My new toy

M3-FAST · 05-11-2010, 03:34 AM

Well, after taking the ///M3 to North Wealds track day last month, it has given me the 'track day' bug! However the new set of rears needed the following day made me realise that it is also an expensive business. I also didn't insure the car at North Wealds as there is nothing really to crash into, being an airfield type day. The insurance costs however start to rocket whjen you try and insure a £50k+ car to blast around Oulton Park

So, me and a mate decided to go halves on a cheap track car. Something that handled and went Ok. Something we wouldn't lose any sleep over if we dented it. Something that is cheap to run and something that doesn't need expensive insurance.

Our main aim is to make each track day as cheap as possible.

So we bought this:

Peugeot 306 S16 - it has already been modded......

Engine:
Standard engine fitted with GTi6 manifold & injectors,
Induction Kit,
Uprated hoses,
Oil Cooler mounted behind front grille,
Solid lower engine mounts,
Decat kit & larger bore exhaust,
New clutch & battery fitted.

Transmission:
Standard 5 speed box fitted with Quick Link remote joints and short shift kit.

Suspension/Chassis:
OMP top and bottom braces at the front,
OMP bottom brace at the rear,
Lowered & reconditioned rear subframe,
Adjustable coilovers,
Gaz adjustable Shocks.

Braking:
Slotted and vented discs,
Mintex track pads,
ABS disconnected,
Braided Hoses.

Interior:
All interior trim stripped out,
Safety Devices Roll Cage,
Corbeau seats,
Five Point Harnesses.

Bodywork:
Sunroof removed and plated up,
Fibreglass bonnet on quick release mounts.

Wheels:
Set of Mi16 alloys with cut slicks,
Set of alloys with full slicks,
Set of S16 alloys with road tyres for wet days.

The car came complete with a Brian James twin axle trailer that is very light and in perfect condition. This means that we can tow the car to track days and not have to worry about getting it home again if something breaks and we only paid £2500 for the car AND trailer

OK, the car needs some tidying up and fettling to make it look a bit nicer but it drives superbly. The chassis is just so stiff, you can cock the rear wheel up when turning in sharply under braking. Just seems great fun and even if we were unlucky and trashed the car, it must be worth the money in parts alone! The first job is to brace the bonnet as it is sagging in the centre making the top corners lift - we may also get the sunroof welded properly and then skim over and spray the roof black to match the bonnet.

It i no oil painting for sure, but it certainly puts a smile on your face when you sit in it and give it a blast

A few pics below.......

PhilL · 05-11-2010, 04:19 PM

I used to have a 306 in a lowlier spec but the chassis and steering were fantastic. One of the most reliable and best screwed together cars I've had as well!

beemerbird · 05-11-2010, 05:03 PM

In the thrid pic. Paul the Pug looks perfectly 'normal' lol.

A comprehensive list of mods to say the least!

I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun in that car - nice one.

M3-FAST · 05-11-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilL

I used to have a 306 in a lowlier spec but the chassis and steering were fantastic. One of the most reliable and best screwed together cars I've had as well!

Had quite a few Peugeot's myself - 309 SRi

309 GTi

and a 306 TDi

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

In the thrid pic. Paul the Pug looks perfectly 'normal' lol.

A comprehensive list of mods to say the least!

I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun in that car - nice one.

Hope so Helen, it's all a bit of fun really - gonna give it an oil change etc as it has been standing for 12 months without use and then book a day in it. Been out for a pint with my mate tonight and already planned it's first improvements! Sunroof properly welded up and then filled/skimmed over - then sort out the fibreglass bonnet fitment and spray them both satin black. May also do the alloys black as well. Then get the first track day booked and see how it drives

E902717 · 05-12-2010, 12:25 AM

Looks good mate! I bet you will have a right laugh in it

I know someone that can do the alloy's for you

KadeSdad · 05-12-2010, 02:06 AM

Looks great fun Paul

If there's anything left after it's first outing I'd love go

Marcus

creepy coupe · 05-12-2010, 02:42 AM

That engine responds well to tuning, especially cams

MEGA · 05-12-2010, 03:03 AM

Looks good. I do love a track prepped pug

I have a 206 thats about 80% of the way to being ready now..

M3-FAST · 05-12-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Looks good. I do love a track prepped pug

I have a 206 thats about 80% of the way to being ready now..

Would love to see some pics when it is finished

Are you a member of any pug forums? Just wondered which ones are any good - would like to see if I can drop into any club/forum organised track days.

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

That engine responds well to tuning, especially cams

Bet it does Del

- will drop you a mail if we ever decide to take the engine apart and do any mods....

Quote:

Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Looks great fun Paul

If there's anything left after it's first outing I'd love go

Marcus

Cheers buddy - I am not that bad a driver......

Quote:

Originally Posted by E902717

Looks good mate! I bet you will have a right laugh in it

I know someone that can do the alloy's for you

Hey Paul, I did think about you actually as we fancy doing the wheels satin black......do you know of any firms that can offer this service??

creepy coupe · 05-12-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Bet it does Del

- will drop you a mail if we ever decide to take the engine apart and do any mods....

You know it makes sense

E902717 · 05-12-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Hey Paul, I did think about you actually as we fancy doing the wheels satin black......do you know of any firms that can offer this service??

yes mate they even collect and deliver

M3-FAST · 05-12-2010, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by E902717

yes mate they even collect and deliver

do they offer discounts if three sets of wheels are done at once.....

E902717 · 05-12-2010, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

do they offer discounts if three sets of wheels are done at once.....

Might do

dxb335d · 05-12-2010, 09:44 AM

Hi Paul,

Perfect little toy to throw around eh. Much cheaper alternative to the M3. North Weald is half hour from me, call me next time your in the area.

Where do you plan going next with the car?

M3-FAST · 05-12-2010, 10:19 AM

To be honest Carl, I half expected you to have been at North Wealds as Baris organised it all and I know you and him are mates.

The DXB would have been at home sliding around that airfield

Not sure where we are going with the Pug - maybe Oulton Park or Mallory Park - both quite close. Want to tidy it up and do a few jobs first. Change the oil, etc.. as it has been standing unused for a year or so.

dxb335d · 05-12-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3-FAST

To be honest Carl, I half expected you to have been at North Wealds as Baris organised it all and I know you and him are mates.

The DXB would have been at home sliding around that airfield

Not sure where we are going with the Pug - maybe Oulton Park or Mallory Park - both quite close. Want to tidy it up and do a few jobs first. Change the oil, etc.. as it has been standing unused for a year or so.

I was unable to make it buddy. I have only been to North Weald twice, once for the shitty market about 6 years ago (never again) and once for a RWYB 1/4mile run. The surface is very poor. Unless they have done it up since I went 4 years ago!?

Im sure it was great fun though buddy. Baris' M3 looks great eh!

Im sure you will have great fun around Oulton in it!

M3-FAST · 05-12-2010, 10:57 AM

I agree, the surface is not great

but the day was fun and they were a great bunch of guys, and made me feel me, as a newbie very welcome

Didn't realise they did 1/4 mile runs there also - wouldn't have thought the braking area would be big enough or did you get on the main runway?

Baris's M3 is awesome yes, and he certainly showed some good drifting skills on the day!

dxb335d · 05-12-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3-FAST

I agree, the surface is not great

but the day was fun and they were a great bunch of guys, and made me feel me, as a newbie very welcome

Didn't realise they did 1/4 mile runs there also - wouldn't have thought the braking area would be big enough or did you get on the main runway?

Baris's M3 is awesome yes, and he certainly showed some good drifting skills on the day!

Yes a main runway. I was in my 318is at the time though. While back was that!

Carrera RSR · 05-12-2010, 01:17 PM

Good choice on a fun car

Should try to end up on the same track some time. Plan to get mine on to RAF Colerne (nr Bath) at the end of the month for the first time.

M3-FAST · 05-12-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carrera RSR

Good choice on a fun car

Should try to end up on the same track some time. Plan to get mine on to RAF Colerne (nr Bath) at the end of the month for the first time.

Thats sounds like a good idea - will have to compare calenders later on in the summer and see if we can't sort something

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Yes a main runway. I was in my 318is at the time though. While back was that!

I bet it was - I had a 318i also but the older shape - it was one of the first cars that Autovogue ever did when he operated out of a small back street garage.....

dxb335d · 05-12-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Thats sounds like a good idea - will have to compare calenders later on in the summer and see if we can't sort something

I bet it was - I had a 318i also but the older shape - it was one of the first cars that Autovogue ever did when he operated out of a small back street garage.....

TSW Stealths, wow they were so awesome back in the day.

What year is that pic mate?

I really wanted a set of 17" of them on a Fezzy T. Look massive in 17" on a Mk3 Fezza.

M3-FAST · 05-12-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

TSW Stealths, wow they were so awesome back in the day.

What year is that pic mate?

I really wanted a set of 17" of them on a Fezzy T. Look massive in 17" on a Mk3 Fezza.

Yeah Stealths, LOL, at the time I couldn't believe I had a car with a set on ha ha - they were 15's and I thought they were big at the time.

Not sure what year it was taken - I was trying to work it out earlier on. The car was a '90 spec with the facelifted lights and I think I bought it when it was about 6/7 years old. I had only just had it when that pic was taken as I fitted the fogs into the front bumper and painted the valance behind the centre cut-outs black shortly after buying it - I would guess about 1997 matey

(how old were you then?)

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M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 211 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	My new toy - Track Day Car!! Well, after taking the ///M3 to North Wealds track day last month, it has given me the 'track day' bug! However the new set of rears needed the following day made me realise that it is also an expensive business. I also didn't insure the car at North Wealds as there is nothing really to crash into, being an airfield type day. The insurance costs however start to rocket whjen you try and insure a £50k+ car to blast around Oulton Park So, me and a mate decided to go halves on a cheap track car. Something that handled and went Ok. Something we wouldn't lose any sleep over if we dented it. Something that is cheap to run and something that doesn't need expensive insurance. Our main aim is to make each track day as cheap as possible. So we bought this: Peugeot 306 S16 - it has already been modded...... Engine: Standard engine fitted with GTi6 manifold & injectors, Induction Kit, Uprated hoses, Oil Cooler mounted behind front grille, Solid lower engine mounts, Decat kit & larger bore exhaust, New clutch & battery fitted. Transmission: Standard 5 speed box fitted with Quick Link remote joints and short shift kit. Suspension/Chassis: OMP top and bottom braces at the front, OMP bottom brace at the rear, Lowered & reconditioned rear subframe, Adjustable coilovers, Gaz adjustable Shocks. Braking: Slotted and vented discs, Mintex track pads, ABS disconnected, Braided Hoses. Interior: All interior trim stripped out, Safety Devices Roll Cage, Corbeau seats, Five Point Harnesses. Bodywork: Sunroof removed and plated up, Fibreglass bonnet on quick release mounts. Wheels: Set of Mi16 alloys with cut slicks, Set of alloys with full slicks, Set of S16 alloys with road tyres for wet days. The car came complete with a Brian James twin axle trailer that is very light and in perfect condition. This means that we can tow the car to track days and not have to worry about getting it home again if something breaks and we only paid £2500 for the car AND trailer OK, the car needs some tidying up and fettling to make it look a bit nicer but it drives superbly. The chassis is just so stiff, you can cock the rear wheel up when turning in sharply under braking. Just seems great fun and even if we were unlucky and trashed the car, it must be worth the money in parts alone! The first job is to brace the bonnet as it is sagging in the centre making the top corners lift - we may also get the sunroof welded properly and then skim over and spray the roof black to match the bonnet. It i no oil painting for sure, but it certainly puts a smile on your face when you sit in it and give it a blast A few pics below....... Attached Images Last edited by M3-FAST; 05-11-2010 at 06:25 AM..
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PhilL Captain 62 Rep 629 Posts Drives: M2, F15 X5 4.0d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Middle Lands iTrader: (0)	I used to have a 306 in a lowlier spec but the chassis and steering were fantastic. One of the most reliable and best screwed together cars I've had as well!
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Looks good. I do love a track prepped pug I have a 206 thats about 80% of the way to being ready now.. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 211 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	To be honest Carl, I half expected you to have been at North Wealds as Baris organised it all and I know you and him are mates. The DXB would have been at home sliding around that airfield Not sure where we are going with the Pug - maybe Oulton Park or Mallory Park - both quite close. Want to tidy it up and do a few jobs first. Change the oil, etc.. as it has been standing unused for a year or so.
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