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    Re: Back from Respray

    Now taxed and back on the road for 2013
    No issues after the first drive out.
    The new d/c intercooler seems to be doing its job really well compared to the old Pace unit. AFR's are really good and solid now at WOT and the i/c hadn't warmed up at all after the run.
    I can also report no issues with the carb top hitting the recently fitted strut brace.

    Quick pic from my drive on my private test track


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    That's good news fella

    Cracking picture.

    Flat 12's at the top end of third I'm guessing.

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    Great picture mateglad its running well. Love this car

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    Quote Originally Posted by Logg View Post

    Flat 12's at the top end of third I'm guessing.
    Still had a few rpms left tho. Not the fastest 5 on the planet, but enough for me
    Last edited by Jonny5; 05-03-2013 at 12:22.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris View Post
    Great picture mateglad its running well. Love this car
    Cheers Chris, not long for yours now mate, cant wait

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Not the fastest 5 on the planet, but enough for me
    Its not about the fastest mate but creating your own ideal car that you enjoy.
    Last edited by Logg; 05-03-2013 at 11:45.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Logg View Post
    Flat 12's at the top end of third I'm guessing.
    That's not the top end.

    Great pic.

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    New poster! (less than 10 posts)

    This car has influenced me to buy another one - looks amazing. Top job mate - I remember seeing it in pfc mag in readers rides

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    Quote Originally Posted by caymanr26 View Post
    New poster! (less than 10 posts)

    This car has influenced me to buy another one - looks amazing. Top job mate - I remember seeing it in pfc mag in readers rides
    Thank you

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    I just hope I can get mine looking half as tidy - Dont seem to be many up for sale (apart from with Mike) so is difficult to choose a good one

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    Quote Originally Posted by caymanr26 View Post
    I just hope I can get mine looking half as tidy - Dont seem to be many up for sale (apart from with Mike) so is difficult to choose a good one
    They're out there mate, just take your time looking and dont be afraid to turn down a few till you get the one you want....or buy a ****ter and restore it like i did

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Buy a wreck and do it up i did .i couldnt fine 1

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    Quote Originally Posted by gttjames View Post
    heres a video of where the movement is in this r5 seat - i cant see a easy fix

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBE9GnFaY78
    Seat is fixed
    That bit that appears loose in the vid is a large pressed in rivet that holds the seat mech together, years of pivoting the seat for rear access and general use cause this to become worn.
    One carefully placed (hammered) E clip on the inner side of each rivet and everything gets squashed together and it also moves the pivot point to an unworn part of the rivet further in.
    Total cost of fix 50p, no more wobbly seats

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    Good tip jonny, my van seats rock pretty bad so will give this a go

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Seat is fixed
    That bit that appears loose in the vid is a large pressed in rivet that holds the seat mech together, years of pivoting the seat for rear access and general use cause this to become worn.
    One carefully placed (hammered) E clip on the inner side of each rivet and everything gets squashed together and it also moves the pivot point to an unworn part of the rivet further in.
    Total cost of fix 50p, no more wobbly seats
    please get a pic johnny and also a link to the e clip you mean, as you can see from vid mine need doing bad lol

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    Wicked picture and happy days back on the road

    Can u point me in the right direction for the same gauge holder?

    If you don't mind, I'm gonna copy that cause I want mine in that kinda, full view area

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallace View Post
    Wicked picture and happy days back on the road

    Can u point me in the right direction for the same gauge holder?

    If you don't mind, I'm gonna copy that cause I want mine in that kinda, full view area
    My Dad custom made it for me, i could try and twist his arm to make another









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    F**k

    Bloody typical

    Would you mind asking your dad if he's up for making another, cause im willing to pay

    It just looks right

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    That looks really good what does your dad do for a liveing ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris View Post
    That looks really good what does your dad do for a liveing ?
    Retired now, but was a a self employed Sculptor. Used to specialise in making resin models of dogs/cottages etc and little metal toy soldiers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallace View Post
    F**k

    Bloody typical

    Would you mind asking your dad if he's up for making another, cause im willing to pay

    It just looks right
    Ill give him a ring tomorrow mate
    We did get two of the basic pod holder so shouldn't be too hard.....he says

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Ill give him a ring tomorrow mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Retired now, but was a a self employed Sculptor. Used to specialise in making resin models of dogs/cottages etc and little metal toy soldiers.
    That sounds like a good job and thats why that gauge holder look so good skillful with a good attention to detail

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris View Post
    That sounds like a good job and thats why that gauge holder look so good skillful with a good attention to detail
    Car wouldn't be the same without him

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Car wouldn't be the same without him
    You have both done an amazeing job mate will your dad be comeing to national day with you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris View Post
    You have both done an amazeing job mate will your dad be comeing to national day with you?
    Yeah, we did last year together too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gttjames View Post
    please get a pic johnny and also a link to the e clip you mean, as you can see from vid mine need doing bad lol




    There you go

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    Oh dear is that a bit of rust on your seat frame I'd scrap it now fella amazing job you've done here credit to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nad-5GTT View Post
    Oh dear is that a bit of rust on your seat frame I'd scrap it now fella amazing job you've done here credit to you.
    Its Copper Grease
    Thank You

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Its Copper Grease
    Thank You
    this really is extra hot mint

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    Great fix on the wobbly seat, that could come in handy for hundreds of GTT owners

    If it wears again, is it possible to drill that rivet out and replace it with a nut/bolt affair with a washer and some thread lock do you think???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    If it wears again, is it possible to drill that rivet out and replace it with a nut/bolt affair with a washer and some thread lock do you think???
    Possibly, but there's not much room to work with under the seat, anything too big could foul when the seat pivots

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    nice mate will try it - thanks for pic

    so 18mm e clips - how many did you need for each seat, looked at work we only have 10mm ones, where did you get yours?

    thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by gttjames View Post
    nice mate will try it - thanks for pic

    so 18mm e clips - how many did you need for each seat, looked at work we only have 10mm ones, where did you get yours?

    thanks
    Two per seat. I would use slightly bigger ones tho, maybe 19mm or 20mm as 18s were tight to get on. Mine came from a local hardware shop.

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Just read through this, what an awesome project and your 5 looks amazing

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    great read. love the car. looks amazing.
    and just to add. hope you dont mind fella. i have made a piller pod stack like your dad did. with three guages in. i sticker bombed mine to hide the imperfections but only did in in a day. happy to post a picture but wont do it on hear. dont want to mess up this mint thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smithyr5gt View Post
    great read. love the car. looks amazing.
    and just to add. hope you dont mind fella. i have made a piller pod stack like your dad did. with three guages in. i sticker bombed mine to hide the imperfections but only did in in a day. happy to post a picture but wont do it on hear. dont want to mess up this mint thread.
    Cheers mate, lets have a look at this pod then?

    Quote Originally Posted by *MrB* View Post
    Just read through this, what an awesome project and your 5 looks amazing
    Thank You


    Cars going for MOT thurs and at the moment im looking at changing the wheels again
    As much as i love the speedlines the Uniroyals are rubbish for grip/handling and really dont fill me with much confidence when pushing it.
    So im on the luck out for some 15s that will go with the current look....thinking Ronal R10 Turbos

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    Re: Back from Respray

    speedlines with r888s JOB DONE !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kris M View Post
    speedlines with r888s JOB DONE !!
    Hmmmm alot of spondoolies for just tyres tho

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    Well worth it for the grip difference though Jonny. For a summer only car they will last you years

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    Great read. Gorgeous car. Ronal Turbo wheels. Perfect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    Well worth it for the grip difference though Jonny. For a summer only car they will last you years
    Where's the best place to get them from and what sizes are available mate.
    I've found some Advan A048s 185/60/13 on Ebay, these any good?

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    Quote Originally Posted by B18ftMOJO5 View Post
    Great read. Gorgeous car. Ronal Turbo wheels. Perfect.
    Thank you
    Its looking like Ronals or track tyres now

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Where's the best place to get them from and what sizes are available mate.
    I've found some Advan A048s 185/60/13 on Ebay, these any good?
    A048's are excellent mate, i rate them over the r888's. the grip was better but didnt last as long for me and higher price made me get the r888's to replace. You can get the r888's in 185/60/13, ideal size for a gtt. Prices, well shop round, think i got mine off ebay through demon tweeks

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    Thanks Brigsy

    MOT passed this morning, no issues
    Managed to avoid the snow too, thank god
    Everything is still looking fresh underneath after 3years back on the road.








    Last edited by Jonny5; 28-03-2013 at 14:49.

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    Looks flippin' fantastic. Enjoy the good weather this year (should we ever get any).

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    New wheels purchased proper update soon once they arrive

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    Willy wheels?? I fancy another set for mine. Look so right on a gtt

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    Willy wheels?? I fancy another set for mine. Look so right on a gtt
    Fan also








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    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    Willy wheels?? I fancy another set for mine. Look so right on a gtt
    No comment.........

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