My Renault 5 update 21/6/08
01-10-2006 | 04:56 PM
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well heres a wee update for u folks. Got the bonnet off the car and also removed all the seals around the windscreen ready for it to come out. Also a mate gave me some trolley wheels to make up a frame for it so I can move it about. Well heres a few pics-
cheers for looking
cheers for looking
01-10-2006 | 07:41 PM
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the fact that on the standard carb its extremely difficult to get it to fuel well on high boost and pass a basic emissions test. He was running over 20psi of boost........................
Calm down dear!
And if you source the 1.7 volvo engine with loom it drops straight in as its the same basic construction as the 1.7 GTX lump, with the added benefits of being OHC crossflowetc etc not a primitive pushrod engine......
Calm down dear!
And if you source the 1.7 volvo engine with loom it drops straight in as its the same basic construction as the 1.7 GTX lump, with the added benefits of being OHC crossflowetc etc not a primitive pushrod engine......
Its not hard if done right, my last one was running 23psi held and was rich still at the top end, yet still passed emissions easily, as did mates that was holding 25psi, and jocks that used to run 33psi on a carb, and he ran soo many satandard parts it was wierd how that thing held together for even 2secs
Carbs are basic is one sense, but if you know what you doing you will be just fine.
Unless you got fully mappable managment (ie not the standard 1.7 turbo shite) you cant do much anyhow.
What benefits has a OHC engine got? Technically its safer to rev due to no pushrods to bend, but that isnt an issue with the engine so barring 300cc more, there no real advantage.
Its no co-incidence all the fastest ones are still using the C1J lump!
18-10-2006 | 09:08 AM
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decided against they wheels as im not fitting a gtt kit so gonna wait till I can get they wheels I want-
http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/produ...5&Make=&Model=
http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/produ...5&Make=&Model=
18-10-2006 | 04:18 PM
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decided against they wheels as im not fitting a gtt kit so gonna wait till I can get they wheels I want-
http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/produ...5&Make=&Model=
http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/produ...5&Make=&Model=
21-10-2006 | 05:25 PM
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well finally made some progress with the car folks 
got the front subframe dropped and the underside and engine bay completely stripped of all the clips, brackets etc. Had to cut one of the subframe bolts as it had seized solid but the rest went fine (apart fae me forgetting to disconnect the brake pipes....oops lol) heres the pics anyway-
and heres my fave pic of the car so far -
as u can see I also decided to take a door off too lol
any comments welcome folks
got the front subframe dropped and the underside and engine bay completely stripped of all the clips, brackets etc. Had to cut one of the subframe bolts as it had seized solid but the rest went fine (apart fae me forgetting to disconnect the brake pipes....oops lol) heres the pics anyway-and heres my fave pic of the car so far
-as u can see I also decided to take a door off too lol
any comments welcome folks
27-10-2006 | 08:42 AM
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got the rear beam off yesterday and started cleaning up the underseal ready for it to be painted. Every bolt was seized solid so I had to get brutal on one of them with the aid of a grinder haha. Managed to get the rest off whole tho anyway heres the pics.-
will update tonight as am doin more to it theday
will update tonight as am doin more to it theday
28-10-2006 | 05:50 PM
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get to play with the good auld welder more than I expected! lol nearside rear inner arch basicaally isn't attached to the rest of the car haha found this out after finding a suspect lookin bit n decided to give it a 'wee tap' and half the car fell into my hands lol heres the pics-
lol nearside rear inner arch basicaally isn't attached to the rest of the car haha found this out after finding a suspect lookin bit n decided to give it a 'wee tap' and half the car fell into my hands lol heres the pics-
29-10-2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SafeChav
I wouldnt be putting subs like that in a car that doesnt have its arches attached 
Asking for trouble
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twins- yeah going to stonechip it then red hammerite over the top will this be enough protection? also grinding down any surface rust and covering in kurust...
29-10-2006 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by digit
Originally Posted by SafeChav
I wouldnt be putting subs like that in a car that doesnt have its arches attached
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twins- yeah going to stonechip it then red hammerite over the top will this be enough protection? also grinding down any surface rust and covering in kurust...
Looking good
31-10-2006 | 06:32 PM
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well heres a bit of an update. Been cleaning up the floor more with a wire drill on a brush ready for the paint. Its a right pain in the ar$e tho as the drill sometimes decides to grip and go flying lol worth it in the end tho. All the areas that look rusty are just surface so these will be cleand up and coated in kurust before the stonechip is put on. Anyway heres a few pics-
as usual any comments or tips welcome
as usual any comments or tips welcome
01-11-2006 | 08:44 AM
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I admire your patience, doing things like this are so tedious and mundane 
ALWAYS worth it when finished though. The wire brush drill things are gay aswell, all the little bits of wire fling out and hit you
ALWAYS worth it when finished though. The wire brush drill things are gay aswell, all the little bits of wire fling out and hit you
10-11-2006 | 07:57 PM
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heres the latest update folks
bought a complete GTT rear beam with calipers for £75 delivered and bought a single wiper conversion for £30 delivered. Not much been happening on the actual car just cleaning up more underseal really. Not got any pics of the beam but will get some soon. Heres the pics I have-
thanks for looking
bought a complete GTT rear beam with calipers for £75 delivered and bought a single wiper conversion for £30 delivered. Not much been happening on the actual car just cleaning up more underseal really. Not got any pics of the beam but will get some soon. Heres the pics I have-
thanks for looking
17-11-2006 | 05:03 PM
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Keep it up kid!!
Just 1 quick questoion..Wehre do you actually want to go with the car??What are you aiming for?? I mean,its down to a BARE SHELL now,just wondering if you have a idea.,or just unbolted bits and got carried away??
Will look good htough,keep at it..Put mine in the booth to paint tomorrow,so when you see that,will perk you up to keep going...
For ALL GTT bits,use CGB motorsport,all they do is break 5 turbos.. Ive had a few things off them now,and there good to be honest...
Pete..
Just 1 quick questoion..Wehre do you actually want to go with the car??What are you aiming for?? I mean,its down to a BARE SHELL now,just wondering if you have a idea.,or just unbolted bits and got carried away??
Will look good htough,keep at it..Put mine in the booth to paint tomorrow,so when you see that,will perk you up to keep going...
For ALL GTT bits,use CGB motorsport,all they do is break 5 turbos.. Ive had a few things off them now,and there good to be honest...
Pete..
19-11-2006 | 09:21 PM
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cheers for the comments lads
warley- cars stripped so I can respray it all including the underside and get all the suspension etc powdercoated
yeah Im going to be ordering a few bits from cgbs chrome range
lol
warley- cars stripped so I can respray it all including the underside and get all the suspension etc powdercoated
yeah Im going to be ordering a few bits from cgbs chrome range
lol
19-11-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Fair play then dude!!!
Just hope you were more carfull takin off your door window seals!!!
Rang up renault from work Saturday morning,and outers are £25,and inners are £33!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Pete...
Just hope you were more carfull takin off your door window seals!!!
Rang up renault from work Saturday morning,and outers are £25,and inners are £33!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pete...