Pink 106 gti restoration/track build

[hard_corejoeboy]

I've already had a saxo before this remember so I have a pretty good idea of where I want this to be. All good things to those who wait....

[hard_corejoeboy]

Originally Posted by L33h

I bet it never goes on the track. Another "track" road car

Its not been on the road since I took it home.

[deano_123]

Originally Posted by L33h

I bet it never goes on the track. Another "track" road car

will it ruin your life if it doesnt? stop jumping on the bandwagon and leave the poor bastard alone

[L33h]

Originally Posted by deano_123

will it ruin your life if it doesnt? stop jumping on the bandwagon and leave the poor bastard alone

It will, my life revolves around sax-p and a pink car.

[hard_corejoeboy]

Thanks. I was thinking that myself. At the end of the day when I was younger growing up I loved the look of the 106 GTI and always wanted one. It never really happened for one reason or another and I think becayse of that no other car has really interested me that much. Sure I've had fun in other cars but for me (like the 205 gti is to some) the car is perfect in looks and general dynamics. Hell with the money I've wasted on cars etc I could have had a porsche by now but again im not interested. All I want is that ultimate 106 parked in my yard. Not as in the best in the country but as in what I want exactly. I have a good idea and im chasing that. Why not? Maybe I'll learn some stuff on the way. All well and good I say!

My avatar pic is roughly where I want to be looks wise. Performance im after at least 200bhp/tonne and a sweet nimble agile car thats capable of chasing the big boys with too much money.

Is that so much to ask. It will spend most of time on track and occasionally if its a sunny summers day take it out for some fun.

[Chris_O]

Originally Posted by jpsaxo

Just read through at this thread for the first time in a couple of months and it doesn't look like you've made much progress??

To be fair he has stated a few times that it will be slow progress

[Christian555]

Well I hope you end up at the track and I think it should stay pink as well even though I liked the liquid yellow idea earlier.
People would be embarrased when you overtake them which would be something to laugh about

I've just been looking at a BHP/Tonne calculator. Seems a good figure to aim for although alot of weight would have to be lost.

i.e. standard car is 120bhp/0.925kg=130
So a fast setup I'm guessing is 160bhp/0.800kg=200 ?

How much weight can be lost bearing in mind you'll add a roll cage?

BTW 2005 is the new pension scheme mentioned by Yates earlier, not 2015. And 55hrs a week + kids etc.....seems like you are overworked so surely thats the reason progress might be a bit slow!

[jpsaxo]

From my profession, my honest opinion - if your working that many hours to just put food on the table... Why "waste" the little money you have on the car.

You would be much better to invest that spare money towards a course/qualification to re skill yourself into a different career which will return lots more $$££€€¥¥¥ in the future

[hard_corejoeboy]

Im part way through my army reapplication so thats my plan. Pension will carry on etc etc

The Twingo is taking £200 each month unnecessarily as im hardly even using it so thats going. Its not like im particularly hard up compared to some but a nice house takes a lot of my wages each month as well as 300-400 nursery fees, sky tv all bills etc etc.

Things will get better. The army will pay me more instantly as well as giving me genuine free time (missus will be at work when im off a lot hehehe)

[Pricklep]

Originally Posted by Christian555

BTW 2005 is the new pension scheme mentioned by Yates earlier, not 2015. And 55hrs a week + kids etc.....seems like you are overworked so surely thats the reason progress might be a bit slow!

Wouldnt say over worked..

[D4MJT]

Originally Posted by manta

I agree with the others, track it now before spending wedge.

There's also the flip side that others enjoy building as much as driving.

Mine's going to end up on track eventually, probably summer next year, but I enjoy tinkering and buggering about with it as much as I will driving it. I work in IT all day, it's nice to come home and do something entirely different.

[hard_corejoeboy]

Damn right. I couldn't think of anything else worse than working on cars all day for a job. At least the occasional play is fun!

[stevo67]

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Damn right. I couldn't think of anything else worse than working on cars all day for a job. At least the occasional play is fun!

If its a main dealership where you see fiesta after fiesta,then its boring.If its an independant then no because one minute its a capri the next its a bmw.

[Yates]

Originally Posted by Christian555

BTW 2005 is the new pension scheme mentioned by Yates earlier, not 2015.

what new scheme takes over in 2005? its a bit late...

[Christian555]

Originally Posted by Yates

what new scheme takes over in 2005? its a bit late...

nah, i was saying that 1975 was the old pension scheme & 2005 is the new pension scheme. Just had a word with a mate though & you are correct....it's changing yet again in 2015. Seems they can't just get the thing right!

[hard_corejoeboy]

The bible turned up



I have a cute kitten. That is all!

[hard_corejoeboy]

Slight change of plans.

Seeing as the door is F'd and the bumpers are in need of a respray im thinking of going for another colour. Possibly bianca white. Im not sure if it would be wise to spray the bumpers etc myself or to go to a bodyshop and get it done properly. I've had some very good results with refurbing and spraying my alloys myself though so thats given me some confidence.

Opinions?

Is it possible to rattle can the bodykit etc? If so is it a case of primer then paint then lacquer? Or more involved to it.

[Sexysaxojames]

get the car plasti dipped..

[Pricklep]

colour/dent would be least of my worries. get it running properly etc first

[hard_corejoeboy]

Tbh I think its going to be track orientated but hardly used on track. Maybe 5 times a year. Just want a mint 106 gti tbh anything else is a bonus.