Post #24
I've got a red Rallye and mainly used new OE parts on mine, but a few things I've changed from standard are:
Xsara VTS rack. Highly recommend this mod, the quicker rack makes the car feel much more pointy and responsive, especially hammering along B roads.
Van front P-bushes - an OEM Peugeot part but more solidly constructed of machined alloy than the original stamped steel bushes.
Strut brace - more chassis rigidity can't be bad. I used a KD racing one which can only be got second hand now, but it is the stiffest design (with the possible exception of Phillip M's, but not sure he's made any of these for sale?).
Citroen C5 wheels - the ones that look like steels but are alloy and only weigh 4.7kg each. I like the fact they go with the Rallye lightweight ethos, and the 106 Rallye had steels from new so they look at home. Lightness will help acceleration and economy, but not a night and day difference.
Black masked P3 headlights - another OEM+ type mod that updates the car and looks good but is not an obvious, chavved up type change. Lots of Rallyes have these now, and I think Pug dealers may have sold Valeo black mask headlights back in the day? The lighting output is a bit better than the P2 frosted numbers. I've also put Philips Vision Plus standard wattage bulbs in.
Undertray - I thought this would improve economy with better underbody airflow, but the difference is minimal.
I also changed some stuff in the interior, mainly to replace knackered gear knob and the fact I didn't like the rubber base spec Rallye steering wheel. So it's now got a leather P3 GTI6 steering wheel, and the OEM P3 gear knob and handbrake lever with the silver bits.
The rest of it I like as is, and is all reversible if so desired. The only other thing is I find the seats uncomfortable on long trips, because I'm tall. But changing a Rallye interior is regarded by many as heresy.
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Cherry Rallye SOLD
Ben_W
Posted 8th Sep 2014 at 21:32
