Road Rally 205 GTi

[Arwel]

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Another rally done and another disappointment. Had a clean run on SS1 but the car felt down on power and suffered severe fuel starvation on one particular long right hander.
SS2 we stopped due to the fuel pump, we got it going again but took a stage maximum
SS3 we were severely down on power and on SS4 we stopped again before getting it going but decided to retire as it wasn't right.

It looks like we have a problem with the fuel pump or the wiring on top of the pump as it either cut out or doesn't supply enough fuel so we need to get this sorted. Unfortunately we dont have the time to sort it and test it before Wales Rally GB so we've decided to change car and use the Proton we've used on the road rallies.

We will get the Pug sorted and then decide what the future hold for it.

[Arwel]

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Well, what an adventure Wales Rally GB was. 3 tough days but an amazing experience. Had an eventful first day with SS1 being cancelled then a short blast through Sweet Lamb before a 18 miler in Myherin which we got 14 miles into before losing a wheel. Quality asian metal had cracked and the whole hub assembly came away from the rear arm. A quick trip home to repair it and we were back in Deeside by 1:30am on Saturday to restart at 8am.
Saturday we started the day in 77th overall and 19th in class but the day went without any problem and saw us climb the table.
Sunday was a day of survival with a run through Alwen and then around the Great Orme before a last run through Brenig which was rough as anything. We did lose our back box in there but got to the end of the rally and finished 33rd overall and 7th in class.
I'll get some pics up soon.

[marchy]

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A few of my photos from Pembrey, As always you looked like you was having fun

[jonsey]

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So this for sale on FB. What do you plan to replace it with?

[Arwel]

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Cheers Lyndon, we did our best to have some fun since we didn't have full power. Top photos as usual. We have a run on the Jaffa stages on the 28th of December so will see you there again.

Im not sure yet Jonsey. I advertised it to test the water a little and see if there was any interest. I've had a few questions about it and one person came to see it at the weekend but didnt want pay what I was asking for it so its staying for now but we shall see what happens.

[Arwel]

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Here are some pics from Wales Rally GB


Miss heard a note on the entry to this one and came in a little too fast.








My favourite from the rally.

[Arwel]

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Here some behind the scenes photos.


All set up in service


Something not quite right here


Waiting to tackle the Great Orme


Llandudno Re group after the Orme

[Arwel]

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We have been a little busy since we did WRGB. Focus had turned back to Puggers and getting him ready for the Jaffa Stages down in pembrey on the 28th of December. I have advertised the car for sale as part of me feels like I need a new challenge but we'll see if it does get sold. For now though we have got to the bottom of the running issue. We had a leak in the pump so were losing fuel pressure there and also found a small leak off the fuel filter so both these issues are now sorted and it now feels back to its best and is a little animal again. Hoping for a clean run down pembrey and get to the end. It would be nice to push for class honours and aim for a top 10 but we'll see how the day goes.

[Arwel]

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We've been seeded at car 31 for the WWRS Jaffa stages at Pembrey. We're looking forward to just getting out on the last rally of the year and going to have some fun but a finish and tidy result would be a nice way to see out the year.

We have also started the process of buying a house so it looks like rallying in 2016 will be on a very small scale but I have decided to keep the car and I have a few little changes I'd like to do to it once the garage is built with the new house. This will probably be my last update before Christmas now so I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope you are all on Santas nice list

[Arwel]

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WWRS Jaffa stages once again didn't go to plan. It seems to be a proper Achilles heel of an event for me as I've never finished it after 4 attempts. We picked up a puncture half a mile into SS1. SS2 started well with good pace and caught and passed a car. Unfortunately the throttle body stuck open which caused us to retire from the rally.
That has now been rectified and the car is now ready to go again. However, with a house in the process of being built our activities for 2016 is going to be severaly reduced so I am debating selling the car as I can't see it being used much if at all this year.

[lukem30]

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Unlucky, I was wondering what happened as the car looked in damaged.

[Arwel]

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Im not having the best run of luck with it at the moment. The only positive is that I have got better at not hitting stuff with it now

[lukem30]

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Im not having the best run of luck with it at the moment. The only positive is that I have got better at not hitting stuff with it now

I'm still working on that haha

[Arwel]

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There's been quite a big developement in the last few weeks...I've taken a deposit for the car. So it looks like the end of road for me and Peugeot ownership. I have a few little jobs to do on it before it goes so there will be one or two more updates and then Puggers will be off to his new home.

[Arwel]

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Yesterday marked the end of an era for me. After nearly 7 years Puggers has gone to his new home. He has gone to Nottigham and the new owner is out in Cadwell park on the 9th of April in him so he'll still be out there competing.

It's come along way over the last 7 years but now its time for a change. We are in the process of buying a house at the moment so a replacement rally car isn't on the cards at the moment but im sure something will come along at some point in the future.

Thanks for reading guys.

Arwel