sp_en_ny 14 1 Cars Posted May 31, 2017 Hi All, I have had the 306 gti-6 conversion done including the PAS from the 306 on my 205. I have now off course inherited the reduced steering lock when turning right. I was going to replace the Ram with one from a standard 306 so that I get a bit more full lock. My question is this, I have sourced a ram but the owner does not know what model 306 it came off. Is there anyway of telling ? for example would the ram measurements be different and if so what would the measurement be for a standard 306 Ram. Thanks Spencer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,619 Posted May 31, 2017 if they dont know what it's off it wont be a 6 speed 306. 6 speed ram is shorter when fully extended, around 10mm or so from memory. standard ram is nigh on identical to a 205 ram. before doing anything i would check how much clearance you actually do have, likely that it wont be much at all anyway given a standard 205 with 195 tyres will brush the end casing, let alone one 55mm longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp_en_ny 14 1 Cars Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks Mei, I kept the original 1.9 box instead of the box from the 306. Yes I do have 195 tyres so might there still be a clearance issue ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,619 Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) ah, in that case fit a 205 ram, or 306 as I think they are the same. you'd be better off with a xsara or 1.6 box than the rather long legged 1.9 box, lovely ratios but as the engine goes another 1250rpm at top end at least the final drive is a bit much. Edited May 31, 2017 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp_en_ny 14 1 Cars Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) My 205 was a 1.9 CTI. I have read claims that the box on a 1.9 CTI is that of a 1.6 GTI is that correct ? With my limited knowledge and experience since the conversion when you travelling/cruising at around 70-80 mph it sounds and feels like it wants another gear. Don't get me wrong at that speed its not lacking power and accelerates very nicely. I had been contemplating the VTS box but there aren't many floating around Thanks Edited June 1, 2017 by sp_en_ny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites