Motorsport is expensive* - Pug 207 - Braking it (in a good way) ...30/06/26

[The Moog]

Ya bastard ... that has got me intrigued now ! 

[320touring]

1 minute ago, The Moog said:

Ya bastard ... that has got me intrigued now ! 

It's a bit like Heroin, but without the dicky tummy.

Working out where to brake for the right hander over a blind crest tightens the arsehole

 

[The Moog]

I shall add it to next year's list 

[moosemansjukebox]

Late to the thread as I'm not on here that much, but it was I that spent a ridiculous amount on this bucket back in 2023 🤣 

Glad to see it kicking about still!!

[320touring]

53 minutes ago, moosemansjukebox said:

Late to the thread as I'm not on here that much, but it was I that spent a ridiculous amount on this bucket back in 2023 🤣 

Glad to see it kicking about still!!

Thanks for that! Made all those 7krpm full throttle shifts less stressful!

[320touring]

Bye bye Rover - you were good fun! I'll let the buyer reveal themselves if they want to.

 

Final cost tally

Car £200

Tyres £40

Spare brake pads £17.44

Booking for Teeside £45

Booking for Hillclimbs track day £40

Fuel £105 

Total £447.44

So I would have been over £500 if I had done the drag racing at Crail, but likely by about £20..

 

As it is, it was great fun and the car performed well.

 

[320touring]

See, the problem with Motorsports is it's a lot like Heroin, but not quite as affordable...

I have a taste for the stuff now, so it was only right I upgraded the car I am using..

Enter stage left the ex @Dan302 and @sdkrc 207sw.

1.6litres, with a Turbo.

And split rear tailgate for additional down force.

[Supernaut]

A 1.6 hdi (I presume) estate car, for competitive* use?

That's certainly one of the decisions of all time.

I will, of course, still be following with extreme interest.

[320touring]

Let's see.

Lightweight...ehhh 

Powerful...ehhh

Dynamic...ehhh

Sporting...ehhh

Cheap...YES!

 

So aye, it fulfilled all the track car criteria I had😁

[AnnoyingPentium]

@PicantoJon is this your old one as well?

[Tayne]

Crail next weekend?

[320touring]

Just now, Tayne said:

Crail next weekend?

Mibbes. Depends on initial check over.

[hairnet]

so did the crail thing with the rover not happen for omgfuckedm9 reasons?

or did ya just want more frenchness in your life

[320touring]

1 minute ago, hairnet said:

so did the crail thing with the rover not happen for omgfuckedm9 reasons?

or did ya just want more frenchness in your life

I was too tired after work😂

 

Rover is going from strength to strength, as I'm sure the new owners will update.

[hairnet]

so werthers stick flat cap imminent?

[Dan302]

46 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

@PicantoJon is this your old one as well?

Yes, he installed the dead daddy long legs in the headlight I believe. I bought it from @cpjitservices

Great car, mega mpgeees

[320touring]

So I'm the 5th owner on here?

Bloody Norah 

[EyesWeldedShut]

2 hours ago, Supernaut said:

A 1.6 hdi (I presume) estate car, for competitive* use?

If it is an HDi then it could be worth a remap? 90 BHP can go to 110 BHP with no mechanical fuckery.
The 110BHP will go to 143 BHP again with no mech changes - if it's that one then you can shift the torque band down a lot too.

Actually, I'm hoping it's a pezz with the robot clutch  Drove my MiL's 2008 era 207 for the first time last week and, fuck me, the clutch is vicious if you boot it from a standstill.

[320touring]

10 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said:

If it is an HDi then it could be worth a remap? 90 BHP can go to 110 BHP with no mechanical fuckery.
The 110BHP will go to 143 BHP again with no mech changes - if it's that one then you can shift the torque band down a lot too.

Actually, I'm hoping it's a pezz with the robot clutch  Drove my MiL's 2008 era 207 for the first time last week and, fuck me, the clutch is vicious if you boot it from a standstill.

It's a 90 bhp and appears to have had a clutch semi recently from a previous owner.

 

Re remapping - this is a NES approach to tracking a car. No Expense Spent 😂

90bhp is plenty with the amount of talent* I have.

[EyesWeldedShut]

13 minutes ago, 320touring said:

It's a 90 bhp and appears to have had a clutch semi recently from a previous owner.

 

Re remapping - this is a NES approach to tracking a car. No Expense Spent 😂

90bhp is plenty with the amount of talent* I have.

Still better than my wife's 1.4 HDi 206SW, I'd describe that one as a sub-optimal driving experience. Kid's 2012 C4 had the 90BHP one in it with a five speed box - that was fairly pokey if you pushed it.
Following this thread in great expectations now......

[320touring]

I look forward to not meeting those expectations 😂

[Dave_Q]

3 hours ago, Supernaut said:

A 1.6 hdi (I presume) estate car, for competitive* use?

That's certainly one of the decisions of all time.

I will, of course, still be following with extreme interest.

Absolutely believable car, totally stoppable on it's day. Will strike confidence into any competitor. 

The streets will forget.

[Dan302]

1 hour ago, 320touring said:

It's a 90 bhp and appears to have had a clutch semi recently from a previous owner.

 

Re remapping - this is a NES approach to tracking a car. No Expense Spent 😂

90bhp is plenty with the amount of talent* I have.

I had a clutch put in it, can't remember what brand but it was a decent 3 part kit (not a Trans mech or whatever)

 

[320touring]

Awesome, that's grand news!

[hairnet]

so crail record time

kip in back

drive haim?

[Supernaut]

6 hours ago, hairnet said:

so crail record time

kip in back

drive haim?

What sort of record?

The number of times the local Neds in remapped Golf GTis say "is that your mum's car?"

[Brigsy]

I vote for getting mpps/winols out and turning it up so it GLF

[loserone]

20 minutes ago, Brigsy said:

vote

We should have an F40 convoy run up the hill and see if yours can beat the power of my 1.6d at Crail.

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, Brigsy said:

I vote for getting tats oot and turning it up so it GLF

 

[320touring]

Got this tub over to the unit today for a look over..

Starting at the front

Hello lil turbo

Did a fluid check, all present and dup to respective marks - coolant looks nice and clean too.

Headlamps needed to see some polish

Better

Then onto the main bit - checking tyres, brakes and suspension.

Left front first

Tyre is good - as are all others . @sdkrc had treated it to a full set late last year (via @davehedgehog31's amazing ATS bargains finding..)

All of the tread, none of the pronouncables

Front spring and shock ok,

Arb drop link looks ok

Suspect the front end rattle is a balljoint

Pads are about 1/2 worn

Discs are pretty tired, so I decided to use the rattle gun to help me out.

A T27 torx and some subtle buzz gun action saw the disc retaining screws removed, and copper slipped before getting put back in gently.

I noticed that the steering rack boot seemed to be detached - seems to be ok at the rack end but just flopping about at the outer end.

Lastly, the bleed nipples was opened and some fresh fluid drawn through - I was able to use the 1/4" ratchet on these, no ugga dugga needed.

The drivers side was no different except no obvious issues with a rattling sound.

Pads half worn,

 Disc Moribund - and retaining screws removed and greased

Spring and shock fine

ARB all good

Rack boot loose at outer side

Bleed nipples loosened and fresh fluid drawn through.

The drivers headlamp was just as gubbed

Bettererer

Sparkeratrons were checked too

A most good number at idle

The rears were in decent nick, no issues re brake lines, dampers, springs or handbrake operation

I took the opportunity to wire brush the drums and put some milkstone remover onto them.

Only thing of concern at the rear was the back box mount being a little generous with it's description as 'fitted'