The new ph2 Gtt [Archive]

Brigsy

26-09-2009, 19:36

Just bought a new gtt off ollyhock, came up at the right price so is replacing my old ph2.

The low down

68k miles with part service history, Drives like a new un..
O.e spec apart from mongoose exhaust, turbines & 14lb boost.
No rust anywhere, never had panels replaced/welding & dent free.

Its got some nice original touches to it, Original dealer stickers in rear window & tax disc holder. Original rcl plip that works, Gen renault mats, Non leaking sunroof (probably cursed that), original stereo etc. The interior is mint, even the carpet doesnt have the usual hole in it.

The plans are to generally clean it up under the bonnet, refit the drivers side door graphic & get the small dent sorted on the bonnet. Might refit the std wheels for the o.e look. Also need to get my towing eye cover painted & possibly the front bumper blown over to make it mint.

Give it a good clean up today following a machine polish by Mr 5 lastnight to remove some polish swirls so took some pics.

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8599

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8600

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8602

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8603

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8606

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8609

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8608

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8607

gtmatt

26-09-2009, 19:48

oh my god that is well nice , what a buy that was , clean as mate .

What you doing with your old ph 2 ??

the paint looks spot on .

From down here as well wrexham .welsh renault.

Need a favor

Is there any part numbers on the mats ??
Also whats the model and make of the stereo ?

catch u later matt:)
oh thanks

Trevhib

26-09-2009, 19:55

Looks very well mate. Nice :)

Brigsy

26-09-2009, 19:57

Me old gtt is going to renault heaven mate, needs far too much work to sort it really, it always looked better on top than underneath:( its fully stripped though so the parts will keep both the van & this going.

The mats have part numbers on ill have a look tomorrow, think there unavailable though? Stereo is pioneer 2090 with low quality output/speakers:laugh:

Matt Cole

26-09-2009, 21:09

Stunning that mate, Stunning!!!

:agree:

Spooky

26-09-2009, 21:32

Very nice mate, very nice! :agree::smokin:

Wallace

26-09-2009, 22:16

That car looks lovely..............i take it it's not lowered either??

Actually still looks really sleek siting at that height! Been thinking about raising mine to get a better ride quality and seeing your pics i reakon i'm gonna have too:agree:

c5 swh

26-09-2009, 22:19

looks really nice, paint looks spot on:agree::cool:

xenon

26-09-2009, 23:33

superbe :agree:

Kris M

27-09-2009, 10:21

Very nice Brigsy, very nice indeed.......definatly get the old speedlines on there IMO :agree:

Brigsy

27-09-2009, 12:31

Lewis

27-09-2009, 13:35

CGB is selling a pair of the Renault front mats on ebay, slightly worn and dirty but would clean up well, no rears though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-GENUINE-FRONT-FLOOR-MATS_W0QQitemZ400075173552QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5d2656aeb0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Monaco front mats, although im sure these were just the carpet option for all 5's.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-5-MONACO-GENUINE-FRONT-FLOOR-MATS_W0QQitemZ400075174599QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5d2656b2c7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

gtmatt

27-09-2009, 14:22

gtmatt

27-09-2009, 14:23

Rob@Backyardracing

27-09-2009, 20:19

Looks sweet Brigsy :agree::agree:

Mart

27-09-2009, 20:26

Top darts that Brigski :cool: o.e FTW :agree:

Penfold aka The Dealer

27-09-2009, 21:30

Looking very nice Brig's....

If/When you break/scrap the white 5 give me a bell... i am after a few things :)

The new Bill J

27-09-2009, 21:32

Looking very nice Brig's....

If/When you break/scrap the white 5 give me a bell... i am after a few things :)

It's not Glacier White ;) :cry:

Nice looking car Briggles :cool:

Penfold aka The Dealer

27-09-2009, 21:37

It's not Glacier White ;) :cry:

Nice looking car Briggles :cool:

Not bothered... respray is do-able... white is just a good colour to paint over. :)

Ashy

27-09-2009, 22:15

total minter, well done :)

Is it coming to MotorScope RR day?

JRP

27-09-2009, 22:22

Thats really really nice top darts dude :) love it

Brigsy

27-09-2009, 23:28

What panels do you need penfold?

Will be bringing it to the rr day Ashy :agree:

philg

02-10-2009, 09:04

very nice

phil

Brigsy

04-10-2009, 20:39

Popped the speedlines on the other night just to see what it looked like. They all need new tyres as one is a totally cracked mxv & the rest are cracked pirelli's so only a trial run.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8729

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8728

Might aswell get them refurbished before using them too so they are mint. Are any decent tyres available in the correct profile these days?

Still need to get the door graphic fitted. Have cleaned up the engine bay & is totally back to o.e apart from strapped intercooler & kevlar heatshield, pics to follow. Everything works 100% now, oil pressure gauge & even anti-perc.

hydrotec78

04-10-2009, 20:54

Looking great fella ! nice one !

V Man

04-10-2009, 21:03

Schwing :smokin:

gtmatt

04-10-2009, 21:26

very nice son very nice:)

Matt Cole

04-10-2009, 21:38

wow! Has that just come off some brazilian production line!!??:D

Os8472

04-10-2009, 21:39

Feckin hell, I ain't a fan of tungy's but that is fantastic

Kris M

04-10-2009, 22:02

Very nice Brigsy, :agree:

As for the tyres, i think its just the uniroyals now in the original size

J$£5GTT

04-10-2009, 22:38

wow! Has that just come off some brazilian production line!!??:D

:laugh:..
its nice but lets face it..someone will mod it in the future......:p:D

Sy5GTT

04-10-2009, 22:48

Or break it....:crap:

Penfold aka The Dealer

05-10-2009, 08:59

Very nice Brigsy, :agree:

As for the tyres, i think its just the uniroyals now in the original size

That may not be true....

Heard there is a german company doing them now..

195/55/13 semperit sport life ???

I have emailed them and am awaiting a response...

dave j gtt

10-10-2009, 00:51

Cheers for the replys all :)

Im going to pop the speedlines on, would be rude not to.

The rideheight is std wallace, its still got the std decarbon dampers. To be fair the ride is good but a bit crash bang compared to a modern car! Corners good on o.e setup though.

:cool: nice car mate :smokin:

ive managed problem free for 2 years with my cars oe suspention setup, gets tireing at times, but its still fun, reliable and thrives off balanceing the boost on cornering:D

am sure you can get a good size 888 for the 13" speedline :confused: i found some and sure! am wanting and shot when my current uniroyles go baldey.

dave

HaarlemPaul

10-10-2009, 02:38

Oh my god< what a horrible bag of ****e bollox. That is really ugly. What are you doing??? Ermmm,,,, No,,, doesn"t matter how hard I try, I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE CARS> Why have I just sold my pride and joy?

Trevhib

10-10-2009, 10:16

I prefer the anthracite turbines Jon :) And down 25mm. Perfick. :agree:

Brigsy

10-10-2009, 18:46

Have considere the subtle drop Trev, may do in the future. Corners really well at std rideheight & the ride is real good though, i enjoy not having to worry about what route i need to take to avoid speedbumps at the moment:D

One of the foglights needed a bulb so have fixed it. Engine bay is minty now, uncut std boost hose, new boughicords & various bits fitted, pics to follow.

Next mission is to paint my towing eye cover.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8850

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8851

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8852

Ashy

10-10-2009, 18:48

tight git, put some fuel in it ;)

Looks awesome, looking forward to seeing it at Motorscope!

Brigsy

10-10-2009, 18:50

Its had about £40 in this week, small turbo's always want to be on boost ruining my mpg:laugh:

Arrows

10-10-2009, 18:55

Very nice indeed looks a minter.

Blot

10-10-2009, 18:56

Looks awesome, looking forward to seeing it at Motoscope!

:agree::cool:

Brigsy

10-10-2009, 18:57

That's oil level with ign on;) Crafty edit there eh Arrows:)

I would have took a pic with it running but had enough trouble keeping camera still on long exposure without the rock of the engine! The gauge actually works as it should which is nigh on amazing:eek:

jesus in the seat of a 5

10-10-2009, 19:09

Oww DO, THAT IS PURE SEX....i will be sleeping with these images tonight...:crush:..lucky sod briggs...:D

dave-sbs

10-10-2009, 21:01

stunning briggsy, reminds how good tungys can look ..although it will be strange seeing you in a grey car :)

Matt Cole

11-10-2009, 09:25

needs lowering, 19s, a whale tail and dump valve to finish it off!:D

Trevhib

11-10-2009, 10:41

Lush mate, you're a true addict :)

Kris M

11-10-2009, 21:32

yeah spot on Mate :agree:

Big Steve - Raider

12-10-2009, 08:31

That's a fantastic car Mr Briggs! :niceone:

Good find!!

That picture of your dash has scuppered my thoughts that all phase 2's came with the graduated 1/4 1/2 3/4 fuel gauge?? I see yours has the simpler version? :scratch:

Brigsy

12-10-2009, 11:32

Mine had the shaded fuel gauge to begin with Steve, the oil pressure gauge was broken & the gauges were badly faded so i changed to a mint orange set i had in stock, adjusted the mileage to match the original set.

My old white ph2 had the fuel gauge with no shading though, think there a bit mix & match these cars, like the different original stereos etc?

gtmatt

13-10-2009, 12:58

very nice :)

Brigsy

13-10-2009, 13:04

Engine bay pics after cleanup, its getting there now. Just need a new o.e turbo heatshield & new hot air pipe to airbox. The hot air pipe is on order, is the heatshield still available??

Also carb top has its fair share of marks, the original had been cut down so had to fish one out of the spares. If not too expensive i may renew if still available.

Some of the brackets have a bit of surface rust on, ill see to them over winter when i get bored.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8939

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=8940

Alex

13-10-2009, 18:50

Huh, I remember when mine was as nice as that! :wasntme:

Big Steve - Raider

13-10-2009, 18:56

:eek::eek::eek: Nice one Brigsy!

OE's definately the way to go now! :niceone:

You can still get new under bonnet heat mats for about £40 I think??

Brigsy

13-10-2009, 19:39

Whats the part number for the mat? ill be having one of them:D

Brigsy

31-10-2009, 13:17

Bought a new o.e starter/turbo heatshield as i had a bit of spare cash.

Heatshield looks like it will be fun to fit, also needs anti perc fan sensor hole drilling.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=501&pictureid=9118

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=501&pictureid=9119

Also got a copy of the new up to date dialogys off a mate, might come in handy:agree:

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=501&pictureid=9120

JRP

31-10-2009, 13:34

how much were the heat shields dude ?

Hoolio

31-10-2009, 13:51

Forget that;), how much for copies of the Diologys?:)

Brigsy

31-10-2009, 13:53

Turbo heatshield (6001009529) was £43.75 & starter heatshield (6001009580) was £29.83. I think they were with my mates staff discount though?

Brigsy

31-10-2009, 13:54

Forget that;), how much for copies of the Diologys?:)

Ill do you a copy for gratis mate, just need to get vista installed on my tower, will take ages on this craptop:eek: Also need to dig out my disc 0 from somewhere in the loft.

Hoolio

31-10-2009, 14:00

Ill do you a copy for gratis mate, just need to get vista installed on my tower, will take ages on this craptop:eek: Also need to dig out my disc 0 from somewhere in the loft.

I was half joking but that would be brilliant:agree:

tonesGTT

31-10-2009, 14:04

Your car is looking brilliant! Im not biased, honestly ;)

Did you get a new hot air pipe for the airbox? Mine looks like yours in the above picture!

philg

31-10-2009, 15:38

Engine is looking sweet, i actually think it looks better on standard rims, strange because i love the turbines. :confused:

phil

gtmatt

31-10-2009, 18:28

love it mate nice 1 :)

Brigsy

15-12-2009, 12:01

Small update time. Got talking to a mate & they do powdercoating where he works, so got some engine bay parts powdercoated for gratis.

Had to clean up the bits myself with a flapper wheel but they turned out really well, prior to coating all parts were tatty/rusty. The finish is pretty near o.e so should look good when fitted:)

Airbox, old vs new. Fitted my new sticker from the set off Sam Fish. All the screws are currently soaking in vinegar to remove rust, seems to be working really well!

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0022.jpg

Headertank bracket, i/c strap bracket & knock/tdc sensor bracket holder.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0027-1.jpg

Next step is to get all the other metalwork zinc plated as per original. I have a full spare set ready so wont have to take car off the road.

rs250nut

15-12-2009, 18:04

Looking damn fine brigsy top work, I wish my raider was as up together as that under the bonnet.:agree:

Brigsy

28-02-2010, 15:53

Update time!

When i bought the car the drivers side door graphic was missing. I assumed the graphics were o.e so bought a full set, trade for £148:eek:

Mr 5 fitted the new graphic when he machine polished the car, the new graphic was no where near a similar match, totally different shades! The car has also had both sides painted to a high standard at some point, but they have laquered over the graphics:sad2:

With the o.e graphics clear, there was no way i could fit the new ones over the top. Only options were repaint the door/qtr & more graphics, or try & get the vinyl matched.

I called round a fair few places locally, most were unhelpful or insisted they couldnt match it/not interested in a small job.

I went to signs express & the lad in my local branch said he would need to do a full side as couldnt match the current vinyl fitted. He scanned my new o.e graphic for the 'gt turbo' lettering, took a couple of months to sort it but its done now.

Got both sides done & fitted for £70, laminated vinyl fitted over the top so should last. Im happy with how it looks, not 100% o.e but ill be grudged spending a lot of money to make it 'right' :)

Also the new vinyl covered a worn patch on the passenger side graphic that had been laquered over:sad2:

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10589

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10588

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10590

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10591

Its generally still running great aswell, touch wood it has never missed a beat. Have replaced a few little bits like new numberplate lights/gearknob for a mint condition one.

The tape deck did pack up on the o.e pioneer stereo, driving down the road & my hardcore heaven tape stopped:laugh: on inspection the drive belt had snapped, after a little bit of research maplins still sell them, £3 gave it a new lease of life i love old technology.:D

Slim

28-02-2010, 16:20

:eek: Havent read any comments but the pics of this 5 made my heart skip a beat!!! :agree: :smokin: :smokin:

dangerous dave

28-02-2010, 16:25

looking good:agree:

are you saying the lad knocked you up the full set of graffics for 70 notes? rear quarter, doors and wings? if so would they knock out anymore sets as thats about the price matey boy was doing a few years back:cool:

Brigsy

28-02-2010, 16:29

dave-sbs

28-02-2010, 16:43

you know i love this car fella , looking superb :agree:

dangerous dave

28-02-2010, 16:52

Full set fitted to the car was £70+vat :) Less than half price of o.e. He even chucked in a spare set for free which is a result.

Ill give him a shout if your interested? i dare say another set is no probs now he has the template.

made and fitted for £70, thats a fecking nice bloke, people round here would want £30 or so just to stick them on the car..

im putting the money aside for a respray and want stickers back on, but would change the colouring slightly, perhaps the gt turbo bit in a lighter grey, i've seen a few tungys with them.. :smokin:

i think your sticker guy could sell a few sets on here if he showed his face, might be worth asking him to join and offer his services.. :)

Brigsy

13-03-2010, 17:20

Nice weather today so give it a good valet/polish:)

Got a rare pic of the gtt/van together aswell. If i ever needed to sell one of them i couldnt decide which one would go?

The gtt is probably the best car ive owned condition wise & looks/drives mint but the van is a lot faster.. Ill have to keep both!

Also turned up the boost on Benj's tungy, should have got a pic of the two together but forgot.

Fast vs slow

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10666

O.e for the win

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10667

Arty shot

http://www.rtoc.co.uk/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=10668

rs250nut

13-03-2010, 18:14

O.e ftw, carpet is the wrong colour though Jon

Brigsy

13-03-2010, 20:49

Original carpet in it mate:) as far as i know tungy had both grey & red carpets in

Rob@Backyardracing

13-03-2010, 20:53

So which one will go national day :p, cant decide can you, its what you get for have two awsome cars...:)

TNT Tricky Nicky

13-03-2010, 22:03

is flat eric driving the extra or am i tripping :laugh:

looking good but not a fan of the side decals, but i understand needs must

gimme5

13-03-2010, 22:43

looking really nice,
you said you got sticker kit off sam fish?
is this a friend or a company that sell's them:confused:

TrixNFlix

13-03-2010, 22:57

looking really nice,
you said you got sticker kit off sam fish?
is this a friend or a company that sell's them:confused:

Dominic send member Sam fish a pm. :agree:
You are on about the engine bay stickers aren't you?

shaggy

13-03-2010, 23:01

http://sites.samfish.co.uk/r5bits/stickers

Is this what your after

gimme5

14-03-2010, 07:49

oh yes!!!!!!! thats brill
i know were they all go apart from the one with the pics of gearbox
and the one directly below that? do they go on underside of bonnet:confused:
(i'm talking about the ones that are all in the same pic)

Big Steve - Raider

14-03-2010, 11:25

benj88

14-03-2010, 12:30

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh343/B20ENJ-CODE/dc5a4082.jpg

Brigsy

14-03-2010, 13:37

Pretty Car! :cool:

You keeping those wheels on for the ND Brigsy or going back to OE?? I'm tempted to put my Turbines on the Raider for this summer as I love those wheels, would make a nice pic with the both of them together?

Ill probably keep the turbines on Steve, ive got a few sets of o.e speedlines but all need tyres/refurb! Have got a set of cup rims that i fancy fitting at some point for the road going cup look:)

It does corner miles better on the turbines aswell :agree:

Hoping to get both to nd Rob, need to rope Jessop into driving one:D

philg

14-03-2010, 14:36

The stickers look great, im going to need a set at some point.

phil

Brigsy

14-03-2010, 18:47

Should be able to get another set made up easy enough mate, gis a shout when your ready:)

Maxwell

15-03-2010, 01:09

thats exactly how i want my raider to end up under the bonnet!

OEM is where its at with R5 GT Turbos!!!

superb brigsy!

Tinka_Dill

16-03-2010, 21:06

Standard all the way... dude, that is one fine looking motor! Love the original dealer plates and window sticker detail.

Ashy

17-03-2010, 12:47

Should be able to get another set made up easy enough mate, gis a shout when your ready:)

Brigsy, would he do different colours?

Brigsy

17-03-2010, 14:36

Shouldnt be a problem Ashy, what colour do you want?

T.K

17-03-2010, 14:39

Wow, this is an awesome example and a lovely resto. But the Turbines look so ****! Get some speedlines or cups on there dude!

philg

17-03-2010, 15:05

yeah if he can do me them for my white 5, that would be great :)

thanks phil

Brigsy

21-03-2010, 23:02

No probs mate:)

Had a couple of probs with the gtt this week! Front brakes have been binding on, i thought it was from lack of use. Freed off calipers (they werent bad at all) then went to bleed the brakes & the master cylinder packed in, pedal is flat to the floor!

The brakes have always been a bit gash, long pedal travel & seemed to be progressively getting worse lately, good job it happened outside the house i suppose or could have been messy:eek:

Brigsy

15-06-2010, 15:51

LeMans 24hr & back done without missing a beat:D 1328 miles on 4 full tanks, done some badass speeds on the french highways too! Temps of up to 28 deg & coolant never went above half way whilst driving, o.e for the win..

Fitted the williams alloys for the trip as the tyres are low on the turbines. Got a few good pics in france will upload later.

Give her a good clean up, also fitted new rubbing strips to front bumper as the heat made the old ones go funny & the glue had come unstuck.

Ill be doing a few bits to it to get it mint before national day, needs a little bit of bodywork sorting as the laquer on o/s arch/sideskirt has been poor since buying so its off to SBS for some tlc in the next few days.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=11909

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=11910

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=11911

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=820&pictureid=11912

Tinka_Dill

15-06-2010, 16:28

Man that car is dope... lovin' the quality pics!! Bet you got a few looks over the water.

c7borg

15-06-2010, 16:46

love the wheels :agree:

benj88

15-06-2010, 17:34

Wheels go realy well I think :agree:

GTphil

15-06-2010, 20:21

I think those willy wheels go really well on it, if it was me (I'm preparing to get shot down as I type) I would have to lower it! :wasntme:

SCHWARTZ

15-06-2010, 20:55

phill:agree: even if its only slightly at the front.:D
looks amazing tho widh mine looked half as good as that:sad2:

Danny4da

15-06-2010, 21:04

looks lovely on the williams wheels!! hmmmm very nice!!

benj88

15-06-2010, 21:10

My 35 mill springs and standard shocks are there for ya if you want them Briggsy

Brigsy

15-06-2010, 22:06

Aye ill have them mate:) Im very tempted to lower it a little, would look so much better but it drives so nice at standard rideheight! decisions decisions:eek:

Kris M

15-06-2010, 22:24

looks sweet mate, glad you made the trip safely and without problems ( trust old c1j, eh ! ;):D)

Brigsy

07-07-2010, 14:50

Small update, bonnet/drivers side arch & sideskirt have been resprayed by daveSBS, top job:agree:

Fitted a mint set of powdercoated speedlines (Cheers Benj!), drives really nice with the stock wheels :cool:

Only a couple of jobs left to do before national day.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0038.jpg

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0043-1.jpg

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0052.jpg

Penfold aka The Dealer

07-07-2010, 14:51

:agree: looks spot on Brigsy :)

Coops

07-07-2010, 15:12

thats beautiful mate, top work! :cool:

benj88

07-07-2010, 18:04

Looks reem :agree::D

jesus in the seat of a 5

07-07-2010, 18:11

:agree:, about time carb queen that car sat on rims like that!!!...looks tasty, a credit to you buddy...

LukeRobbo

07-07-2010, 18:29

Mint another good job by Dave.If only mine looked like that at this point in time.

scott 5gtt

07-07-2010, 20:01

Sound that mate. Speedlines ya cant beat em.

TrixNFlix

07-07-2010, 20:04

Is someone trying to win a National day trophy :D
Top work:agree:

rs250nut

07-07-2010, 20:05

Looks reem :agree::D

Have not heard that for years, except on The Business. Too true though, I like tungys a lot and this one is a proper minter, top work :agree:

Alan

08-07-2010, 19:42

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

:goodJob:Why do people change the looks ???

Tinka_Dill

08-07-2010, 19:58

Aye ill have them mate:) Im very tempted to lower it a little, would look so much better but it drives so nice at standard rideheight! decisions decisions:eek:

Standard rideheight dude.... man there's nothing more pleasing than an OE 5... totally dope!!

Brigsy

03-08-2010, 14:41

Almost ready for national day :)

I have always been against expensive paintwork 'detailing' products but i had a few little issues with the paint on the gtt that the usual autoglym super resin polish wouldnt shift.

After reading a few reviews i decided to splash out & bought poorboys black hole show glaze, victoria concours wax & poorboys wheel sealant.

Has transformed the paint, took a lot of graft though!

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0005-3.jpg

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0008-1.jpg

Arty night shot with the dslr.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0074.jpg

Wallace

03-08-2010, 16:46

Now your just showing off:laugh:

Looks great.........:agree: it is worth the effort i think once the bodyworks all polished up!:smokin:

Kris M

03-08-2010, 18:30

Brigsy, that looks the absoloute nuts mate :cool::agree:

benj88

03-08-2010, 20:17

Poorboys ftw!! They should do air fresheners cos all their products smell lush! I was tempted to eat some of the wheel sealant before lol

Ashy

03-08-2010, 20:31

looking sweet mate, credit to ya!! :cool:

JRP

03-08-2010, 20:32

That really is a fantastic car mate, A real gem :cool:

philg

04-08-2010, 08:22

looks a right oem minter now with the speedlines on :)

Best at show ey ;)

Hoolio

04-08-2010, 10:04

Mmm nice. I know I don't comment much but I read all these resto threads and it's brilliant to see all these OE 5's being brought back from the dead, even if it means I won't win anything;)

Trevhib

04-08-2010, 11:17

More pics! :)

In the first pic, the paint looks so good it's almost as if it's better than the day it came out of the factory. And maybe it is, because the car was probably never treated to any sort of specialist wax/polish/paint products when it was first sold and even if it was, they wouldn't have been a match for modern products.

Brigsy

04-08-2010, 15:02

Cheers all, i personally wouldnt say its mint as it has a few marks here & there, but vgc for a gtt knocking on the door of 20 yr old!

Agreed Trev, the cleaning/polishing products available now compared to even ten years ago are awesome. The car probably only got a quick lash over with the buffer before leaving the factory as new:laugh:

Brigsy

14-03-2011, 13:19

Ok its been a while since I updated this!

Was invited to bruntingthorpe for a photoshoot with other renault hot hatches last november with Redline mag, the feature is in this months copy. Done 0-60 in 6.9 secs & 130mph on the 1.25 mile with the datron timing gear :) Faster 0-60 than the new clio rs200 ;)

I done 3 runs down the 1.25 mile back to back and booted it around the handling course, worryingly when i pulled up the o.e heatshield was smouldering away like a good'en :crap: Cant handle 1bar of boost eh?!

Dug my dslr out for some night shots lastnight in front of the transporter bridge in middlesbrough.

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0031-2.jpg

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0015.jpg

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/DSC_0004-3.jpg

newbstar*

14-03-2011, 18:13

All you need in that pic is a coffe cup and copper coins:cooter:

benj88

14-03-2011, 18:21

Class mate, me you and Scott should get some pics of the tungys together

jesus in the seat of a 5

14-03-2011, 18:54

All you need in that pic is a coffe cup and copper coins:cooter:

:laugh:...big issue, big issue, get your big issue...whhhay like...:wasntme:;), briggs, as allways bud, she looks stunning!, good location for such mint tungy....:smokin:

markey b

15-03-2011, 00:36

if my tungy turns out half as good as this i'll be chuffed. awesome car, best colour too :agree:

eddie

26-03-2011, 12:29

seen in redline look a stunner good work :)

Ricardo

26-03-2011, 15:36

seen in redline look a stunner good work :)

:agree: :cool:

Spotted Redline mag in the local shop and purchased it as i saw all the Renaults on the front cover. Pleasantly surprised to see it was Brigsys 5, absolute credit for keeping it so good. Takes me back to my first ever tungy5 back in 1998

Top work :)

Brigsy

26-03-2011, 16:27

Cheers all :) Im still chuffed that i lashed the clio rs200 on 0-60, even on the old uniroyals:D

Brigsy

27-02-2012, 17:09

Long time no update eh!! Has been faultless, only needing regular servicing/cleaning in 2011. Laid it up for winter end of october. Weather seems pretty mild so got her out the garage and give her the first proper run out for 2012 last sat. Covered in dust and needs a clean but apart from that no problems at all :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/5f96222e.jpg

Small vid of it running.

http://youtu.be/NLt1asDighg

Andyturbo!

27-02-2012, 17:34

Stunning! Mate and she sounds sweeeeet! :agree:

Jonny5

27-02-2012, 17:57

Looking stunning mate, would be good to get all the tungys parked together at National Day.

Alan

27-02-2012, 18:14

Nice car rubbish music. :laugh:

philg

27-02-2012, 18:31

tubbyG

27-02-2012, 21:03

Stunning!

Engine sounds so sweel as well.. I didnt think it was possible for c1j's to be so quiet :)

gtmatt

27-02-2012, 21:21

So lucky :)

Brigsy

27-02-2012, 21:34

I should have put some old skool happy hardcore on for the vid :) if i can get a driver ill bring it to nd this year, didnt do any shows in it last year at all was a shame really.

Brigsy

29-03-2012, 12:56

Possibly up for sale soon. Needs to be used and not stuck in the garage all year round!?

dickiegtt

29-03-2012, 21:17

You crazy! Keep her forever and just like that! Love it.:cool:

philg

30-03-2012, 08:36

You just want another slag :D

Brigsy

30-03-2012, 09:58

Tbh mate i just fancy releasing some money, ive got the van to hoon about in and that barely gets used these days.

Brigsy

29-04-2012, 16:45

Booked the gtt in for a last min mot yesterday, passed no advisorys :) Give it a clean up and took some pics. Cant wait to tax it on 1st of may and use it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/6e0dde1f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/aac69bd4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/f2c6ede4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/55a7e229.jpg

Jonny5

29-04-2012, 18:13

Love it mate :agree: makes mine look shabby!

Jimmy5

29-04-2012, 18:15

Love this car,hopefully I will be able to get mine to a similar standard :agree:

Brigsy

30-04-2012, 14:52

Another small update, the battery was fried after being layed up since november. It was getting a bit tired last year but always seemed to start so time to change it. Fitted a new battery today (036 for £30 new, cheap as) it has made a massive difference in starting, starts after a couple of cranks now and the dash lights are so much brighter.

I opened the battery terminals up and fitted them over the poles properly as they weren't on fully before and overtightened (not my doing) and now the oil pressure gauge has started working properly again as it was always reading around 1 bar, the clocks also seem more responsive overall. Could have been due to this, duff battery or co-incidence?? who knows.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/3b24786c.jpg

Tony Walker

30-04-2012, 20:00

Poor earth on the battery could cause issues.

Brigsy

30-04-2012, 21:02

That's what i thought Tony, typically ive never had the earth clamp off the battery since i changed the engine years ago.

Hi 5

30-04-2012, 22:03

looks mint pal top job

andybond

30-04-2012, 23:25

Would you miss it if you sold it?
Van for goon, car for show? Mind you having said that both are great.

Brigsy

10-07-2012, 12:24

Gtt has been running superb since last update. 360 miles per tank of fuel!

I have bled the brakes again after pedal was a little spongy and serviced it. Give it some tlc in the stages of clay bar, poorboys black hole, victoria concours wax and dodo juice red mist to finish. Wheels have been treated to poorboys wheel sealant. :)

Beading shot for all you detailers out there

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/22dd170c.jpg

Here are a few instragram pics off my iphone (best photography app ever!?)

Pic with Kris m's ph1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/813985d3.jpg

Pic outside thornton manor at lomos wedding

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/4a5dd5ad.jpg

With Kris m's ph1 and Big Steves raider

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/e4e4f625.jpg

Tim B

10-07-2012, 12:46

Very nice mate :niceone:

Kris M

10-07-2012, 12:52

superb shots from the weekend mate

Brigsy

07-04-2013, 00:55

Long time no update again? Just needs tax at moment

Pic from last years ring trip

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/83ba19048f93d8f16e8613a5f19741e3_zpsa916ded0.jpg

High speed autobahn test - 828 miles from home lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/CB124AE9-8FAF-40EB-A130-6677376C14D7-46518-00000980893DFDC6.jpg

On the rtoc rr day at efi-parts

http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm453/Brigsygtt/76b3713ab9d676f6681229445f039e5e_zpseb22d232.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/9351C23D-4B75-4E40-AB56-DD8FED1C53F1-46518-000009803E847563.jpg

shaggy

07-04-2013, 01:08

That is ****ing lush mate.

westy94

07-04-2013, 01:15

Very nice looking like that under bonnet

Alan

07-04-2013, 06:30

[QUOTE=Brigsy;323522]Long time no update again? Just needs tax at moment

Pic from last years ring trip

High speed autobahn test - 828 miles from home lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/CB124AE9-8FAF-40EB-A130-6677376C14D7-46518-00000980893DFDC6.jpg

Temperature guage:)
Was that its top speed?

TopCat

07-04-2013, 07:50

I've never seen pics of your car before Brigsy. It looks in top top top condition! Cracking motor mate.

*MrB*

07-04-2013, 09:14

Very nice indeed fella :)

Brigsy

07-04-2013, 10:45

Cheers all. Ive had 130 on the daytron timing gear at bruntingthorpe a couple of years ago, did three runs back to back, Speedo was saying approx 135?

Cant remember if this was flat out or not in germany, the actuator is a little bit weaker now so less power. It was pretty hot in germany but still barely went above half way on temp.

GTphil

07-04-2013, 10:49

One of my mates has just been round and he was telling me about a bloke on retro rides from redcar with a standard tungy gtt....... I wonder who that could have been :coffee:

Brigsy

07-04-2013, 10:53

Haha i have been whoring the pics in the last couple of days! He can buy it if he wants:D

GTphil

07-04-2013, 10:57

Haha i have been whoring the pics in the last couple of days! He can buy it if he wants:D

I will mention it;) he's had an itch for a gtt for a while but he's in the middle of a house refurb and not so sure his Mrs would appreciate a gtt being added to the fleet of cars he already has, and my raider is in his garage, wouldn't want it kicked out in the rain!:laugh:

Brigsy

18-01-2014, 15:46

Got plans for the old girl this year. Shes been chilling out in the garage since the rr day at efi parts in 2012. Done approx 15 miles last year - mot station (pass) then back home. Its going to get some use this year though;)

On the mot day last year

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/21ad6673bfa40997c3423af35cf7ed81.jpg

With the mrs megane 225. Little and large

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/brigsy/36f54ac67af676533cd8e9c028c380dd.jpg