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yes im sure I would have had a lot of suggestions ! iv'e been very lucky to have owned some nice cars Porsche turbos ,ultima sl55 etc but not even the ultima got same attention as the pug ! nice as m3s and boxsters are they just wouldn't generate the same interest I don't think :-)

SonicHedgeHog said:

Always great to see this car. I wanted a Dimma 205 so much it hurt. Then the Dimma Clio. Then the 106. LOL. Terrific to see cars that are so individual and show real imagination. Before you bought this I would have loved to see you start a thread telling everyone you were going to spend this kind on the money on a 205. I wonder how many people would have pointed out you could get a Boxster or M3 instead?

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all down to personal taste I guess ,the interior was looking a bit ropey to be honest when I got it so I had rear seats retrimmed and dash and other parts flocked originally as you probably know it had full cream leather which I would have loved to do again but I simply couldn't justify the cost , the mirrors I think they suit the car ,red one and mine will be at pugfest next sunday :-)

Tiger Tim said:

It looks great and is really well know so that's always a bonus to it's value.

Personally, I'd put the interior back to standard, same with the mirrors. They just don't need any more amping up than they are already.

The red one is shaping up nicely as well. Very tasty.

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maybe of interest to someone ,car will be at pugfest on sunday Prescott hillclimb, ps won't be ragging it up the hill ! :-)

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Ha Ha ! small world hey ! looking forward to it too 30 deg on sunday so they reckon ! see you there !:-)

NZboundPom said:

Hi,
I'm going to Pugfest...and definately want to have a nosey at this car!!!
On the other hand,I don't need to go to Gloucester to see this...as I live in the Castle area as well!!!
Going to be a cracking weekend with great weather and some great cars on display...can't wait.

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you are correct Graeme its the only 4x4 205 cosworth Dimma made , I was speaking to a chap today who has just restored the dimma clio cosworth another rare car ! not planning on selling but will keep you in mind ;-)

graeme4130 said:

I remember this car from its max power days and saw it at castle Combe last year too.
If I remember correctly, it was dimmas uk motor show car from the mid 90's too, right ?
I drooled over that car as a teenager
I know it's silly to ask so early into your ownership, but if you ever decide to move it on, please please please give me call

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Caddyshack said:

I think there was another they called the alien built, it was green a "fugly" and I don't know if it still exists but as far as I know this is the third 205 Cossie,including mine and the 2nd Dimma.....I could be wrong though.

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recent pic at pugfest

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do you mean performance figures ? to be honest I really don't know other than its close to 500bhp , it feels bloody quick !by all accounts ;-)

gaz1234 said:

What are the figure?

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latest pic :-)

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Hi Ash hows yours coming along ?

petrol head ash said:

Your car looks really well Steve on the Pugfest picture, unfortunately I missed out due to being away working on my car.

Gaz1234, I had the pleasure of a passenger ride from Steve... I think I can confidently say I've been in my fair share of fast cars but when this dimma comes on boost its mental.... good fun though. For me its the whole package that makes it, straight cut box, 4 wheel drive, tuned cossie lump up front and of course its a 205 dimma!

Ashley

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Hi Toby ,rims still as before just cleaned :-) I was thinking I may look into replacing them but im still toying with idea of selling so not sure what to do yet sorted my cutting out problem it was a blocked filter causing pump to overheat replaced pump and filter all good now :-) did you sort yours out ?

Caddyshack said:

Looking good, have you re-polished the rims? My friend just had his split rim bolts re plated for not a lot on his 550 maranello, would be good to get yours done?

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tough call on colour Ash look good in either :-) download some pics as you go along

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My Pug isn't moving at the minute I'm finishing of my kit car first, when thats on the road I can get some track days in towards the end of the year and start the Dimma project. the shell is stripped waiting for some repair work then some paint, I need to get my 309 suspension rebuilt and powder coated etc then start building....

I can't decide what colour... cherry red or miami blue?

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Thanks Tom ! yes when it comes on boost especially when up at 2.3 bar it really does fly maximum concentration required ! :-)

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Ha Ha ! sorry Ash !,its going in next issue of Peugeot club magazine so we got some fresh pics done , hows yours coming along ?