Something different: Peugeot 106

[gumballer_80]

Definitely a different platform than most on here, but I dig it! I'm a sucker for euro econo-cars haha looking forward to seeing it stanced.

You & me both!
Stanced econo-Pug ftw!

[gumballer_80]

Haven't posted on this in a long, long time. The point of a progress blog is to actually share your progress. Unfortunately, I haven't been making any up until a few hours ago

I've been on the hunt for a decent set of Minilites for well over a year now and I've officially given up hope. There's just no way to find a set that instantly fits and every other set I've seen needs some sort of modification that is too expensive to get done where I'm from.

So, I've turned my focus on to these;



6Jx12in Compomotive Revolution alloys
I'm meeting with a guy who has a decent set next Monday to try them on the Peugeot. Hopefully they'll be a perfect fit.

[schroedin]

I approve

[ollycarbs]

i approve to but 12"? will it clear the brakes?
i hope so but i am scared that 12" need big tires and not so clean style...
Anyway, i guess it is far from easy to find cool parts where you live so i hope it will be OK!
If i can help finding parts to ship to you, just pm me!

[gumballer_80]

i approve to but 12"? will it clear the brakes?
i hope so but i am scared that 12" need big tires and not so clean style...
Anyway, i guess it is far from easy to find cool parts where you live so i hope it will be OK!
If i can help finding parts to ship to you, just pm me!

It is possible they will not clear the brakes but I'm certain a set of spacers would take care of that problem

I've been told that I will need tyres with a maximum of 80 profile but I'm hoping 60 will suffice.
And yes you are right; it is very, very hard to find cool and unique parts where I live

Thanks for the offer!
I may very well need some help from France one day!

[Minuki]

I have those wheels !

[JawDropper]

Id atleast go with 14s minimum dude or even better 15s.

[gumballer_80]

I have those wheels !

Pics. and tyre specs if you're running them please!

Id atleast go with 14s minimum dude or even better 15s.

It rubs with 14s
& I still have to go low!

[Minuki]

I've got them in 5x12, I'll be using 165 Falkens.

You can use the 165 tyres on the 6x12 wheels which will give you a tiny amount of poke as they are not the recommended size

[JawDropper]

It rubs with 14s
& I still have to go low!

Make them fit man. A little rolling here and some pulling there and it will work. But hey im not used to seeing 12" rims so they may look good and besides its your car man do what you want to it not what others want you to do. Anxious to see the outcome of this.

[gumballer_80]

I've got them in 5x12, I'll be using 165 Falkens.

You can use the 165 tyres on the 6x12 wheels which will give you a tiny amount of poke as they are not the recommended size

We'll see!
It's not a definite thing; I still have to go check them out tomorrow and there's a huge probability that I'll need spacers to clear the brakes

If they're a perfect fit then I'll need to refurb them & then I'll focus on the tyres!
Thanks for the tip!

Make them fit man. A little rolling here and some pulling there and it will work. But hey im not used to seeing 12" rims so they may look good and besides its your car man do what you want to it not what others want you to do. Anxious to see the outcome of this.

Pulling & rolling is not an option where I live... I don't know of any bodyshop that's experienced enough

I'm hella anxious too!...
It's been a long time coming; I've been searching for the perfect set of wheels for over a year...

[gumballer_80]

Update, finally.
Well, unfortunately the set of Compomotive Revolutions I had in mind didn't pan out for a couple of reasons & I've given up all hope of ever acquiring a set of Minilites (thank you die-hard Escort MKI owners and fans alike).

But that's in the past as of yesterday. I've bought a new set of wheels.
No crazy specs. just a nice, small, clean set of wheels for a nice, small, clean car.

[sergov]

man
just cut the springs
it hurts when i see it like that

[kadett]

Any progress?

[iliescu]

106s and 206s done right make me smile.

Keep up the good work man! Progress?