EddScott

Before I bought my Impreza, I nearly bought a Sorrento Green 205 with original Turbo Technics conversion from new.

I have now sold my Impreza and have seen the above car for sale - not sure if its the exact one but its what I've always wanted. I've had 3 GTIs and always said I wouldn't say no to another.

I'm sure the MI16 conversion is probably more reliable and probably capable of more but I always wanted a turbo 205. Especially an un-buggered example with a genuine TT conversion. Plus Sorrento Green is a cracking colour.

So, anyone have any info on these cars? I've tried in the past to get onto the 205 forum but for whatever reason, its never let me past the introduction stage.

CrisPDuk

I've no personal experience of them, but I do remember that the conversion always got pretty good reviews whn they were new.

Although having driven a couple of std 1.9s, I do recall that one thing I definitely wasn't thinking with either was 'nice car, but it needs more power'

scoobynewbie72

iTrader: (1)

I dont know the car your on about but a mate of Mine had 1 and it was awsome

The Chief

A lad at work had one years ago along with the Dimma Design bodykit.

it was really really quick and loads of midrange torque although it struggled in the wet in 1st 2nd and sometimes 3rd

He did have a few problems tbh including a cracked turbo which resulted in a new turbo..

The Chief

Turbo Technics 205

EddScott

If I got it, it would be strictly weekends and dry days. Just fancy a change rather than jumping from one scoob to another - get a car I genuinely always wanted. Look after it and go to a few shows etc.

Price is a bit steep which puts me off - I was looking at paying the same 4 years ago before buying my Impreza. Its on Pistonheads. I know its rare and may hold its value if looked after but stil.

sandyRS16i

iTrader: (13)

not sure about the 205's but i know TT did conversion kits for teh XR3 and RS16i and the genuine cars out there go for significant amounts due to the rarity

The Chief

They also did them on the 2.8 capris and 2.8/9 XR4X4's

Dream Weaver

It's a bargain IMO. Some costs for the stuff thats been done:

Fully rebuilt rear beam lowered 25mm £300
Grp N mounts all round £100
Bilstein Sprintline shocks all round £700 (mine is the SBC kit but similar)
Rebuilt front suspension with SBC springs ditto
206 Gti 180 brake upgrade on the front with custom braided hoses front and rear. £300
New rear OS caliper, with new brake compensators, rear brake lines, hand brake cables and master cylinder. £200
Rebuilt gear box with custom gear ratios. £400
Quaiffe ATB LSD £500
Lightened and balanced toothed flywheel (ready to be used with a crank sensor if upgrading engine management)
GE Grp A gear rods and adjustable quick shift. £100
New engine mounts (Grp N lower, standard upper) £50
Custom inlet with large K&N air filter.
Samco boost hoses and Bailey Evo dumpvalve. £200
Goodyear Eagle F1's all round. £150

That adds up to a decent amount for the price. Buy doing all my upgrades myself I've ended up spending more than twice what that is on the market for, although mine does have more power.

Kev_turbo

Let me have an e-mail address and I will send you all the info I have including original sales brochures, loads of links, etc. I owned one for a few years after running a 309 Mi16 - I should never have sold the 309 to be honest. The TT is quick (11.2 1/4 mile in mine) but very temperamental and loves to eat engine mounts due to the excessive torque. They also love to overheat and drink live a fish.

Kev

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kevinan...d/205small.JPG

Kev_turbo

One of my old url's that, didn't realise it was still live

CrisPDuk

They too currently fetch significantly more than their N/A brethren

Although in the case of the XR4x4 that's not really saying much, my 4x4's value doubles everytime I fill it with fuel

EddScott

Sadly its been sold now anyway.

Back to choosing an Audi S4 or another Scoob s'pose!