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I've got a pair of front wishbones, genuine Peugeot 205 diesel (slightly stiffer) front struts and lowering springs sat in the garage at home if they would be of interest? All less than 250 miles use that I took of my XS when cheap run around turned into another major 205 project 😂
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Apr 22, 2017 11:10:03 GMT
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I've got a pair of front wishbones, genuine Peugeot 205 diesel (slightly stiffer) front struts and lowering springs sat in the garage at home if they would be of interest? All less than 250 miles use that I took of my XS when cheap run around turned into another major 205 project 😂 Sounds good re struts and springs buddy, where abouts on the globe are you based? ☺ ah the unexpected major project! 😂 |
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Apr 22, 2017 20:36:10 GMT
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Have a couple of general retro-pug-goodness photos! more battle scars to follow...   what an interior! welcome to 1989! Love this interior to be honest! 😁 actually an air, spongy and quite comfy place to be! all 4 buttons work, and i can locate them! to be fair this interior is in excellent nick!  what a beast of an engine!!!! less raging stalion, more determined shetland pony but there we are!   correct me if i am wrong but that front passenger door doesnt look original.. the nearside front (photo awol so another imminent!) has more dents than not, so i expect the door may have been the same!  management checklist also undertaken Allbin all this little pug is actually waay better than the photos i saw of it suggested, should be a good basis! I am sure there are other bits and bobs to uncover, but condition wise i am pretty happy! so many battle scars mind you, abd a service is waaay overdue of that mighty engine but looking forward to getting stuck in! more detailed snaps to follow, i was rushing in for dinner a tad!  |
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Last Edit: Apr 22, 2017 21:19:51 GMT by s1105117
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Apr 22, 2017 21:15:01 GMT
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Little engine is certainly eager,when prodded! 😁 nice little revvy thing, and plenty of fettling space!
Alas only driven a wee bit not-on-the-queens highway so far, must wait until may 1st to tax her....
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Last Edit: Apr 22, 2017 21:18:25 GMT by s1105117
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Apr 23, 2017 10:12:50 GMT
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Pug seats are brilliant aren't they! Comfy like an old armchair.
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Apr 23, 2017 14:35:13 GMT
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Pug seats are brilliant aren't they! Comfy like an old armchair. they genuinely are! |
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Apr 23, 2017 14:44:44 GMT
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 one slighty-more-than-patinated nearside front wing, and knargled bumper. This photo does make it looka lot better than it is, quite a few 'character -marks' present!  offside a bit better off, but not much!  car is really in good condition though, defintely been garaged in its time, very pleasing! exhaust looks well too   so plenty scruffy but ulimatley solid! i like this in the boot too! currently mid house move so not much will happen straight away, will be pars gathering though! first orders will be lower kit, wheels, bumper, wings, trim bits and service items! |
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Last Edit: Apr 23, 2017 14:55:37 GMT by s1105117
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stevietuck
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Apr 23, 2017 16:36:00 GMT
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Looks really good mate. You say you have 4 buttons, wheres the forth one,and what does it do? I'm not sure if I should have button envy or not |
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Apr 23, 2017 17:04:40 GMT
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Looks really good mate. You say you have 4 buttons, wheres the forth one,and what does it do? I'm not sure if I should have button envy or not Haha i was counting the manual choke as a button! 😂 |
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stevietuck
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Ah well in that case I don't have button envy lol
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Apr 25, 2017 17:18:31 GMT
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bit of odd windscreen 'art' that o forgot to mention, i am not sure whether it is heat,water(hope not!) or just a failure that has caused it! any thoughts?  |
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Apr 25, 2017 17:21:17 GMT
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its delaminating, looks like it started from that chip.
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Apr 25, 2017 17:28:20 GMT
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As above, it's the chip that's caused it.
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Apr 25, 2017 17:56:47 GMT
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Lets all pretend i noticed the chip ok.... 😶😊 never seen a chip delaminate a windscreen, until now! Cheers guys!
Last time i had a windscreen delaminate i belive it was a combo of heat and a lot of water getting where it shouldnt, so was a bit concerned by the previous!
replacement screen added to list of parts!
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2017 17:59:33 GMT by s1105117
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Apr 25, 2017 17:58:07 GMT
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Would it not be cheaper to let the insurance replace it via the excess on your policy?
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Apr 25, 2017 18:02:28 GMT
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Would it not be cheaper to let the insurance replace it via the excess on your policy? I know a chap who replaces screens, and am off to have a butchers at 3 breaking 205s this week so may find a screen there. Last time this chap and a new screen on my grandads scenic worked out cheaper than insurance. Will bear insurance in mind though! |
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V8Tej
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Apr 26, 2017 13:52:50 GMT
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This, in a nut shell, sounds sweet. I do have 15inch mondeo steels in my shed but would have to roll the arches i believe? not likely, they're the wrong offset, depends on width and tyre used too. also there is barely a lip on the arches to roll so it doesn't help, if the tyre catches they'll muller the arch itself. Indeed, I have 15s on mine and is lowered. The wheel dimensions are very important. Mine is here: forum.retro-rides.org/thread/184307/1995-peugeot-205-1-8 |
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Apr 30, 2017 17:23:35 GMT
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not likely, they're the wrong offset, depends on width and tyre used too. also there is barely a lip on the arches to roll so it doesn't help, if the tyre catches they'll muller the arch itself. Indeed, I have 15s on mine and is lowered. The wheel dimensions are very important. Mine is here: forum.retro-rides.org/thread/184307/1995-peugeot-205-1-8Cheers guys,i am currently trying to decide how far the drop will be, how to go abput it and wheels! Oh and don't worry i have checked out your pug thread! 😊 |
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Apr 30, 2017 17:29:21 GMT
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So, sadly not much has happened yet as currently attempting to move house... however, have been trying to decide on the how far to lower the girl.
So far options are:
gti 25mm lowering springs
60mm lowering springs
30mm deisel lowering springs
Other questions would be wether to use original shocks or not, and if not what shocks, and gti wishbones are aparently a thought. Also wondering what to do about the rear beam,standard or gti.
And then of course there is the question still of wheels... Will GTi 15s fit? Or would 14s from say a 106/206 be better option?
Do like the little thing though! Spare time maybe this week to go parts hunting!
Any thoughts peeps!?
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Last Edit: Apr 30, 2017 17:36:33 GMT by s1105117
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stevietuck
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Apr 30, 2017 19:25:49 GMT
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I bought new bilsteins for mine think they cost about £160 for the four, so not much more than four new standard shocks.
Think I got gti ones because the diesel engine and the gti engine are the same type/weight, and it said they were ok to lower up to 40mm.
Then I got new -40mm gti front springs for about £40 off ebay.
For the rear it was just a case of adjusting the torsion bars. When I say just a case of, its a bit more involved than that lol!
Google Welshpugs guide its really good and has pics.
hope this helps
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