106 GTi and plans to modify for performance - Help needed

1. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

   #1 15th August 2007, 15:39

   Iv been thinking alot recently and after the 207GTi post i made i know that i dont want a 15k+ loan at 20
   
   What i would like to do is to buy a mint 2002-ish 106 GTi for about 4 or 5k and spend some money on performance mods and making it look the part aswell (2-3k) and plan to keep it as a fun car for when i do buy another car.
   
   I want to go down the N.A route so the question is:
   
   What do I have and how much is it going to cost me?
   
   Thanks in advance!
2. djrem Saxperience Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Ramsden Bellhouse (Billericay) Posts: 12826 Various.

   #2 15th August 2007, 15:44

   throttle bodies. cams and a ecu remap.
3. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

   #3 15th August 2007, 15:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by djrem throttle bodies. cams and a ecu remap.

   but throttle bodies and labour on their own come to about 2-3k anyway,
   
   i was thinking: cams, remap, induction, good exhaust, quaffe (sp) LSD, hiflow head....... anything else come to mind?
4. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #4 15th August 2007, 15:49

   good suspension and brakes
   
   manifold
5. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #5 15th August 2007, 15:50

   TB conversion is about 3k i think, that would include the ecu and cams i would think altho not 100% well depends where you go
   
   have a look on the gmc website, altho your a million miles from them
6. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

   #6 15th August 2007, 15:53

   Suspension and brakes for under a grand. Bushes, GRP Ns and GTi 6 Brakes. Make sure suspesion arms are not knackered.
   
   Another 1k on exhaust system, fpr, filter and water pump, and all the tensioner in prep for the cams.
   
   Then 1k on some cams (your choice ) and the ecu remap.
7. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

   #7 15th August 2007, 16:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Yates good suspension and brakes manifold

   Those are in the plans, just going to start to make plans.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Yates TB conversion is about 3k i think, that would include the ecu and cams i would think altho not 100% well depends where you go have a look on the gmc website, altho your a million miles from them

   will be moving to northampton on september 3rd so will be a little closer
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Colin Suspension and brakes for under a grand. Bushes, GRP Ns and GTi 6 Brakes. Make sure suspesion arms are not knackered. Another 1k on exhaust system, fpr, filter and water pump, and all the tensioner in prep for the cams. Then 1k on some cams (your choice ) and the ecu remap.

   cheers colin, but what is fpr? being dumb today!
8. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #8 15th August 2007, 16:01

   fuel pressure regulator? just guessing there
   
   still no where near close mate!!
9. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

   #9 15th August 2007, 16:03

   have people got any links where i can get info and prices from please?
10. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #10 15th August 2007, 16:07

    just have a look on gmc mate, ring them up have a chat tell them what you want
    
    il give you a hand
    
    gti 6 brakes with pads and discs - 150 - scrap yard
    custom springs - 110 - faulkners
    blistein shocks gmc springs 440 - gmc (can sell these and keep custom springs or not bother with custom springs)
    manifold 4,1 - 250 - gmc
    bmc filter - 140 - ebay
    bushes, engine mount front arb mount - 90 - ebay
    cams - qep - 330
    remap - chipwizards - 450
    quaife - 450
    gearbox rebuild with quaife and then put back together and fitted - 500
    
    just rough prices there some of them maybe out, but alot of them i have on my car so thats round bout what i paid
    
    unsure on exhaust only ever had btb which cost a bob or two
11. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

    #11 15th August 2007, 16:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Yates just have a look on gmc mate, ring them up have a chat tell them what you want il give you a hand gti 6 brakes with pads and discs - 150 - scrap yard custom springs - 110 - faulkners blistein shocks gmc springs 440 - gmc (can sell these and keep custom springs or not bother with custom springs) manifold 4,1 - 250 - gmc bmc filter - 140 - ebay bushes, engine mount front arb mount - 90 - ebay cams - qep - 330 remap - chipwizards - 450 quaife - 450 gearbox rebuild with quaife and then put back together and fitted - 500 just rough prices there some of them maybe out, but alot of them i have on my car so thats round bout what i paid unsure on exhaust only ever had btb which cost a bob or two

    fooking excellent matt! cant rep you yet but will when iv spread it a bit more!
12. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #12 15th August 2007, 16:15

    brakes depends on if you keep standard wheels tbh, gti6 fit behind 15s, 206gti are 266 and would fit behind the standard 14s on a gti, probs cost bout the same anyway
    
    you also have the luxury if you get an s2 of having a 24mm arb
13. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

    #13 15th August 2007, 16:17

    just checked on GMC and their bilsten shocks and springs are £359
14. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #14 15th August 2007, 16:17

    plus vat and delivery mate
15. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

    #15 15th August 2007, 16:28

    sounds like this will be a sweet project ! definally better than spending 15k !
16. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #16 15th August 2007, 19:31

    I've already go most of those things apart from the TBs. How much you willing to pay?
17. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

    #17 15th August 2007, 20:33

    il give you a hand
    
    gti 6 brakes with pads and discs - 150 - scrap yard
    custom springs - 110 - faulkners
    blistein shocks gmc springs 440 - gmc (can sell these and keep custom springs or not bother with custom springs)
    manifold 4,1 - 250 - gmc
    bmc filter - 140 - ebay
    bushes, engine mount front arb mount - 90 - ebay
    cams - qep - 330
    remap - chipwizards - 450
    quaife - 450
    gearbox rebuild with quaife and then put back together and fitted - 500
    
    just rough prices there some of them maybe out, but alot of them i have on my car so thats round bout what i paid
    
    unsure on exhaust only ever had btb which cost a bob or two
18. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #18 15th August 2007, 20:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Yates fuel pressure regulator? just guessing there still no where near close mate!!

    Thats the one. You can get a 3.5 Fuel Pressure Regulator out the back of a VTR or you can get a 4.5 GMC unit for around £60.
19. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #19 15th August 2007, 21:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bullit il give you a hand gti 6 brakes with pads and discs - 150 - scrap yard custom springs - 110 - faulkners blistein shocks gmc springs 440 - gmc (can sell these and keep custom springs or not bother with custom springs) manifold 4,1 - 250 - gmc bmc filter - 140 - ebay bushes, engine mount front arb mount - 90 - ebay cams - qep - 330 remap - chipwizards - 450 quaife - 450 gearbox rebuild with quaife and then put back together and fitted - 500 just rough prices there some of them maybe out, but alot of them i have on my car so thats round bout what i paid unsure on exhaust only ever had btb which cost a bob or two

    good help there bullit
    
    colin - thought that the 4.5 was too much? 3.5 maybe better but sure i read that the vts is 3.0 and that ones perfect for it, not much point in upgrading?
20. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #20 15th August 2007, 21:47

    You don't need to change the fuel regulator. Besides, the standard injectors on a GTI / VTS are only good for 165 - 170 BHP anyway.
21. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #21 16th August 2007, 11:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Yates good help there bullit colin - thought that the 4.5 was too much? 3.5 maybe better but sure i read that the vts is 3.0 and that ones perfect for it, not much point in upgrading?

    Yer same here, i got a 4.5 to try. I spose that would be better for boosted cars.
    
    I got a 3.5 too but im gona wang the 4.5 in when im running my car cammed but unmapped! lol
22. Steve. Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Starcross, Nr Exeter, Devon Posts: 1176 Posi Blue '02 Mk2 1.1

    #22 16th August 2007, 14:39

    thanks for the help guys!
    
    who would be best to insure the car with then? someone who doesnt mind engine and exterior mods?
23. Japman Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Costa del Wales Posts: 12393 Spam Wagon

    #23 16th August 2007, 15:05

    Quinn direct are good mate,cheap i find them tbh
    
    Also admiral and eplephhant have given me good quotes