Hi All!
My Owners club Probe 24v went bang in a very expensive way just before xmas, so I did the prudent thing and bought another 406, but instead of the last one which was an R plate 1.8 petrol (bought locally for £400!) I bought an 02 plate 406 HDI.
I realise going from a 2.5 V6 Probe to a 90 BHP 406 is going to be an experience, but how on earth can I make the thing go just a bit quicker?
I thought it was going to be faster than it actually is, so I suppose it's my fault. I can't fault the car though - lovely, comfy and amazing MPG from it - I got nearly 700 miles from a full tank the other week!
So...in a nutshell....
Happy to be here
Hints and tips well received
A cost effective way to make my car quicker please.....(If you can help with that)
Finally , thanks for having me! (metaphorically speaking!)
Hoots
New to the board - just come from the 24v Probe board!
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hootswah
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Captain Jack
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Turbolag on here is the expert on these. You can do all sorts of things to it like add an intercooler from a 110bhp engine and a remap. I think you can get up to 120bhp tere. He'll advise on more I am sure -
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Welcome Hoots 
Sorry, no idea about your diesel, I drive a petrol one
The Probe is becoming a bit of a cult classic now isn't it, much like the old [s]Crapee[/s] Capri.
Anyway have fun and enjoy your time with us, they're a good bunch, honest!
Sorry, no idea about your diesel, I drive a petrol one
The Probe is becoming a bit of a cult classic now isn't it, much like the old [s]Crapee[/s] Capri.
Anyway have fun and enjoy your time with us, they're a good bunch, honest!
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hootswah
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Cheers Dai!
I really miss my old Probe - it was low mileage and an real nice black one - no mods, apart from the chip which gave it 187 bhp - almost as quick as a type R civic!
90 BHP in a heavy car...well, I love the savings and the car, but speed.....please anyone with more speed, I'll buy it off you!!!!!
Cheers again Dai!
90 BHP in a heavy car...well, I love the savings and the car, but speed.....please anyone with more speed, I'll buy it off you!!!!!
Cheers again Dai!
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trem1
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welcome hoots
its good to have another north-east member, we got a few now, from memory and i apologise in advance if i forget anyone we got me in south shields and playtime fontaine in ch-le-st and not forgeting(oh how i try) geordieboy in washington only kidding gb no offence meant
its good to have another north-east member, we got a few now, from memory and i apologise in advance if i forget anyone we got me in south shields and playtime fontaine in ch-le-st and not forgeting(oh how i try) geordieboy in washington only kidding gb no offence meant
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hootswah
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Cheers Trem!
I'm in Cramlington, just moved from Quayside....loved the petrol 1.8 I had before, and on an R plate for £400 it was a bargain.
This is £2999 on an 02 plate but slow as a bus.
This is £2999 on an 02 plate but slow as a bus.