1991 Renault 5 GT Turbo 230bhp/213lb/ft (service/engine overhaul 10/04/2014)
#722
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Those panels look spot on, what company did you take them to?
Everyone else I have spoken too about the clio have either said no get another Evo ( Evo owners) some have said that their mates have n/a clios and that they have more fun/time on track cause they don't break or cause issues. Scooby guys on 22b are more that sounds good and why not buy a classic Scooby. I'm gonna have a chat with a few guys at snetterton on 20th April and talk to my mechanic/friend and see what he says.
Everyone else I have spoken too about the clio have either said no get another Evo ( Evo owners) some have said that their mates have n/a clios and that they have more fun/time on track cause they don't break or cause issues. Scooby guys on 22b are more that sounds good and why not buy a classic Scooby. I'm gonna have a chat with a few guys at snetterton on 20th April and talk to my mechanic/friend and see what he says.
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phoenix autosport did them he does alot for us guys over on rtoc
i think you just need do what you wanna do tbh, everyone will have a diff opinion and be biased towards what they own etc, all i will say is clios are really good out the box, with a turbo conversion and proper set up they are a great track car
i think you just need do what you wanna do tbh, everyone will have a diff opinion and be biased towards what they own etc, all i will say is clios are really good out the box, with a turbo conversion and proper set up they are a great track car
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up and at em, just having a spot of breakfast and getting ready then heading off to the garage to crack on with the car, fecking cold outside this morning oh the joys of working on cars, anyone else doing work on there car today?
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I'm at work delivering and 2moz great fun lol.
I'm gonna drive at snet and talk to a few guys then choose, I have a banger to get to and from work and get around, we have a family car as well so could get away with doing the clio. It also depends on my daughter as she has arthritis.
I'm gonna drive at snet and talk to a few guys then choose, I have a banger to get to and from work and get around, we have a family car as well so could get away with doing the clio. It also depends on my daughter as she has arthritis.
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Cheers for asking gaz
I got the carpet in gearbox fixed back in. Alot of messy wiring tidied up. Both seat mounts fixed in what a pain they were.
Not as much as id of liked but i was helping my mate with other bits and bobs also.
I got the carpet in gearbox fixed back in. Alot of messy wiring tidied up. Both seat mounts fixed in what a pain they were.
Not as much as id of liked but i was helping my mate with other bits and bobs also.
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the only problem is i only get half day a week to work on it. My mate is hoping do a bit this week if poss.
if i ever go down the efi route then it would be for a 2.0 16v engine thats for sure.
they are getting rare now dont see many at all, shame really but the good thing is the owners now are biting the bullet and restoring them instead of reshell or scrapping
if i ever go down the efi route then it would be for a 2.0 16v engine thats for sure.
they are getting rare now dont see many at all, shame really but the good thing is the owners now are biting the bullet and restoring them instead of reshell or scrapping
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It would be a shame if there were no r5 turbos left, you don't see them on the road and even worse is fiat UNOs. Maybe one day ill get to see this at a show and have a chat but need to get my own car first lol.
People still want £2k up for a r5 and for that money you can buy something newer that you don't need to fix. How comes you only get half a day a week to work on it? If it was me I'd be working on it till late in the evening at at weekends I do get off I'd be up early lol.
People still want £2k up for a r5 and for that money you can buy something newer that you don't need to fix. How comes you only get half a day a week to work on it? If it was me I'd be working on it till late in the evening at at weekends I do get off I'd be up early lol.
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very true fella such a shame to see not many classics left and all the more reason to preserve them
i work all week, sometimes work weekends, i go gym 4 times a week then have the mrs to keep happy, iv got it to a fine art atm
trust me though id love to be able do a few hours each day on it
i work all week, sometimes work weekends, i go gym 4 times a week then have the mrs to keep happy, iv got it to a fine art atm
trust me though id love to be able do a few hours each day on it
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popped round the garage on way back from the gym got a couple of quick pics of the front seats back in the car (yes i know they aint in the best condition but my funds wont allow to buy new uns until end of the year).
i have also been spending some more money with my good mate mike at gt turbo spares, have bought a brand new genuine renault gear gaitor and new pedal rubbers. Will be getting a few more new bits soon eg new headlights,rear lights etc
i have also been spending some more money with my good mate mike at gt turbo spares, have bought a brand new genuine renault gear gaitor and new pedal rubbers. Will be getting a few more new bits soon eg new headlights,rear lights etc
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received my new gear gaitor,pedal rubbers and speaker grills from gt turbo spares, gear gaitor will make a big difference.
sorting out a few more bits and bobs with gt turbo spares as said little bits all add up
sorting out a few more bits and bobs with gt turbo spares as said little bits all add up
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had a really good day working on the car today got all interior back in apart from front door cards as no point fitting them until after paint, its starting to come together and feel like a car again now i actually had a sit in it today for the first time in ages
my mate reckons he can crack on with it this week as he doesnt have much booked in
my mate reckons he can crack on with it this week as he doesnt have much booked in
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been putting together a list of things to do (off top of head) still apart from full respray
remove all exterior trim,glass etc ready for paintshop
fit new dials
fit new gear gaitor
fit new pedal rubbers
fit rear strut brace
fit full polybush set and poly top mount
fit new cupro nickel brake lines
fit braided brake hoses
fit various new engine hoses and alloy breather/swirl pots
re fit all exterior trim have got and will be buying mostly new bits
re fit turbo/downpipe and exhaust manifold then adjust fuelling hopefully lean out a tad.
remove all exterior trim,glass etc ready for paintshop
fit new dials
fit new gear gaitor
fit new pedal rubbers
fit rear strut brace
fit full polybush set and poly top mount
fit new cupro nickel brake lines
fit braided brake hoses
fit various new engine hoses and alloy breather/swirl pots
re fit all exterior trim have got and will be buying mostly new bits
re fit turbo/downpipe and exhaust manifold then adjust fuelling hopefully lean out a tad.
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will be heading off up to the car again this coming saturday to do a bit more on it, would hope to have 3-4 things crossed off that list and who knows maybe my mate would of already done a couple
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hope that doesnt come across as being shitty? as its defo not that way
#752
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Parts aren't expensive for the r5 so good car to do and maintain.
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one thing iv learnt down the years is you dont need massive power to have a good track car, just look at the clio 172/182, quick brake upgrade and suspension tweaks and they are fantastic.
traction is pretty good tbh but thats prob down to the choice of tyre, the r5's do seem to put the power to the road well, just look at the 1/4 mile times they produce.
christ mate that sounds like a mad project im sure theres people out there who can do it.
traction is pretty good tbh but thats prob down to the choice of tyre, the r5's do seem to put the power to the road well, just look at the 1/4 mile times they produce.
christ mate that sounds like a mad project im sure theres people out there who can do it.
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been up to the car for an hour today got a few jobs done and crossed off the list, fitted new gear gaitor, fitted new pedal rubbers and fitted the last bits of trim in the boot.
was hoping to get rear strut brace fitted but needed another pair of hands to help out, going whip the dials out and fit the new ones next week sometime
was hoping to get rear strut brace fitted but needed another pair of hands to help out, going whip the dials out and fit the new ones next week sometime
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no matey its a solid one piece affair lol, i think a clio 172 on a budget low boost turbo conversion would be perfect fella.
yeah rather disappointed tbh would of been nice get the rear brace and dials sorted.
yeah rather disappointed tbh would of been nice get the rear brace and dials sorted.