Printable View
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Hi guys,
Just dropping in to say hi! I don't actually own a 5 yet but have been looking for a while. After posting on here I have been directed to Mike at Gt turbo spares who has helped me in my quest for a Raider. Hopefully this time next week after I've seen the car I will own my first 5 :D and the restoration can begin.
This is all new to me so no doubt ill be asking plenty of questions so ill apologise in advance :crap:
Cheers
Scott
Hi scott, welcome to the madhouse! I'm fairly new on here too but everybody that I've spoken to/met are really nice guys. Basically anything about a Renault turbo that can't be found on here isn't worth knowing!
Good luck with the project! :burnrubber:
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Cheers mate, glad to see I'm not the only one on here ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by fat roofer
Hey alright mate
I bought my raider about 3 weeks ago after Mike passed on my details - top bloke. They arent the simplest of cars and parts can be a bit awkward to find but once you do a bit of research you can pretty much get anything you could need one way or another.
Mine is currently in about 100 pieces in my garage - engine was a bit rough so sorting everything out so should be nice for the summer
Has Mike got one for you or just passing on someone elses details?
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Hi mate
Mike has one there for me just waiting for a few pics to be sent through and fingers crossed ill have my raider :D can't wait to get started.
Have you stripped/rebuilt engines before? I've not done it before and tbh I'm bricking it haha but hopefully ill get through :eek:
ah cool - fingers crossed its a good one then
one of my best mates is a mechanic so doing most of the technical stuff for me - im just the OCD cleaner - every part we have removed is now spotlessly clean and the bay itself is about 3 or 4 hours away from being spotless too - did the gear box last night (while still fitted) came out really good!
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Speaking with mike it sounds tidy. So happy with that and like you say hes sound.
Your lucky having a mate as a mechanic. I eventually want the engine bay spotless as well.what did you use to clean your parts
Tim! Why didn't you say?? I'll bring mine round and let you give it a clean if you like??? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by caymanr26
If you like, I'll even supply the cloths!!!!:yeah:
lol - If Cardiff isnt too far away mate your welcome to pop down
Ive spent about 20 hours cleaning so far though! Is a good thing to do as Im learning what and where parts are while Im doing it - my mechanic friend thinks Im mental
couple of pics in case you are interested (I need to start a blog!)
As I bought it (all I had done here is given the samcos a quick wipe)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...ps78c39396.jpg
My Gearbox after my work last night
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...psd03d6117.jpg
Good one showing how mint the car is
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...psd736bce0.jpg
And finally one of the refurbished Carbs from Mike that will be sat on top of the engine within a couple of weeks - look good dont they!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...psc961aaab.jpg
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Looking good mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by caymanr26
Welcome to the club fella, once you've got your raider put a project t thread up:D
Cheers mate. I plan on getting the thread sorted so keep a look out :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Nad-5GTT
Welcome mate. Good club, great lads.
Welcome along, I've just taken on a Raider project.
Not as nice as caymanr26's yet :cry: :laugh:
Good luck and get a thread running of your restore :agree:
Welcome :D