Hello from Devon

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17-12-2008, 17:25
c5 swh

Hello from Devon

Ive been browsing the site for a while now and thought it was about time i introduced myself.

Im Shane and i own a phase 2 renault 5 turbo, i also have a clio williams (which is for sale by the way) ;)

Im in the process of rebuilding a renault 5 engine in my garage and plan to eventualy put it into my car.

Heres a few pics of my car which only comes out at the weekends. :cool:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/SL701474.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/SL701475.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/SL701478.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...p/SL701534.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...SL701263-2.jpg

and heres a couple of pics of what ive been doing in my spare time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...y/SL701772.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...y/SL701770.jpg

Any comments welcome, shane.
17-12-2008, 17:47
Blick

Re: Hello from Devon

nice and clean mate! :agree: welcome. :)
17-12-2008, 17:58
Big Steve - Raider

Re: Hello from Devon

Welcome along Shane!!

Beautiful example you've got there & such a DEEP shine too!!! :niceone:

I Recommend you get yourself an original Grille from Renault to finish it off before they're all gone!! 7701367888 FRONT GRILLE N5T ;)
17-12-2008, 18:01
MR TURBO

Re: Hello from Devon

Fooking mint & looks like nice work all round, Wishing you a warm welcome and many good times here!!:niceone:
17-12-2008, 18:05
c5 swh

Re: Hello from Devon

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Originally Posted by Big Steve - Raider

Welcome along Shane!!

Beautiful example you've got there & such a DEEP shine too!!! :niceone:

I Recommend you get yourself an original Grille from Renault to finish it off before they're all gone!! 7701367888 FRONT GRILLE N5T ;)

Its on the to do list, how much are they from renault?:cool:
17-12-2008, 18:37
Big Steve - Raider

Re: Hello from Devon

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Originally Posted by c5 swh

Its on the to do list, how much are they from renault?:cool:

I thiiiiiiiink they're about £40 ish??? I'm sure Paul B will post a price... PAUL?????
17-12-2008, 18:49
bernard

Re: Hello from Devon

hello mate, nice to see yet another one from devon :) so what plans you got for the engine rebuild?
17-12-2008, 19:25
c5 swh

Re: Hello from Devon

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Originally Posted by bernard

hello mate, nice to see yet another one from devon :) so what plans you got for the engine rebuild?

Its not going to be anything mad, just replace everything for new, also 285 cam, t25 turbo, some headwork and few little bits. Thats the plan anyway:cool:

thanks for the welcome everyone:)
17-12-2008, 19:36
Alastair

Re: Hello from Devon

Welcome mate, there's a good bunch of guys in the Plymouth area, nice looking motor you got there!

Also dont take it to Allan Jefferies for any carb jetting - he doesnt know his ass from his elbow with the Solex, but im sure he is fine with EFI...:D
17-12-2008, 19:46
Nayls

Re: Hello from Devon

Did you visit weymouth in that 5 in the last 2 months? im certain i seen it parked outside the electric palace! had a girl waiting by it.
17-12-2008, 20:11
D4WNO

Re: Hello from Devon

Nice looking car there and welcome to the club :D
17-12-2008, 21:20
BriC

Re: Hello from Devon

That looks sexy :) As said above though, you NEED that GTT grille.
17-12-2008, 21:26
raj

Re: Hello from Devon

welcome bud, your car looks sweet.:agree:
18-12-2008, 11:21
FORBES

Re: Hello from Devon

Mmmmm

That looks mint!!

Is that an Inferno 182 Cup in one of those pictures???
18-12-2008, 16:46
JimGTT

Re: Hello from Devon

Hello Shane
Nice to see you bought a proper car;)
Looks nice mate, give me a shout if you ever need anything
Cheers Jim
18-12-2008, 17:10
rs250nut

Re: Hello from Devon

I do think that is one of the best colours for a five, looks mint all polished up. Like your williams too I have one on the drive which im braking:cry:
18-12-2008, 18:14
jesus in the seat of a 5

Re: Hello from Devon

Hello buddy , lovely 5, love the colour, as said change the grill....also get shot of those crappy clear indicators an repeaters...:D, the future is bright , the future is...."orange"...:laugh:, love the car though, wellcome buddy..:)
18-12-2008, 20:48
tonesGTT

Re: Hello from Devon

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Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5

Hello buddy , lovely 5, love the colour, as said change the grill....also get shot of those crappy clear indicators an repeaters...:D, the future is bright , the future is...."orange"...:laugh:, love the car though, wellcome buddy..:)

:laugh: here come the retro police!! That'll include me too though ;) Great car, always loved black (sob sob) but you have to do the grille if nowt else. The next South West meet is gonna be HUUUUGE at this rate :D
18-12-2008, 22:30
rs250nut

Re: Hello from Devon

The next South West meet is gonna be HUUUUGE at this rate :D[/quote]

When is it? I missed the rolling road day by a couple of days:(
19-12-2008, 10:01
tonesGTT

Re: Hello from Devon

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Originally Posted by rs250nut

The next South West meet is gonna be HUUUUGE at this rate :D

When is it? I missed the rolling road day by a couple of days:([/quote]

what, you turned up on Tuesday? :laugh: ;)

Not sure, theres an xmas gathering being discussed at the mo. im sure there will be something early in the new year around exeter/taunton/yeovil way.
19-12-2008, 17:32
rs250nut

Re: Hello from Devon

what, you turned up on Tuesday? :laugh: ;)

No it took me a bit longer to get the car back together than I first thought.
19-12-2008, 19:17
dgdogz

Re: Hello from Devon

hello mate
car loos amazin
hope you get on good with your rebuild

looks nice and tidy

:)
21-12-2008, 23:17
c5 swh

Re: Hello from Devon

Thanks for all the replys everyone, will get the grill sorted asap:cool:

Look forward to seeing a few of you at the next local meet.