106 GTi vs 306 GTi6/Rallye

[c.gerrard]

A lot to take in there.

Do you mean shit, as in ratios?

Or the gearbox in general is shit?

I remember they have got a bad reputation for being a tad unreliable, but that was down to a gear shaft or synchro's, wasn't it?

106 16v Ftw. I can't believe how well they go around a corner, and 120 odd bhp in such a small car they go unbelievably well, like Liam says, easily keep up with a gti6 until the road straightens out

Alot better on fuel, easier to modify etc

Was interested to see what your input would be.

I am going to be horrible though. If you had to choose right now, between your 306 or your 106, what would you go for?

The biggest problem with tu gearboxes is the diff is made from chocolate, it let's go without warning and shits itself all over the road, much like the conrod issue with xud engines. And yeah, they're pretty short ratio but it's what makes them such a pleasure to hoon down twisty roads, which tbh is the whole point of a small Peugeot, not flat out speed

If I could only keep one or the other then it would have to be my rallye, it's just so much more rewarding driving a quick well sorted petrol, diesels are very fun and I love them, but it does get to the point with the constant overheating, having to spend £££ to get them anywhere near the spec you want etc etc

I do really highly recommend a gti6 though, especially if you can find a ph1, they are definitely coming upto being a future classic and now would be the time to get one

I know what you mean about the diesel. Last year taught me that track time with a diesel will only work if lots of the components are uprated.

Plus, I don't want to just bomb around with a "stage 1." Just not quick enough.

Having said that though, I get the impression a 106 would need a fair bit of work to get the best driving pleasure out of it.

I'm 5"11 so just about ok.

Your standards are waaaay to high Ruan