B18FT Rear engined RWD 5GTT -Coventry - £3250

[DaveL485]

Cover feature car built by Scoff of EFI Parts. Recently found by me, several years unused under a few layers of dust.









1721cc Volvo B18FT engine, recently replaced with a 64,000 miler.
GT28R rollerbearing turbo.
Full E420c Adaptronic standalone engine management.
Red Injectors.
Uprated fuel pump.
All the usuals, filter, exhaust, leads, some shiny bits. Ally intercooler etc.
Half cage, bolt in.
Recaro seats (Comes with both, drivers one not fitted yet) and one harness for driver.
Uprated clutch
Spax coilovers all round
Rear strut brace
Yoko R888 tyres on Clio Turbines
Delocked

I've changed the header tank to a Renault one otherwise the engine bay is the same as the other pics.



More pics:







Good roof and scuttle, no rust.



































Bad points:

50p sized bit of rust on leading edge of bonnet



Bottom of drivers door bubbling



Otherwise, pretty rust free and really good underneath for a five lol.

Door cards scruffy





Few small paint defects, small chip on boot button and small chip on one of the sideskirts



Bottom of the tailpipe has scraped the floor



Clutch has a harsh bite point, takes some getting used to. I have removed the soft-pedal conversion but will include it in the sale.
Drivers window winder has been repaired but another would probably be best. If I were keeping it i'd replace the whole drivers door.
Throttle is stiff, but operational. I have bought a new steel belted sheath with teflon coated cable but not fitted yet.
Fuel tank is a bit of a horror, I have this to be mounted in the front



I will include it in the sale at asking price.

Car will come with full MOT, at asking price. Not MOT'd yet but I will before sale.
No tax but I can tax it if you wish, at your expense.

Car needs mapping. It was never mapped properly in the first place AFAIK.....so do NOT expect to be able to mash the throttle from the get-go. It does drive however, I have used it on the road with no issues. It idles a bit lumpy but I dont imagine thats too much to iron out.
Holds temperature fine (Fan is on a manual switch), doesnt overheat. Thermostat opens a little late (~90 degrees) so probably wouldnt hurt to replace it.

Please note that right now I do not have the V5 in my hands, however will happily hold car on a deposit until the V5 arrives.

Engine conversion is registered with DVLA so no sulky MOT man asking questions.


I'm selling it because I only bought it to save it from a dusty death, it's just not my 'thing'. I am an enthusiast (have a R9, R19, R21, Fuego and Clio of my own) but a tall one (6'6") and I simply dont fit in it very well. It doesnt suit my driving style either, and I don't like R5 interiors. ick. I just dont like it!

No test pilots, or timewasters please.

£3250ono

Call Dave on 07969 014585.
10% deposit required before car comes off-sale. Viewing available.
Visit www.21toc.com if you need a reference on my credibility

Will be going on eBay this weekend.

[Slammed 66]

How does the car drive? Does it feel alright with no weight upfront?

May possibly be interested in this.

Thanks

Ross

[DaveL485]

How does the car drive? Does it feel alright with no weight upfront?

May possibly be interested in this.

Thanks

Ross

It was fine for the 10 (normal driving) miles I've done in it, but I haven't booted it as stated in the ad.

If i were keeping it i'd be sticking a paving slab or two and the fuel tank under the bonnet to balance it out though thats for sure.

[r5_scotty]

if i had the money this would be mine! love it! dont fancy a 11 phase 1 turbo lol

[matty j]

This is Wayne's old five as I was going to buy it not long ago but was told its got running issues?

[matty j]

Your asking strong money aswell as he offered me for £1500/2kish and it's defo waynes as that's his garage In the first few pics
Shame you've bought it as it was going to be mine lol

[DaveL485]

This is Wayne's old five as I was going to buy it not long ago but was told its got running issues?

It wasn't Wayne's car, and never has been.

I sourced a new engine for it (as stated in the ad) so no running issues.

[DaveL485]

Your asking strong money aswell as he offered me for £1500/2kish and it's defo waynes as that's his garage In the first few pics
Shame you've bought it as it was going to be mine lol

I fail to see how he could do that, what with it not being his and all.

[DaveL485]

if i had the money this would be mine! love it! dont fancy a 11 phase 1 turbo lol

My old one? If i had room I would!

[r5_scotty]

Yes mate, the white phase 1 11. Pm me with a deal

[matty j]

It wasn't Wayne's car, and never has been.

I sourced a new engine for it (as stated in the ad) so no running issues.

Thw car was in Wayne's workshop in the pic and he owned it with his mate
Do you still have the old engine as I may be interested in buying it off you

[Trevhib]

This car needs taking on by someone with time, intent and a bit of money.

I hope it doesn't go on Ebay because that's saving a car from a dusty death only to subject it to a lottery.

[Slammed 66]

After mapping, what do you reckon the power potential of this engine would be in its current state of tune?

Ross

[DaveL485]

Thw car was in Wayne's workshop in the pic and he owned it with his mate
Do you still have the old engine as I may be interested in buying it off you

I'm not sure how many times I need to say this to make it clear to you. It's not his, Not it, or part of it. Yes thats his workshop, yes the car was there.

And no i'm afraid I do not have the old lump, sorry.

[DaveL485]

After mapping, what do you reckon the power potential of this engine would be in its current state of tune?

Ross

Probably 200 or so with a chargecooler (which it needs IMO). With a better cam, probably 230 or 240.

Maybe even fit a Turbo F4R in there. Huge horses then.....or why not stick a lump back in the front and run it twin engine.....

[andybond]

I'm not sure how many times I need to say this to make it clear to you. It's not his, Not it, or part of it. Yes thats his workshop, yes the car was there.

And no i'm afraid I do not have the old lump, sorry.

Just to be clear Dave. What has Wayne got to do with this car ?

[DaveL485]

Just to be clear Dave. What has Wayne got to do with this car ?

He's going to shove it up your ass, Bondage

[Adam L]

If I wasn't neck deep in what I'm doing with my S15 I'd have this, got the money aswell but nowhere to keep two silly cars. Awesome car for the money in my opinion!!! I personally consider the asking price cheap for what needs to be carried out to get it running compared to the build costs...

[DaveL485]

If I wasn't neck deep in what I'm doing with my S15 I'd have this, got the money aswell but nowhere to keep two silly cars. Awesome car for the money in my opinion!!! I personally consider the asking price cheap for what needs to be carried out to get it running compared to the build costs...

Considering i'll already have done everything for MOT and it's ready to drive to scoff for mapping, and there's a £200 stainless steel fuel tank included too, you'd have thought so.

Still, I never expected to be able to sell a Renault 5 to a club full of people who already own Renault 5's lol. eBay & Pistonheads it is!

[frano81]

fancy a swap for a decent raider?

[DaveL485]

fancy a swap for a decent raider?

No thanks! Got enough French wreckage on my plate without taking on more

[Leigh]

Cash awaiting could you forward me the other pic's please Dave

Leigh.

[DaveL485]

Holding deposit now taken.

Will re-post if it comes back up for sale.

[James5]

Dave did this sell? i assume so as no bump. Am interested for a long term project. have sent you pm also

[Haz]

Asked dave about this a couple of weeks ago, it's been sold on.

[Leigh]

I've got it locked away sent you a PM.

Leigh.

[TNT ANDY]

Ahhhh - I remember this one. This is the one me n TNT Ross drove over 200 miles to pick up and the jock strap who was selling it didn't turn up. Ross struggled to get his deposit back for it n all.

Still doing the rounds I see.

[TNT!hammond]

Don't forget the lame excuse Andy ,that it had too much sentimental value and his mummy said he could never ever sell it . Only to wait 6 weeks for my 2k back and then find out the put it back up for sale. Worst thing was I sold my GTT to come up with the money so ended up car less lmao

[TNT ANDY]

Don't forget the lame excuse Andy ,that it had too much sentimental value and his mummy said he could never ever sell it . Only to wait 6 weeks for my 2k back and then find out the put it back up for sale. Worst thing was I sold my GTT to come up with the money so ended up car less lmao

Good times - and - Your alive?

Hijack over - I'll ring you

Still a nice looking car though, if a bit tatty.

[Leigh]

if a bit tatty.

Not seen it for a while then...

[HAndy]

get some piccy's up then
be nice to see the other rwd converted 5's that are in the club

including yours fishead if your reading this

[Leigh]

Pic's would really show alot as all the car has been in bodyshop past 6 weeks having all grey painted parts being painted blue to match, new door, bonnet, strengthened front end and scope to add weight there if need be but its by no means tatty

[TNT ANDY]

Not seen it for a while then...

No just going off pictures above, have the rusty bits been sorted, and the trim inside?

[TNT ANDY]

Pic's would really show alot as all the car has been in bodyshop past 6 weeks having all grey painted parts being painted blue to match, new door, bonnet, strengthened front end and scope to add weight there if need be but its by no means tatty

There we go then - all is good

[Ashy]

Wonder where this one went? I was looking to buy it years ago but never bothered. It was a member on the old RTOC...

More Pics HERE

[Lewis]

Ashy is that the one that a member(previous member now?) called Ohms had converted? I think it was Ian Nixon converting the shell.

Didn't Ohms also have the white ph2 on 11,000 miles? Wheres that nowadays?

[Hoolio]

Didn't Ohms also have the white ph2 on 11,000 miles? Wheres that nowadays?

Benson

[The new Bill J]

Ashy is that the one that a member(previous member now?) called Ohms had converted? I think it was Ian Nixon converting the shell.

I'm sure Bryn offloaded that to CGBob.

[dangerous dave]

I'm sure Bryn offloaded that to CGBob.

Would that be the car be painted black and sold on in parts...

[fishead]

of course i am

[The new Bill J]

Would that be the car be painted black and sold on in parts...

No idea. All I remember was that Bryn bought a Raider with 30k odd miles on the clock, got the fabrication done for a rear engine conversion, and then sold it to Bob. Well, that's if I remember correctly, as it was a few years ago now

[SCHWARTZ]

Is this still for sale or what?

[dangerous dave]

Is this still for sale or what?

It's sold but we all wanna see it finished so keep digging the thread up..

[James5]

It's sold but we all wanna see it finished so keep digging the thread up..

Thought I would update this thread to say I am now the new owner of this car and I will be doing a thread shortly in the project section with pic's from past and present, it's not really a project thread but more of a photo record/ diary of this awesome car. So would be if peeps whom know the car in it's various states add pic's or youtube links or details of it to the thread I will be updating bit's as to what I do or have done to it / change.

And I will add it has already changed a fair bit from the pic's above

[Wallace]

Nice one James

Quality motor in good hands, i'll be watching with interest

[tubbyG]

Looking forward to seeing what you get up to with this 5 James

What's your long term plans for it....f7p turbo again?

[philr5t]

well done james i was wondering how long it would take you to tell everyone else you bought it

[James5]

Nice one James

Quality motor in good hands, i'll be watching with interest

Cheers just hope it was the right move

Looking forward to seeing what you get up to with this 5 James

What's your long term plans for it....f7p turbo again?

f7pt was the orginal idea but I am swaying towards an f4rt if I can get the box to fit aswell. Initial plans are just to get it running properly as it is for now

well done james i was wondering how long it would take you to tell everyone else you bought it

Cheers

[Rob@Backyardracing]

This was scoffs old car right? Many years back...

[James5]

This was scoffs old car right? Many years back...

Many years back yeah