Peugeot 208 gti by Peugeot sport modifications
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I live in the opposite end of the UK to you, although I did have relatives who lived near Salisbury, so can not really advise through personal experience. I am not really sure what level of modification you are looking at but there is a company in Sussex called Balance Motorsport which seem happy to give advice to prospective customers, they specialise mostly in suspension. There is also Pug1off who specialise in Peugeots.
For a bit more power you could consider an ecu reflashes by the likes of Quantum Tuning, who are basically a franchise.
If it is fairly basic modifications, but you would prefer a garage to install them then a good local independent garage should be happy to help if you provide the parts, ie brakes, springs etc.
HTH.
For a bit more power you could consider an ecu reflashes by the likes of Quantum Tuning, who are basically a franchise.
If it is fairly basic modifications, but you would prefer a garage to install them then a good local independent garage should be happy to help if you provide the parts, ie brakes, springs etc.
HTH.
Edited by xu5 on Tuesday 16th April 11:48
I have in the past modified Peugeots myself, 106's, 205's and 306 and from personal experience I would say that lowering a road going cars suspension is not usually the best route unless you just want it to look "better". I do rate using bilstein b6 dampers though which can give you a bit more control without sacrificing ride height or too much compliance.
That sounds pretty good. I not a tuning guru or anything and am not trying to teach you to suck egg's BTW! Do you know if your engine is direct injection? If an air filter offers less filtration it can increase the rate of carbon build up around the cylinder head on DI engines, something to be wary of if you plan on keeping the car for a while. I am sure with the mods you listed you had planned on a remap/reflash anyway but a good ecu tune would really be the easiest way to more power and make the most of all the mods.
You're crazy then. Are you seriously suggesting that at 18, 200hp is inadequate?
I had a Mk 7 Fiesta ST180 for 2 years and now have a Fiesta Mountains ST215 and I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference and what I pay extra is marginal but still resented.
I did try a 208 GTi but regret I still found the ST the more effervescent car.
Incidentally, I also have a much modified Mustang but barely use it because it's far harder to insure as a daily and a standard car would have been more practical.
I had a Mk 7 Fiesta ST180 for 2 years and now have a Fiesta Mountains ST215 and I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference and what I pay extra is marginal but still resented.
I did try a 208 GTi but regret I still found the ST the more effervescent car.
Incidentally, I also have a much modified Mustang but barely use it because it's far harder to insure as a daily and a standard car would have been more practical.
You certainly are showing high levels of commitment at those kind of insurance prices! I understand the appeal of modifications, it is interesting from an engineering point of view and can keep your interest in the car you already have rather than feeling the need to get something else. Ultimately modifications and spending money on cars in general is a waste of money, but hey!
I quite quickly learned that more power does not necessarily equal a more fun car. Unless you regularly enter the traffic light grand prix or feel the need to prove to other road users how fast you are (not something I recommend) I would generally be content with what you have or focus on ride and handling.
Something else to consider if insurance is a no go is a tasteful exhaust back box or even a full system. Coupled with an audible dump valve it can give the impression of more speed with out having to drive like a complete maniac. Often insurance companies won't charge too much for this kind of thing as they know it won't make much power difference.
One more thing, when it comes to modified cars it definitely pays to phone around and get quotes and don't just rely on comparison sites.
Something else I have found over the years that can make your car feel faster without needing more power is smaller diameter wheels and/or lighter wheels. It is akin to fitting a lighter flywheel in that your engine has to overcome less inertia to spin up. I am not clued up on the specs of the 208 gti but I would certainly suggest anything over a 17" wheel is overkill on a car that size. If you can find decent lighter wheels for your car I would say try that. I have consistently found that a lighter wheel / higher tyres aspect ratio has alot of benifits to a road car mostly in the way it rides and handles rough surfaces.
I quite quickly learned that more power does not necessarily equal a more fun car. Unless you regularly enter the traffic light grand prix or feel the need to prove to other road users how fast you are (not something I recommend) I would generally be content with what you have or focus on ride and handling.
Something else to consider if insurance is a no go is a tasteful exhaust back box or even a full system. Coupled with an audible dump valve it can give the impression of more speed with out having to drive like a complete maniac. Often insurance companies won't charge too much for this kind of thing as they know it won't make much power difference.
One more thing, when it comes to modified cars it definitely pays to phone around and get quotes and don't just rely on comparison sites.
Something else I have found over the years that can make your car feel faster without needing more power is smaller diameter wheels and/or lighter wheels. It is akin to fitting a lighter flywheel in that your engine has to overcome less inertia to spin up. I am not clued up on the specs of the 208 gti but I would certainly suggest anything over a 17" wheel is overkill on a car that size. If you can find decent lighter wheels for your car I would say try that. I have consistently found that a lighter wheel / higher tyres aspect ratio has alot of benifits to a road car mostly in the way it rides and handles rough surfaces.
Edited by xu5 on Tuesday 16th April 15:28
Can I suggest you contact Tim at comkotes?
https://www.comkotes-tuning.co.uk
Or possibly post on the 208 owners club forum
https://www.208ownersclub.co.uk/forum/27-208-gti/
https://www.comkotes-tuning.co.uk
Or possibly post on the 208 owners club forum
https://www.208ownersclub.co.uk/forum/27-208-gti/
The truth is going to be quite blunt but the insurance will laugh at you if you try any modifications at your age, it wont be a quick 100 quid increase, more like 30-50% increase as you are already a high risk customer so will counter that with a higher premium to cover that fact.
Then there is the issue of the car's warranty, the 1.6 THP can still suffer from timing chain issues, not as common as older cars but it still happens and its not a cheap fix, anywhere from £500-1000 depending on who does it.
Your best option is live with the car, go do some driver training so you know how to get the best out of it, its the best free mod that won't affect your insurance, better than extra power if you actually know how the car handles (most 18 year old's don't, its the joys of experience), and just enjoy what you have now, the PS cars are already very good out of the box and are not straight line cars but ones made for attacking twisty roads, this is where they excel
Then there is the issue of the car's warranty, the 1.6 THP can still suffer from timing chain issues, not as common as older cars but it still happens and its not a cheap fix, anywhere from £500-1000 depending on who does it.
Your best option is live with the car, go do some driver training so you know how to get the best out of it, its the best free mod that won't affect your insurance, better than extra power if you actually know how the car handles (most 18 year old's don't, its the joys of experience), and just enjoy what you have now, the PS cars are already very good out of the box and are not straight line cars but ones made for attacking twisty roads, this is where they excel
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