RE: Peugeot 607 | Shed of the Week

[nickod]

MorganP104 said:

nickod said:

So having not driven a 406, what is the ride/ suspension like in comparison to a W124 Mercedes for example?

Nickod , Freddie got fingered - Genuine Merkin

I've driven a few, and the ride stands up well against contemporary German offerings. The French go about the business of on-the-limit handling slightly different than ze Germans, so there's more body roll, and more opportunity to cock a rear wheel, and even a whiff of lift-off oversteer.

Part of this, of course, is because Mercs are rear wheel drive, and 406s were front wheel drive.

Interestingly (or not), I have a mate with the same first name as you, who owned a 406, and lives in the Mid-Befordshire town you mentioned in a previous post signature. Small world.

MorganP104, Snakes On A Plane - Organist

I'm coming round to the idea of a 405 or 406 saloon or even a 605 especially in manual ( as I have autos already) the red low miler 405 on the barge thread is too basic ( 1.8LX).

Re Biggleswade I have actually never been there - it just sounds like a ' dogging hotspot' if indeed that is a thing. I live in Leighton Buzzard which as far as I know isn't a dogging hotspot but I accept I probably haven't researched it thoroughly enough.

Nickod, No man likes Jude Law - occasional onanist

[Ikenna351]

Road trips/Adventures with Peugeot 505s (London to Nigeria).

https://www.nairaland.com/omoakerele/posts


Ikenna351, Lion King - Monk.

[gigglebug]

Lovely to see that amongst the other stunning backdrops you managed to capture the natural beauty of the red brick terrace housing estate.

[Lungwun]

This is one of the most entertaining threads on PH I have read in a while. Top shelf entertainment!

Lungwun - Snatch - Brick Top

[ddom]

No, one to forget I feel.

[bolidemichael]

ddom said:

No, one to forget I feel.

One to forget that you feel... what, exactly?

[Lester H]

nipsips said:

I do like these - ashamed to admit it! Big fan of an old barge!

And look at the price! As they (US dealers) or semi-twilight UK traders put it “waddya ya want?” Or, in Clarkson speak “ how bad can it be?” Looks fine to me - at the price- and the myth about Peugeots being inferior to mainstream is based on anecdotal bar room - what was that?- banter. Yep, bits of plastic trim drop off, sometimes warning lights cry wolf, but they are basically ok. Thus, the 607 is good for what it is :::big, comfy and a nice cruiser and all for nowt.
607

[Ikenna351]

Driving My Peugeot 406 V6 Manual in Abuja - Nigeria during the pandemic lockdown (link below):

https://youtu.be/HMMyr-xDBQs

I love that car.

Ikenna351, Lion King - Monk.

[SidewaysSi]

nickod said:

MorganP104 said:

nickod said:

So having not driven a 406, what is the ride/ suspension like in comparison to a W124 Mercedes for example?

Nickod , Freddie got fingered - Genuine Merkin

I've driven a few, and the ride stands up well against contemporary German offerings. The French go about the business of on-the-limit handling slightly different than ze Germans, so there's more body roll, and more opportunity to cock a rear wheel, and even a whiff of lift-off oversteer.

Part of this, of course, is because Mercs are rear wheel drive, and 406s were front wheel drive.

Interestingly (or not), I have a mate with the same first name as you, who owned a 406, and lives in the Mid-Befordshire town you mentioned in a previous post signature. Small world.

MorganP104, Snakes On A Plane - Organist

I'm coming round to the idea of a 405 or 406 saloon or even a 605 especially in manual ( as I have autos already) the red low miler 405 on the barge thread is too basic ( 1.8LX).

Re Biggleswade I have actually never been there - it just sounds like a ' dogging hotspot' if indeed that is a thing. I live in Leighton Buzzard which as far as I know isn't a dogging hotspot but I accept I probably haven't researched it thoroughly enough.

Nickod, No man likes Jude Law - occasional onanist

Do you have the link to the 405? I can't seem to see it!

[1974foggy]

I recall these having poor handling characteristics early on, instigating some additional stability aids from the factory - seem to remember one of the motoring journals spinning one.

[Ikenna351]

• TURNED MY Z9 PEUGEOT 607 PHASE II V6 TO A MANIAC - SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION OF AM6 AUTOMATIC TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION.*

The project of the new born maniac started on 08/01/2019 and ended on 30/05/2020 (17 months). A tough excited project, considering every part of the vehicle system was designed to work only with Automatic transmission (AM6), which probably could be why no one seem to have done this Conversion except me.

I originally set out to convert with 6-speed Manual gearbox, but decided to go for 5-speed Manual, since my excitement couldn't keep me waiting for 6-speed Manual box that was taking too long to locate. However, I needed to do the conversion to work with both 5-speed & 6-speed Stick-shift, Incase the 6-speed turns up in future. For that, I had to study or researched on parts for such conversion to be a reality. My findings led to parts from 3 different Peugeot models to make it happen. A tough challenge and excited too.

Almost everyone I told about the project said the project will destroy the car. Only Siena Gbuje in United Kingdom was excited when I told him about the project, in one of our discussions. I never listened or gave a rip about public opinion anyway. If I wanted something that has nothing to do with anyone else, it's done. It's a question of when.

30/05/2020 was the day I cranked the engine and it roared into life with Stick-shift box for the first time. The drive that followed after was unforgettable. The car now move like a different car: less weight, quicker, less fuel consumption and most importantly, *PREDICTABLE* , just like my other Stick-shift V6 lions. Words cannot describe the fun part of the drive. I get to now play with the pedals, while I watch the 3.0i ES9A 290 Nm torque surge the car forward like a maniac he has become. Thanks to the brand new Valeo clutch kit and Total Manual Transmission Fluid Gear 8 75w-80.

Even with the complex electrical system of the car, wired to work only with Automatic Gearbox, I did the Electrical part of the conversion so well that the car now work as if it originally had manual transmission from new. No warning sign on the instrument panel. The ABS, ESP, Variable steering, variable suspension, engine cooling fan, instrument panel, Multifunction display, etc, everything works the same way before the conversion took place the previous week (yet to make out time to reconnect the parking Aid though).

I now have the perfect Z9 V6, exactly how I wanted it from the beginning. The AM6 6-speed Automatic Gearbox was still running like new at 77,000 km mileage before I removed it, but wasn't part of my dream Z9 V6. As new and good as the transmission is, it's not for Lion King - Monk. It denied me self Expression Behind the Wheel I couldn't ignore or live with.

What about the original intention of 6-speed Stick-shift box? Few days of driving the lion with the 5-speed Stick-shift has been so exciting that I no longer care if I see or don't see the 6-speed box. Besides, I have other lions with more power and 6-speed Stick-shift I will be adding to join my current fun lions.

I can't wait to conclude other projects on my other lions as well. So many good things in this physical life for men to choose and enjoy. I mean, if you find life so boring or uninteresting, get rid of your car and get a fun one, for you can only find yourself in that frequency/condition when you surround yourself with boring things. Just yesterday, I took the new maniac for another drive, applied some skills on the pedals and gear lever and found myself screaming *YEEHAW!* I drove back home and closed the celebration with a bottle of 1759. I mean, I beat my chest, pointed to the car and said *I DID THAT!* (boastfully). One of the best part of masculinity which I am proud of.

Ikenna351, Lion King - Monk.







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