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 owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #301
Owains Gravestone wrote: You have a sense of the inevitable and the will to overcome it, with a sense of style, panache and perseverance Liking that, think I'll adopt it as my own  Cheers guys, glad it's entertaining if entirely technically incompetent. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
 Posted 10th Dec 2010 at 22:53
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harty
Newbie  Location: Chislehurst Registered: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 32 Status: Offline |
Post #302
Awesome thread.As a lover of the 'Just get the fcuk on with it' school of thinking I have total respect for the approach you've taken. Fair play and keep going.  |
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Posted 17th Dec 2010 at 14:40
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #303
Cheers buddy, sadly it's just too plain miserable out there to do too much at the moment. Bring on Spring... ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 17th Dec 2010 at 15:01
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #304
owain wrote: Cheers buddy, sadly it's just too plain miserable out there to do too much at the moment. Bring on Spring... Couldn't agree more - i need to get the suspension off mine and bugger if i'm lying on the snow to do it!!! ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 17th Dec 2010 at 15:09
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,794 Status: Offline |
Post #305
oh, you hardcore DIY guys don't have carpeted heated garages? that's a shame.. must just be me who gets to keep warm whilst removing suspension  sorry had to  (and i still haven't touched it since september!) ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 17th Dec 2010 at 16:00
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gti-dan
Regular  Location: Yorkshire Registered: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 461 Status: Offline |
Post #306
What's the latest developments then? One of your early threads was about rebuilding engines - have not had any ideas about that recently? Would have thought that'd be the sort of ambitious challenge you'd be interested in trying!?!? |
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Posted 11th Jan 2011 at 02:48
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #307
Oh mate I wish. I'm currently in some crappy Travelodge-style accomodation on a 5-day residential SQL Server course. I would literally give anything to be under a car covered in shit right now. I should have some updates next week, I've got some roller bearings on order from Rich_w  I'm assumilating a few things to get fitted to the car as soon as the weather's a bit better, so should pick up soonish ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 11th Jan 2011 at 05:55
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pugheaven
Seasoned Pro  Location: Fareham Registered: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,602 Status: Offline |
Post #308
Have u fitted the flocked dash I sold u yet? Had a flick threw ur thread but didn't notice it! |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 17:41
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #309
Heh, that's actually my next plan. I was putting off removing the dash until the end of the track season, then haven't had time since. However now my heater matrix has just failed so the dash needs removing. Your one will be going back in ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:15
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,794 Status: Offline |
Post #310
i hope you will be making adequate use of your spare time getting rid of lots of meaningless parts from the heating system when you remove the matrix?warmth is for girls ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:41
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,825 Status: Offline |
Post #311
it only weighs 9 kilos, warmth (and being able to see out the windows on rainy days) FTW!________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:43
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #312
Insert big smiley face here. (Incidentally I first typed "slimey face" by accident, not sure what my brain was thinking there.) Yes, I'll be ripping it all out and looking at better ways to do it. If a job's worth doing  ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:45
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dangerous dave
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bedford Registered: 27 Apr 2004 Posts: 9,890 Status: Offline |
Post #313
Personally I'd want to keep it. I remember pulling the slider off my mates 106 Rallye on the Nurburgring. We couldn't see a f*cking thing so had to pull off the track when it really steamed up.________________________________________ You didn't see anything. Right? |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:49
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,794 Status: Offline |
Post #314
i mean get a 12v dash heater, epic win allround. tiny things and very good________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:51
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,794 Status: Offline |
Post #315
welshpug! wrote: it only weighs 9 kilos, warmth (and being able to see out the windows on rainy days) FTW! what, inc all the pipework and everything? i am sure it's more, i had 2 big bin bags full of shit from behind the dash and matrix system. then again a lot was probably sound deadening and firewall bits ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:52
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,825 Status: Offline |
Post #316
that's the heaterbox inc the matrix and blower motor, the rest weighs fook as as its just plastic tube.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 18:57
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #317
I'm gonna have a look and see what's doable, if I can keep the heater matrix and cut down on the fan crap I'll do that, I'd rather have a heater if I can.Whatever it is, rest assured it'll be bodge central. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 19:19
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #318
owain wrote: Whatever it is, rest assured it'll be bodge central. You mean Financially restricted quality workmanship? ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 21:27
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #319
You're too kind! No seriously it'll be bordering on unsafe.________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 21:28
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #320
owain wrote: You're too kind! No seriously it'll be bordering on unsafe. Only if used with wet fingers...... Mind you i've been out with women like that! ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 21:39
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #321
rikky wrote: i mean get a 12v dash heater, epic win allround. tiny things and very good Is this the one you are using? Im considering one or two for my track car once ive sorted out the bigger issues. ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 23:28
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gtomi-6
Seasoned Pro  Location: southampton Registered: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,136 Status: Offline |
Post #322
just read this from start to finish, awesome thread. made me laugh when you said about finding £1.52 under the carpets. when i stripped out my old nile i found over £40 in the center console where the air bag connections all go. keep up the good work.________________________________________ ph3 gti-6 china blue- mint conditionph2 gti-6 nile blue K.I.A dec 2010 |
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Posted 17th Jan 2011 at 23:47
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #323
£40?! I was robbed!________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 18th Jan 2011 at 02:01
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro  Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #324
12v dash heaters don't really work. i put one in my 205 after i removed all the heating system. its a great idea but only de-mists about a 4" round patch infront of the heater.window open about 6" de-mists better ________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 18th Jan 2011 at 02:06
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #325
I was out in my track car earlier and noticed the centre console and glove box seem to have lots of copper coins in them, with the occasional 5p! EDIT: Thanks for the input ash, saved me ripping my heater matrix etc out and wasting £50 odd on them electric heaters  ________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 18th Jan 2011 at 02:09
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