Post #126
This is stunning, my congratulations to your work young lad. I want your car!! ________________________________________
Previous china gti6 and Rallye owner.Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner.
Missing he BMW already...
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 mattyrallye
Seasoned Pro  Location: gillingham Registered: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 1,202 Status: Offline |
Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner. Missing he BMW already... |
 Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 16:55
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davewagon
Senior User  Location: Corby / Northampton Registered: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 889 Status: Offline |
Post #127
Won't the new suspension at the front have to settle a little bit, giving you your 30mm drop?________________________________________ Team: Moonstone GTI-6™Team: ian7675 wrote: Remember....a 6 isn't just a car, it's a part time job  |
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Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 18:56
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will130787
Seasoned Pro  Location: Reading Registered: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 3,933 Status: Offline |
Post #128
davewagon wrote: Won't the new suspension at the front have to settle a little bit, giving you your 30mm drop? It has to 'bed' in I believe...... Very nice example of an Astor too buddy  ________________________________________ Ex Astor 6 owner Also an Ex owner of a Bianca 6 Now an ex owner of a 2005 9-3 2.0T 210bhp Aero Swedish Saloon thing!! Soon to be 250bhp....  Now driving Mk5 Golf GTTdi, mile muncher But still live for the 306  |
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Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 20:44
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #129
mattyrallye wrote: This is stunning, my congratulations to your work young lad. I want your car!! Ha ha cheers. Been a good few years since i've been called anything like a lad!  Thanks for the positive comments guys. Tomorrow should see the engine bay back together at last and fingers crossed it running.  ________________________________________ 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 18th Apr 2011 at 21:27
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro  Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #130
looks very nice. credit to you  ________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 18th Apr 2011 at 21:29
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idboo
Regular  Location: Rotherham Registered: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 264 Status: Offline |
Post #131
 very nice work mate, looks spot on.wheels look well make sure you keep away from them kerbs |
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Posted 19th Apr 2011 at 01:38
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #132
Tuesday update.IT RUNS!!!!! Spent a couple of hours this evening getting the engine bay back together - with a view to finally having the thing running under its own steam. Managed to remember where all the plugs and sensors went and she fired up almost immediatly. Bit of a cough from where the injectors still had residue of cleaning fluid in them and a slight leak from the fuel rail (ending up with my right eye being filled with petrol - not to be recommended) but soon sorted. Had it running for about an hour, will be taxing the car tomorrow and then using it as much as possible. Some quick engine bay pics.    Next big job is to get the 4 wheel alignment done and only then can we do a proper detail of the exterior/interior/engine bay to get it looking its best. ________________________________________ 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 20th Apr 2011 at 03:54
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ballardpaul
Seasoned Pro  Location: Croydon Registered: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 4,135 Status: Offline |
Post #133
Looks an absolute stunner mate hats off to all the hard work you have put in. Now enjoy the thing ________________________________________ Phase 2 Blaze GTi 6 (Standard) SoldPhase 3 Supercharged China GTi 6 (249.8 BHP) Sold Phase 3 Supercharged Diablo GTi 6 (443 BHP)Sold Nissan 350Z (300 BHP) |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 14:03
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joe5y
Senior User  Location: Reading Registered: 21 Sep 2010 Posts: 851 Status: Offline |
Post #134
^^ I'll second 'ballbagpaul' on this - It looks amazing, hats off to you Although I will say I am not a fan of the wheels but each to their own ^^________________________________________ noaki wrote: im sorry i wasn't aware 306gti6.com was a cult ** Team: EX-GTI-6 ** Team: EX-Phase 3 ** Team: EX-Black! EX owner of a 1999 Peugeot 306 GTI-6 in Black 2006 VW Golf GT-Tdi 170 in Black 1996 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo In Red 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior in black, chipped with bigger wheels. 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in Navy blue with alloys and lowered |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 15:08
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clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #135
Stunning work so far mate, really like the crackle red covers, might have to steal that idea ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 15:48
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #136
clen666 wrote: Stunning work so far mate, really like the crackle red covers, might have to steal that idea Ha ha - your welcome! Be warned though, fooking overspray from the red crackle can goes miles! ________________________________________ 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 20th Apr 2011 at 17:10
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spiky
Seasoned Pro  Location: Cardiff Registered: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 2,310 Status: Offline |
Post #137
lovely ________________________________________ Do you need a 205 > 306 gti6 plug and go engine loom? PM METORQUES for all your braided fuel line needs MY YouTube Videos' SUPERCHARGED 205 GTI6.... are you Fooking nuts!.... ummmm YIP 268+BHP and 860kg = FUN |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 17:21
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24seven
Seasoned Pro  Location: Derby Registered: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 6,221 Status: Offline |
Post #138
The cam covers look fantastic! I'm definitely stealing that idea for my 309  . Only disliking about the whole car is the wheels, simply because the spokes sit proud of everything else. I can't remember if you posted about it or not, but I guess you decide not to replace the black door pillar sticker things? On any lighter colour I'd say they need to be there, but on black/astor they look great without.________________________________________ Ph1 306 GTi 6 | RX8 231 S1 | YBR 125 Cafe Racer | MT-03 660 |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 20:19
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2266geoff
Newbie  Location: Reigate Registered: 29 Jun 2010 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
Post #139
Very jealous.........looks amazing!Have to agree about the alloys but they are always personal taste. How easy were the black pillar stickers to remove? ________________________________________ Cheap and chearful track day toy |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 20:41
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #140
2266geoff wrote: Very jealous.........looks amazing! Have to agree about the alloys but they are always personal taste. How easy were the black pillar stickers to remove? The b post trims just peel off. 10 mins work. ________________________________________ 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 20th Apr 2011 at 21:38
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2266geoff
Newbie Location: Reigate Registered: 29 Jun 2010 Posts: 41 Status: Offline |
Post #141
Thanks.....going outside now to get it done whilst this lovely sun lasts.________________________________________ Cheap and chearful track day toy |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 22:33
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lewisdmz
Senior User Location: plymouth Registered: 25 Jul 2009 Posts: 504 Status: Offline |
Post #142
ah, looking great, very jealous.Think i prefer the standard badge surround. 'lloys suit it, although i'm a sucker for a mint set of cyclones. |
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Posted 20th Apr 2011 at 23:51
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #143
Been out in the car this evening and highlighted a couple of niggles.Firstly the back is too low, needs lifting by at least 10mm i reckon as the tyres are alarmingly close to the rear arch lips. Secondly, the magnex is too ba5tard loud for an old fart like me. 3000rpm feels like the whole car is just exhaust boom. Hate it. Real shame as well as the tailpipe looks great. So, need to source a new OE spec back box (the OE spec centre i have is mint), and get the torsion bars out to lift the rear height up. Other than that, the car drives well, engine feels great with the refurbed injectors in, just noisy with the bloody magnex!! ________________________________________ 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 21st Apr 2011 at 02:49
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vipergti
Junior User  Location: WARRINGTON Registered: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 69 Status: Offline |
Post #144
My other half feels the same as you bout the magnex backbox she has it along with the O.E mid section and feels its just too loud, me im kinda into it and may just have to get the full exhuast guess its personal taste but gotta say impressed with your work keep it up  ________________________________________ Proud Member Of Team Astor |
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Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 02:59
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lewisdmz
Senior User Location: plymouth Registered: 25 Jul 2009 Posts: 504 Status: Offline |
Post #145
Is the Magnex brand new? My exhaust quietened down precisely 193.4% after doing about a thousand miles on it. |
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Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 03:05
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humpers
Regular  Location: beccles Registered: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 178 Status: Offline |
Post #146
Looks lovely bud, very jealous.My magnex was very loud to as the middle box was empty, so had powerflow replace it last week. so much quieter you can now talk to each other still sounds good when you want it thomaybe worth a look ________________________________________ Astor grey GTI 6 ownerEx silver GTI 6 owner |
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Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 03:12
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #147
It was a used magnex, bought of CUJ from here, so mileage is unknown. I've decided that im 100% going back to standard (exhaust wise)________________________________________ 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 21st Apr 2011 at 03:18
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coskev
Seasoned Pro  Location: Oswestry Registered: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,132 Status: Offline |
Post #148
Looking good Did warn you about the Magnex  As above though,I would get thr middle box replaced by somewhere like powerflow Standard tailpipes are gay ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 17:11
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rich306.
Regular  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 26 Nov 2010 Posts: 286 Status: Offline |
Post #149
Been busy during the downtime I see The car is looking beyond great P.S Does this mean the magnex will be up for sale? ________________________________________ Ex Bianca 6 Owner R.I.PMazda RX7 FD3s - Daily... |
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Posted 21st Apr 2011 at 17:33
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #150
Kev - Gay but quiet!!! LOL. Rich - drop me a pm fella.. ________________________________________ 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 21st Apr 2011 at 17:40
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