Not owned a 406 since my lovely barge was destroyed 3 years ago.
Pootling about in this little runabout nowadays.....
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Foxy
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HI guys, glad to see this place still going. For those of you that dont know, I was a founder member along with Nick.
Not owned a 406 since my lovely barge was destroyed 3 years ago.
Pootling about in this little runabout nowadays.....
Not owned a 406 since my lovely barge was destroyed 3 years ago.
Pootling about in this little runabout nowadays.....
Used to own the finest 406 in the UK - RIP
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Doggy
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Greetings Foxy - see what you started! 
Nice wheels, the boys reckon it'd be ideal for walkies quick!
Nice wheels, the boys reckon it'd be ideal for walkies quick!
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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teamster1975
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Very tidy motor Foxy!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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Welly
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No match for my T5 
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
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steve_earwig
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In what area; acceleration, top end or fuel consumption?
Hi Foxy, nice motah (can't imagine getting 3 golden retards in there...)
Hi Foxy, nice motah (can't imagine getting 3 golden retards in there...)
Unskilled meddling sin©e 2007
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Foxy
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Its no match for a T5 in fuel consumption thats for sure! 25mpg if Im lucky! (but boy is it fun)
Its pretty fast 0-60 in sub 6 secs and 150mph. Best thing is the handling though, just endless amounts of grip wet or dry.
I test drove a V70R while that was indeed fast, the scoob would eat it alive. I do like the V70s though especially the facelift ones. Will consider one for my next car in 18 months ish.
Its pretty fast 0-60 in sub 6 secs and 150mph. Best thing is the handling though, just endless amounts of grip wet or dry.
I test drove a V70R while that was indeed fast, the scoob would eat it alive. I do like the V70s though especially the facelift ones. Will consider one for my next car in 18 months ish.
Used to own the finest 406 in the UK - RIP
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It's been 3 years? Wow... Nice to hear from you mate!Foxy wrote:Not owned a 406 since my lovely barge was destroyed 3 years ago.
What happened to your '6 anyway? I remember you breaking it, but can't recall why...
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
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Foxy
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In a nutshell, myself and a 'mechanic' fitted a 205 GTi cam. It ran fine for a day or 2 then the belt slipped a couple of splines so he turned up with a trailer to take it away...... Cut a long story short it fell off the trailer and ended up in a ditch on its side. T'was a fine motor.
Used to own the finest 406 in the UK - RIP
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Welly
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Yeah you got me there on the gripFoxy wrote:Its no match for a T5 in fuel consumption thats for sure! 25mpg if Im lucky! (but boy is it fun)
Its pretty fast 0-60 in sub 6 secs and 150mph. Best thing is the handling though, just endless amounts of grip wet or dry.
I test drove a V70R while that was indeed fast, the scoob would eat it alive. I do like the V70s though especially the facelift ones. Will consider one for my next car in 18 months ish.
It's an S40 T5 (as per Focus ST type thing) I don't hoon around in it....more of a stealthy cruiser
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
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My mate has that Impreza in saloon form. 2000cc Turbo AWD (non WRX) right? Around 220bhp
Very Very quick car. I love driving it.
Very Very quick car. I love driving it.
2000 D9 Coupé 2.0 SE EW10J4 Scarlet Red - 5 litres of oil gone in 500 miles!!! Time for a new coupe me thinks
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Foxy
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Yeah the UK turbos are 220bhp standard, the WRX's are 240 and the STi's 280. (old shape)
Mines been played with, Ive got coilovers, titanium exhaust, 100 cell cat with decat middle pipe, HKS airfilter, runs about 15 psi of boost which means about 240bhp give or take. Best thing is the weight... Even the hatchback weighs 1250kg! Which is like a rizla paper compared to my old 1440kg Passat!!
Mines been played with, Ive got coilovers, titanium exhaust, 100 cell cat with decat middle pipe, HKS airfilter, runs about 15 psi of boost which means about 240bhp give or take. Best thing is the weight... Even the hatchback weighs 1250kg! Which is like a rizla paper compared to my old 1440kg Passat!!
Used to own the finest 406 in the UK - RIP
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niz406
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Foxy,
I see your scooby doo and raise you an R33 skyline:
Just thought I would drop my own in to the mix lol
I see your scooby doo and raise you an R33 skyline:
Just thought I would drop my own in to the mix lol
Niz406
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