106 Gti help

[Essay]

right, after christmas im looking to buy a 106 gti, due to the unforseen misshap with the 'S', anyway, what are there strengths and weaknesses as much as i know the similarity ends with the engine so i do need help with what to watch out for, also is it true that the rear beams need re building most definatly after being lowered for a while And finally, anyone with 106 gti's what problems have you come across, rep will be given

Thanks
Essay

[willsy]

The 106 gti engine is exactly the same as the VTS engine.

The only differences may lie slightly in they way that their ECU is mapped.

The rear beam will have no problems when lowered if:

a- its lowered in the correct method(not splines)
b- take it easy over speedbumps

[Toad]

They're virtually the same cars as the VTS's.

[rushy_23]

What happened to the S mate.

Did you seeing my GTi "inspire you" lol. Okay I just sound big headed now. Sos.
Same care virtually but you pay more for the 106 GTis generally.

[Toad]

Pay more for a reason... :flamed:

[Gabbastard]

Pay more for a reason... :flamed:

Yeah badge snobbery LOL

[01coldan]

my mates got a gti and has recently had it lowerd now the gear boxx has started togo, wether having it loverd has affected it.

[Gabbastard]

my mates got a gti and has recently had it lowerd now the gear boxx has started togo, wether having it loverd has affected it.

coincidence.

[rushy_23]

^^
Agreed, probably been ragged to death. Lowering it usually relates to rear axle
issues further down the line Im afraid if not done properly.

[Essay]

super cool thanks boys, Rushy me and the S met some diesel on a country road through a hedge and into a tree backwards i am V lucky, Got a Vtr as a run around but i miss the extra power and yes your GTI was my inspiration lol

[rushy_23]

Ouch man sorry to hear! TBH mate either can be a mint example, Samcooks VTS
is verrry tasty imo. But then a GTi can look just as good too.

[Essay]

well had a PH1 vts and now PH1 Vtr so i either want a PH2 vts or 106 gti, just out of curiosity wheres the best place to get a torsion bar done i thought MIJ did it properly but my mate had it done and said its done there Via Notches

[Toad]

There's plenty of info on here on how to do it. It's really not that difficult, and you don't need to be a mechanic...

[rushy_23]

In Walsall Des Developments do it but they do charge an arm and a leg..

http://www.des-developments.com/