Classic Car Weekly, needed by today, thursday.

[Ian S]

Earlier today I received an enquiry from the above newspaper.

They have written a 5GTT buyers guide and wondered if we could help.

I wondered if you would be able to help me. I'm looking for someone willing to appear in the 'Owner's View' section of the article.

This would require 150 words or so talking about how great it is owning a Renault 5, why they make brilliant classics, any particular problems etc, plus a picture of their own car and preferably themselves.

Can you chaps find a few suitable photos and supply some text please.

I'll forward something suitable to the Newspaper.

Thanks.

[Trevhib]

Sheesh, less than 24hrs notice.

I can't do this as I haven't owned a GTT in 3yrs. Come on guys, someone must be keen to give a short spiel and a photo?

[Trevhib]

Ian, didn't the club produce a fantastic buyers guide for a magazine a few years ago? Was it written by Sparkie?

If there's nothing forthcoming from an individual member today, is there anything that can be lifted from the old article that the magazine might be able to use?

[Big Steve - Raider]

Hows this guys? (189 words)

This is the second Renault 5 GT Turbo I have owned which I purchased in 2003 having had one back in the 90’s when I was a younger man. The cars were hugely popular in the 1990’s but that popularity tarnished the image of the cars thanks to the Ali-G, (crazy body-kits and big wheels) brigade and unreliability (from poor tuning to gain more power from the car). This image is something myself and other members of the RTOC are working hard to change now and can see that the car is now gaining more credibility. I fully restored my car in 2006 and regularly use it in the summer months for a weekend blast and in 2012 went on a European road tour with some friends covering some 2600 miles in one week and the car performed faultlessly! Many people comment to me when I’m driving it now how they used to own one back in the 1980/90’s and they had happy memories of it. I would recommend the car to anyone and suggest that you buy one of these fast appreciating classics now; before you miss out!

[Trevhib]

Fab Steve. Which pic will you put forward?

Don't forget to add your advice to anyone reading that joining the club to get all the support you need is essential!

Also, I would take the exclamation mark off at the end of 'faultlessly'. It makes it look like the fact the car drove faultlessly was a surprise

[Sol]

I think we shound try to sell the experience of whats it actually like owning the cars, rather than what we've been upto and your opinion of how the car is viewed. If we were to win the readers over with the relationship you develop with the car's it might be cool.

My opinion is that whoever writes it should say something about the turbo lag, the smell of the car (might just be mine a bit petrolly in the cab haha), the sound etc. Stuff people can relate too (I love how my car smells like my dad's old VW workshop). People would probably be more interested in the 5's if we try and sell the experience of what its actually like owning one.

We all know about the jap styled body kitted cars with flip paint but let's maybe not bring it up haha.

Just my two cents...
(p.s, I do like how your text read's though Steve, and your profile photo would look pretty cool in a mag)

[Trevhib]

Sol, feel free to write something of your own for consideration.

The deadline is today so I'd be quick about it!

[Big Steve - Raider]

I think we shound try to sell the experience of whats it actually like owning the cars, rather than what we've been upto and your opinion of how the car is viewed. If we were to win the readers over with the relationship you develop with the car's it might be cool.

My opinion is that whoever writes it should say something about the turbo lag, the smell of the car (might just be mine a bit petrolly in the cab haha), the sound etc. Stuff people can relate too (I love how my car smells like my dad's old VW workshop). People would probably be more interested in the 5's if we try and sell the experience of what its actually like owning one.

We all know about the jap styled body kitted cars with flip paint but let's maybe not bring it up haha.

Just my two cents...
(p.s, I do like how your text read's though Steve)

Have a go Sol. It would be good if we could get the best points from a few members? I may like one thing & you another.

I was just trying to generalise a few things and ram a plug in there for the RTOC and dismiss the unreliability thing?

[Big Steve - Raider]

Fab Steve. Which pic will you put forward?

I love this one

[Sol]

Thats a awesome photo.

[Trevhib]

It is a cool pic.

For me though I think I'd prefer a pic of you Steve with your GTT. The cup/track pic with no-one in it doesn't really give the impression of either the personal touch (i.e. the person), or reflect what most members situation/relationship with their car is (a road-going GTT).

You made the effort with the text though so it should be your choice IMO

[car.crash]

It's a cool pic but looks like we all have race cars.

[Sol]

What's the time deadline today?

[Big Steve - Raider]

What's the time deadline today?

Not sure, just today as far as i know?

[Trevhib]

Dunno.

Let's say close of business in most offices is 17:30 and since the thread title says the mag needs the article 'today', I'd assume Ian will need something to send to them within the last hour of the working day. So say he needs to sends it at 16:30.

To give Ian a chance to sort it out before sending, I'd say it would need to be posted up on this thread with a pic by 16:00. That's an hour and 37 minutes from when I'm writing this...

[Ian S]

Yes it's getting close! He didn't specify a time. I'll get some stuff off now. Can send more later if there is more.

I did send in the buyers guide yesterday so he could cross check for accuracy what he had written and 'copied' from magazines.

https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=22002

I'll send in that track pic too Steve, just in case they like that.

He said they have two pages to fill.

I had a quick look for some Readers Yard items that I'd previously submitted to PPC but didn't find them.

I'll send him this review in case he can scavenge any words. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp5uT1n64p4

[Big Steve - Raider]

For me though I think I'd prefer a pic of you Steve with your GTT. The cup/track pic with no-one in it doesn't really give the impression of either the personal touch (i.e. the person), or reflect what most members situation/relationship with their car is (a road-going GTT).

Here's that pic Ian.

[Ian S]

Good, thanks

Emailed

[Sol]

Tbh, I think considering Steve has a photo that would good in a mag it would be cool we put that forward...

I'm awful at writing anything up, but I was trying to capture the enjoyment of owning a 5 and being in a club of 5 owners in these paragraphs...


"One of the joys of owning a Renault 5 is that with these classics the results often vary, each one was built the same but after 20+ years are often now so unique, the concourse, the modified, they are often very different machines..."

"In my view to own a Renault 5 is to consciously engage in a relationship that will eat into both your time and your money, but will without a doubt keep you smiling. From the groggy sound of the engine firing into life on a cold morning to its roar whilst the turbo's spooling up when you plant the pedal always guarantee a grin. "

"Those of us who own these rapidly appreciating classics have plenty of love for their 5's. My own white 88’ Renault 5 is my daily, and the looks and appreciation it receives from the public makes the 20 mpg she achieves worth it and I hope to never part with her. I would encourage anyone with a sniff of interest in owning a GT Turbo to purchase one before they become unattainably rare."

Sol

[Trevhib]

[Ian S]

https://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php...pictureid=4151

I also sent them this one. Asked them to remove the number plate lettering.

And sent in:

"One of the joys of owning a Renault 5...."

Thanks Sol for that bit. It gives the author more to chose from.

I telephoned to check he'd received the emails and he has.

[Big Steve - Raider]

Tbh, I think considering Steve has a photo that would good in a mag it would be cool we put that forward...

I'm awful at writing anything up, but I was trying to capture the enjoyment of owning a 5 and being in a club of 5 owners in these paragraphs...


"One of the joys of owning a Renault 5 is that with these classics the results often vary, each one was built the same but after 20+ years are often now so unique, the concourse, the modified, they are often very different machines..."

"In my view to own a Renault 5 is to consciously engage in a relationship that will eat into both your time and your money, but will without a doubt keep you smiling. From the groggy sound of the engine firing into life on a cold morning to its roar whilst the turbo's spooling up when you plant the pedal always guarantee a grin. "

"Those of us who own these rapidly appreciating classics have plenty of love for their 5's. My own white 88’ Renault 5 is my daily, and the looks and appreciation it receives from the public makes the 20 mpg she achieves worth it and I hope to never part with her. I would encourage anyone with a sniff of interest in owning a GT Turbo to purchase one before they become unattainably rare."

Sol

Thats good Sol!

[Ian S]

"Hi Ian,

Thanks for these images. We'll go with the one with Steven stood next to the car, so no need to remove the plate.

Regards,

Matt"

Another 15 minutes of fame Steve

[dangerous dave]

one of the clubs finest, owned by one of the clubs finest..

[Sol]

Thats good Sol!

Cheers Steve,

I look forward to seeing the mag of your car and the write up. Hope someone will scan it in when it's done. :P

[Big Steve - Raider]

Another 15 minutes of fame Steve

one of the clubs finest, owned by one of the clubs finest..

Thanks Dave

[Ian S]

Classic car weekly, Page 30. Two page spread.

[car.crash]

Classic car weekly, Page 30. Two page spread.

Any chance of a screenshot Ian? Any more memberships since the publish?

[TopCat]

[Ian S]

Any chance of a screenshot Ian? Any more memberships since the publish?

• I don't have a working scanner and anyway, it's much too big. If I photo'd it it might not be clear enough I expect.
• Nothing beyond normal.