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The idiot said it was my fault because he'd indicated (which he did at the last minute, when he was already alongside me ).  Luckily I have dashcam footage which clearly shows him forcing his way in to my lane.  If I'd been on a motorcycle I wouldn't be writing about my poor damaged 306 ….I might not be writing at all.

I'm hoping to sort it out privately with the well known transport company involved but they said they'd get back to me and haven't.  If I go through the insurance I'm almost certain they'll write off the car.

Here are some pics.  I now have a 'frankenstein' look to the front bumper as it & the wheel arch liner are all stitched back together with cable ties for now.  Luckily it happened only 200 yards from the girlfriends house & I was able to nurse the car back where I could make temporary repairs to drive it.


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...oh and the hockey stick is 'missing in action'.  Watching the dashcam footage I saw it ping off in to a neighbouring lane but didn't realise at the time.  At least is now matches the other side which broke off last year!]]>
The idiot said it was my fault because he'd indicated (which he did at the last minute, when he was already alongside me ).  Luckily I have dashcam footage which clearly shows him forcing his way in to my lane.  If I'd been on a motorcycle I wouldn't be writing about my poor damaged 306 ….I might not be writing at all.

I'm hoping to sort it out privately with the well known transport company involved but they said they'd get back to me and haven't.  If I go through the insurance I'm almost certain they'll write off the car.

Here are some pics.  I now have a 'frankenstein' look to the front bumper as it & the wheel arch liner are all stitched back together with cable ties for now.  Luckily it happened only 200 yards from the girlfriends house & I was able to nurse the car back where I could make temporary repairs to drive it.


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...oh and the hockey stick is 'missing in action'.  Watching the dashcam footage I saw it ping off in to a neighbouring lane but didn't realise at the time.  At least is now matches the other side which broke off last year!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37169 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:53:50 +0000 Joep83]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=37169


For two yeqars it is at a body shop to be resprayed as it had massive lacquer peel. It will be fully phase 3 when it is back!

Here it is with my XSi (which I still own, but now is fitted with GTi engine):





The strips on the head lights are gone

And the other two 306's next to the XSI:



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For two yeqars it is at a body shop to be resprayed as it had massive lacquer peel. It will be fully phase 3 when it is back!

Here it is with my XSi (which I still own, but now is fitted with GTi engine):





The strips on the head lights are gone

And the other two 306's next to the XSI:



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The Suffolk contingent arrived at the Furzton Lake Premier Inn which is exactly where we stayed almost 5 years ago to the day. Rooms werent ready so we made our way to the Hungry Horse and also to wait for Orta to turn up. Orta arrived, we had lunch and we looked at what activities we could do. Skiing wasnt for everyone in the group so that was out. Bowling was booked til 10pm but there was minigolf. Thank god for minigolf...



Orta took us in his 2.2 TDCI Mondeo which was a welcome relief having driven the french beasts for a few hours in the morning. We arrived at minigolf and chose the lost forest course which was fantastic. Really well put together up market course. Its just a shame that bates ruined it by venting his lunch at every hole.



We retired back to the hotel to finally check in. This was the mother of all faffs I have ever had to deal with. It took 30 minutes to check in because the woman checked us in without paying and she couldnt charge us without checking us out and in again... which wasnt possible. A truely awful experience. Gamecube followed! Orta may have beaten me...

Having tried to book dinner at the Hungry Horse and finding it was booked we ventured back to to XScape for dinner. Coals was the location of choice and we had some good burgers and steak. Then we moved over to creams for massive deserts. It was a truely huge weekend of eating! 
Orta gave us a lift to the hotel and had to dash off to dog-sit. A final few rounds of mario kart before bed!





In the morning it was free breakfast time. Completely average food but what was not average was the drive back! No M or A roads for us. Completely cross country and lots of hooning! One scary lock up moment from the 205 but otherwise safe and responsible!

It was a good meet despite there being very few. The drive was great as was having dinner together. Hope more people can come next year!



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The Suffolk contingent arrived at the Furzton Lake Premier Inn which is exactly where we stayed almost 5 years ago to the day. Rooms werent ready so we made our way to the Hungry Horse and also to wait for Orta to turn up. Orta arrived, we had lunch and we looked at what activities we could do. Skiing wasnt for everyone in the group so that was out. Bowling was booked til 10pm but there was minigolf. Thank god for minigolf...



Orta took us in his 2.2 TDCI Mondeo which was a welcome relief having driven the french beasts for a few hours in the morning. We arrived at minigolf and chose the lost forest course which was fantastic. Really well put together up market course. Its just a shame that bates ruined it by venting his lunch at every hole.



We retired back to the hotel to finally check in. This was the mother of all faffs I have ever had to deal with. It took 30 minutes to check in because the woman checked us in without paying and she couldnt charge us without checking us out and in again... which wasnt possible. A truely awful experience. Gamecube followed! Orta may have beaten me...

Having tried to book dinner at the Hungry Horse and finding it was booked we ventured back to to XScape for dinner. Coals was the location of choice and we had some good burgers and steak. Then we moved over to creams for massive deserts. It was a truely huge weekend of eating! 
Orta gave us a lift to the hotel and had to dash off to dog-sit. A final few rounds of mario kart before bed!





In the morning it was free breakfast time. Completely average food but what was not average was the drive back! No M or A roads for us. Completely cross country and lots of hooning! One scary lock up moment from the 205 but otherwise safe and responsible!

It was a good meet despite there being very few. The drive was great as was having dinner together. Hope more people can come next year!



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I’ve just bought a Diablo gti6... and I love it! After owning various xud’s and hdi‘s I’ve finally got myself a 6.

It came up on eBay locally and after meeting the owner and viewing the car I couldn’t resist.

1999 in great condition. It does have lacquer peel on the roof and one side and high ish mileage. But has been looked after and owned by a couple for the last 12 years. There are a few other niggles, but nothing I can’t put right.

I’ve been restoring my ph1 xud since 2010 but after recently stripping it I’ve discovered various areas of rust and it just doesn’t seem logical to continue trying to repair it. Even after spending years and god knows how much £ on it!

So this week I will be breaking the xud and selling the Astor hdi as the other half says 3 cars on the drive are too many.

I have a couple of queries about the 6 if anyone is able to shed some light on them?

First there is a noise when running inside the cabin that sounds like a plane is flying over head! I haven’t yet been able to locate exactly what it is; the in tank pump seems to be buzzing/ on constantly while the engine is running but I’m pretty much clueless to most things gti at the moment. Anybody have any suggestions?

Also the temp gauge doesn’t reach 70 during “normal” driving. I’m used to the diesels running at 80ish. Could this be an issue?
Fans are not on constant (which would explain the noise and temperature) so I’m unsure.

It has had the air con removed at some point due to failure. Head gasket has gone in the past and has been rebuilt with a new radiator. Would that relate to the temp/ buzzing noise?

Any views/ advise welcome!








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I’ve just bought a Diablo gti6... and I love it! After owning various xud’s and hdi‘s I’ve finally got myself a 6.

It came up on eBay locally and after meeting the owner and viewing the car I couldn’t resist.

1999 in great condition. It does have lacquer peel on the roof and one side and high ish mileage. But has been looked after and owned by a couple for the last 12 years. There are a few other niggles, but nothing I can’t put right.

I’ve been restoring my ph1 xud since 2010 but after recently stripping it I’ve discovered various areas of rust and it just doesn’t seem logical to continue trying to repair it. Even after spending years and god knows how much £ on it!

So this week I will be breaking the xud and selling the Astor hdi as the other half says 3 cars on the drive are too many.

I have a couple of queries about the 6 if anyone is able to shed some light on them?

First there is a noise when running inside the cabin that sounds like a plane is flying over head! I haven’t yet been able to locate exactly what it is; the in tank pump seems to be buzzing/ on constantly while the engine is running but I’m pretty much clueless to most things gti at the moment. Anybody have any suggestions?

Also the temp gauge doesn’t reach 70 during “normal” driving. I’m used to the diesels running at 80ish. Could this be an issue?
Fans are not on constant (which would explain the noise and temperature) so I’m unsure.

It has had the air con removed at some point due to failure. Head gasket has gone in the past and has been rebuilt with a new radiator. Would that relate to the temp/ buzzing noise?

Any views/ advise welcome!








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Hoping to get it out on track soon

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Hoping to get it out on track soon

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P.S. Let me know how the photos work out, I'm unsure of sizing here.

Cheers,
Harry



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Cheers,
Harry



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Needs new tires and bulbs for the mot, has lacquer peel in parts so either a spray or some wrapping and has a couple dents and scuffs then should be up together.

I’ll try to upload pics as go! 





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Needs new tires and bulbs for the mot, has lacquer peel in parts so either a spray or some wrapping and has a couple dents and scuffs then should be up together.

I’ll try to upload pics as go! 





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Bought 15" tsw stealths and sold the cyclones , laguna splitter on ( not in picture)
Have coilovers to go in not sure on make but got them cheap and there very clean[emoji1303]
Eye lids got sprayed yesterday not goin on till I lower the car, got the car tested for 14 months on Sunday so just need tax and tints[emoji23]
Will be posting more soon?



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Bought 15" tsw stealths and sold the cyclones , laguna splitter on ( not in picture)
Have coilovers to go in not sure on make but got them cheap and there very clean[emoji1303]
Eye lids got sprayed yesterday not goin on till I lower the car, got the car tested for 14 months on Sunday so just need tax and tints[emoji23]
Will be posting more soon?



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