All the main things have gone wrong with my 205.
Torsion bar bearings.
Anti roll bar drop links.
Punished leather seats etc etc.
I am a motor mechanic so fixing the car is not a problem, yes it is tight in the engine bay and many a spanner has been flung out while I am under the bonnet however...
The main engine design is superb, the handling is involving, you get to drive the car rather then being driven.
With a few tweaks you can modernize your 205, my 205 will cruise at 90 at 3500-4000 rpm, less fuel consumption, less noise, overall a much nicer car to drive long distance and the part cost me nothing from the scrap yard!!
This car is a classic in the making, they maybe cheap and cheerful for some, but I advise all who are into there motor cars to take a 205 1.9 for a long drive!!!
I'll watch this space for your comments!
If your 205 is not quick enough for you, email FP1_Racing@btopenworld.com.
I had a 1.6gti and it was the most fun car I have ever owned. And despite what a lot of people say, it didn't cost me that much to keep it on the road, but all work was carried out by myself saving a lot of labour costs!
Also I did put a 1.9 engine in it, keeping it on the 1.6 gear box. Lost a little from top end, I would get approx 115/120m.p.h instead of 130, but the torque was amazing!!! It would out accelerate most!!! And the handling was insane, so so good, especially after I lowered it 60mm and put in up rated shocks, a struggle for city speed humps, but living in Devon, fantastic for b roads!
Have to say long distance driving in it was always good, and I loved the car to bits. So much that I regret the day I ever sold it, and now think I might buy another one as a project. Especially as I'm 25, and even with 6 points, my insurance will only be £250 fully comp!!!
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