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As i have now officially joined i thought i would say hello and introduce myself.
My name is Carl, i am 20 and im from Co Durham.
I currently own a Ford Focus RS, Renaultsport Clio 172 and i have just bought to restore a Renault 5 GT Turbo.
Photos of my cars :agree:
RS - Circa 330bhp
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4448142689_3f87cf62aa_b.jpg
Clio - not sure on power, should be around 240bhp
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/cbarron123/P5312831.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/cbarron123/DSC00815.jpg
5 - Standard
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/cbarron123/DSC00557.jpg
Carl
SCHWARTZ
21-06-2010, 20:19
loving the clio and obviously the 5. Which ones the most fun to drive then??
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
loving the clio and obviously the 5. Which ones the most fun to drive then??
I havent driven the 5 yet so cant comment on that.
The clio on track, the Focus on road.
With the clio being so track focused its not very nice/fun to drive on road.
Carl
Danny4da
21-06-2010, 20:27
the clio is mint you how much you get for it??
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
the clio is mint you how much you get for it??
£2k when i first bought it 2 years ago but it looked like this
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg223/cbarron123/RenaultClio172Ph12.jpg
Danny4da
21-06-2010, 20:37
nice, done alot of work if ya turnt that to what it is now, looking forward to seein your progress on the 5?? how much did you seel the clio for? if ya dont mind me askin!
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
nice, done alot of work if ya turnt that to what it is now, looking forward to seein your progress on the 5?? how much did you seel the clio for? if ya dont mind me askin!
Lots and lots of work on the clio lol! I still own it, finishing new engine tomorrow on it.
Spec of clio
Engine:
F4R engine re-bored to 2.1ltr (2066cc)
Wossner Forged Pistons (12.8:1) 84mm
Catcam Forged Conrods
Catcam 423 Race/Rally Cams (VVT Delete)
Jenvey 48mm Throttle Bodies
Jenvey 120mm Trumpets
Catcam Uprated Valve Springs
ACL Race main/thrust bearings
King Race big end bearings
Full Race spec Headwork (AP Developments)
OMEX 600 ECU
Lightened Billet Flywheel
Catcam Adjustable Vernier Pulleys
Catcam ARP Bolts
Full Samco Hose Set
Helix Paddle Clutch
Full race map + prep by Tour De Force
Transmission + Brakes:
5 speed box
Quaife ATB diff
Shortshift
Performance friction 97 brake pads
Brembo HC discs
Goodridge braided lines
Dot 5.1 fluid
Body:
Cliosport 172 shell
Resprayed racing blue
3mm/4mm polycarb windows
Cup Racer Spoiler
Aerolock bonnet pins
Interior:
Fully stripped and sprayed black
Clio Cup racer steering wheel
Clio Cup racer full FIA roll cage
2x Cobra Evolution bucket seats
Battery located to boot
Custom Aluminium doorcards
Wheel/suspension + others
AST Sportline II Coilovers
Rear camber shims
Powerflow Exhaust + Decat
8x Speedline 2118's
4x OZ F1's
12x Michelin Slicks
4x Toyo R888s
4x Yokohama Paradas
dangerous dave
21-06-2010, 21:40
hello, welcome to the club where you can wash your clio/5gtt with one bucket and we won't think less of you:D
do like the clio, looks trim:smokin:
Matt Cole
21-06-2010, 21:48
Welcome mate. Another member from Durham. Where you from chief?
The new Bill J
21-06-2010, 21:50
Welcome mate. Another member from Durham. Where you from chief?
Errrm, Durham :p
Matt Cole
21-06-2010, 21:51
Errrm, Durham :p
lol Bill, sarcasm and all that!!:D He said Co Durham so any of the surrounding villages i guess.
The new Bill J
21-06-2010, 21:53
lol Bill, sarcasm and all that!!:D He said Co Durham so any of the surrounding villages i guess.
Sarcasm? Never heard of it :scratch:
lol = :mad:
:laugh:
lol Bill, sarcasm and all that!!:D He said Co Durham so any of the surrounding villages i guess.
Matt, Bills from the big City, he thinks Durhams a village with a handful of houses!! :cooter:
He's from Bishop marrow, you got a photo of my pile of spares? post it up he might see something he needs ;)
Welcome Mr Barron, let me know when it arrives, I could pop through and have a look at it for you see why its not starting.
Post up more info when you get it such as, is it turning over? do you have a spark? and we might be able to help over the web :agree:
The new Bill J
21-06-2010, 22:03
Matt, Bills from the big City, he thinks Durhams a village with a handful of houses!! :cooter:
Six, isn't it? :scratch:
Matt Cole
21-06-2010, 22:04
Six, isn't it? :scratch:
Ha thats just the amount of houses Ashy could build in his new garden!!:D
The new Bill J
21-06-2010, 22:05
Ha thats just the amount of houses Ashy could build in his new garden!!:D
:laugh:
:cry:
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Matt, Bills from the big City, he thinks Durhams a village with a handful of houses!! :cooter:
He's from Bishop marrow, you got a photo of my pile of spares? post it up he might see something he needs ;)
Welcome Mr Barron, let me know when it arrives, I could pop through and have a look at it for you see why its not starting.
Post up more info when you get it such as, is it turning over? do you have a spark? and we might be able to help over the web :agree:
Hi Ashy,
I am from Bishop Auckland :)
I should get it by the end of the week. I may take you up on that offer. The only thing is the car will be located in boro. Could throw you some petrol money if you wouldnt mind :agree: Would be good if you could check it over and see what you think too as i have no idea about these cars.
Carl
Matt Cole
21-06-2010, 22:13
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
Hi Ashy,
I am from Bishop Auckland :)
I should get it by the end of the week. I may take you up on that offer. The only thing is the car will be located in boro. Could throw you some petrol money if you wouldnt mind :agree: Would be good if you could check it over and see what you think too as i have no idea about these cars.
Carl
If its in boro mate, you have our very own hairy toed Briggsy who knows a thing or 10 about 5's!:D
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
If its in boro mate, you have our very own hairy toed Briggsy who knows a thing or 10 about 5's!:D
who? lol :confused:
If its in boro mate, you have our very own hairy toed Briggsy who knows a thing or 10 about 5's!:D
He's your man, he usually pays you to let him work on your car!! :eek:
Ha thats just the amount of houses Ashy could build in his new garden!!:D
Garages you mean, quad garage has a certain ring to it!!:p
Josie172cup
25-06-2010, 17:00
whey
some people i know lol
or have at least seen before
3 awesome cars. Well.. the 5 could do with a polish :D
Welcome to the club :agree:
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