mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 Hi everyone tryed doing a search but no joy! i am just wundering what is the 0-60 and 0-100 of the gti6 engine in a 205 and does the gearbox hav much to do with this??? for example 1.6 gearbox? 1.9 gearbox??? and the gti6 gearbox whats peoples times?? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted September 29, 2008 Bout 5 1/2 - 6 secs for a standard 205 6, dependant on box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 what box is best then? as i am going for the gti6 gearbox hope this is the right choice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bakes100 20 1 Cars Posted September 29, 2008 Have the 6 speed box on mine which has great ratios, the only disadvantage is the lack of lock which takes a while to get used to, but once you worked it out you will love it. Get 6.1 seconds to 60 in mine, thats with ditchfinders on the front and also some mechanical sympathy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilGTi85 5 Posted September 29, 2008 I've got a 1.6 box on mine with lsd and my 60ft times were 2.5 which is quite good 1/4 - 14.7 sec's But to be honest For a road car its not so good, Im thinking or getting a MI/VTS box or just replacing the 5th. Neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
platty 1 Posted September 29, 2008 Not again... Although, I was interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 sounds cool guys i think il go with the 6 speed!! im just woundering weather or not its worth changeing the inlet cam?? anybody shed sum light on this? what sort of effect this will have on the 0-60 times cheers again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted September 29, 2008 Probably the same effect as laying the rear seats flat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 ha ha i ent got any rear seats so it might help ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted September 29, 2008 we fitted a 6 box on a mates car and 2 weeks later had to change it as he hated the turning circle (or lack of) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 yea so how bad is the lock then? which way does it effect the turning lock???? yea so how bad is the lock then? which way does it effect the turning lock???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanteICE 72 Posted September 29, 2008 just learn handbrake turns, job done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 realy that bad? qwestion is??? is it worth haveing the 6 speed? and does it effect the drive of the car or just when parking e.t e.t??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanteICE 72 Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) It's really just the parking in my opinion, you never do full turns when driving normally and it's only one way (is it turning right, can't remember). Its because the gearbox is slightly longer and sticks out a bit into the arch way of the nearside wheel. The 6-Speed Box in my opinion is a very good box with perfect ratios, the 1.6 box when used in the wet or a slight incline will spin very easily imo (don't shout at me people), infact read this: http://www.205gti.com/techgearboxUK.htm Edited September 29, 2008 by DanteICE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 i think i can live with that then!! cheers guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanteICE 72 Posted September 29, 2008 Edited my above post^ You will need to alter your steering rack so that it stops before the wheel hits the gearbox. I'm sure i've heard someone say jubilee clip works or something, don't quote me on that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) You will not be able to do a u turn round a mini roundabout, it will be a 3 point turn Edited September 29, 2008 by GTI6BOY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bakes100 20 1 Cars Posted September 29, 2008 My right lock gets over 3/4 of a turn on standard 1.9 alloys with 309 bones (if they make any difference) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted September 29, 2008 Turning right is the problem, the leading edge of the left wheel hits the end of the box. Personally I really like the ratios and think they more than make up for the steering loss, its one of those things that are down to personal preference. I have NEVER had a problem with a mini roundabout, apart from parking the only issue I have had was getting out of a tight car park entrance once but the next time I went there I just approached it a bit differently and got round in one go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo1997 0 Posted September 29, 2008 I have both a standard 205 Gti 1.9 and a 306 GTI-6, and understand what people are saying regarding the steering lock with a Gti-6 g/box. The ratio's are spot on for the 6 engine but the steering lock does get on my tits when parking/turning in tight spots (does may you look like you can't drive when your have to shuffle in and out of tight space's). As previously stated its all down to personnal preference, I mostly do town driving so it can become quite annoying. But on the other hand if the car was a track weapon the lack of steering lock wouldn't be a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1986 2 Posted September 29, 2008 I remember reading about a way around this steering lock problem. Was it by using 309 front setup or maybe just using 1.6 hubs? Surely with a wider track it will delay the front wheel hitting the gearbox thus giving more steering lock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted September 29, 2008 1.6 hubs do help yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad_dome 1 Posted September 29, 2008 my 205 will be my main driveing car once it is up and running because me jeep is just purely for fun on those boaring rainy days. so il b mainly driveing round the town but think the lack of steering sounds worth it so il stick with the 6 speed!!! Also when ur shimmying backwords and forwords and people are looking at u most will say look at that classic car!!!..................shame he cant drive it ha ha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
