106 Rallye 1.3 8V

[t4thomas]

Thanks.

It sounds like a relatively simple job, so will certainly look at this.

Do you have a thread up for your car?

[t4thomas]

I should have the new brakes, suspension and exhaust fitted to the car before the weekend.

In the meantime, the lure of new components remains strong and I managed to pick up a steering wheel over the weekend:



It's a 350mm Sparco steering wheel and benefits from a new alcantara re-trim by the guys at Royal Steering Wheels. I just need to get a boss now.

[t4thomas]

The suspension, brakes and exhaust are all fitted and I've just returned from a two hour "shakedown".

I LOVE IT!

I was expecting the dampers to be a bit too hardcore for the road, but they are simply awesome.

[t4thomas]

shedweller said:

What you need is a diff! - it will be a Revelation!

Thoughts on the Quaife ATB LSD?

[t4thomas]

Thanks all.

I had already considered an LSD, but didn't think it would be worth it on a 1.3 8V.

Your comments have me interested again though shedweller!

In terms of fitting the LSD, do you know if you need to hack at the gearbox? I had read something about crown wheels coming out etc.

[t4thomas]

The Rallye has been SORN for a short while, but dropped her off for an MOT, service and a few small jobs this weekend.

I have loved Rallye ownership, but think I am about to say goodbye to the Rallye. Planning to replace it with a phase two Clio V6 for what remains of the British summer.

[t4thomas]

bennno said:

Please pm me details of your Rallye if still available for sale? Bennno

Hi Bennno,

It is probably a few weeks away from being ready to sell; if you drop me a PM with your email, then I can share some details with you before I start to advertise it more formally.

[t4thomas]

birdcage said:

Mine is coming up for sale soon. I have five cars so something has to give!

Looks like a nice example there.

[t4thomas]

For anyone considering one:

Peugeot 106 Rallye 1.3 - Davide Cironi Drive Experience

[t4thomas]

I have neglected the poor Rallye this year.

The battery is flat and to say it could do with a wash would be an understatement.

However, I am also moving in September and won't have room for four cars anymore!

it will fly through it's MOT and then after that I'll be putting it up for sale.

If anyone is in the market for a really good example with a few choice upgrades, please let me know.

Thomas

[t4thomas]

I have had quite a lot of stuff on over the last year, but managed to get the car cleaned before taking her out for a spirited drive at the weekend.

I forgot how great these are! The gearbox is so exploitable and it never gets boring adjusting things to keep the fizzy little 8 valve engine singing. I can't rememeber what it was like before I switched the suspension to the bilsteins, but the car can be placed wherever you want it on the road with millimeter accuracy. I guess it's no surprise these are listed in Evo's 100 Greatest Drivers' Cars!

Anywhere, here are a few pictures for thread prosperity:

She is asleep:



The cockpit:



Ah, la vache!



The PEUGEOT SECURITY SYSTEM is IN OPERATION:



The fizzy bit:



For me though, it's the little things:

[t4thomas]

Thanks Ben.

I'm based in Tonbridge. How about you?

I have someone coming to look at the car on Saturday with a view to buying it, but happy to get in touch if it doesn't sell.

Thomas

[t4thomas]

I held the car for an enthusiast that asked the right questions and showed the right type of commitment.

He was pleased with the car and understood the opportunity.

Very sad to see her go, but confidence that it's the right decision to reduce the number of cars I have for "leisure", with a view to getting something more usable on a day to day basis.