Advice on recently purchased VTS

[sean19]

All,

Recently (today) purchased a Saxo VTS phase 2 (99) with 67,000 from PH.

I know the cambelt is due but is there any particular things that require changing other than that (plugs/fuel filters/etc.) Oil is golden brown but I think thats more likely because the sump is leaking and has been topped up. (hope thats all anyway)

Also, it does seem to sit a little high, I would like to lower it 30mm on springs would this be a bad idea?

Any advice welcome

Thanks.

[sean19]

Thanks for the info

I don't think i'll bother with lowering it, it's quite a twitchy car already (although not as bad as my (00) VTR with no ABS!!!!) Just a shame they didnt make it 15mm lower, would improve the stance of the car I think.

[sean19]

I have booked the cambelt in to be done for the good sum of £50.

However I went to purchase the Cambelt kit from europarts and it was £85. Does this seem a little steep. Im sure the kits on my previous cars have been about £30-40ish.

Do you think the rollers/tensioners are essential?

The belt alone was £12 so quite a saving!

[sean19]

It seriously depends how you drive it.

I put £20 in the first day I had it and got 80miles out of it, but that was 'enjoying' the new power!

I have since filled up and have done 140miles with the gauge showing just 2/5 remaining. This is with mixed driving. Im sure with econonmy driving you could get 250miles out of a tank, which isnt too bad.

I could only get about 300miles a tank out of the VTR, and tbh the VTS is well worth the extra if you can afford it.

[sean19]

Kitchski said:

Hi, what sort of economy is your VTS delivering?

I used the remaining 2/5 on a motorway jaunt today. I managed 260 miles on the tank before the light came on. I am very pleased with this in all honesty considering I have been using heavy boots!

[sean19]

Im after some MORE advice.

I have noticed there is a noise from the front suspension.
When I take corners fairly quick it feels like something moves and makes a slight banging sound, almost like theres play in something that frees up when under load?!? You can feel the bang through the wheel.

Any ideas?
(shot in the dark I know)

Thanks

[sean19]

Sorry, YET another question to go along with the drop links (cant help but feel this wasnt a 'great' purchase!

I have a blowing sound from the centre section or Cat. Is the cat likely to make a 'blowing sound' the car is choking up and doesn't idle right could the CAT cause this? or could it be the very dirty air filter (or something else)

Would it be worth me getting a full through exhaust with de-cat for the cost of replacing the CAT? (quiet backbox) bearing in mind the backbox has a rusting tip and it all appears original parts.
Would the decat make a noticeable difference in a VTS?

Thanks for ALL your help!!

[sean19]

busta said:

Got to www.kam-racing.com and buy yourself a supersprint exhaust. £200 quid, one of the lightest systems you can get and will flow as well as anything. It's a de-cat and I'm pretty sure you can fit a standard back box if you wish.

De cat will make quite a noticeable difference. Dirty air filters definitely need changing. Simota enclosed induction kits (from kam-racing or eBay) seem to give good gains, although just replacing the standard filter with a new one will help and be cheaper.

Niggling faults are something you have to get used to with citroens and peugeots. They never really go away, but they're never too expensive to fix and will very rarely leave you stranded.

You really are a font of knowledge mate,
You have given me every piece of advice/info I need!

I have looked at the exhaust but it seems to be a straight 'race' exhaust.
Is it legal, and do you think its guna be stupidly loud?

I really dont want anything LOUD to increase the stty/chav image saxos already have! And sitting at 4,000rpm on the m.way could get VERY tiring!

Thanks!

Edited by sean19 on Thursday 13th March 22:14

Edited by sean19 on Thursday 13th March 22:27

[sean19]

No standard g.box but 4,000rpm is only about 80miles an hour! Revs its fukin nuts off compared to my VTR, I wonder if its got a non-standard 'box?

My mate works in an MOT station and he seems to think the de-cat should be OK

Well let me know how it sounds on your VTS 106!

Cheers!

[sean19]

Yet MORE Fg problems!!!!!

The car has started to mis-fire.
I called the RAC out and the verdict is injectors 1 & 4 are not injecting fuel.

Has anyone had this on a Saxo/106 before, or know how much its likely to cost to rectify it?

Its in the garage Saturday, just thought I get some sort of idea of the problems and cost!

Ive replaced the plugs and Coils aswell and its no better!

Thanks.