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No problem. will look right at home in your bay
Thanks again mate :D
Loving the bling mate :agree: just keep on top of it
Jon Smith aka Thundercat is currently in the process of refurbing my polished alternator for me :niceone:
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 :laugh:
I have no idea when its comes to electrics so a big thank you to Mr Smith for bailing me out.
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/C05CD41C-F3C4-4949-AA42-9CD072AC5B6C_zps5pljwwuk.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/C05CD41C-F3C4-4949-AA42-9CD072AC5B6C_zps5pljwwuk.jpg.html)
Takes me back stripping alternators mate :)
Throw away society nowadays :/
You and your chrome! Bloody gypo lol
You and your chrome! Bloody gypo lol
Says you, Essex Boy :D
Someone spent alot of time polishing that alternator so feels right saving it. Plus, it is shiney :devil:
Says you, Essex Boy :D
Someone spent alot of time polishing that alternator so feels right saving it. Plus, it is shiney :devil:
Hahaha! You'll need some ray bans for that engine bay. One of the finest examples on the club
Great work and detail again sir.
Is there much more on the 'to do' list?
Great work and detail again sir.
Is there much more on the 'to do' list?
Chrome the belt?
I don't think the idle screw is chrome either but wouldn't be confident its not:laugh:
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.
Chrome the belt?
:upyours:
I don't think the idle screw is chrome either but wouldn't be confident its not:laugh:
Please dont give him the satisfaction :)
Nad-5GTT
07-01-2014, 22:14
You and your chrome! Bloody gypo lol
Got to love the bling. Well I do anyway :D
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 :smokin:
Lowiepete
07-01-2014, 23:07
How are you getting on with sourcing a Euro rear light cluster? :)
Will this one do? (http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Rucklicht-Heckleuchte-Ruckleuchte-links-Renault-Super-5-B-C40-/230864872111?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item35c09e62af)
Regards,
Steve
I don't think the idle screw is chrome either but wouldn't be confident its not:laugh:
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!
Tweak tweak tweak :agree:
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 :D
This vicarious living I'm doing has got to stop :laugh:
Tweak tweak tweak :agree:
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 :D
This vicarious living I'm doing has got to stop :laugh:
You need to join a club mate... Wait!
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. :sad:
Sorry for the hijack Jon. :pirate:
Will this one do? (http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Rucklicht-Heckleuchte-Ruckleuchte-links-Renault-Super-5-B-C40-/230864872111?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item35c09e62af)
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 :)
Tweak tweak tweak :agree:
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 :D
This vicarious living I'm doing has got to stop :laugh:
Stop adding stuff to my jobs list :laugh:
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 :dearme:
The polished casings were lightly blasted due to excessive internal and rear casing corrosion.
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/2014-01/D2FD3529-C700-468B-8383-B5C354D3F9A8_zpswf4x1fw4.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/2014-01/D2FD3529-C700-468B-8383-B5C354D3F9A8_zpswf4x1fw4.jpg.html)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/743D067F-1797-43D6-9472-2675E35F5467_zpsgjosfxjq.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/743D067F-1797-43D6-9472-2675E35F5467_zpsgjosfxjq.jpg.html)
Then everything started to go back together nicely until...
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/AA465702-7002-4FD0-98EC-BFA41336ADCD_zps5cjgpa0f.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/AA465702-7002-4FD0-98EC-BFA41336ADCD_zps5cjgpa0f.jpg.html)
...this! :brickwall:
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/C07D002E-8AD3-4A8E-BBA5-CF47D9BBC74C_zpsrsjytdju.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/C07D002E-8AD3-4A8E-BBA5-CF47D9BBC74C_zpsrsjytdju.jpg.html)
After a helicoil kit the end is finally in sight :D :D
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/2013-08/6D649527-C5C6-453D-87F2-C744186DBA06_zps42bpcd9l.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/2013-08/6D649527-C5C6-453D-87F2-C744186DBA06_zps42bpcd9l.jpg.html)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/2013-08/27905CBB-E992-4C93-B5EB-C2420A69B6EA_zpszhn6a6b9.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/2013-08/27905CBB-E992-4C93-B5EB-C2420A69B6EA_zpszhn6a6b9.jpg.html)
Gonna be like wu tang clan in your engine bay with all that bling lol
Red October
21-01-2014, 21:50
Cars still tucked away for the winter so bored of waiting for the spring.
In the meantime ive been stock piling parts :-
New Headlamps
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/9a597bde.jpg]
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 ???:laugh:
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
Mine are lucas i think ash cant remember off the top of my head :scratch:
Some valeo ones here tho;
http://bit.ly/1aJ6s1x
Like Davo says only seen covers on ebay an both ended early.
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.
A headlight is a headlight though lol.
Try an tell the O.E brigade that...:coffee:
Try an tell the O.E brigade that...:coffee:
:laugh:
Pm x
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 :eek:
Search on eBay LWB716 and LWB717, they may not be valeo but at just over £20 delivered a lot cheaper.
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. :laugh: :laugh:
Bloody hell davo seems the o.e brigade dont mind non valeo after all. :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh:
What happened to Dale "if its not OE then it's not going on" Jarvis?
Red October
22-01-2014, 09:29
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 :eek:
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..........
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 :cartman:
Bloody hell davo seems the o.e brigade dont mind non valeo after all. :laugh: :laugh:
Who says that :laugh: 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 :p
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.
Usually the reason to replace them is because the reflectors inside have gone dull.
:agree: Amazing how a new set of lights can transform the look of a vehicle.
:agree: Amazing how a new set of lights can transform the look of a vehicle.
Totally agree with this!
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 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?
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.
. My dealer had to order them and I got them the next day.
Lucky boy! :)
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 :)
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 :)
You're the first then TC. Somehow that comes as no surprise :D
You're the first then TC. Somehow that comes as no surprise :D
What can i say? I'm unique... :wasntme:
Sorry for the hack on the thread Jon. Hope u love me still x
i JUST ORDERED BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEW FROM RENAULT THEY ARRIVED TODAY GOT TO PICK THEM UP SAT :) PLUS OTHER GOODIES
i JUST ORDERED BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEW FROM RENAULT THEY ARRIVED TODAY GOT TO PICK THEM UP SAT :) PLUS OTHER GOODIES
:agree:
hows the alternator coming along? all fitted now?
hows the alternator coming along? all fitted now?
No progress really.
I've not even been to the car this year yet and ive still got to pick the alternator up from Mr Smiths!
Having a bit of a break at the mo :)
Final bits of bling acquired...:D :D
Brand New GTTuning Ninja oil cap (Cheers Topcat :niceone:)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/0F422EA1-7FD7-449E-A92F-918F0B1ECCB3_zpsjzhmnb9c.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/0F422EA1-7FD7-449E-A92F-918F0B1ECCB3_zpsjzhmnb9c.jpg.html)
Alloy swirl pot (before polishing)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/10CA330F-78CE-406D-B7EC-9F1063D4F543_zpsmebwatxl.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/10CA330F-78CE-406D-B7EC-9F1063D4F543_zpsmebwatxl.jpg.html)
Thats it for shiney stuff, i promise......;)
Very nice. The oil cap looks great and i am sure the pot will scrub up well. Look forward to seeing them fitted :smokin:
Nice some more shinny bits :agree:
A better pic of my new oil cap :D
I know gttuning made some shit in their day but i have to admit this ninja cap is a work of cnc art.
I know its only an oil cap and a dress up piece at that, but im well pleased with it.
First non o.e+ modification :crap:
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/AA9248D0-2D72-49ED-A847-0E0B2491E2E0_zpslv6zuwmv.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/AA9248D0-2D72-49ED-A847-0E0B2491E2E0_zpslv6zuwmv.jpg.html)
Does look a cracking piece of work.
Finish looks spot on to..... will look very at home on yours then :smokin:
Nice can't wait to get mine through the post :agree:
Oh how i love metal polishing....:sad2:
Swirl Pot mid polish.
I've flatted out the worst of the scratches leaving just two small marks to tease out.
Very very time consuming and boring!
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/71DCA2A7-CE19-4ADB-BAF4-3DE982592CC9_zpswdkowlrb.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/71DCA2A7-CE19-4ADB-BAF4-3DE982592CC9_zpswdkowlrb.jpg.html)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/55F8ECA2-05A3-4F98-AF29-752FF0B704DE_zpsenathbjb.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/55F8ECA2-05A3-4F98-AF29-752FF0B704DE_zpsenathbjb.jpg.html)
Very nice jonny.I do like the oil cap.Should have put my name down.
I want that swirl pot as shiny as your new oil filler cap ;)
Jeff Ninebar
13-02-2014, 09:42
Having seen the cracking job you are doing on these parts, I have got myself a kit to shine up some of the alu parts I have as well. Keep up the good work:agree:
Very nice jonny.I do like the oil cap.Should have put my name down.
Topcat still has a few left mate pm him if you want one.
I want that swirl pot as shiny as your new oil filler cap ;)
It will be, i promise :D
Having seen the cracking job you are doing on these parts, I have got myself a kit to shine up some of the alu parts I have as well. Keep up the good work:agree:
Thank you :niceone:
I just use two types of polishing wheel in a cordless drill, with a couple of types of polishing compound that came with the kit and then finished off with autosol by hand.
If you're willing to put the time in the outcome can be very rewarding.
Topcat still has a few left mate pm him if you want one.
All sold. Awaiting payment for 2 of them. If one doesn't go I'll let u know Casper.
All sold. Awaiting payment for 2 of them. If one doesn't go I'll let u know Casper.
Nice one.:agree:
This is getting silly now......:crap:
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/909FFC71-569D-44C5-9BC8-C5C012537C34_zps6byleqpb.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/909FFC71-569D-44C5-9BC8-C5C012537C34_zps6byleqpb.jpg.html)
Hold on, it got silly a while ago! :laugh:
I bet u bought the inter cooler chrome Bracket on eBay too
That really is the last bit. I mean that :)
I think i have a nice balance now.
That really is the last bit. I mean that :)
I think i have a nice balance now.
I bet you fit a new fan to the bracket. You've got to really :cooter:
It already looks the danglers. Ill bring my ray bans when i see it
Nad-5GTT
13-02-2014, 18:19
Nice one. There's plenty off people with the opinion that chrome don't get you home, but it sure looks nice in my opinion. I'll be adding a few more blingy bits to my engine bay soon, most won't be seen but what the heck :D
I bet you fit a new fan to the bracket. You've got to really :cooter:
It already looks the danglers. Ill bring my ray bans when i see it
I've been meaning to ask you if you can get me a more modern and more efficient version of the o.e fan?
Nice one. There's plenty off people with the opinion that chrome don't get you home, but it sure looks nice in my opinion. I'll be adding a few more blingy bits to my engine bay soon, most won't be seen but what the heck :D
Cheers mate :niceone:
Everyone owns a 5 for different reasons and i believe that as long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters :)
I've been meaning to ask you if you can get me a more modern and more efficient version of the o.e fan?
Yes mate. Im best mates with the uk dealer of Comex. They're the rival of spal, better quality and cheaper. Proven better airflow on tests we made last year.
Cheers mate :niceone:
Everyone owns a 5 for different reasons and i believe that as long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters :)
Couldn't agree more!! I like the new progress :smokin:
I want that swirl pot as shiny as your new oil filler cap ;)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/4FA40086-92AE-4524-906D-B326965598B7_zpsvkkltwxz.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/4FA40086-92AE-4524-906D-B326965598B7_zpsvkkltwxz.jpg.html)
Just for you ;)
Wow! That is incredible. Well done mate.
Wow! That is incredible. Well done mate.
Cheers darling ;)
Took six hours over three nights :eek:
I bet it did! Your Blue Peter badge is in the post!
I bet it did! Your Blue Peter badge is in the post!
A gold one???? :laugh:
A gold one???? :laugh:
A chrome one ;)
Fitted my ninja cap :cool:
Excuse the crappy pic :crap:
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/76D403FC-340F-426B-A9F4-33AE740F50DB_zpsje7y1trp.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/76D403FC-340F-426B-A9F4-33AE740F50DB_zpsje7y1trp.jpg.html)
I know its filthy i got these today to try...
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/2013-08/02D9D1A8-4439-49D2-AF7A-5244B56916CE_zpsxnapqcq5.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/2013-08/02D9D1A8-4439-49D2-AF7A-5244B56916CE_zpsxnapqcq5.jpg.html)
wow i have never heard of them, i use baby wipes normally
auto glym here i come!!!!!
wow i have never heard of them, i use baby wipes normally
auto glym here i come!!!!!
Ive always used baby wipes too but i found it dulled the shine on the samcos.
Hoping these do what they say on the box and wont....
http://bit.ly/1dDzVPh
Ive always used baby wipes too but i found it dulled the shine on the samcos.
Hoping these do what they say on the box and wont....
http://bit.ly/1dDzVPh
yeah i found they did too
thanks for the link they have now been purchased :laugh:
Thanks for the polished up pic :agree:
I have printed and framed it. It's now on my living room wall ;)
But genuinely, great job!
Liking that oil cap. :agree:
I've found WD40 and a rag cleans up silicone hoses a treat! :cool:
Top work on that degassing pot. :)
So i finally managed to get round to picking the Polished Alternator up from Mr Smiths tonight and im really pleased with the final outcome, thank you mate :niceone:
I just have the fan and spacers etc to paint tomorrow and ill be fitting it at the end of the week all being well.
So me being me, i started to give it a quick once over with the machine polisher as soon as i got home.
Quick sneaky picture below after a basic test polish :)
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/6DD933BD-C4DA-41F9-8C69-5E40F24798A9_zpsomeifyl2.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/6DD933BD-C4DA-41F9-8C69-5E40F24798A9_zpsomeifyl2.jpg.html)
Top stuff as always Jonny :agree:
Nottswoody
18-02-2014, 09:23
Rad next i think..
Rad next i think..
When the one fitted fails ill change it to an alloy one an fit an external oil cooler too, but until then its staying put :)
Liking that oil cap. :agree:
I've found WD40 and a rag cleans up silicone hoses a treat! :cool:
Top work on that degassing pot. :)
Cheers mate :agree:
How is your build getting on? Think your thread is well overdue an update :D
Benjibrady
18-02-2014, 12:37
That's is amazingly clean
*looks sadly out of the window at his own beat up, rusty, dirty 5* :(
The finished article...
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/45AFE706-F645-468E-8E37-13759E475D26_zpstezlmyiq.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/45AFE706-F645-468E-8E37-13759E475D26_zpstezlmyiq.jpg.html)
:cool:
I want one:D:agree:
Cheers mate :agree:
How is your build getting on? Think your thread is well overdue an update :D
Will be spamming the broads again with pictures next month. :D
Don't shoot me, but I think I read some where that polishing the drive wheel on the alternator can cause the belt to slip? Or it was only with the non genuine belts? :confused:
Don't shoot me, but I think I read some where that polishing the drive wheel on the alternator can cause the belt to slip? Or it was only with the non genuine belts? :confused:
Fair point but on this one the pulley is chromed but only on the outside, where the belt sits is just zinc plated like o.e :)
Now your just showing off! :cooter:
Can't what for mine to finally be all clean and bling'd up like yours. My interior paint work currently looks like it's been washed with bricks. :laugh:
Can't what for mine to finally be all clean and bling'd up like yours. My interior paint work currently looks like it's been washed with bricks. :laugh:
Yours will be epic when its finished mate, you're even more ocd than me :laugh:
So far the only bling on mine is the seat rails. :laugh: Maybe il throw in some pink so I've got something for people to talk about. :cooter: Really pump'd on getting things done to it this year and driving like a hooligan and seeing confused look on peoples faces when trying to work out what a R5 GTT is. :laugh:
Seat rails, that reminds me. Jon, did you know Ph1's had polished/chromed seat belt tidy bars as standard? Or whatever they are called. They are quite cool.
These (top right), but polished:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/182IDpics/Some%20Pics%20of%20my%20Old%20Cars/my5interior.jpg
Nice idea Trev :) but i really am done after this lot is fitted.
Im going to work on the car Thursday to fit these last parts an tidy up a few loose ends, got the annual oil change to do as well then the car is 100% finished.
Ill be posting up some finished pics once it has had a total inside and out detail then it will be the end for this thread.
:agree:
...then it will be the end for this thread.
:sad:
Subtle little mod to freshen up the look of the willy wheels an to stop me getting bored and want to change them.
http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/JonnyR5-2008/3AC68AFC-614F-4792-B2F4-DC502A70A4A4_zpsjnrw58ql.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/JonnyR5-2008/media/3AC68AFC-614F-4792-B2F4-DC502A70A4A4_zpsjnrw58ql.jpg.html)
Adam 005
19-02-2014, 21:47
These (top right), but polished:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/182IDpics/Some%20Pics%20of%20my%20Old%20Cars/my5interior.jpg
I have a set of those in a draw at home:)
Seat rails, that reminds me. Jon, did you know Ph1's had polished/chromed seat belt tidy bars as standard? Or whatever they are called. They are quite cool.
I never knew that :agree: my bro's old silver phase 1 had them and i always thought they were from cgb.
Todays efforts!
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Tucked away till spring
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Looks fantastic. The stickers are a touch on the wheels.
Where's the chrome fan support?
Pigsnake
20-02-2014, 20:05
Looks awesome mate.:agree: That is one clean engine bay.:)
Cheers guys :agree:
Where's the chrome fan support?
It will soon be in the possession of Topcat :D
That engine bay is a thing of beauty. The red and black silicone is awesome. I like all the bling also just not enough to be arsed doing mine:laugh:
She looks fantastic as always Jonny :D
Matt Cole
22-02-2014, 11:28
One of the best cars in the club!
Thank you for all the nice comments :niceone:
Im having a bit of a mental battle with myself at the moment, im thinking maybe ive gone a little ott in certain areas :crap:
You would have to give us a clue as to which areas are ott cos it looks pretty well balanced to me. OEM+ I think is the term used in the vw world.
Thank you for all the nice comments :niceone:
Im having a bit of a mental battle with myself at the moment, im thinking maybe ive gone a little ott in certain areas :crap:
Definitely. I think you should scrap this project and start again ;)
Thank you for all the nice comments :niceone:
Im having a bit of a mental battle with myself at the moment, im thinking maybe ive gone a little ott in certain areas :crap:
There's nothing u can't put back if u don't want to mate. To me it looks awesome. And it has its own identity. Looks flippin brilliant if u ask me
Onwards and upwards :)
I've been buying some new cleaning stuff ready for the first spring clean.
The Dodo juice smells amazing and is really good value at only £6 delivered for a panel pot.
It should easily do the 5 four or five times this year.
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Very good choice there. The black hole works a treat on dark cars.
The trick with the purple haze is build up a few layers but as it's a soft wax make the last layer dodo juice banana armour or a hard wax which will offer slightly more protection.
That's my method anyhow :laugh:
I notice you have something attached to the cylinder head close to where the standard knock sensor goes, I can't quite make out what it is from the pictures.
Is it a knock box? Or a sensor of some sort?
I notice you have something attached to the cylinder head close to where the standard knock sensor goes, I can't quite make out what it is from the pictures.
Is it a knock box? Or a sensor of some sort?
The only thing thats near the o.e knock sensor is a chrome version of the engine lifting eye :)
The only thing thats near the o.e knock sensor is a chrome version of the engine lifting eye :)
Ahh, I thought it was something else, at least now I know what those two bolts holes in the head are actually for:laugh:
Very good choice there. The black hole works a treat on dark cars.
The trick with the purple haze is build up a few layers but as it's a soft wax make the last layer dodo juice banana armour or a hard wax which will offer slightly more protection.
That's my method anyhow :laugh:
Cheers for the info :agree:
Going to try blue velvet to top it off.
Got myself a new...yet old sticker :D
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I have one of those window stickers to. :D
:cool:
I have one of those window stickers to. :D
:cool:
Not like that one you dont :cooter:
Is that not a genuine old forum glass window sticker then? :confused: Minus O.E. Rtoc bro points to you then. :cooter: :laugh:
Is that not a genuine old forum glass window sticker then? :confused: Minus O.E. Rtoc bro points to you then. :cooter: :laugh:
Its a modern day version made by my sticker man, external vinyl and he can do any colour...even chrome :D
I had them made up for hammer off here.
He's selling them at a bargain price of £2 each posted over on facebook.
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JP Racing
06-03-2014, 08:48
I also use the poorboys blackhole glaze and the dodo juice orange crush for my red car and its a really good combo so the ones you have should be spot on easy to apply too :D
Its a modern day version made by my sticker man, external vinyl and i can do any colour...even chrome :D
I had them made up at the request of hammer off here.
He's selling them at a bargain price of £2 each posted over on facebook.
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Can you do Silver mate ?
Can you do Silver mate ?
Yes, pm'd
No engine bay pics for a change...
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Must be an mot'ers dream to get a car in such good condition.
Good luck anyhow
If It fails and you start to break it, you have my number :cooter:
She'll sail through big man. :agree:
:agree:
Im looking forward to giving the underneath a dust off and polish more than anything.
Im looking forward to giving the underneath a dust off and polish more than anything.
:laugh: that's my quote of the week!!!!
MOT passed for another year :)
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I made good time getting to and from the mot place, so managed to get to see this beauty on the way home.
She was ground running in preparation for this years flying season.
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Had the old girl out yesterday!
100+ miles and a much needed wash and polish.
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:worship: 5 is looking awesome as always Jonny
Needs polished strut brace! :cooter:
Needs polished strut brace! :cooter:
:laugh: always a critic.
:laugh: always a critic.
Where's your update Dave? I'm sure your engine bay is tuning into a GTTuning catalog snap shot...... :cooter:
Where's your update Dave? I'm sure your engine bay is tuning into a GTTuning catalog snap shot...... :cooter:
It's in the garage at your mums ;) don't bother loading pics anymore- takes too long
Where's your update Dave? I'm sure your engine bay is tuning into a GTTuning catalog snap shot...... :cooter:
All on turborenault, dont like us lot anymore :sad2:
Needs polished strut brace! :cooter:
Im always after a devil one ;)
Thundercat
22-04-2014, 18:40
Stand in que i want a devil one!
All on turborenault, dont like us lot anymore :sad2:
Don't be sad I'm still active on here too darling x
Don't be sad I'm still active on here too darling x
Update your thread then and tell us all about the new tuning company in essex that your car is a demo for :D:D
LeeR5GTT
22-04-2014, 21:01
Update your thread then and tell us all about the new tuning company in essex that your car is a demo for :D:D
I heard it was his own company, and every new customer to "topCat tuning" receives a free tin of Essex' finest fake tan ....
Update your thread then and tell us all about the new tuning company in essex that your car is a demo for :D:D
:laugh: Chop chop, I've got my sunnys on ready and waiting for bling. :D :cool:
I heard it was his own company, and every new customer to "topCat tuning" receives a free tin of Essex' finest fake tan ....
:laugh::laugh:
You're all jel ;)
No need to update into thread if you already know about it Jonny boy :)
You're all jel ;)
No need to update into thread if you already know about it Jonny boy :)
:nohijack:
P.s Show everyone else too ;)
Final Update time to sign off this resto thread!
Well i had the car out again today, so thought i'd take a final few pictures to end this thread with the car all cleaned up.
The 5 is running beautifully and for me, is 100% finished...on to the next one ;)
Thank you to everyone who has supported and helped me and my Dad throughout the restoration and to the members who i have bought and sold parts to and from.
To all the haters along the way :upyours:
Au revoir
Jonny
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Top car mate :agree: make sure you look after it ;)
You going to any shows this year be good to see it in the flesh :agree:
Awesome motor, awesome project.
Have you sold it then? Shame if you have, all that hard work.
Top car mate :agree: make sure you look after it ;)
You going to any shows this year be good to see it in the flesh :agree:
Not this year mate :sad2: Long work hours and two young children means its hard to get away.
Awesome motor, awesome project.
Have you sold it then? Shame if you have, all that hard work.
No, not sold!
Just that the restoration is finished now so no longer need to bore you guys with my blingy updates :laugh:
You have done a fantastic job and it's a cracking car, enjoy.
phase i 16 v turbo
29-04-2014, 08:47
Been a good read following the build well done for seeing it through.:agree:
Been a real pleasure watching this journey. One of the very few projects that has been seen right through to its absolute conclusion, and then not immediately sold on! :agree::)
A great car that you have ended up with. You should be proud!
The only thing left do is enjoy it mate.
And if anyone ever needs to regain enthusiasm for their project - this is the thread to read!
Thundercat
29-04-2014, 20:50
A credit to you and your dad.
Long time no speak.....
One for you Trev
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He does like his pics.... :D
Markhall
03-01-2015, 23:27
Stunning car . Absolutely love it
Nice build...soooo clean!
Out of interest what's the ride height?
Long time no speak.....
One for you Trev
Woo-hoo! :laugh:
Get before and after pics up side by side. :agree:
Nice build...soooo clean!
Out of interest what's the ride height?
50mm front back adjusted to match.
Stunning car . Absolutely love it
Thank you :D
Thread revival...
Still got her, still running good, nothings changed...never selling 😃
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It's been a while.......
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nice to see you back bud lovely car there saw it at pod very jealous lol
sorry i didnt speak with you but hopefully next time👍
Matt Cole
15-07-2017, 23:19
Welcome back Jonn:agree:;)y!
Woznaldo
17-07-2017, 09:10
Still a very tidy motor!
Looks like rear wiper removal with OE bungs from an early R5? :cool: Any other changes in the last 2yrs?
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