306 Newbie

[Chris HDI]

Hey, I just bought a HDI recently and was just after some advice about the car, good/bad point mechanically, anything I should be aware of. I have a good idea of what I'm going to do to the car, starting with removing the awful wheels the car came with when I bought it. Any advice is welcome, thanks![attachment=21847]

[Pebbles167]

Car is looking pretty good, no obvious damage but then it is just the one picture.

Glad you're removing the wheels as I think the 306 suits ones a bit smaller. Maybe some cyclones? How does the engine feel? Pulling strongly? I'm sure a few guys with a bit more diesel knowledge than me will be along shortly.

Welcome to the club

[Chris HDI]

Yeah mate, only small damage to the driver side rear arch and some paint scuffing on the front bumper, pulling strong and yeah I've been looking at cyclones, thanks!

[my-first-306]

welcome mate, my first 306 was a hdi

[Herby7]

Welcome looks in great condition

Got Any plans for it ?

[7057sam]

Hello and welcome along

[sb194114]

welcome to the club my first 306 was a 1.4 lx iam now driving a 1.9 d turbo never owned an hdi probably never will but you never know

anyway good looking car hope there are less gremlins than there where lurking under mine

[Chris HDI]

Thanks lads! Plans for it as it stands, sort out the minor things which are bothering me such as the slight paintwork damage on the rear arch and stone chips in the front bumper, get those nasty wheels off, and stage 1! In the long run get it up to stage 2 but making sure the engine will comfortably handle it, new injectors fuel pump, exhaust, clutch that sort of thing. Oh and also give it a good service now haha

[MY95]

Welcome mate!
Nice car, get some cyclones with some good tyres and a stage 1 remap on for now, well worth it
How many miles has it got on the clock?

[Chris HDI]

150k and that's my plans! Cheers

[Chris HDI]

Some progress on my car, very happy with the way it sits now, looks so much better

[aircool]

Black cyclones work, how much lower on the rear?

Welcome to the forum btw.

[Moonwalker]

Welcome bud.

Nice looking car you have there.

[highwayman306]

Welcome geezah,
Looks nice and very low on back
You do get some troubles with hdi's at that mileage/age...speaking from experience, I would check aux belt, crankshaft pulleys, tensioners (both), consider the cam belt kit and water pump (if you haven't already) and just keep up with the servicing Also all the running gear, like the drop links and 'p' bushes... yadda yadda yadda

other than those minor bits, they go forever LOL See you around

[Day666]

Hello & welcome my friend

[Chris HDI]

Haven't been on here in a while, thought I'd reply to a few comments and say thanks, yes it is very low on the back which I like very much and looks mint! Thank you for those things to look out for, sounds like usual crack then? And the wheels are Anthracite wrapped in proxes, very nice through corners!

[Deangatt]

Best thing for that colour is cyclones or vortexs imo and a wee bit lower. Welcome to the site but! I'm only new too it's pretty good for info