CAMBER ADJUSTABLE K-SPORT TRACKDAY SUSPENSION LAUNCHED FOR CITROËN SAXO & PEUGEOT 106

Offering an unbeatable combination of value, performance, adjustability and quality, leading Citroën / Peugeot tuning specialist Pug1off is delighted to launch the range of K-Sport suspension kits into the UK aftermarket.

Leading the way is the K-Sport ‘Trackday’ kit, which is designed to perfectly suit the diverse requirements of Citroën Saxo and Peugeot 106 owners wanting to use their cars on trackdays and on the road.

The K-Sport Trackday kit offers a large range of ride height, damping and front camber adjustment at a highly attractive price compared to the competition, all backed by the peace of mind of TÜV Rheinland approval.

KEY K-SPORT TECHNICAL FEATURES:-

• ‘Hybrid’ Pillowball spherical bearing top mount to optimise handling with rubber upper support for driving comfort for everyday road use
• Camber adjustment in easy increments on unique K-Sport front top mounts
• 36 position damping adjustment – easily adjustable combined bump and rebound damping settings to meet the requirement of street or circuit setups
• Fully ride height and droop adjustable within reasonable limits
• Spring rates optimised for trackday and fast road use
• Monotube gas / oil damper design with 50mm diameter strut with large 44mm diameter piston for rigidity and longevity
• 6061 forged alloy body construction to reduce unsprung vehicle weight
• Full TÜV Rheinland certification for assured quality and reliability

Priced at just £750.00 including VAT @ 20%, the K-Sport Trackday suspension kit is designed to suit all variants of the Citroën Saxo and Peugeot 106. Buy this product now, click on:- http://www.shop.pug1off.com/product_info.php/products_id/658

Evo magazine tests Pug1off Peugeot 205 GTi ‘195’

Look out for Pug1off’s ‘195’ GTi-6 engined 205 GTi tested by Richard Meaden in this month’s Evo magazine (no: 169). “Perhaps the most exciting front-wheel-drive car you’ll ever lay your hands on…” he writes, so we take it he liked it…

Peugeot 306 GTi-6 / Rallye / XU10J4RS 195 bhp Stage Two tuning package launched by Pug1off

The ultimate bolt-on tuning upgrade has arrived for Peugeot 306 GTi-6’s, Rallye’s or 205 GTi’s running an XU10J4RS engine transplant.

Careful development and dyno testing by the Brackley based marque specialist Pug1off has resulted in an engine upgrade package that combines well proven components to significantly increase the all round performance of the 167 bhp 2.0-litre, 16-valve, DOHC XU10J4RS engine.

In detail, the Pug1off Stage Two package includes; –

• Pug1off / Cat Cams 4903106 high lift / short duration cam profiles
• Pug1off 4-2-1 tubular exhaust manifold
• Pug1off modified throttle body to optimise gasflow
• Pug1off bespoke ECU remap to optimise ignition, fuelling and idle

The Cat Cams 4903106 profiles incorporate the Belgian firm’s design philosophy of high lift / short duration camshafts which promote better cylinder filling at lower engine speeds. Combined with the tuned length, 4-2-1 configuration and flow advantages of the tubular performance exhaust manifold, the Pug1off Stage Two tuning package optimises both the torque and top end power output of the XU10J4RS engine.

Extensively tested on nearby Northampton Motorsport’s advanced chassis dynomometer, the Pug1off XU10J4RS Stage Two package produces a consistent 195 bhp @ 7400 rpm, allied to 155 lb.ft of torque @ 6250 rpm. Strong mid-range torque and excellent driveability are hallmarks of the Pug1off Stage Two conversion, with over 140 lb.ft available from 4750-7250 rpm and over 150 bhp from 5500 rpm all the way up to the 7800 rpm limiter.

On the road this translates into flexible, exciting performance, allowing 306’s and converted 205 GTi to keep pace with much younger machinery. Idle from cold starts is steady and the vehicle remains MOT emissions friendly.

The Pug1off Stage Two tuning package for the XU10J4RS engine represents great value, because it’s a much lower priced alternative compared to independent throttle body conversions that require a motorsport style ‘stand-alone’ ECU. It also retains the original underbonnet appearance and is consequently lighter on insurance premiums too.

Available now, the Pug1off 306 GTi-6 / Rallye / XU10J4RS 205 Stage 2 upgrade package is priced at £1940.00 fitted including VAT on a drive-in, drive out basis at Pug1off’s workshops.

The Stage Two package is also offered without the Pug1off 4-2-1 exhaust manifold (with marginally less performance) at the lower price of RRP £1340.00 fitted including VAT.

Discover more at: http://www.pug1off.com/peugeot_citroen_specialists_brackley/services/Tuning-packages/306-Xsara-Tuning-Packages/

Pug1off has launched a 195 bhp tuning package for the XU10J4RS engine found in the Peugeot 306 GTi-6 and Rallye. This engine is popularly transplanted into the Peugeot 205 GTi.

PUG1OFF BRINGS THE ICONIC PEUGEOT 205 GTi INTO THE 21st CENTURY WITH ITS ‘195’ CONVERSIONS

Produced from 1984 to 1993, the Peugeot 205 GTi is rightly regarded as the definitive hot hatch from its era. Fast forward to 2012 and thanks to effective corrosion proofing from the factory and robust mechanicals, the 205 GTi is still a popular sight on the UK’s roads – and racing circuits – where it continues to be a trackday favourite.

However, with a maximum of 130 bhp on tap from its 8-valve, 1905cc XU9 engine the 205 GTi can struggle to keep up with the performance demands of 21st century motoring, particularly for the discerning enthusiast.

Advances in suspension and braking technology open up similar scope for dynamic improvement on the 205 GTi, enabling it to potentially punch above its weight and beyond its years.

However, the challenge is to achieve a wholesale performance upgrade without undermining the cohesive, involving nature of the 205 GTi’s driving experience. Answering this challenge requires comprehensive expertise on the 205 GTi and the Peugeot range in general, which is where Pug1off comes in.

THE PUG1OFF XU10J4RS ENGINE CONVERSION:
In this spirit Brackley based marque specialists Pug1off embarked on a comprehensive update program for customer 205 GTi’s, based around using a number of key components sourced from later Peugeot models. The core of the Pug1off conversion is an engine transplant using the free revving and reliable 1998cc, DOHC, 16-valve XU10J4RS powerplant from the 306 GTi-6 / Rallye.

Aside from a slight amount of clearance relief on the 205 GTi’s slam panel this powerplant is a straight swap into the 205 GTi’s engine bay and onto the car’s original 5-speed BE3 transmission. And with 167 bhp available in car weighing just 895 kilos, this delivers sparkling performance, producing a car with a power to weight ratio of 186 bhp / ton.

Supplied and installed with a new clutch, cambelt and water pump, Pug1off charges £2220.00 for the XU10J4RS engine transplant on a drive in / drive out basis into customer supplied 205 GTi’s, including 12 month / 10,000 road mile warranty.

However, because each Peugeot 205 GTi is an individual, Pug1off offers a number of optional extras to upgrade performance yet further:-

OPTIONAL ENGINE  UPGRADES:
Stage 2 ‘195’ Power Upgrade, including high lift / long duration camshafts, tubular exhaust manifold, modified inlet housing and ECU remap (with 7800 rpm rev limit.) Priced at £1595.00 (with conversion) or £1940.00 if supplied and fitted separately.

• 2.5 inch diameter stainless steel exhaust system £420.00
• Group N engine mounts £156.00
• Alloy bottom engine pulley £72.00
• Lightweight billet steel flywheel £309.60

OPTIONAL TRANSMISSION UPGRADE:
BE3/6 6-speed gearbox conversion from the Peugeot 306 GTi-6 / Rallye, including Quaife ATB limited slip differential and 4.8:1 final drive, uprated rose jointed gear linkages and shortshifter £2190.00

OPTIONAL BRAKE UPGRADES:
283mm front brake upgrade (247mm originally) with larger Peugeot 206 GTi 180 / 307 Sport front calipers, Tar-Ox grooved discs, Ferodo DS (2500 or 3000) pads and Castrol SRF brake fluid, braided brake lines £725.00

A rear disc conversion is also offered, £POA

OPTIONAL SUSPENSION UPGRADE:
Bilstein Group N gas dampers, Eibach front lowering springs, Group N strut rubbers, negative camber front arms, negative camber rear arms, rebuilt solid mounted rear axle, uprated torsion bars, uprated anti-roll bars and full suspension geometry set up £2750.00

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Motorsport seats, harnesses and roll cages all available £POA

PAINTWORK & RESTORATION SERVICES:
Available on request, £POA

Pug1off can also source Peugeot 205 GTi base cars for customers on request.

PUG1OFF PEUGEOT 205 GTi ‘195’ DEMONSTRATOR:
The 1991 Pug1off 205 GTi ‘195’ test car belongs to Pug1off’s Mark Davies and features all the listed optional extras (less the billet steel flywheel.)

Benefiting from the Pug1off Stage 2 / 195 conversion it produces a dyno proven 195 bhp @ 7400 rpm and 155 lb.ft of torque at 6250 rpm, providing a power to weight ratio of 218 bhp per ton. The rev limiter is set at 7800 rpm.

As tested, the conversion price for a Pug1off Peugeot 205 GTi ‘195’ in this specification is £10,128.00 including VAT @ 20%.

It also benefits from restored wheels and bodywork, plus a Sparco Prodrive driver’s seat to provide additional lateral support for circuit driving.

Pug1Off launches ‘Ultimate’ road / trackday suspension bush kit for Peugeot 106 GTI / S1 & S2 Rallye and Citroen Saxo VTR / VTS

There is little point in fitting high performance suspension to a Peugeot 106 GTi or Saxo VTS if you’re still running the original factory rubber bushes. Why? Well they could be up to 12 years old, which means that chances are they’ll have cracked and hardened over time.

Running the original suspension bushes is not a problem for an everyday road car doing the shopping run, but if you add sticky tyres and trackday use into the mix that’s when problems start occurring. From behind the wheel drivers will start to feel the steering wander under heavy braking as the car twitches from understeer to oversteer, which does little to inspire confidence in their car.

This is because the old Citroen / Peugeot factory bushes will have degraded enough to allowing the front wishbones to move around, causing unwanted ‘toe’ movement during hard acceleration and deceleration. At the rear, worn subframe bushes will cause the rear wheels to alter geometry during hard cornering, leading to unwanted oversteer and inconsistent handling.

But leading Citroen / Peugeot specialist Pug1off is delighted to announce a cure for these handling woes in the form of a new ‘Ultimate’ fast road / trackday performance suspension bush kit. Designed specifically for the Saxo VTR / VTS and Peugeot 106 GTi / Rallye (S1 & S2,) Pug1off’s ‘Ultimate’ bush kit features a combination of Polybush and Vibratechnics bushes that have been developed to offer the optimal balance between suspension location and ride comfort. The kit’s contents consist of:-

• Polybush front wishbone bushes (front)
• Vibratechnics front wishbone bushes (rear)
• Polybush front anti-roll bar mountings
• Baker BM solid rear subframe mountings (12mm)

The Polybush / Vibratechnics combination produces two distinct advantages over the original rubber bushes. Primarily, there’s a greater contact surface area across the bore of the bush, resulting in a longer lasting bush that cannot be pushed out from the housing.  Secondly, the Polybush and Vibratechnic’s steel centre rings decrease the diameter of the ‘eye’ of the bush, leaving less material to deflect under load.

Also, the Polybush and Vibratechnics front suspension bushes are produced from a material that’s considerable harder than the Citroen / Peugeot originals, meaning they deflect very little under load, reducing unwanted suspension movement to a minimum.
Crucially at the rear of the car the Baker BM solid rear subframe mounts rigidly connect the rear axle to the rest of the car, resulting in more positive, confidence inspiring cornering, improved control and driver feedback.

Priced at just £204.00 including VAT @ 20%, this product is available from Pug1off on a mail order basis or alternatively can be installed at the firm’s facility in Brackley, Northamptonshire. To buy now, please click on:- http://www.shop.pug1off.com/product_info.php/cPath/35_89/products_id/629

Please note: Pug1off’s ‘Ultimate’ suspension bush kit is also suitable for 1.4-litre cars (eg the Peugeot 106 Quiksilver) which run an 18mm diameter front anti roll bar. Owners will need to upgrade to a GTi / VTS specification 22mm diameter front anti-roll bar to ensure compatibility with the Pug1off kit.

RS Tuning Citroen / Peugeot ECU remaps now available from Pug1off

Pug1off is delighted to announce that it is now an agent for the renowned RS Tuning range of ECU remaps (or ‘chips.’) Dyno proven to enhance the performance of any Citroen / Peugeot petrol, turbo petrol or turbodiesel car at an affordable price, the Pug1off / RS Tuning ECU remaps are available for favourites including Peugeot 206 / 207 HDi 110, Peugeot 207 GT / GTi THP 175, Peugeot RC-Z, Citroen C4 110 / 136 HDi, Citroen DS3 and more!

The Pug1off / RS Tuning remaps are not only designed to increase power and torque, they also improve throttle response and driveability, while on turbodiesel applications fuel economy improves by up to 7%! Typical performance improvements for popular models are:-

Peugeot 206 2.0 HDi 90
Standard     Remapped     Standard     Remapped
BHP               BHP               Torque        Torque
90                  116                 205 Nm       253 Nm

Peugeot 206 1.6 HDi 110
Standard     Remapped     Standard     Remapped
BHP               BHP              Torque        Torque
109                137               245 Nm       295 Nm

Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 110
Standard     Remapped     Standard     Remapped
BHP              BHP              Torque        Torque
110                130               250 Nm       300 Nm

Peugeot 206 GTi 180
Standard     Remapped     Standard     Remapped
BHP              BHP              Torque        Torque
175               184                202 Nm        215 Nm

Citroen C2 1.4 HDI 68
Standard     Remapped     Standard    Remapped
BHP            BHP              Torque       Torque
68                  90                160 Nm       205 Nm

Citroen C4 1.6 HDi 110
Standard     Remapped     Standard    Remapped
BHP              BHP                 Torque       Torque
109              137                   245 Nm      295 Nm

Citroen C4 2.0 HDi 136
Standard     Remapped     Standard    Remapped
BHP               BHP              Torque       Torque
136                164                  320 Nm       380 Nm

Priced at £349.00 including installation and VAT, the Pug1off / RS Tuning Citroen / Peugeot ECU remaps are available now on a drive in-drive out basis. Please email us on info@pug1off.com or telephone 01280 701919 to make a reservation.

Pug1off Super Strong MA 5 ‘turbo’ gearkit for high power 106’s, Saxos and C2’s

Leading Peugeot specialist Pug1off is pleased to announce that it has launched a super strong ‘turbo’ gearkit designed for 106 GTi’s, Saxo VTS’s and C2’s etc running high power turbo motors, which solves the problem of the weak Citröen / Peugeot MA gearbox.

The stock Citröen / Peugeot MA gearbox was designed originally for a normally aspirated motor producing 107 lb.ft of torque, so it’s no surprise that the final drive and intermediate gears are too fragile to cope with over 200 lb.ft of torque, a figure readily achieved from even Pug1off’s low-boost turbocharged 1.6-litre, 16-valve TU5J4 engines.

Indeed, Pug1off’s high boost turbo Peugeot 106 GTi’s and Citröen Saxo VTS’s now achieve over 300 lb.ft of torque, at which point a transmission upgrade is vital otherwise the standard MA gearbox will fail.

Hence why Pug1off has developed this super strong ‘turbo’ MA gearkit which includes a bespoke heavy duty 3.26 final drive – which is CNC machined using motorsport grade steel and heat treatment techniques – as well as high strength close-ratio Quaife gears and a Tran-X multi set up plate style limited slip differential.

Key technical features of the Pug1off super strong ‘turbo’ MA 5 gearkit:-

* Heavy duty final drive for high power applications
* 3.26 final drive for optimised gearing
* Quaife close ratio gears to maximise acceleration
* Helical cut gears for road comfort, straight cut final drive for strength
* Road and track proven to over 300 lb.ft of torque
* Uprated input shaft bearing included
* Supplied with a Tran-X multi set up plate style limited slip differential with a choice of ramp angles and preload settings

This combination has been proven to over 300 lb.ft of torque by Pug1off and careful selection of the final drive means that on195/50/15 tyres a Saxo VTS or 106 GTi will hit 144mph at 7250rpm in fifth gear, as shown on the attached speed graph.

Unlike competitor products, the Pug1off ‘turbo’ gearkits fit within the confines of the standard MA 5-speed gear casing without any additional modifications.

Priced at £3420.00 including VAT, the super strong ‘turbo’ gearkits for Citröen / Peugeot are available now exclusively from Pug1off – click on http://www.shop.pug1off.com/product_info.php/cPath/31_96/products_id/642

Pug1off recommends using uprated driveshafts using forged inners and large CV outers with hub modification with this kit (please contact us for more details.)

A full transmission building and installation service is also available in Pug1off’s workshops.

Pug1off 106 Rallye on front cover of November 2011 Performance French Cars

Ben’s stunning white Peugeot 106 Rallye is on the front cover of November’s Performance French Cars magazine. A loyal customer of Pug1off’s, Ben’s 106 Rallye produces a stunning 206 bhp and 139lb.ft of torque from it’s AT Power throttle bodied 1.6, 16-valve engine. PFC magazine is available at WHSmiths, Tescos and all independent newsagents.

Lightweight billet steel flywheels for Citroen / Peugeot EW10J4 / EW10J4S engines used in 206 GTi /206 GTi 180 and C4 VTS

Leading UK Peugeot tuning specialist Pug1off is pleased to announce a new addition to its range of lightweight flywheels for Citroën / Peugeot engine applications.

Designed specifically to suit the needs of the EW10J4 and EW10J4S engines found in the Citroën C4 VTS, Peugeot 206 GTi and GTi 180 models, the new Pug1off flywheels are ideal for highly tuned 2.0-litre (or bigger) EW10J4 engines.

That’s because a lightweight flywheel can considerably improve a tuned Citroën or Peugeot’s acceleration away from a standing start. This is because lightweight components reduce parasitic losses – namely, the amount of power that’s absorbed accelerating the internal mass of a motor.

This is particularly desirable on engines which use long duration camshafts and feature other lightweight components, where the standard Citroën / Peugeot EW10J4 / J4S flywheel would be a serious compromise on engine performance.

Weighing in at just 4.7 kilos (compared with 6.85 kilos for the standard cast iron flywheel,) the Pug1off lightweight flywheels are precision engineered from top quality steel billets for excellent structural strength and are designed to retain the standard clutch cover.

Priced at £325.00 including VAT, the Pug1off lightweight billet steel flywheels for Citroen / Peugeot EW10J4 / J4S engines are available now – visit http://www.pug1off.com

For the ultimate in lightweight flywheels for motorsport use, Pug1off also offers an even lighter superlight billet steel flywheel for the EW10J4 and EW10J4S engines, that’s designed for use with a six bolt racing clutch. Priced at £285.00 including VAT, they’re also available now.

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Drive in/drive out Quaife ATB limited slip differential (LSD) fitting service for Peugeot 106 GTi /205 GTi /206 GTi (180), 306 GTi-6 and more!

Pug1off is pleased to announce a drive in / drive out fitting service for Quaife ATB limited slip differentials for popular fitments including the Peugeot 106 GTi, 205 GTi, 206 GTi, 206 GTi 180, 306 GTi6 and Rallye, plus the Citroen C2, C4 VTS and Xsara.

Fitting a Quaife ATB helical gear limited slip differential (LSD) is a proven method of improving the dynamics of any Peugeot or Citroen car. The automatic torque biasing design of the Quaife LSD cuts understeer during cornering, increases traction and reduces lock up under heavy braking, combining to reduce typical circuit lap times by up to 2 seconds, even on a standard Peugeot! The Quaife ATB LSD is ideal for fast road, trackday and light competition use and is proven as an OEM fitment to some of the world’s finest high performance cars.

The new Pug1off Quaife ATB fixed price fitting service includes gear oil and diff seals, making it a painless proposition for Citroen / Peugeot fans who want a Quaife LSD (which itself carries a lifetime warranty and never requires servicing.)

The Pug1off drive in / drive out Quaife LSD installation service is priced according to Citroen / Peugeot gearbox type:-

For all Citroen / Peugeot cars using the BE3 / BE4 gearbox (Peugeot 205 GTi, 206 GTi, 206 GTi 180, 306 GTi-6, 306 Rallye, 307 Sport, Citroen Xsara VTS, Citroen C4 VTS) the price is £895.00 including VAT.

For all Citroen / Peugeot cars using the MA gearbox (Peugeot 106 Rallye, XSi, GTi, 206 XSi, Citroen C2 GT/ VTR / VTS) the price is £1095.00 including VAT. Please note: the reason the MA version is more expensive is because installation of the Quaife ATB LSD requires a machining operation on the crown wheel.

Pug1off is taking bookings now; please email us or call to make a reservation.