Noel Tidybeard Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 10:39 PM, Lacquer Peel said: It's a 'D Turbo S' whatever that is and is quite posh - A/C and automatic wipers which I didn't realise were a thing in 1998. D Turbo is a derv XSi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Just caught up with this, not so good on the rot but glad it is living on! The Range in Falkirk retail park is good for cheap branded car polishing stuff. A quick mop, some tyre dressing and e-bay colour matched paint should see it looking spruce for less than 30 quid. Happy to come over with my DA polisher, should be done in about an hour loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Youngest FL just announced he fancies a 306 as his first car, only just 16 so got a while get but a quick look about shows they look to have all disappeared, quite fancy a Dturbo myself...Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Just caught up with this, not so good on the rot but glad it is living on! The Range in Falkirk retail park is good for cheap branded car polishing stuff. A quick mop, some tyre dressing and e-bay colour matched paint should see it looking spruce for less than 30 quid. Happy to come over with my DA polisher, should be done in about an hour I will pay you for this service. It's all fixed now, very efficient. Just needs a retest now. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 D Turbo is a derv XSiI'd not heard of a D Turbo S before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 The car reeks of oil/smoke in the cabin and was giving me a headache on long journeys. The top of the engine looks very oily. Intercooler removed. White sealant on the intercooler mating face isn't a good sign - it makes a whooshing noise on boost and feels languid off boost. That seal is definitely leaking judging by the stour everywhere. I ordered a 'D' seal in preparation for this job but it's not here yet and I rushed in. White sealant on the head too. Why bother when the valve cover gasket is about a fiver and easy to come by? OILY. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Is there any possibility of fitting a front intercooler to these? or would it mean lots of silly pipework? I'm not a fan of top intercooler, heat soak and restrictions a plenty looking at the metal pipe with the D on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 Is there any possibility of fitting a front intercooler to these? or would it mean lots of silly pipework? I'm not a fan of top intercooler, heat soak and restrictions a plenty looking at the metal pipe with the D on it.Yes there is, using Xantia or 406 pipework and some custom bits - the top mounted intercooler works okay, there isn't a lot to gain by front mounting it unless you're going for big power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Looks like this has found the right home ? Very appealing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 Looks like this has found the right home Very appealingIt's a bit of a shed and I feel like I've regressed to 10 years ago, messing about with stinking XUDs. It's good to drive though, I love throwing it around corners. I know it's not a sports car but the handling/ride/steering feel balance is excellent for a regular car. Even the ancient XUD is redeemable, current MPG is around 50 and it just sounds nicer than modern 4 cylinder direct injection diesels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Had a phase 1 Diablo red 306 D Turbot a few years back - Peugeot got it very right with the 306 range. Lovely to drive and spot on aesthetically and ergonomically. Good to see one being maintained, rather than purely as a run-it-into-the-ground-shitter. Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 please dont be a wally and wind the pump up like this.. Lacquer Peel and loserone 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Oh no another collection of an older small to medium PSA product. Tickman, The Moog, loserone and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Is it a Xsara? If so, hopefully an early three door in piss yellow/gold. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Is it a Xsara? If so, hopefully an early three door in piss yellow/gold.I wish. Tickman, Shirley Knott, loserone and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Will LP get home tonight? PRACE BETS NOW. Bon chance! Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Are we supposed to guess what it is? Laguna 2? Invacar? 305 van with comedy gear knob? I'm out of ideas, what's the current most common AS purchase again? Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 You seem quite annoyed it's not a Xsara so my next guess is 206.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 CC? With a broken roof, and only the 1.6 not the proper two litre one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said: I wish. #Larbertgrim Chodspeed, I guess I think I know what this is.. The Moog and Shirley Knott 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Ooh, I wonder if it's a 205 that fits his user name. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 I thought these modern trains would have plugs available at all seats. Will my phone make it? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Are you doing the east or west coast main line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 West coast. I still haven't been asked for a ticket by anyone and haven't come across turnstiles. I could have got a free train like I used to. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Some of the new trains have the plugs in between the seats.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy Bodger Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Good luck with the collection! I've only just caught up with this thread, well done for saving the Meridian!!! I have done many, many miles in one my old man bought that we used for work purposes up and down the country. They really are a comfy, sure footed little motor for eating up the miles. I'm still astounded to this day how right they got the auto wipers to work on these little cars, they really can be beneficial in some situations with lots of standing water around. I was at Pugfest again last week and enjoy sitting up by the S's and watching the cars getting faster and faster during the day as people do more and more runs to the point they start getting the entry speed just a little too high and having to sort it out. My mate and I are convinced that the 306's out of all the pug stuff you see go up there iron out the S's with less fuss than any of the other models. Glad to see someone else enjoying them anyway, my sister bought a Kingfisher green 5 door at the weekend, bringing her 306 count up to 3 at the mo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hey it's not a Meridian, it's a DTurbo S! Not that it matters. It's supposed to have slightly lower suspension than the regular cars. It certainly handles well despite its age and mileage and years of being bumped around Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 28% I like those odds. Roll the dice and steal the rice. Or Baguette, in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: I thought these modern trains would have plugs available at all seats. Will my phone make it? Sometimes just by the doors joining carriages, you can find a socket 'not for public use' I've always wondered if there's a difference in the electricity supplied... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I've always wondered if there's a difference in the electricity supplied... ? considering the multi voltage capabilities of a modern phone charger (100V-250V) even if the socket supplied something weird like 150V you would be fine to use it LOL (although i hold no responsibility if your phone charger blows up or if you get chucked off the train LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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