allye 530 3 Cars Posted August 27, 2016 I remember going to watch a few events as a kid, including some big events like lands end trials and can remember all sorts of cars being thrashed around with a bouncing passenger! I can vaguely remember a picture of a 205 doing some trials. Just wondered if anyone had done it? A 1.8d on stilts and some proper tyres should go quite well for very cheap and serious fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) theres a few down in Cornwall i think, theyre all petrol too. Edited August 27, 2016 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted August 28, 2016 Chap in a local club here does. Given the punishment some of them get I'd be reluctant to use any 205, especially when Saxos etc are so cheap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted August 28, 2016 saxos dont take the punishment lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted August 28, 2016 A bloody gti as well!!? I said diesel to get some weight over the nose, sounds as though that's not what you want? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted August 28, 2016 A bloody gti as well!!? I said diesel to get some weight over the nose, sounds as though that's not what you want? No you're absolutely right - quite a few of the small cars here add ballast over the nose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted August 28, 2016 Some 306 springs, raise the rear, knobbly tyres, bring the fuel and brake lines in the car, sump guard, go trailing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted August 28, 2016 Do it !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted August 28, 2016 There was one at pugfest a few years back, he had a 2" lif kit on the back made from box section! 405 struts are the longest that will fit directly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted August 28, 2016 I remember that one, white on carbs? Think it would be a really cheap and fun way into some sort of Motorsport if you can call it that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted August 28, 2016 8v gti lump on bodies i think, sandy has mapped one iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted August 28, 2016 Yeah I think it was white, possibly 5 door, had a spare wheel behind the passenger and drivers seat, looked a lot of fun! I had a 5 door 1.1 on 13" wheels the tyres were something stupid like 175/70/13s, it went everywhere in the snow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
888rmb 6 Posted September 2, 2016 I've used a 205 Diesel on Production car trials, it wasn't very good, the engine is too slow revving. Sometimes you need to boot it and the diesel doesn't pick up quick enough. I've used a 205 1.6 gti, that was a bit better. However Nova 1200cc was the best I've used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted September 23, 2016 8v gti lump on bodies i think, sandy has mapped one iirc. Several, one of them, Nick Cleal's successful green one is for sale at the moment, which would save a heap on building one and the shell is already ruined, so no guilt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted September 23, 2016 Several, one of them, Nick Cleal's successful green one is for sale at the moment, which would save a heap on building one and the shell is already ruined, so no guilt! Dare I ask how much..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted September 24, 2016 It can be found on a well known online auction site, you'll know it when you see it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted September 24, 2016 Ah, I see what you mean! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232087978235 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Didn't know you were allowed to change the engine. Edited September 24, 2016 by allye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted September 24, 2016 Didn't know you were allowed to change the engine. Think an Mi16 would be covered by this; 10.6.1. There are no restrictions on engine tuning, providing the cylinder block is of the same manufacture and configuration as the original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted September 24, 2016 I bet that's so much fun I'm guessing it's an mi16 block with a j4R head of some description? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted September 24, 2016 thats a 6 head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted September 24, 2016 It was Iron block all XU10 16v when I mapped it, Nick's not been well and his son probably placed the ad and may not be sure of the exact details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rattly_black 3 Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) This is the white 205 we saw on the 2013 Exeter trial (have to scroll down news in brief page) http://timotorsport.typepad.com/ti_motorsport/news-in-brief.html Says its driven by Jamie Shallcross Just remember it made a lovely noise and ripped up lots of the stages, certainly did better than we did. Can definitely recommend competing Allye it was great fun but absolutely knackering. Edited September 29, 2016 by rattly_black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted September 30, 2016 Iron block 2.0 8v on bodies, also mapped by me. James used to be on here quite a bit, but more a reader than writer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 124 1 Cars Posted December 21, 2016 Diesel three door on the trial I marshalled the other weekend - owner/driver was having a lot of fun! West Suffolk Motorsport Club Lamarsh Car Trial December 2016 by mattbeee, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
