Beginners modding - Peugeot 307
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for comparison, I've recently done some work on an Mg zr in order to lug mountain bikes about. Timing belt 40-50 quid, water pump for 20, fresh radiator was around 30-40 quid, front discs and pads can be had for 50-60 quid, filters a couple quid each, and I even bought some door speakers. Guides for all the mechanical stuff can be found on rover/ lotus forums and is all very simple.
Whatever car, if you want to learn to do this stuff yourself, maybe don't jump straight into a timing belt change but get a decent Halfords socket set for £60-80 quid, a decent torque wrench, jack/ axle stands and start on the servicing jobs. Easy, cheap, you'll get the hang of it, you'll use them forever and save money doing more serious work once you build up your confidence.
Whatever car, if you want to learn to do this stuff yourself, maybe don't jump straight into a timing belt change but get a decent Halfords socket set for £60-80 quid, a decent torque wrench, jack/ axle stands and start on the servicing jobs. Easy, cheap, you'll get the hang of it, you'll use them forever and save money doing more serious work once you build up your confidence.
Mr2Mike said:
Joeguard1990 said:
As for a list of mods? Don't go chasing power. It's only a 1.4
Upgrades the Discs and pads
Give it a full Service
Better tyres
Get some Osram bulbs fitted
Look at upgrading the head unit / speakers if the current sound system is naff.
Servicing a car and fitting decent tyre are not 'mods', they are basic maintenance.Upgrades the Discs and pads
Give it a full Service
Better tyres
Get some Osram bulbs fitted
Look at upgrading the head unit / speakers if the current sound system is naff.
Upgraded discs and pads are expensive and pointless on such a low powered road car; quality original or aftermarket OEM specification parts should be perfectly adequate unless it's going on a track.
Decent headlamp bulbs are a good idea; a sensible upgrade that actually improves the car.
Poopipe said:
I cant disagree with that im some ways - if you can hit triple figures in 10 seconds you really dont get much time to enjoy the noise or the fact your foot is welded to the floor. I got more out of wringing my 172 out in a straight line than either of the two much faster cars I've had since.
To be fair, a 172 Clio isn't what I'd class as an underpowered car.Also as part of the full service mods can be made. Not that I would bother, but the air filter for example can be swapped for a K & N or an induction kit.
The OP sounds like a really decent and mature young man. Taking on board the comments, not rising too much to the nay sayers, not rising too much to the people on the forum who just like to post to be confrontational.
I'm a dinosaur
But I completely see where you are coming from.
You clearly like cars and want to make yours individual to you.
I did the very same thing with my first cars and still do now to a certain extent.
I think the advice on steering clear of the 307 is good advice and for very sound reasons.
Look at it this way; if you take the advice and go for something better then you are less likely to get disheartened and continue pursuing your passion.
If you want to be different; have you considered something like a Scimitar GTE or other cheap classic that has a sporting appeal?
Looking for the right period mods for such a car and working on it yourself can be enormous fun.
You'll get cheap classic insurance now at 21 so if this floats your boat then it could be a good way into a cheap and rewarding hobby.
I always liked to drive something a bit different to anyone else so bought a GTE myself and also some American cars too.
Here are a couple of suggestions that are relatively simple in design and easy to work on and are cheap to buy with a good parts supply.
Scimitar GTE:-
Pontiac Fiero:-
I'm a dinosaur
But I completely see where you are coming from.
You clearly like cars and want to make yours individual to you.
I did the very same thing with my first cars and still do now to a certain extent.
I think the advice on steering clear of the 307 is good advice and for very sound reasons.
Look at it this way; if you take the advice and go for something better then you are less likely to get disheartened and continue pursuing your passion.
If you want to be different; have you considered something like a Scimitar GTE or other cheap classic that has a sporting appeal?
Looking for the right period mods for such a car and working on it yourself can be enormous fun.
You'll get cheap classic insurance now at 21 so if this floats your boat then it could be a good way into a cheap and rewarding hobby.
I always liked to drive something a bit different to anyone else so bought a GTE myself and also some American cars too.
Here are a couple of suggestions that are relatively simple in design and easy to work on and are cheap to buy with a good parts supply.
Scimitar GTE:-
Pontiac Fiero:-
Kentish said:
The OP sounds like a really decent and mature young man. Taking on board the comments, not rising too much to the nay sayers, not rising too much to the people on the forum who just like to post to be confrontational.
I'm a dinosaur
But I completely see where you are coming from.
You clearly like cars and want to make yours individual to you.
I did the very same thing with my first cars and still do now to a certain extent.
I think the advice on steering clear of the 307 is good advice and for very sound reasons.
Look at it this way; if you take the advice and go for something better then you are less likely to get disheartened and continue pursuing your passion.
If you want to be different; have you considered something like a Scimitar GTE or other cheap classic that has a sporting appeal?
Looking for the right period mods for such a car and working on it yourself can be enormous fun.
You'll get cheap classic insurance now at 21 so if this floats your boat then it could be a good way into a cheap and rewarding hobby.
I always liked to drive something a bit different to anyone else so bought a GTE myself and also some American cars too.
Here are a couple of suggestions that are relatively simple in design and easy to work on and are cheap to buy with a good parts supply.
Scimitar GTE:-
Pointiac Fiero: -
Good advice, but need to be willing to pick up the mechanics quickly! Although Peugeot 307 money would buy a quite a nice example of many contemporary classics.I'm a dinosaur
But I completely see where you are coming from.
You clearly like cars and want to make yours individual to you.
I did the very same thing with my first cars and still do now to a certain extent.
I think the advice on steering clear of the 307 is good advice and for very sound reasons.
Look at it this way; if you take the advice and go for something better then you are less likely to get disheartened and continue pursuing your passion.
If you want to be different; have you considered something like a Scimitar GTE or other cheap classic that has a sporting appeal?
Looking for the right period mods for such a car and working on it yourself can be enormous fun.
You'll get cheap classic insurance now at 21 so if this floats your boat then it could be a good way into a cheap and rewarding hobby.
I always liked to drive something a bit different to anyone else so bought a GTE myself and also some American cars too.
Here are a couple of suggestions that are relatively simple in design and easy to work on and are cheap to buy with a good parts supply.
Scimitar GTE:-
Pointiac Fiero: -
E30 BMW 3-Series - 318iS or 325i. Hell, even an E36 Compact - dirt cheap to pick up, easy to work on and better in every way than a 307. I'd prefer a 318ti over an MG ZR any day too, but that's personal opinion.
Peugeot: 205 GTi / 106 GTi
Alfa 155 V6. Or an Alfa 75 V6 or 2.0 TS. If you can find one!
Golf Mk2 GTi
Mk2 Toyota MR2
Audi Coupe, B2 or B3
Merc 190E V6
Mk2 MR2
Poopipe said:
Falsey said:
jay44 said:
I like the relatively slow acceleration time compared to bigger engine cars. It's like all the fun goes away if you get to your target speed in no time at all? For me at least, anyway
Mr2Mike said:
It is certainly not a mod, it's just proper maintenance as opposed to being a tight arsed cheapskate who fits s
t budget tyres.
No your not getting it. The OP could upgrade and buy a full set of Pirelli P Zero Corsas if he wanted to go chasing lap times - totally unnecessary but still a mod nethertheless. t budget tyres.Joeguard1990 said:
No your not getting it. The OP could upgrade and buy a full set of Pirelli P Zero Corsas if he wanted to go chasing lap times - totally unnecessary but still a mod nethertheless.
Fitting a decent set of standard sized tyres is NOT modifying your car. Would you call up your insurance company and expect a hike in premium after fitting a set of decent quality road tyres?Is servicing your car and using an quality oil and a premium brand filter modifying your car?
Edited by Mr2Mike on Wednesday 4th March 01:32
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