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General Category => Introductions => Topic started by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 10:33:10 AM

Title: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 10:33:10 AM
Hi All,

Have recently entered the dark side an acquired a fast(?) frog as a runabout while my project is off the road (Datsun 120y).

Its a 94' Peugeot 106 xsi. Drove it home (Wellington) form Palmy last night, what a hoot!

Note the authentic patina....

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd207/hunted_79/side_zpsf9f3eff0.jpg) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/hunted_79/media/side_zpsf9f3eff0.jpg.html)

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd207/hunted_79/front_zps9f80a180.jpg) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/hunted_79/media/front_zps9f80a180.jpg.html)

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd207/hunted_79/inside_zps96866ee6.jpg) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/hunted_79/media/inside_zps96866ee6.jpg.html)

My car ownership history is somewhat strange and includes (but not limited to):

Vauxhall Chevette hatchback
3 triumph 2000's (including an estate)
Ford Cortina (mkII)
Hillman Hunter
Hillman Avenger
Datsun 120y Coupe (current)

I know a few of the guys on here (CaM, joe/goat/flange, Cammy) and recognize a few of you others from oldschool.co.nz where I frequent.

I will no doubt have some questions regarding parts and what not as time progresses, so thanks in advance!

Cheers
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: Bennny on August 06, 2014, 01:43:13 PM
Welcome.
Tidy looking vehicle.
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 02:04:32 PM
Cheers!

Considering the paint damage its actually in pretty good shape. Interior is in really good nik. Motor seems nice and strong and is good fun to throw around.

Its only meant to be a runabout but I can see myself getting a little bit carried away with it....
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: BigPete on August 06, 2014, 02:33:49 PM
You should go all 'PUG406' on it http://www.fastfrogs.co.nz/index.php/topic,9841.0.html (http://www.fastfrogs.co.nz/index.php/topic,9841.0.html)
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: Pee Dubbaya on August 06, 2014, 02:53:07 PM
'Allo Beaverman! Hope the stead of the campylobacter skin & blister treats you well.
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 02:54:31 PM
Ahoy! The surface aids is just a disguise....
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: MYRUSH on August 06, 2014, 03:19:28 PM
Be careful, once you start, you will never stop.
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 03:21:38 PM
haha yeh that's what I'm worried about....

Although I have enought other money pits to keep my spending at bay
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: voldo on August 06, 2014, 04:17:23 PM
MI conversion Beave!
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 04:25:23 PM
do they even fit in these things? the engine bay is tiny!
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: MYRUSH on August 06, 2014, 04:28:30 PM
Do a TU5JP4 + Turbo conversion instead. They go nuts.
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 04:32:47 PM
I have no idea what that means, Im a peugeot newbie remember!

But realisticly, first on the list is to sort out a few niggles (couple of knocks in the suspension, and see if I can tighten up the gear shifter somewhat) and just drive it
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: MYRUSH on August 06, 2014, 04:40:46 PM
A TU5JP4 is the 106 GTi engine.
You should get this for the shifter thing.
http://faststock.co.nz/shop/106saxo-aluminium-quickshift/ (http://faststock.co.nz/shop/106saxo-aluminium-quickshift/)
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 06, 2014, 04:44:45 PM
Ah right cheers for that. Yeh I have had a nosey around the fast stock page already, some nice looking bits of kit. I suspect the linkages are well worn as well so will need to replace most/all of them no doubt
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: Mungous on August 06, 2014, 05:48:12 PM
Quote from: PUG406 on August 06, 2014, 04:28:30 PMDo a TU5JP4 + Turbo conversion instead. They go nuts.
I do believe that the current 1600cc "Prince" engine is basically an evolution of the TU series, so theoretically any of those THP 1.6 engines *could* fit...
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: CaM on August 06, 2014, 06:43:34 PM
HELLO

Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: you wont get parts for it mate on August 06, 2014, 07:01:41 PM
Hai
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: cammmy on August 06, 2014, 07:04:35 PM
Oh herro!
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: DRTDVL on August 06, 2014, 08:19:40 PM
Yup and the 200hp 6 speed manual is a very nice drive
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: Pee Dubbaya on August 06, 2014, 09:05:34 PM
200hp in a 106 would be fun...
But honestly just thrash the standard engine. Sloppy gear linkages suck!
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 13, 2014, 09:21:45 AM
So far this thing has been a treat! Have done 300 km since Saturday morning (moving house, various trips around the place) with the wee thing packed to the rafters! Such a hoot to hoon around in.

Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: Bennny on August 13, 2014, 09:47:36 AM
Gud to hear you're not an angry beaver  :P
Title: Re: I've come to the dark side....
Post by: beaver on August 20, 2014, 09:39:24 AM
Should probably stop posting in here but I don't think its worth starting a project thread.....

Decided to splash out on a spray can paint job for the roof and bonnet

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd207/hunted_79/20140820_070929_zpsf46ddfcb.jpg)