Bally's Xsara Coupe - 1.8 16V - 2000 02

[Bally]

Hi there,
Long time since I last visited.
I let go of my P306 S16 and bought a Phase I Xsara 1.8 16V "VTS".
Will post pics once I get a chance to take some.
Black, alloys (summer), 150K kms and all the thrills and frills of a VTS bar the power of the RS engine.
Oh, and it has Remus exhaust (to be dumped, I am too old for this growl...)
This one should be less thirsty then the good ol' 306.
Price of petrol is going strong these days

[Bally]

Oh yes.
I thought the Phase 2 fuel gauge was crap.
Until I saw how this Phase I gauge works
Goes to empty, then to full, without doing anything?
Maybe just the gremlins - don't fancy an unscheduled roadside stop...

[The Wrinkly Ninja]

Best tip is always refill in big chunks - the fuel calculator doesn't take kindly to dribs & drabs.

[Bally]

Best tip is always refill in big chunks - the fuel calculator doesn't take kindly to dribs & drabs.

When I bought it, it was showing almost empty. Had a quick run here & there, and it was at ~80% full - no refill...
Gave it 20 odd litres, and stayed at ~80%.
Then after like 40 kms it dropped to ~50%...
It should hold out at least till I get the feel for the MPGs I can expect
Then I can go by the kilometre counter

[Testor VTS]

First dibs on the Remus please! (after you've made a few pics of it naturally)

Ohh, and we seem to follow the same sites, don't we?

[Bally]

First dibs on the Remus please! (after you've made a few pics of it naturally)

Ohh, and we seem to follow the same sites, don't we?

Pics, always them pics
Sure, will get up to speed with them as well.
Same sites, right, not that many
Although I haven't seen you on Aussiefrogs Yet

[Testor VTS]

I'm also registered on that one!

[Bally]

I'm also registered on that one!

Hah 

[Bally]

OK, so first 250 kms done.
To do list:
- front shocks replacement, oil leaking
- PAS sensor O ring - minor oil leak
- driver's side shaft oil seal leaking a bit
- CTS needs replacing, CEL reporting 130C water temp... LOL
- 1-2 bulbs went out, so cluster dark in parts
- 1 H1 foglight bulb to be replaced
- 1 parking ligh replacement
And thats about it...

[Testor VTS]

and a pic of the Remus... don't forget from the list

[Bally]

and a pic of the Remus... don't forget from the list

Oh yes
- pic of the Remus backpipe

[Bally]

In the meantime however I got hold of a complete Phase 1 VTS leather interior.
The only thing I'm worried about is the side airbag, as mine didn't have one and I am not sure yet about the cabling being compatible.
Anyway it has heating also

[Bally]

Fitted the leathers... not VTS though, only Exclusive, so they are not as "sporty".
Still, they are in better shape than the ones I bought the car with.
Spent 7 hours fiddling with them as the belt restraint cabling was soldered, so the damn things had to be fitted in situ.. and there's not a whole lot of space inside the car, armrest and all...
Luckily the cabling for the side airbag is seperate, so I had no AIRBAG lights after I finished.
Oh yes, one of the seat securing bolts simply could not be wound in enough... don't yet know what I can do with it.

[Bally]

Today I had a go at the squeeking front brakes.
It turned out that the pads where seized almost, so took them out and sanded them a bit.
Took the callipers off and scrubbed them aswell and applied some copper grease. Hope that settles that bit.
As for the seats I bought a longer T40 torx key so that I can apply a bit more force and that solved my problem.
Next? Spring is here so wheel swap time...

[Bally]

First pic