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by soggydog
Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Derv Doctor on 2.1 TD
Replies: 1
Views: 1470

Derv Doctor on 2.1 TD

Hi

Is the Derv Doctor the best option for summoning more oomph from a 1997 406 2.1TD? Any ideas as to what BHP (and more importantly!) lb/ft he could offer?

Thanks
by soggydog
Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Too Tall for a 406!
Replies: 15
Views: 7989

Re: Too Tall for a 406!

Well, surgery was performed at 2pm today, and the patient is doing well. Armed with a spare leather cover from a breaker, I simply (!) took the old one off, and Low! 4 inches of foam to play with. i took off a couple of inches with a sharp kitchen knife, which with me on the seat (and therefore comp...
by soggydog
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Too Tall for a 406!
Replies: 15
Views: 7989

Re: Too Tall for a 406!

I'm only 6' 3 - hardly Andre the Giant..... I think its the combination of sunroof AND electric seats - I'm going to cut a flap in the leather, and then try to dig out 2 inches of foam, if I can work around the heated seat elements! I did this in an MX-5, and it works a treat - with the bonus of dro...
by soggydog
Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Too Tall for a 406!
Replies: 15
Views: 7989

Too Tall for a 406!

Hi - brand new member, new to 406's too.... I just picked up an Exec 2.1 TD 1997 with leccy everything (amazing condition, £355!) and I'm very happy apart from my head banging on the sunroof surround. Obviously I've used the electric motors to move the seat through all permutations of angle and heig...