nick205
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 12:20 PM |
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205 GTI project
Finally got around to getting myself a 205 GTI after many years of missing my previous ones 
F plate 1.9 with 110k on the clock. Not a show car by any means, but then I was after a bit of a project. It is generally clean and tidy for a 25 yr
old car, although the inner wings and one sill will need attention at some point.
First up is some proper wheels for it (hopefully sorted via another LCB member). Then a few niggles like repairing the rear wash/wipe and refitting a
standard air box, filter and trunking in place of the current K&N cone filter.
Engine is in very good fettle, with a decent service history. Starts, idles and pulls cleanly with no smoke.
Reacquinting myself with 80's style motoring and non power steering - its very refreshing! My Passat feels even more numb now
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carlknight1982
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 12:28 PM |
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I miss my 205 still but cant warrant a third car with the 7 and the Daily driver,
Jealous now
Logic will get you from a A to B
Imagination will take you everywhere.
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nick205
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 12:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carlknight1982
I miss my 205 still but cant warrant a third car with the 7 and the Daily driver,
Jealous now
I had to forgo my MK a few years ago after our twins arrived taking us from 1 to 3 kids!
Now aged 7, 5 and 5 they are all mini petrol heads and have taken to the 205 very well 
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carlknight1982
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 01:16 PM |
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Ive managed to keep mine despite the 3 kids mine a 6 7 and 8 and again like you all petrol heads
Logic will get you from a A to B
Imagination will take you everywhere.
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Neb
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 03:38 PM |
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I miss my 205 Gti too. Our daughter delivered to hospital and returned when she was born. The journey there is something i will always remember.
The wheels that are currently on it are worth a bit. They are 405 Mi16 ones and i think wider. Very rare now.
I had a hankering for a Pug hot hatch last year and bought a 106 Rallye S2. It's almost as good as the 205 but doen't quite have the
character!
I now have 2, S2 road car is about 160hp and goes round a corner like it on rails.
I have an s1 1300 rallye too which is a road rally car.
Best of luck with it!
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HowardB
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 03:39 PM |
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I miss mine, I had a 1.6 it was awesome fun
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 03:53 PM |
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I want one now.
To the classifieds!
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nick205
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Neb
The wheels that are currently on it are worth a bit. They are 405 Mi16 ones and i think wider. Very rare now.
I did check around and realised they might be quite saleable. I was thinking of keeping them as a winter set, but if I can geta reasonable amount
for them it'll offset some of the other bits I need.
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morcus
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:11 PM |
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I miss my regular 205, a 1.6 auto with a carb and when it was working it felt quicker than anything I've had since (The Vectra is faster, and
the Eunos should have been but I'm not convinced).
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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nick205
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by morcus
I miss my regular 205, a 1.6 auto with a carb and when it was working it felt quicker than anything I've had since (The Vectra is faster, and
the Eunos should have been but I'm not convinced).
The speed is part perceived IMHO. Narrow A and B pillars with a low waist line and your face really quite close to the windscreen make you feel very
exposed compared to modern cars. The firm ride and minimal sound proofing also play a big part as does the lack of inertia due to low kerb weight.
Such good fun I fear I'm going to blow my 3k limited miles insurance in about 3 months
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TimC
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:22 PM |
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I'd like another 309 GTI (also owned 205XS, 205GTI and 309XSI in my youth.)
It'd be a straight swap for the 10AE MX-5 though so not an easy choice.
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morcus
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:29 PM |
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I've onlyreally had what most people would consider bad examples of both, (I'm disabled in a way that means I have to have autos) but
I'd have a 205 over an mx5 any day. If I had some where to do it I'd like to get another one, and If I had the money I'd love one of
the rare GTi Autos (I've seen 2 online, not entirely convinced they're real) or a Gentry or, more likely, swap the engine to get GTI type
power and a better transmission.
Whats the inside like?
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by morcus
I miss my regular 205, a 1.6 auto with a carb and when it was working it felt quicker than anything I've had since (The Vectra is faster, and
the Eunos should have been but I'm not convinced).
The speed is part perceived IMHO. Narrow A and B pillars with a low waist line and your face really quite close to the windscreen make you feel very
exposed compared to modern cars. The firm ride and minimal sound proofing also play a big part as does the lack of inertia due to low kerb weight.
Such good fun I fear I'm going to blow my 3k limited miles insurance in about 3 months
Im still convinced my Nova was the fastest car ever! lol seeing this is going to make me miss it more ...
80/90s hatchbacks = 
[Edited on 4-11-13 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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sebastiaan
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:52 PM |
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Cool car! I had 106 S1 rallye very briefly and drove a mate's 1.9 years ago. Loved it to bits and have actually seriously considered one to
replace the kit when the time came. Plumped for an old Alfa instead for added "character".
I've got a cheap set of the C5 lightweight "steelies" if you want them. Only one problem: They are in NL, so a good excuse for a
trip to the ring to pick them up along the way? ;-)
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Finally got around to getting myself a 205 GTI after many years of missing my previous ones
F plate 1.9 with 110k on the clock. Not a show car by any means, but then I was after a bit of a project. It is generally clean and tidy for a 25 yr
old car, although the inner wings and one sill will need attention at some point.
First up is some proper wheels for it (hopefully sorted via another LCB member). Then a few niggles like repairing the rear wash/wipe and refitting a
standard air box, filter and trunking in place of the current K&N cone filter.
Engine is in very good fettle, with a decent service history. Starts, idles and pulls cleanly with no smoke.
Reacquinting myself with 80's style motoring and non power steering - its very refreshing! My Passat feels even more numb now
that needs a ford 2.5 V6 and transverse box mounting in the back...
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Neb
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 04:57 PM |
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Had a Nova too.... 1600 GTE on twin 40's. It was the best car i ever owned..... until it rotted to pieces.
Quite different to the 106/205/306 though, very neutral handling (had ex GM sport De carbons & tarmac springs) compared to the Pug's which
love to go sideways on lift off.
I've left my 106 as standard suspension wise but replaced with new gear and it is so easy to drive on the limit. Although i have just put
15" wheels & T1-R's on it and it has spoilt it a little. 2nd overall on the last autosolo though!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 05:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Neb
Had a Nova too.... 1600 GTE on twin 40's. It was the best car i ever owned..... until it rotted to pieces.
Quite different to the 106/205/306 though, very neutral handling (had ex GM sport De carbons & tarmac springs) compared to the Pug's which
love to go sideways on lift off.
I've left my 106 as standard suspension wise but replaced with new gear and it is so easy to drive on the limit. Although i have just put
15" wheels & T1-R's on it and it has spoilt it a little. 2nd overall on the last autosolo though!
Mine used to lift off quite nicely, but I would expect that was due to the XE giving an anchor like 500:250kg weight distributution. Mine was also
near the top of the autosolo timing sheets on most outings ..
...argh.... must stop... ebay search.... temptation....ARGH
Mistral Motorsport
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nick205
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 09:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Finally got around to getting myself a 205 GTI after many years of missing my previous ones
F plate 1.9 with 110k on the clock. Not a show car by any means, but then I was after a bit of a project. It is generally clean and tidy for a 25 yr
old car, although the inner wings and one sill will need attention at some point.
First up is some proper wheels for it (hopefully sorted via another LCB member). Then a few niggles like repairing the rear wash/wipe and refitting a
standard air box, filter and trunking in place of the current K&N cone filter.
Engine is in very good fettle, with a decent service history. Starts, idles and pulls cleanly with no smoke.
Reacquinting myself with 80's style motoring and non power steering - its very refreshing! My Passat feels even more numb now
that needs a ford 2.5 V6 and transverse box mounting in the back...
Sorry, but NO it doesn't!
Just great the way it is 
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perksy
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| posted on 4/11/13 at 10:14 PM |
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Had a 1.6 and a 1.9 GTI
The 1.9 is possibly the only car i've ever regretted selling 
Need to scratch the itch again one day as the 1.9 always put a smile on my face
after a bad day at work
[Edited on 4/11/13 by perksy]
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