Mark A

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Which cheap suspension upgrade would people recommend, or is it best to stick with the standard setup?

Mark

letdown

I always thought that you should stay away from the 195's ? and stay with the factory supplied 185's ??

miles25

I'd go for Bilsteins and lowered torsion bar on the rear

miles25

I run 195's on the track and never had a problem. Don't think I've ever used 185's?

letdown

I believe that the factory supplied 185's gave better handling than the 195's. People put 195's on as they are a half the price. Thats why 90% of 1.9 Pugs you see have 195's on. CHEAPER and wider but not better.

miles25

Cheers, might have to give them a try

ScoobyJawa

I've used both, the original 185 55 15 and the 195 50 15. Theres no tangible difference at all..............

Mark A

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Help

The bloody thing (205 gti)won't start every so often. No smell of petrol, which, makes me think fuel pump. It would not start this am and when I go home tonight started first time!!!

Any ideas?

rb5_336

why are you trying to remove the bumper ? very silly idea

ScoobyJawa

Mark, very common! Mine does this now and then, I thought it was the starter motor, but I now have a brand new OEM version on and it still does it now and then though it is better. The other main causes of intermittent starting are ignition amplifier or would you believe it, dodgy/dirty earthing connections. I'd advise to look at sorting the earths first then look to the ignition amp or starter!

the 205 gti owners forum has a thread on the the process as I asked and it was posted, can't remember exactly but if you search my posts it will show up! Good luck in sorting it m8!

dazc

Stress cracks behind the doors, between the rear side window and roof are an indication as to how hard a life it's had.
Daz

Gutmann pug

There is a Sorrento which drives Combe on 215's and looks pretty damned rapid to me.

Gary

dazc

I've tried both and I reckon the 195 50's feel more stable.
I would say they are better than the 185's.
Daz