So after 5 years I decided to get another 306 GTi6 or Rallye. I've previously had Moonstone (Binned) & China (sold to ChrisD on here) GTi6's but always wanted an Astor. I was also considering a Rallye but only in White, even enquired about one on Ebay but a bit out of reach of what I wanted to spend on initial purchase.

Anyway I spotted an Astor on Ebay last Sunday, made an offer and picked up from North Wales yesterday. Details of the Ad below with all things that have been recently done to it:

Ebay Ad Clicky

This car has Had all new
discs,
pads,
callipers,
all brake pipes and hoses,
coilovers,
cambelt kit,
water pump,
full engine service,
4 new tyres (uniroyle rainsport 3)
rear axle has been stripped and greased,
205 gti wheels.
Selling due to lack of use. Bad bits. The fan doesn't kick in, it doesn't overheat when driving. A few scratches on the bodywork, nothing major, 138,000 miles. Mot until 26th October. Could do with a clean.

My brother Xav (Who's been on here) is a mechanic and went down with me and confirmed it was solid and everything seemed to check out.

On driving home the engine was solid and eager but there is a few things I'll need to look into, firstly the clutch seems to ride high so makes it interesting when moving in first especially as I've been driving Automatics recently. The 2nd is the steering seems too heavy at low speeds.

The rest I've listed below which gives an idea of current condition and the direction I'm going in:

Fix engine fans

Fit refurbed Cyclones - Cyclones fitted just need refurb

Raise suspension a bit - Done

Change exhaust back to standard with Cat

Fix Clutch biting point - Done

Fix heavy steering - Done

Replace and reposition air filter

Replace Gearknob

Get spare key cut and fob program

Refit rear view mirror - Done

Refit rear window wiper

Fix random alarm going off

Fix driver interior door handle trim

Replace or reupholster all seats

Change headunit

Investigate possible Oil Leak

Refit Hockey sticks

Fix front bumper crack

Fix rear bumper dent & crack

Dent removal and paint correction (Possible full respray)

I don't have a timescale as this is for the long term but I'll post updates as and when they happen and include pics.

Cheers for reading and here's a pic when I got it home and parked behind my other runabout

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PH3 Team Astor™GTi 6 owner

He has a yard up there with Seb

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PH3 Team Astor™GTi 6 owner

Hi ya. Have fun with it!

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See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl.

So much better! Looks great

Hah Robert, your back!

Good few years ago it i vaughly mind meeting you at a car meet, think it was a rolling road day at Ecosse?

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TEAM HIGH BOOST SUPERCHARGED RALLYE

My Rallye project thread

Alright mate, didn't think you were still about as it's dead on here now.

It was Ecosse rolling day and Pitlochry as well when I stole your burger

You still got the Rallye then?

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PH3 Team Astor™GTi 6 owner

Good to hear you've still got it.

Had my China for 4 year but planning to keep this one for a while longer than that

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PH3 Team Astor™GTi 6 owner

Been a while since I've updated this thread as the car was off the road until the start of this month.

While off the road I've had a few bits done which I've listed below:
Replaced decat with a used original Cat
Gearbox leak fixed which I originally thought was an oil leak
Replacement clutch
Front raised slightly which has cured the heavy steering issue
Ball joints replaced
Replaced gearknob with a brand new one I got from here

It originally failed the MOT on emissions and brake imbalances, got the brakes cleaned up and used a fuel cleaner mixed with a blast to the MOT station to get it red hot for a pass...just.

It's now getting used as a daily driver as the wife's car went back this month, I got a new job so only need it to get to the Train station and I'm buying a new house so I can save some extra cash towards that instead of another new car.

Things I need to add to the OP I've noticed since it's been back on the road. There's a judder on take off in first, seems to be hit and miss how bad it is but the whole dash shakes at its worst.
Alarm siren is goosed and caused fuse 6 to blow preventing me starting the car so will replace it or disconnect completely. The exhaust is doing my head in, it's a mongoose system and a bit loud for me especially with a 1 year old in the back. Managed to source an original back box so just need a centre to compete and fit.

Aftermarket system will be sold so if anyone interested before I add a for sale post ping me a PM.

Cheers

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PH3 Team Astor™GTi 6 owner

Cheers mate, on my 3rd 6 so have been a member for a while.
I thought I'd fixed the pics by adding the ~original workaround posted on here, seems photobucket has fecked that up for everyone as well. Ilk sort them soon as there's not many just now.

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PH3 Team Astor™GTi 6 owner