Wanted 106 GTI Shell

[spdpug98]

After my MOT yesterday it’s obvious without a massive load of additional welding my 106 won’t get through an MOT next year. So I’m looking for a decent shell to reshell my car into at the end of the season

I’m after either caged or non caged shell with not loads of welding required, I expect a bit but not another shell I need to get welded up every year to keep it going

Does anyone know if the quicksilver shell could be used to reshell a GTI into

[MHR1294]

Originally Posted by spdpug98

After my MOT yesterday it’s obvious without a massive load of additional welding my 106 won’t get through an MOT next year. So I’m looking for a decent shell to reshell my car into at the end of the season

I’m after either caged or non caged shell with not loads of welding required, I expect a bit but not another shell I need to get welded up every year to keep it going

Does anyone know if the quicksilver shell could be used to reshell a GTI into

You'll need a "sport" shell. the 1.4 quikky has a different engine upper mount.

Any shell that takes a cast block as standard will have the same shell. 1.5D, VTR, XS, GTi etc

Personally I'd go for a 1.5D shell, and drill the body kit holes in the sills yourself, that way you can treat the holes properly so it won't rust from the inside out.

[spdpug98]

Originally Posted by MHR1294

You'll need a "sport" shell. the 1.4 quikky has a different engine upper mount.

Any shell that takes a cast block as standard will have the same shell. 1.5D, VTR, XS, GTi etc

Personally I'd go for a 1.5D shell, and drill the body kit holes in the sills yourself, that way you can treat the holes properly so it won't rust from the inside out.

That's great advice thanks, if I was to get a 1.5D could I swap all my bits over onto it - I guess the only element it mightn't have would be the front anti roll bar?

Just found a 33,000 miles immaculate example up in Carlisle, would be a shame to rip something like that apart but if a decent shell could last me some years :-)

[karl.mh]

Just had a quick look at the advert on ebay, looks like the ideal donor car.....it really does look like new.

Good shells are like hen's teeth these days!! but back in 2001 i purchased a new Gti (non sunroof) shell from Peugeot for £780 delivered, its been dry stored every since. i'm slowly installing a Custom Cages weld in multipoint T45 cage but not sure yet what the final car (spec wise) will look like, currently building a road going track / sprint 106 Gti so hopefully finish it this year.

Get your skates on and buy the 33,000 mile bargain

[spdpug98]

Originally Posted by karl.mh

Just had a quick look at the advert on ebay, looks like the ideal donor car.....it really does look like new.

Good shells are like hen's teeth these days!! but back in 2001 i purchased a new Gti (non sunroof) shell from Peugeot for £780 delivered, its been dry stored every since. i'm slowly installing a Custom Cages weld in multipoint T45 cage but not sure yet what the final car (spec wise) will look like, currently building a road going track / sprint 106 Gti so hopefully finish it this year.

Get your skates on and buy the 33,000 mile bargain

If they had shells now they’d be selling them like hot cakes!!

[MHR1294]

Yes, but the mounts on the body are there for the sport style ARB

So yes all the suspension will swap over correctly.

That was going to be the original plan for my 1.5d - but I'm now driving it daily hahaha! it's saving me so much money.

[spdpug98]

Originally Posted by MHR1294

Yes, but the mounts on the body are there for the sport style ARB

So yes all the suspension will swap over correctly.

That was going to be the original plan for my 1.5d - but I'm now driving it daily hahaha! it's saving me so much money.

Hahahaha!!!! Is there any issue with the rear arches putting the bigger wheels on and swapping the beam over - looks like a late 106 will be turning into a GTI, need to find an old dear on the south coast who’s selling a late low mileage base car

[MHR1294]

Originally Posted by spdpug98

Hahahaha!!!! Is there any issue with the rear arches putting the bigger wheels on and swapping the beam over - looks like a late 106 will be turning into a GTI, need to find an old dear on the south coast who’s selling a late low mileage base car

No issues with clearance using the standard GTi stuff. You just need to trim a bit off the quarter to fit the bodykit. it's only single skin there anyway.