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    Quote Originally Posted by bood View Post
    No problem. will look right at home in your bay
    Thanks again mate

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Loving the bling mate just keep on top of it

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Jon Smith aka Thundercat is currently in the process of refurbing my polished alternator for me
    It was u/s due to a flat spot? and its currently looking at using up three of my spare alternators just to make it usable again
    I have no idea when its comes to electrics so a big thank you to Mr Smith for bailing me out.


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    Takes me back stripping alternators mate

    Throw away society nowadays :/

    You and your chrome! Bloody gypo lol

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post
    You and your chrome! Bloody gypo lol
    Says you, Essex Boy

    Someone spent alot of time polishing that alternator so feels right saving it. Plus, it is shiney

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Says you, Essex Boy

    Someone spent alot of time polishing that alternator so feels right saving it. Plus, it is shiney
    Hahaha! You'll need some ray bans for that engine bay. One of the finest examples on the club

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    Great work and detail again sir.

    Is there much more on the 'to do' list?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bood View Post
    Great work and detail again sir.

    Is there much more on the 'to do' list?
    Chrome the belt?

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    Re: Back from Respray

    I don't think the idle screw is chrome either but wouldn't be confident its not

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    Quote Originally Posted by bood View Post
    Great work and detail again sir.

    Is there much more on the 'to do' list?
    Not much really just bulbs now i think, but im always on the look out for better parts than what ive already got fitted.
    Other than that no major or even minor changes planned really, for this year at least.

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post
    Chrome the belt?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bood View Post
    I don't think the idle screw is chrome either but wouldn't be confident its not
    Please dont give him the satisfaction

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    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post

    You and your chrome! Bloody gypo lol
    Got to love the bling. Well I do anyway

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Not much really just bulbs now i think, but im always on the look out for better parts than what ive already got fitted.
    Other than that no major or even minor changes planned really, for this year at least.
    Good to hear.

    Must admit i have gone back and looked at how your car started off its so good to compare.

    Can't wait till my to do list is down to just bulbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    How are you getting on with sourcing a Euro rear light cluster?
    Will this one do?

    Regards,
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    Quote Originally Posted by bood View Post
    I don't think the idle screw is chrome either but wouldn't be confident its not
    Lol. I'm waiting for the post

    "after hours of attempting to chrome the alternator belt, I decided to just glue kitchen foil and kit kat wrappers on the back part of the belt"

    On a serious not though, you engine bay is starting to look rather good young Jonathan!

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    Tweak tweak tweak

    You forgot to add 'remove perc fan brackets from bulkhead' to your 2014 list. I noticed it was an item from way back in the thread that never got attended to

    This vicarious living I'm doing has got to stop

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    Tweak tweak tweak

    You forgot to add 'remove perc fan brackets from bulkhead' to your 2014 list. I noticed it was an item from way back in the thread that never got attended to

    This vicarious living I'm doing has got to stop
    You need to join a club mate... Wait!

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    Re: Back from Respray

    What I need is a 4th GTT. Hold on. What I need is money first!

    I'm just getting a new business off the ground with a couple of partners Davo. So it's likely to be a while, even in the event of success.

    Sorry for the hijack Jon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowiepete View Post
    Will this one do?

    Regards,
    Steve
    Hi Steve, that is the correct one but ideally im after new.
    Thank you for taking the time to post the link tho

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    Tweak tweak tweak

    You forgot to add 'remove perc fan brackets from bulkhead' to your 2014 list. I noticed it was an item from way back in the thread that never got attended to

    This vicarious living I'm doing has got to stop
    Stop adding stuff to my jobs list

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    Re: Back from Respray

    The Polished Alternator rebuild is coming on nicely thanks to Mr Smith (Thundercat)
    A knackered thread on the rear casing stopped play for a while

    The polished casings were lightly blasted due to excessive internal and rear casing corrosion.





    Then everything started to go back together nicely until...



    ...this!



    After a helicoil kit the end is finally in sight



    Last edited by Jonny5; 19-01-2014 at 17:59.

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    Looooove it

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    Gonna be like wu tang clan in your engine bay with all that bling lol

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    Great work and detail

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Cars still tucked away for the winter so bored of waiting for the spring.
    In the meantime ive been stock piling parts :-
    New Headlamps
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    Valeo I take it Jonny? And from speaking to sparkie these aint available from anywhere anymore...... unless you know of a source?

    Ive also heard about renault plastic headlight covers than stand off slightly, you know about any of the either ???

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    I've seen 2 sets, one set on eBay which I was bidding on & conveniently ended early! Grrr

    I'd love a set to protect mine

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    Re: Back from Respray

    Mine are lucas i think ash cant remember off the top of my head

    Some valeo ones here tho;

    http://bit.ly/1aJ6s1x

    Like Davo says only seen covers on ebay an both ended early.
    Last edited by Jonny5; 21-01-2014 at 23:49.

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    I was supposed to ring euro car parts earlier for the price of them.

    £34 & £39 on the euro car parts website for headlights & in stock. No valeo ones left though.

    A headlight is a headlight though lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post
    A headlight is a headlight though lol.
    Try an tell the O.E brigade that...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Try an tell the O.E brigade that...


    Pm x

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    Quote Originally Posted by Red October View Post
    Valeo I take it Jonny? And from speaking to sparkie these aint available from anywhere anymore...... unless you know of a source?
    When I last spoke to Valeo they had one in stock one side and that was it, I got two brand new Valeo ones and they didn't cost anywhere close to £120 delivered

    Search on eBay LWB716 and LWB717, they may not be valeo but at just over £20 delivered a lot cheaper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfoot View Post
    Search on eBay LWB716 and LWB717, they may not be valeo but at just over £20 delivered a lot cheaper.
    Bloody hell davo seems the o.e brigade dont mind non valeo after all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Bloody hell davo seems the o.e brigade dont mind non valeo after all.



    What happened to Dale "if its not OE then it's not going on" Jarvis?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfoot View Post
    When I last spoke to Valeo they had one in stock one side and that was it, I got two brand new Valeo ones and they didn't cost anywhere close to £120 delivered

    Search on eBay LWB716 and LWB717, they may not be valeo but at just over £20 delivered a lot cheaper.
    Sparkie was explaining the variance between the euro headlight with the different lamp angle etc last night, also could possibly be a Mot fail..... the over prism you have to fit if you go abroard is most confusing too!

    Cheers bigfoot I may invest in some aftermarket cheapies.

    The search for headlight stone chip protectors starts today..........

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    Quote Originally Posted by Red October View Post
    Sparkie was explaining the variance between the euro headlight with the different lamp angle etc last night, also could possibly be a Mot fail....
    Good point, completely forgot about that

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Bloody hell davo seems the o.e brigade dont mind non valeo after all.
    Who says that I have valeo headlights on my Raider, plus a spare set, wouldn't even put the cheap fogs on mine, purchased brand new including the rest of the lights, just pointing out that if you don't mind not OE then you can get lights elsewhere

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    The look of protectors on an R5 is a bit grim and I always wondered whether it's necessary to use them, as I've never really seen chip damage to the exterior of GTT headlights?

    Usually the reason to replace them is because the reflectors inside have gone dull.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    Usually the reason to replace them is because the reflectors inside have gone dull.
    Amazing how a new set of lights can transform the look of a vehicle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Amazing how a new set of lights can transform the look of a vehicle.
    Totally agree with this!

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    I got 2 new headlights from Renault the other day. Think they were £36 each part number 7701030641 7701030642. Don't come with covers tho

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    Quote Originally Posted by martynp View Post
    I got 2 new headlights from Renault the other day. Think they were £36 each part number 7701030641 7701030642. Don't come with covers tho
    I thought they got discontinued ages ago, unless you were lucky to find some at the local dealership?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfoot View Post
    I thought they got discontinued ages ago, unless you were lucky to find some at the local dealership?
    . My dealer had to order them and I got them the next day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by martynp View Post
    . My dealer had to order them and I got them the next day.
    Lucky boy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny5 View Post
    Lucky boy!
    Renault still got 1 left for one side and 3 left for the other side. Can't remember which side was which. If you want any get in quick

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    The look of protectors on an R5 is a bit grim and I always wondered whether it's necessary to use them, as I've never really seen chip damage to the exterior of GTT headlights?

    Usually the reason to replace them is because the reflectors inside have gone dull.
    Pop down to mine mate- I've got 2 that have more chips than a Texan poker player

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    You're the first then TC. Somehow that comes as no surprise

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    You're the first then TC. Somehow that comes as no surprise
    What can i say? I'm unique...

    Sorry for the hack on the thread Jon. Hope u love me still x

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    i JUST ORDERED BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEW FROM RENAULT THEY ARRIVED TODAY GOT TO PICK THEM UP SAT PLUS OTHER GOODIES

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnp View Post
    i JUST ORDERED BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEW FROM RENAULT THEY ARRIVED TODAY GOT TO PICK THEM UP SAT PLUS OTHER GOODIES

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