Goce Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 On 6/14/2016 at 1:03 PM, my3AWDgst said: Finally this weekend I got real world results between these two engines. The 6 has always felt like it has more torque then MI but on another hand my MI felt like it has better top end but do keep in mined that my MI is running on link and E85. Factory claims 17 HP more on the 6 engine so naturally it should be quicker then MI. First test was final gear test,we did WOT 60MPH-75MPH where the Wagon was in 6th and MI in 5th gear. My assumption was correct the 6 engine was pulling like a freight train on MI and it was pretty embarrassing as the 6 gain was substantial. Second test was WOT 3th gear pull 60MPH-90MPH and my assumption was correct again,this time MI was pulling on the 6 like a freight train. By the end of 3th gear MI was full length of a car ahead. I still need to perform 0-60 MPH test between the two. These tests were performed away from public or any vehicles on the road where no one potentially could have needed hurt. I have a feeling the mi16 will suffer in the 0-60 test because of the short gearing, you need third gear for 60 on a mi16 box where the gti6 will probably reach 60 in 2 gear, i'm really intrigued to hear the results, i one time beat a ferrari f430 in the city in a drag race in between the lights, it cost me a clutch but i won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 It's going to be interesting for sure,both cars can hit 60MPH's in second gear as both cars rev till 7600 RPM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 As most of you know I was on vacation for 30 days and out of country so no real updates on my cars at the moment. Wagon was on the street with out battery tender and it started right up like a champ!!! However today third brake light assembly fell of :-( I'm so tired of CA 405 interior not sure what to do about it any more.... On a positive note I've ordered B.C coilovers for it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 These will go to MI16 and AVO's to Wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goce Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Nice to hear from you Savo, i'm not sure how is attached, i had on aftermarket stoplight that was falling and i found out that windscreen primer and glue work the best, great looking coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Not bad for R134a This is on the freeway with 102*F outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 BC's came in last week and I'm super stoked!!! With some odd and unknown reason most Peugeot coilovers don't come with upper spring perch (spring seat) or camber plates regardless of brand. 306 rear shock mounting bolts are 12mm and 405's are 16mm so I'm gonna need to replace bushings or press out 12mm sleeves,drill out existing bushings and press in 16mm replacment sleeves. I end up ordering front spring perch from BC that fits my Genesis and multiple other vehicles and I'm gonna reuse my existing camber plates. Hopefully all works out okay. These coilovers are priced as other BR type coilovers just like ones for my Genesis and DSM,they all are $995 but these do not use rear springs,adjustment nuts,spring seats or camber plates and yet again prices are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goce Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Nice looking shocks, i like the black better than the bright yellow or red, this looks more stock, about the pricing i've seen this before, large manufacturers even out prices to be competitive, and make double profit on the units with less things in them, that covers them on more complicated units, keep us informed how it works out with the camber plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I agree Goce this looks way better then bright yellow. Upper spring seats arrived and they are just about perfect fit. Center hole is 12mm and Peugeot shock shaft is 14mm so I just need to open it up for 2mm's and I got plenty of metal to spare after I drill the centet out.Later on I found out It's exactly same pice that's used for 14mm shock bodys and BC gets it done the same way I'll do it tomorrow. Unfortunately I won't be able to use retaining nuts as threads are 12mm,however I do have a new set of 14mm's somewhere in my garage. #SavoSpecatitagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 End up buying a drill press today to finish modifying top spring seats which end up working great. I was too exited about installing BCs that I haven't had the time to finish mounting my new drill press. BC's end up on MI16 and tomorrow I'll install AVO's on my Wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Looking forward to hearing what ypu think of the BC suspension... Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Installed AVO's on Wagon but I haven't had a chance to lower rear more or install rear shocks. On the left is stock shock with Eibach liwering spring and on the right is my AVO set up that came off my MI16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I still need to deal with rear shocks before I drive it Rabin but I'll definitely report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Replaced engine oil and filter today,replaced exhaust manifold to down pipe gasket,adjusted ride height up front,adjusted camber as it was way too positive,adjusted toe and adjusted air pressure in the tires. Alignment is schaduled for Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Finally found some time to lower the rear. Lucky it's California car so getting T.B's out was extremely easy. Also found out that rear muffler baffles came a part which would explain rattling noise at idle. I'll visit parts cars once again tomorrow. Rear end is lower then the front,I could quickly get the front more down but I really don't feel like slamming this car as well so I'll just bring the rear up for 10mm. I was surprised too see that AVO rear shocks were shorter then stock. Frim left to right. 405 stock 405 AVO 306 GTI BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Got my 10mm wheels spacers and lug bolts today,these are for rear only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Today I raised rear for about 10mm and added wheels spacers. I also replaced exhaust center section that was on my red car back in the day,luckily for me this center section was replaced few years back and it still looks new. I still need to get new rear muffler but for now I'm using Magnaflow that was on Nick's car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I got alignment scheduled for Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I got alignment done today and as usual I had to argue with them...grrrrr I was not happy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Last good windshield vent trim installed. Not sure what to do when this one brakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Unbelievably as it might sound I've found set of Euro side skirts in US that were bargain!!! They do need to be repaired in few places but overall I'm satisfied. He also had extra set of bumpers but unfortunately he kept it at he's local body shop where they got tired of tripping over it and on the end they end up in the dumpster. I wasn't happy when I received that information :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 GTI6 front brakes arrived from powder coater. Brake rotors are high heat ceramic coated and rear brakes are factory 405 brakes. In same time I'll replace engine oil,fuel filter,belt and pulleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3AWDgst Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks Mike. Today I installed front caliper seal kit,replaced engine oil and filter,replaced belt and pullyes and swapped back to MI16 front C.V axles. I also performed full inspection and everything looks great and no oil or coolant leaks :-) I failed to install GTI6 brakes today because they don't fit :-( everything bolts up just fine,however with calipers mounted to knuckle it's pushing caliper 10mm forward which makes brake pad not to contact brake rotor for about 10mm. Solution for this problem is most likely 306 GTI knuckle. I'll report back when I get them. Picture below is GTI6 rotor next to 405 rotor. Mine definitely looks like it has been below service limit for some time,curtesy of previous owner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRDT Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 The 306 knuckle will have the lower ball joint on the wrong side (the wishbone): http://www.205gtidrivers.com/articles.html/_/articles-guides/brakes-suspension-steering/205-front-hub-differences-what-brakes-fit-etc-r90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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