306 HDI Meridian Stage 1

[tartboy]

Here is my China Blue Meridian HDI which I bought a few years ago from an elderly gent with 46k miles, I've done 30k in the car since purchase without a single breakdown. Being the Meridian spec. it has air con, e/windows, e/heated mirrors, half leather etc as standard. On average I get 52 mpg and the best I've had on a run was 59 mpg.

The car is standard at the moment bar rear parking sensors (which the old boy had fitted), a K&N panel filter and a Sony headunit; very happy overall with the car but I plan a few power / handling / aesthetic modifications in order to improve driveability and looks.

I currently I have the following parts ready for fitting:

De-cat
Straight through back-box
Spax 40mm lowering springs
Cyclone alloys (in need of refurb.)
A few little things such as Sony / Peugeot stalk adapter, phone holder and new mats.

I'm also waiting on both a Stage 1 and Stage 1+ map from Dervtech (TDI remaps), I'm planning to run the car as standard on the Stage 1 for a while before fitting the exhaust and running the Stage 1+ map; this is predominantly to monitor the effect on MPG as I want to keep this as high as possible.

The major decision at the moment is what shocks to fit, I'm stuck between new OEM GTI-6 shocks or Blisten B4. I want the handling to be as good as possible but I don't want a horribly harsh ride, any opinions welcome. I also need to think about lowering the rear as I've heard this can be a nightmare, any tips?

Cheers,

    Will

[Mattcheese31]

Looks nice, b4's are pretty much oem mate, I run them, they're good option

[7057sam]

Looks very clean mate

The xsi wheels make a pleasant change to all the clones

[tartboy]

Looks very clean mate

The xsi wheels make a pleasant change to all the clones

Yeah I agree but I think china blue with graphite grey cyclones is the ultimate combo

[Toms306]

I've seen a lot of late meridians on Lasers, guess Peugeot had loads left over when people realised XSis weren't worth buying.

That looks tidy though, and in the best colour as well.

[7057sam]

Yeah China is very nice especially in the 5 doors although there's that colour which is in between blaze and silver which is pretty sweet.

[Mattcheese31]

Yeah China is very nice especially in the 5 doors although there's that colour which is in between blaze and silver which is pretty sweet.

champagne?

[tartboy]

Map has arrived so I'll hopefully get a chance to upload it this weekend / early next week 

[Mole man]

Looks a very clean example buddy! B4 is a good choice! Iv got coilovers at the minute but they are to bouncy! So Im going back to b4s and eibachs as soon as I can find some springs! I