the car corners exceptionally well Things I Dont Like; * The clutch is set in concrete * The interior. Period. * The intake is just poor. No sugar coating it - its just a poor design. * Gear ratios seem a little long for what the car needs. Maybe this is because im used to my Subaru having completely the wrong gearbox in it. * The engine is a bit sluggish to rev. Again - maybe this is due to me being used to the GT30 which is pretty snappy. * The electrics seem to break and fix themselves occasionally. Nothing a hammer cant sort Things Im Going to Do; * Remove interior * Fit buckety seats * Bolt on my spare fart cannon * Get it all road legal (might do this prior to any of the other things). * Buy some wheels * Lower/stiffen it a bit with some new sway bars * New brakes, wonder if Znoelli do a S12 rotor to fit these.... * Wire in a Link loom so i can swap my G4 between cars whenever i want * Run ITB's of some description * Sticker it up to match the above BTCC photo except make most of the decals audio related. I can then use it as an advertising tool for my shop and my suppliers might pay for the signwriting. Comments and suggestions welcome as always. Aim of the game is to compete against Brad in the OSTCC. France v Germany - how could i lose?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 * Bolt on my spare fart cannon please dont. just remove mufflers and straight pipe please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Straight side pipe, and we'll be friends. And don't bother with flashy pants Znoelli rotors, just buy Repco plain spec cheap ones and spend your money on mega pads. Dig the swapping Link between cars thing. Max value for money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlex Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 ^word. Sweet ride. They do go well for a french thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Things I Like;* It looks manly but 'cute' at the same time. i mustve missed the right pic.. would go quite well with fresh intake and less weight, what size rims you gonna run? 17/18s with targa tyres???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yea ill punch you through my computer if you put a fart cannon on. Straight through exhaust with some simple straight through muffler underneath, maybe a flanged end section to chuck some restrictive zaust on for the road. Also I think keeping a track car road legal is a pain in the arse, any serious stuff you want to do needs a cert, Also as said worries about getting flash rotors, stock rotors and mean pads are in order for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Quite keen for the Znoelli rotors over anything else since they are relatively cheap and seem to be a much better casting. The 2 sets ive had on my wagon were outstanding and the flat rotors on there now are a disappointment. I mean really, $260ish for a pair of decent slotted rotors is cheap, might as well. As for exhaust stuff, ill think of something creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 doughy power delivery is these tings to a tee below 4k rpm. also probably down to the gayballs afm to a point as well. also plz don't fartcannon it! you can sort the ratios to make it a little more track friendly by playing with what box is fitted to it. 1.6l 205gti box with mi16 first gear is a really popular one. I'm running a 405 sri box in mine for now, although being at the top of 3rd gear at about 180 will get old quick I reckon. hah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yeah looking at the back of the car theres not really a good place to wham a big bore, so will roll a nice pipe with dump tip instead. Or a twin tip. 3rd to 180 doesnt sound ideal at all lol! Im used to running out of 5th at 210kph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 heck! it doesn't feel as bad in a smaller shell with those ratios. and yeah, not much exhaust room at all. find a sweet straight through backbox that'll fit the hole? also if you remove all that gay spare wheel carrier shit you'll free up moar room to slam one in sideways or something,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 3rd to 180 doesnt sound ideal at all lol! Im used to running out of 5th at 210kph. Just imagine how bad it will be once you get 18s on there Find a close ratio gearbox stat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 http://www.205gti.com/techgearboxUK.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 http://www.205gti.com/techgearboxUK.htm Looks like it's just the final drive, can you just change the diff/put and lsd in the mi16 box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 A set of brand new 17x7 Compomotive MO5 wheels would cost me about $1200 shipped. Far too tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikuni Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 A set of brand new 17x7 Compomotive MO5 wheels would cost me about $1200 shipped. Far too tempting. How much for the 18x8s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 ^ To save ppl image searching, lols. I have to say, the french really go out of their way to make these cars odd, theres so many crazy pointless ideas on these things, its awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 yea 17's will look silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Used semi's are plentiful for 17s. The 15s were about 20 pound per wheel cheaper. Didnt ask about 18s as had no interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 well 17's will not cut the mustard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Should really focus on more practical things first. Like driving the shit outta it and making it stop/turn as good as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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