Phase 1 project [Archive]

elmof1

20-01-2011, 10:39

I bought my phase 1 a few monhs ago after a 12 year break from owning a R5GTT. It needs some work to bring back to its former glory. If done a few little jobs like, new fuel pump relay and rebuilt the turbo.

I've just sorted my garage out so i'm ready to make a start of resotoring her. she's pearl white at the moment, but she will end up electric blue as its my fav colour and i cant be arsed with the effort in spraying pearl white. Some pics as it stands

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0076.jpg

Penfold aka The Dealer

20-01-2011, 11:00

Oh a colour change....

Personally love the look of the car, looks very clean and original... unless you have the budget I wouldnt want to respray the car (them stickers on the side will set you back the best part of £500)

spinner

20-01-2011, 11:17

Yeah dont colour change it pearl white is a great colour.Unless your going to strip it down and have everything painted (ie engine bay,shuts,boot floor) it just wont look as nice.

Looks a clean standard car in the picture

elmof1

20-01-2011, 11:25

Its going to be stripped to a bare shell over the coming weeks. It needs a new windscreen surround (hopefully be making a start over the weekend), new drivers door and the paint work isnt very pretty up close. All down the drivers side the paint has bad cracks from a poor attempt of painting!!!

I think the electric blue phase 1 below looks stunning
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/phase1.jpg

spinner

20-01-2011, 11:30

The electric blue one is nice maybe cos ive got a pearl white i perfer it then blue.Did you buy yours from clacton in essex looks like one that was local to me on ebay a little awhile ago.

phase i 16 v turbo

20-01-2011, 11:30

The electric blue phase 1 are too common.

Bigfoot

20-01-2011, 11:31

Plus changing over to electric blue you going to replace the complete body kit or going to paint the kit :crap:

spinner

20-01-2011, 11:42

Plus changing over to electric blue you going to replace the complete body kit or going to paint the kit :crap:

Thats a good point dale.Didnt even think of that :ashamed:

phase i 16 v turbo

20-01-2011, 11:45

Plus changing over to electric blue you going to replace the complete body kit or going to paint the kit :crap:

Just the rear arches with insetrs now cost £254 that is with out the side skirts and front arches.

elmof1

20-01-2011, 11:50

The electric blue one is nice maybe cos ive got a pearl white i perfer it then blue.Did you buy yours from clacton in essex looks like one that was local to me on ebay a little awhile ago.

Yeh mine is the one from clacton, I went down with the trailer to collect it.

The kit will need painting even if i stays pearl white. The white fibreglass is fairly marked, scratched and chipped in places. Oh i'm all confused now with the colour choice:rolleyes:

spinner

20-01-2011, 12:04

Yeh mine is the one from clacton, I went down with the trailer to collect it.

The kit will need painting even if i stays pearl white. The white fibreglass is fairly marked, scratched and chipped in places. Oh i'm all confused now with the colour chioce:rolleyes:

Keep it pearl check my profile for pictures of mine.It has a smooth matt pearl white kit as its a phase 1 to phase 2 change over car.

phase i 16 v turbo

20-01-2011, 12:24

Keep it pearl check my profile for pictures of mine.It has a smooth matt pearl white kit as its a phase 1 to phase 2 change over car.

Hi Luke, I have had and E reg with the electric blue and the pearl white like yours, very nice colours, but rust was a big problem on both.

spinner

20-01-2011, 12:46

Hi Luke, I have had and E reg with the electric blue and the pearl white like yours, very nice colours, but rust was a big problem on both.

Alright mike yeah i love mine to bits.Touch wood rust is'nt a issue on it.Only a tiny scab under the o/s/r window which is being done.Guess the fact its only done 67'000 and been dry stored for 7 years helped.

Os8472

20-01-2011, 19:49

I have a pearl white ph1 and I wish I'd restored instead of tuning it, would be worth alot more now and would get far more attention

trust me fella, either restore it too mint standard pearl white condition or if your really set on a blue ph1 sell it and buy a less rare ph1, like jimmy_b's

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=15543

can't believe he wants to sell now its finally solid

jesus in the seat of a 5

20-01-2011, 20:42

The electric blue phase 1 are too common.
pah , the phase one itself isnt even common , let alone elctric blue....:dearme:, id say keep it as it is , just improve it, this is my car http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=695&pictureid=13166 , pics dont do it justice , phase 1`s are gettin blimmin rare , i dont care what anyone says , especially , oe and mint!!!!!, thats the route id choose!, looks a good car and starting base...nice find ya lucky bugger...:D

elmof1

20-01-2011, 20:46

Thanks for comment guys, I'll stick with the pearl White then. The plan is to restore to standard spec. The car is solid, it's only done 65k and the only rust ive come across is the windscreen surround.

elmof1

20-01-2011, 20:51

pah , the phase one itself isnt even common , let alone elctric blue....:dearme:, id say keep it as it is , just improve it, this is my car http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=695&pictureid=13166 , pics dont do it justice , phase 1`s are gettin blimmin rare , i dont care what anyone says , especially , oe and mint!!!!!, thats the route id choose!, looks a good car and starting base...nice find ya lucky bugger...:D

Your car is mint, that's just the look I'm looking for.

jesus in the seat of a 5

20-01-2011, 20:58

Your car is mint, that's just the look I'm looking for.

Ta dean , love the phase 1`s...:), i must put up some recent pics , ive done more to it of late too...:D, bud id say the pearl were quite rare nowadays too, once its up to your satisfaction, youll love it!!!!, you know it makes sense!!!:agree:

elmof1

21-01-2011, 11:10

Had a spare hour last night, so I removed the windscreen to reveal the dreaded rot!!
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/d37620b0.jpg

Also had a little play at breakfast and polished part of the Carb up!
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/6d67e7ab.jpg

Os8472

21-01-2011, 13:11

DaveMayGTT

21-01-2011, 13:54

pah , the phase one itself isnt even common , let alone elctric blue....:dearme:, id say keep it as it is , just improve it, this is my car http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=695&pictureid=13166 , pics dont do it justice , phase 1`s are gettin blimmin rare , i dont care what anyone says , especially , oe and mint!!!!!, thats the route id choose!, looks a good car and starting base...nice find ya lucky bugger...:D

There probably only rare due to Mike owning so many!
I agree with keeping the same colour, i changed the colour on my ph2 and its a lot of work to get the body and inside and then engine bay done, still havent finished mine, maybe later this year :P

phase i 16 v turbo

21-01-2011, 16:07

pah , the phase one itself isnt even common , let alone elctric blue....:dearme:, id say keep it as it is , just improve it, this is my car http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=695&pictureid=13166 , pics dont do it justice , phase 1`s are gettin blimmin rare , i dont care what anyone says , especially , oe and mint!!!!!, thats the route id choose!, looks a good car and starting base...nice find ya lucky bugger...:D

I have several electric blue Phase I s tucked away.:wasntme:

philg

21-01-2011, 17:22

I have several electric blue Phase I s tucked away.:wasntme:

How many gt have you actualy got?

Looked in your profile the silver phase 2 looks nice :)

elmof1

22-01-2011, 19:13

I feel like the cat that got the cream today, I've removed the front end and side skirts to find NO RUST anywhere, I really am shocked but very happy :):):):):):):):):)

Slightly annoyed that i damaged a couple of fixing lugs on the side skirts, I'll just fabricate some new ones and bond them in place.

Also removed the windscreen panel, fairly straight forward. I havent removed any of the panel on the A-pillar until if preped the replacement. Fingers crossed the wife will give me some more garage time tomorrow.

Some pics of today's efforts:
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0278.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0281.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0282.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0280.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0285.jpg

Windscreen panel removed
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0289.jpg

Penfold aka The Dealer

23-01-2011, 09:58

Blimey, you dont hang around, car looks good tho. :)

elmof1

06-02-2011, 18:43

Nearly got the replacement panel ready to be welded in place, its been a right pain the the ass removing a second hand panel in one piece to use again!!!

I've been offered some new Gaz coilovers at a very good price, dont what to do, fit standard or coilovers?? Kind of leaning towards the coilovers as i want to drop the ride height slighly.

elmof1

21-02-2011, 10:45

Pace has been a bit slow lately, was hoping to be further along now, but hey! Windscreen surround has been shot blasted and is now all prep'ed and epoxy primered. Finger's crossed i'll get it welded in this week.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/363036b6.jpg

Gaz coilovers arrived this morning, nice n new. They have come with 225lb springs, any know if these springs are ok as there has been a lot of talk about spring selection.

BriC

21-02-2011, 11:06

Looking good - very solid under all the kit as well, like you say!

Definitely keep it white. Take it from someone who colour changed their own car.. I wish I kept mine red. If I ever get mine re-sprayed again, it will most probably be going back to that colour.

elmof1

25-02-2011, 12:22

Just thought i'd share a little uni project i'm designing to fit in the GTT. Its a real time incar monitor, it can display a max of 4 channels. At the moment i've written the code to display engine temp, air temp, battery voltage and coolant level warning.

I've got a float sensor to mount in the header tank to monitor coolant level.

The good thing with this is that I can fit any sensor a want and display the reading, although i need to do a calibration and amend the code. next job is to fit and calibrate a pressure sensor to measure boost pressure.

Anyway here are some pics

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/ddd1adba.jpg

elmof1

25-02-2011, 12:24

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/57eb7028.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/d92da589.jpg

elmof1

25-02-2011, 12:26

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/26c674fd.jpg

Mart

25-02-2011, 12:31

If you could add afr, egt and/or act into the equation as well, and then able to make/sell them to club members for a fair price ;) you'd be onto a winner there :)

Nice ph1 project too :agree:

soapymech

25-02-2011, 12:36

if this was for sale id deffo be interested,great piece of kit:eek:

Danboi2

25-02-2011, 12:42

if this was for sale id deffo be interested,great piece of kit:eek:

me too aswell

kial

25-02-2011, 13:26

nice job !!! id tax one to !

IANMM

25-02-2011, 14:17

nice mate:) can you put threshold on them so they can create an alarm?

elmof1

25-02-2011, 14:28

nice mate:) can you put threshold on them so they can create an alarm?

Yeh i can fully configure the code to include thresholds, I've currently got the coolant level channel to display a message and sound a buzzer if the coolant drop low.

thanks everyone for the comments :)

jesus in the seat of a 5

25-02-2011, 15:39

Yeh i can fully configure the code to include thresholds, I've currently got the coolant level channel to display a message and sound a buzzer if the coolant drop low.

thanks everyone for the comments :)

good work buddy , now get selling them to us ya bugger...;):agree:

Penfold aka The Dealer

25-02-2011, 19:16

Looking good, should defo sell them gauges.... Williams F1 dont need them in there race cars, we need them in the 5's!! ;)

TrixNFlix

25-02-2011, 19:39

Looking :cool:. Top work chap. :)

elmof1

25-02-2011, 19:44

I've got the board designed and had 2 prototypes made, so all the tooling cost for the PCBs are done.

When i've got the uni project handed in I'll have a look into the possibility for supplying these if there is any interest. I'm fitting one to my wife's MGF as she has had a close shave after dumping her coolant over the M40.:eek:

Next is to model a carbon mount facia on CAD, maybe in place of an air vent?

elmof1

02-03-2011, 22:33

I've had a couple of hr's out in the garage this evening, and I've got most of the panel welded in position.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0291.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0292-1.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/IMG_0293-1.jpg

I'm not sure what to do now, I was planning on a complete restoration in one go and its probably going to be off the road for about a year if i go down that route. I've had a 12 year gap in owning a R5 and I really want to drive it this summer.

So I think I may get the bodywork sorted and re-paint it and enjoy driving it this summer. Then maybe do a engine rebuild and powder coat the subframe over the winter.

Matt Cole

03-03-2011, 13:30

Nice work matey, looks neat. I have mine to do and i'm dreading it!!:cry:

elmof1

05-03-2011, 19:57

Done some more fabrication today, pretty happy with the results
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/cecd4f7e.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/618c5e13.jpg

R5TURBORON

05-03-2011, 20:02

looking good keep up the good work

elmof1

06-03-2011, 21:37

Last bit of welding done on the windscreen panel.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/bf45ea28.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/03c584ff.jpg

djinuk

06-03-2011, 21:58

very interesting project this one, well done on the windscreen panel, i backed out of that bit of a job.

elmof1

14-03-2011, 11:24

Not much done this weekend, done a little more prep on the windscreen panel. Hopefully be at a stage to prime this weekend.

I had a mate in work to re-plate my top mounts and other suspension bit; i'll build the gaz coilovers up tonight:)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/55382336.jpg

elmof1

04-05-2011, 08:15

It been a while without a update.

Really hitting the car now with as much time as i can (without the wife leaving me). Paint is ordered, body is currently being prep'ed and the interior is being re-trimmed.

Hoping to get it painted by the end of this month, treated myself to a new devilbiss gti pro gun :)

Some latest pics.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/35bf39b7.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/GTT/61820727.jpg

kiwicolour

04-05-2011, 23:00

coming along really well! that will be 2 mint pearl whites on the road before too long!
''treated myself to a new devilbiss gti pro gun'' - got a couple of these myself, nice gun.

have you got a booth to spray in or just doing a make shift one?

what are the seats being retrimmed in?

heres a pic of mine just painted to spur you on! amazing what you can do in a single garage with extraction fan and some polymask!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/pukkapunto/IMG00062-20110324-1842.jpg

elmof1

05-05-2011, 12:52

Hi Rick,
yeh i hope to have mine with some paint on like yours soon! When are you hoping to get yours finished?

I've got a couple of options for painting, my garage, or rent a paint booth for £50. my mate is a painter at the bmw mini plant, so i may even ask him to paint it; but i really would like to do everything myself.

For the the interior i've managed to get hold some black nylon material very simular to the original; so i'm having all the black material replaced and just re-using the centers.

kiwicolour

05-05-2011, 23:58

nice idea on the seats, should look well.

Im hoping to get mine on the road next month, had a nightmare last friday, after a full service i decided to take it for a spin down the country lane near my house, ended up stalling it a mile from home, couldnt start it as the battery was dead then i couldnt open the bonnet as i hadnt put the catch back on properly! cut a long story short i had to get towed home, wreck my newly painted bonnet to get it open, so ive had to source another that now needs painting :cry:

also waiting on some ats classics to use along side the original wheels. will do a project thread when shes on the road in a few weeks.

if your ok with a spray gun i would do it yourself,
50quid for a booth is a bargain, id snap that up. sadly i dont have access to one anymore so i kitted my garage out with an industial extractor fan and polymask sheeting and a warm day!

i know its classed as a 3 stage pearl but its not like some 3 stage pearls that are bad for colour matching and hard to get an even finish.....
only thing is being a pale colour you need to make sure its clean and free from specs of dust between coats of pearl, as theres not a lot of play if you need to nib the pearl coat! a bloody fly landed in my roof on the second coat of clear and left a tiny brown mark, but even though im a painter im not that anal and will live with it! :D - im sure anyone on detailing world would be slitting there wrists

painting outside a booth its a very time consuming colour, it took me all day to do 4 coats of base, 7 coats of pearl and 2 coats of clear. good luck with it.

elmof1

06-05-2011, 15:54

kiwicolour

07-05-2011, 00:59

until i thought it was sparkly enough! :D the basecoat is quite creamy, so i was hoping the more coats of white pearl i put over it, it would whiten it a bit. im not so sure it did though. TBH i didnt see much difference after 3 or 4 coats of pearl.

i painted my kit, tailgate, roof and bonnet separatly and the colour match was bang on when i fitted them all back together. the only thing i would definatly stick to if i was you is going down the full side in one hit.

elmof1

16-05-2011, 15:54

Will finally nearly ready to start painting :). Still can't make about the kit. Two options:
Paint the kit pearl white
paint kit to the OE colour.

James5

16-05-2011, 15:57

Will finally nearly ready to start painting :). Still can't make about the kit. Two options:
Paint the kit pearl white
paint kit to the OE colour.

Gotta keep the kit OE colour's:agree:

elmof1

16-05-2011, 17:23

Gotta keep the kit OE colour's:agree:

Yeh i'm leaning towards that option, think i'll take a trip to my paint supplier tomorrrow and match the colour to one of the mouldings.

elmof1

05-06-2011, 23:15

Finally started laying some paint down; gti pro is a amazing gun:)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/b654c828.jpg

Penfold aka The Dealer

06-06-2011, 14:42

Finally started laying some paint down; gti pro is a amazing gun:)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/b654c828.jpg

Looking very nice so far....:)

Renault 5 GT Turbo

06-06-2011, 15:12

I love this colour, the only current manufacturer I can think of this side of a Lamborghini to offer a perl white is Fiat with the 500 Abarth.

Was this an expensive option when they were new?

Great work by the way, keep the updates coming.

elmof1

08-06-2011, 13:20

Big thanks to everyone who said I should keep it pearl white; really love the colour now its nice and fresh :agree:

Pulled it out of the garage today and removed the masking.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1730-1.jpg

Just got the rest of the car to paint now, hopefully finish painting the shell over the next couple of weeks :)

5 turbo

08-06-2011, 13:32

Good move...its a lovely colour...:niceone:

Penfold aka The Dealer

08-06-2011, 16:39

Get practising painting, your welcome to paint my silver ph1 if you like ;)

elmof1

21-06-2011, 06:44

Not much happen on the 5 for a week, been painting the wifes mgf to sell now the summer is is here; all good practice though!
I have serviced the carb and set up the t25
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/f07f7324.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/5fd224d8.jpg

Need to pull my finger out now, in want this car back together by august!

elmof1

15-08-2011, 14:20

Well the gtt has been on the back burner for a few weeks; wife was really pee'd off with the amount of garage time. I did get in there and finished painting the shell:)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/ac5adabb.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/d496575a.jpg

I'll wheel her out of the garage later and take some better pics. Only doors, wings, bonnet and boot to paint:rolleyes:

kiwicolour

15-08-2011, 23:53

looooooking good! youve got a good finish there, are you a painter or just picking it up as you go along? i cant fault your work anyway! fancy a job :D.

im sure it will be fine but id be a little worried about painting the doors and wings separatly, i did mine in one hit but my garage is a little wider,.
I bet the neighbours love you!

whats the plans with he bumpers, original texture?

elmof1

16-08-2011, 07:04

Na not a painter, just learnt myself. Yeh ideally would have paint a side in one go but had the door shuts to paint and garage is narrow. Planning to paint door and wing together. I've noted my gun pressure and spray directions, so hopefully should be close match.

Kit and bumpers need to be smoothed as in need to do some repairs.

How's your coming along?

James5

16-08-2011, 08:48

Does look awesome love the pearl 5's, wish In had the skills to spray my 5 up:D

elmof1

16-08-2011, 08:57

Does look awesome love the pearl 5's, wish In had the skills to spray my 5 up:D

I used my wifes MGF to get a little practice on ;)

I really love the colour, although its a pain in the ass to paint, 3 base coats, 3 pearl coats and 2 clear coats.

Job for today is going to the scrappy to pick up a mint drivers door for £20 :agree:

Trevhib

16-08-2011, 10:04

Oh boy, this is going to look lush. Wheel choice will be crucial.

OE pearl was an amazing colour when it was fresh. 10-12 years of being open to the elements later, it was clearly the worst! :laugh:

elmof1

16-08-2011, 10:24

Oh boy, this is going to look lush. Wheel choice will be crucial.

OE pearl was an amazing colour when it was fresh. 10-12 years of being open to the elements later, it was clearly the worst! :laugh:

I've got a set of turbines ready to bolt on:)

Trevhib

16-08-2011, 10:39

Silver-grey with a polished lip please :D

And if not, do them the way Renault did originally, a specific two tone. :agree:

Plain silvers, blacks and tungsten greys don't seem to look right.

little_daz

16-08-2011, 11:03

elmof1

16-08-2011, 12:02

Excellent Job :agree:

Just out of interest, what size compressor are you using. I'm planning on respraying mine when it's finished, but I only have a small compressor. I was going to use a HVLP gun, so it's a bit less demanding CFM wise.

But you've done a great job!

I've got a 5hp petrol engine running my compressor, I think the pump is around 18cfm. The tank is 150ltr. Paint guns are devilbiss gti primer; and devilbiss gti pro with a t1 and t2 aircaps; basically t1 for base and t2 for clear.

I'm pretty sure hvlp require a higher cfm compressor than a standard gun.

kiwicolour

17-08-2011, 00:53

Planning to paint door and wing together. I've noted my gun pressure and spray directions, so hopefully should be close match.

How's your coming along?

spot on, slight risk but im sure if youve noted everything down it will be fine.

mines up and running and on the road now. engine and bay still to do but thats a winter project.

how did you get your carb so clean?? did you sand blast it?
also what are you doing about side decals?

i keep meaning to start my own project thread, but until i get a decent camera and a sunny day, heres a current pic of mine which might inspire you to get yours finished off. :smokin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/pukkapunto/15.jpg

tubbyG

17-08-2011, 01:13

Kiwicolour - what wheels and tyres do have there?? They look awesome:D

elmof1

17-08-2011, 07:06

spot on, slight risk but im sure if youve noted everything down it will be fine.

mines up and running and on the road now. engine and bay still to do but thats a winter project.

how did you get your carb so clean?? did you sand blast it?
also what are you doing about side decals?

i keep meaning to start my own project thread, but until i get a decent camera and a sunny day, heres a current pic of mine which might inspire you to get yours finished off. :smokin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/pukkapunto/15.jpg

Fair play mate it looks stunning, definitely gives my some motivation to get mine finished.
The side decals I've had reproduced and have a set ready to fit.

The carb i degreased, bead blasted, then a hot trike and solvent wash. All brackets were re-plated and given a yellow passivate. I've just just re-plated all my brackets in the engine bay.

kiwicolour

17-08-2011, 18:40

The carb i degreased, bead blasted, then a hot trike and solvent wash. All brackets were re-plated and given a yellow passivate. I've just just re-plated all my brackets in the engine bay.

i wish i knew how and had the patience to do all that!. I think yours will outshine mine when its finished, i tend to loose interest when it comes to engine and mechanics!

the alloys on mine are 13" JBW starmags with Yokohama tyres with a slight stretch. - i cant remember the exact size without going outside to have a look. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13x7-Alloy-Wheels-x-4-Starmag-NEW-/140515366929?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims _Car_Rims_ET&hash=item20b75e5811
i had to put 5mm spacers on the back due to the ET-7 offset.

look forward to seeing some more updates.

elmof1

17-08-2011, 23:31

i wish i knew how and had the patience to do all that!. I think yours will outshine mine when its finished, i tend to loose interest when it comes to engine and mechanics!

the alloys on mine are 13" JBW starmags with Yokohama tyres with a slight stretch. - i cant remember the exact size without going outside to have a look. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13x7-Alloy-Wheels-x-4-Starmag-NEW-/140515366929?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims _Car_Rims_ET&hash=item20b75e5811
i had to put 5mm spacers on the back due to the ET-7 offset.

look forward to seeing some more updates.

Rick, I think your bodywork will out do mine, your finish looks mint. Slight difference between ours is that I'm doing my kit in matt black, hopefully it will look ok as I love the classic ph1 look?

How low have you lowered yours((

kiwicolour

17-08-2011, 23:56

my finish is pretty good for a garage respray!, its not show winning but nothing a 2000 wet'n'dry and and machine polish wont sort.

ive got 2 litres of basecoat i got colour matched to the matt white bumpers i never used if you fancy going down the standard route rather than matt black.

the front is down 60mm on GAZ coilovers and rear dropped 20/30mm

little_daz

18-08-2011, 11:53

I've got a 5hp petrol engine running my compressor, I think the pump is around 18cfm. The tank is 150ltr. Paint guns are devilbiss gti primer; and devilbiss gti pro with a t1 and t2 aircaps; basically t1 for base and t2 for clear.

I'm pretty sure hvlp require a higher cfm compressor than a standard gun.

Ahhh petrol compressor, I never thought of that!

Cheers buddy!

elmof1

21-08-2011, 22:59

Had a productive weekend, refitted wiring loom and dash, and painted the tailgate.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/8b2e390e.jpg
Got 4 half days booked for this week, fingers crossed I'll get the rest painted:)

elmof1

24-08-2011, 10:11

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/62cf8eea.jpg
Tailgate now in place, should have prep'ed a replacement drivers door yesterday, but it got nicked off my drive.

Was in the garage till 1am last night attempting to salvage the old door, but don't think it's going to be good enough, I'll prim it later to see :rolleyes:

elmof1

26-08-2011, 18:20

Well old door repaired and painted today, and look pretty good.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/61b9b74c.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/a1f89f48.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/cc9e42e7.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/d8bfde1c.jpg
Hopefully should have some Ph1 porn, when i've rebuilt the referbished seats:agree:

markey b

27-08-2011, 12:33

Hoolio

27-08-2011, 12:50

I going to be so envious (already am) of this when it's finished, lovely work. Where abouts are you? Can't be too far from me.

elmof1

27-08-2011, 22:57

I going to be so envious (already am) of this when it's finished, lovely work. Where abouts are you? Can't be too far from me.

Hi mate, I'm hoping it's going to look when finished; it's not going to be perfect but I've had the satisfaction of doing everything myself. Havent you got a nice j plate gtt? I'm in Wantage by the way.

Passenger door and wing primed today, so a quick flat back and paint to tomorrow. Holefully by next weekend it should look something like car, minus the kit and bumpers :rolleyes:

elmof1

28-08-2011, 07:30

A seak peek at the new ph1 seats
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/8e0029fb.jpg

Hoolio

28-08-2011, 11:22

Hi mate, I'm hoping it's going to look when finished; it's not going to be perfect but I've had the satisfaction of doing everything myself. Havent you got a nice j plate gtt? I'm in Wantage by the way.

Yes I've got the lovely white one but I was lucky enough to be able to buy her in that condition, you guys that bring then back up to standard from heaps get my full respect.
And yes I am just down the road really so if you ever need a hand, not that I can actually do anything :)

elmof1

28-08-2011, 12:17

Starting to look like a car again
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/32237745.jpg

elmof1

30-08-2011, 09:02

Starting fitting seals and the locks over the weekend. Also got the remaining door and wing painted. The seats are nearly nearly complete.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/8ef802ee.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/45fe350c.jpg

Penfold aka The Dealer

30-08-2011, 09:37

Seats look perfect, car is going to be fantastic when complete....

elmof1

02-09-2011, 11:35

The 5 now has a windscreen:)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/30d9d310.jpg

elmof1

10-09-2011, 18:05

Latest update pic. Hopefully paint the arches tomorrow if all goes to plan.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1838.jpg

R5TURBORON

10-09-2011, 18:07

Looks stunning mate great work

jesus in the seat of a 5

10-09-2011, 19:57

dean , thats looking fantastic buddy, great work on the seats....:agree:, the replica decals look pretty damn neat too bud, keep up the good work....:)

elmof1

10-09-2011, 20:36

dean , thats looking fantastic buddy, great work on the seats....:agree:, the replica decals look pretty damn neat too bud, keep up the good work....:)
pulling my finger out to get is together within a couple of week; had a nightmare with the decals, my dimensions for the door were 1119mm, but it should have been 1190mm. I had to get them re-printed at a cost:cry:

shall lower the rear and fit the gaz coilovers this week:agree: also got new ball joints, trackrod ends and brakes to fit at the same time.

thanks for the comments guys :agree::agree::agree::agree:

elmof1

20-09-2011, 22:28

well really struggled for motivation the last week, maybe the dark nights!!!
In work tonight and putting some high build 2K primer on the arches, sanding off the the little dimples was a nightmare:dearme:
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/ee0876f0.jpg

elmof1

28-09-2011, 13:58

djinuk

28-09-2011, 16:27

your biggest issue dude is your trying to do it ALLL yourself, just like me.. ive learn settle for doing most yourself, but pay to get some bits done..

I can paint etc, but ive actually paid to have my shell painted this tme round, simply because it takes to much outa your life trying to do the lot.

DaveMayGTT

28-09-2011, 21:40

Ok this project is really starting to bore my now; wanted a GTT to enjoy driving, and its spent the last year in the garage in bits. :mad: Don't know what going on in my head but, i'm so close to finishing it but i've totally had enough a the moment.

The wife who hates this car, has even had to force into the garage last night!

Rant over :confused:

I had exactly the same problem and my Mrs done the same to me a few times but interest didn't come back. Had to wait a few months and the interest came back naturally. Plenty of months until the start of next summer! 12 if this year is anything to go by.

Penfold aka The Dealer

14-11-2011, 00:12

Any update on this?

elmof1

06-01-2012, 18:47

Any update on this?

Its been tucked away in the garage since September, uni work has taken over my life!

I've got a few jobs left to complete:

1 paint side skirts, bumpers, gril and bonnet
2 kit the engine up and fit new T25.
3 fit coilovers and lower rear.

I've just taken a new job, so i'll need to complete over the next couple of months to move house. I'll probably pay someone to finish the paint work, as i've not got enough spare time and the garage is too cold to paint.

Tony Walker

06-01-2012, 22:03

Looking amazing, please finish it :agree:

elmof1

08-01-2012, 07:48

Looking amazing, please finish it :agree:

Right challenge is set, I'm giving myself a month to get the car finished.spent yesterday afternoon cleaning loads of bits up ready to fit. Todays goal I's to try and kit the engine. :)

elmof1

08-01-2012, 18:42

Well today has been a challenge remembering where all the brackets and nuts and bolts go:) I've got a fair bit done today.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_0085.jpg

Tony Walker

08-01-2012, 19:16

Looking good :) glad i spurred u on :agree:

elmof1

08-01-2012, 19:32

Looking good :) glad i spurred u on :agree:

Cheers for the kick up the arse I needed:)

elmof1

12-01-2012, 19:15

Got some electrical gremlins to sort out. No oil warning light when ignition is on and the indicators don't work when the rear lights are connected. Probably some dodgy GND's.

Kris M

12-01-2012, 20:54

Just noticed youve got the wrong oil filter on there. Its the long narrow filter you have as found on lesser model R5`s alot of people have had oil pressure drops when using them....Get yourself the flatter type O.E filter :agree:

elmof1

14-01-2012, 18:31

Been busy over the last few days; cleaned all coolant and boost pipe and give them a silicon coating to make them shine.

Finished refurb'ing the front grill
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/d4535535.jpg

Also blasted and repainted the airbox
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/b30c8c82.jpg

This is how the engine bay is looking this evening; tomorrow is should be complete :)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/3823b1d5.jpg

Kris M

15-01-2012, 17:31

Looks good.....The part number you want for the o.e oil filter is 77 00 727 482

Dont chance it with the one you currently have fitted :)

elmof1

15-01-2012, 18:02

Looks good.....The part number you want for the o.e oil filter is 77 00 727 482

Dont chance it with the one you currently have fitted :)

Cheers for that Part number mate; i might take a trip to Renault tomorrow

elmof1

15-01-2012, 18:08

had a full day on the car today, but it was bloody freezing outside. Engine is now finished apart from some vacuum pipes and a new oil filter:)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/8a8048e0.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/20d70137.jpg

Tony Walker

15-01-2012, 19:52

I'd get a few filters in one go, saves u ordering and waiting, once its all built you'll want to do a few changes. should imagine they may do a bit better discount if u buy a few.

g10far

16-01-2012, 14:29

Great work so far, looking forward to seeing the end result!!!!!!!

elmof1

16-01-2012, 18:26

Got the rear bumper painted today, looks good but slight dust issue it will do for now.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/c5216105.jpg

Trevhib

16-01-2012, 20:58

Get rid of that piston d/v bud! I've no problem with d/v's on a GTT at all but the Bailey piston-type d/v's are known to cause problems. The residue in boost has the piston sticking in no time and it can kill various expensive things.

:agree:

Also, get new headlights. :D

Alastair

16-01-2012, 21:10

Very tasty 5 mate!

Os8472

16-01-2012, 22:22

It's probably been covered else where but why are you painting the grill and bumpers in black?

elmof1

16-01-2012, 22:38

:confused:
It's probably been covered else where but why are you painting the grill and bumpers in black?

The original white bumpers are damaged and I couldn't face painting the kit pearl white as its a pain the ass colour to paint, 9 coats in total. Also I like the ph1 two tone colour scheme.

Haven't you got a ph1 pearl white with grey bumpers??

Os8472

16-01-2012, 22:44

:confused:

The original white bumpers are damaged and I couldn't face painting the kit pearl white as its a pain the ass colour to paint, 9 coats in total. Also I like the ph1 two tone colour scheme.

Haven't you got a ph1 pearl white with grey bumpers??

Ah ok, just checking.

Yep, I was originally gunna keep the bumpers the off white colour they came in but after seeing the first one painted I decided it needed to be darker so I told the guy and he said he had something that'd do the job, next time I saw the bumpers they were all painted and on the car, I wasn't sure at first but they seem to work ok with the OE pearl white

elmof1

17-01-2012, 14:19

Went home in my lunch break and fitted the rear bumper. Slowly getting there, plan is to prep the front bumper tonight!
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/ae2d65fe.jpg

sieger

17-01-2012, 20:11

nice, black and white

djinuk

17-01-2012, 20:47

I think this is going to be one of the tidiest cars going!!! love it!!

elmof1

17-01-2012, 21:16

Thanks everyone for the positive comments, this forum has give me loads of motivation, some of projects on here are amazing

I'm back in work tonight, painting the side skirts :)

Tony Walker

17-01-2012, 21:17

its a lovely example :D

Os8472

17-01-2012, 21:18

I'm looking forward to seeing how a pearl white 5 looks with a black body kit, never seen one.

Keep up the good work fella, looks tidy and will be a credit to ya

TrixNFlix

17-01-2012, 21:33

I'm looking forward to seeing how a pearl white 5 looks with a black body kit, never seen one.

Keep up the good work fella, looks tidy and will be a credit to ya

It's gonna look :cool:, think the black is really gonna set it off! :agree:

sieger

17-01-2012, 22:09

I'm looking forward to seeing how a pearl white 5 looks with a black body kit, never seen one.

Keep up the good work fella, looks tidy and will be a credit to ya

here you go

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/8271/dsc00788dz.jpg

g10far

18-01-2012, 09:03

here you go

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/8271/dsc00788dz.jpg

Nice, like the contrast!

linni

19-01-2012, 00:39

love it :agree:

matty j

19-01-2012, 01:05

very very nice

elmof1

19-01-2012, 08:53

Fitted the arches and side skirts last night, very pleased with the result. So i've got a front bumper and the tailgate trim left to paint.

I'm probably going to fit the bonnet without repainting it, as I'd rather wait for warmer weather to get the best finish.

So the plan is to have the car on the road by next friday:)

philg

19-01-2012, 08:54

here you go

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/8271/dsc00788dz.jpg

:agree: Very nice

Penfold aka The Dealer

19-01-2012, 11:35

Trevhib

19-01-2012, 13:09

Please take that piston d/v out before you drive it anywhere! :cry:

ioshi_s_golf

19-01-2012, 13:19

Please take that piston d/v out before you drive it anywhere! :cry:

Why mate ?

Trevhib

19-01-2012, 13:26

For the reason stated in my previous post @ 16-01-2012 20:58. :agree:

ioshi_s_golf

19-01-2012, 13:31

ah cool, i'm using forge one and i'm happy with it.

Trevhib

19-01-2012, 14:02

Yours is a diaphragm type, different concept. Yours is fine. Assuming the one in your project pics is the one you're talking about. :agree:

ioshi_s_golf

19-01-2012, 14:11

Yours is a diaphragm type, different concept. Yours is fine. Assuming the one in your project pics is the one you're talking about. :agree:

Yes

i have 2 forge ones :D

5 turbo

19-01-2012, 17:22

More pics :agree::agree::agree::agree:

elmof1

19-01-2012, 17:47

More pics :agree::agree::agree::agree:

Latest Pic, although the the lighting is terrible.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/d3cd3646.jpg

5 turbo

19-01-2012, 18:19

Nice :agree::agree:

Keep em coming :)

Jonny5

19-01-2012, 18:27

Love it ! :agree::agree::agree:

jesus in the seat of a 5

19-01-2012, 19:13

elmof1

20-01-2012, 23:27

dean , i just love the phase 1....mainly cos its old like me...:laugh: but i have to say bud , youve done a crackin job...refurb some phase 1 rims or some steelies and your there bud.....:agree::smokin:

My ph1 rims are pretty good, just need a set of tyres for them. I'm not sure if I should get rid of the turbines and put the originals back on?

More painting done tonight: tailgate trim, Under light trims, and wing mirror painted.

Hopefully be in a position to start her up over the weekend :)

elmof1

21-01-2012, 22:20

Well she runs after a year of being in bits! I need to fit exhaust and coolant then the engine is done.

Tomorrow fit gaz coilovers, track rod ends, ball joints.

Tony Walker

21-01-2012, 22:27

yay, congrats :D

elmof1

22-01-2012, 20:18

Had a full day on her today, got the following done:
Painted rear inner arches
Refitted refuel neck
Lowered the rear and fitted GAZ dampers
New rear pads
New ball joints and track ends
Fitted GAZ coilovers

Next job, add coolant and fit exhaust

elmof1

23-01-2012, 22:50

Kris M

23-01-2012, 23:15

win !

elmof1

24-01-2012, 13:59

Right, I'm thinking I may go back to standard wheels and sell the turbines. What do people think??

Penfold aka The Dealer

24-01-2012, 14:04

Right, I'm thinking I may go back to standard wheels and sell the turbines. What do people think??

Keep the Turbines....

Tyres are easily available... handy incase u ever get a puncture... standard wheels are fine for show, tyres are harder to get hold of, although GTT's handle better on standard wheels. :)

gtmatt

24-01-2012, 14:25

Standard wheels ftw

TrixNFlix

24-01-2012, 15:07

Right, I'm thinking I may go back to standard wheels and sell the turbines. What do people think??

Keep both. ;)👍

elmof1

25-01-2012, 10:33

Cheers for the feedback on the wheels; The reason for thinking of selling the wheel is to fund new tyres for the standard wheels.

Last night I sorted the last of the electrical issues, all gauges now working :agree: I spiced the engine harness to the chassis harness, as that connector that sits below the headlight is terrible

Engine is now running swet, although i will need to check it on a AFR Gauge to be sure. I drove her down the street yesterday to free the siezed clutch plate:)

elmof1

25-01-2012, 19:55

She's now insured, hopefully MOT Friday or beginning of next week:)

tubbyG

25-01-2012, 20:42

nicley done.........good luck with the mot :D

Tony Walker

26-01-2012, 19:31

Well done, that didnt take you long to finish... best of luck with the MOT.

Os8472

26-01-2012, 19:50

Well I got the exhaust fitted finally, although the scorpion system was a right bitch to get it to fit right.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1845.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1844.jpg

Damn dude that looks great, I'll be honest I wasn't sure it'd look ok but damn was I wrong, that looks great, can't wait to see it in the metal at national day

elmof1

26-01-2012, 20:35

Thanks guys for the comments; yeh I wasn't too sure if the black would work myself, but well happy. I'm looking forward to the national day this year, it will be good to meet some people from the forum and have a look at the cars:)

I've fallen behind today as my little girl was rushed into hospital this Morning? We're home now so good news there.

Jonny5

26-01-2012, 21:04

elmof1

29-01-2012, 17:28

A bit more progress over the weekend :)
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1852.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1851.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1850.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1849.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc279/elmof2/IMG_1848.jpg

Jonny5

29-01-2012, 17:54

WOW! That looks amazing. So much better on standard rims. Give yourself a pat on the back :agree: :agree:

The new Bill J

29-01-2012, 17:56

Like others, I wasn't too sure how the black on white would look. Now I've seen it, I can honestly say that's one of the nicest looking Phase 1's I've seen. Awesome job :agree: :cool:

Tony Walker

29-01-2012, 21:34

very nice. love phs1's anyway but thats a really nice example. Great job and a car for the club to be proud of :agree:

TOMTOM

29-01-2012, 22:36

Lovely little car you got goin there fella, keep it up and it's gona look well:)

elmof1

01-02-2012, 10:27

MOT tomorow, cant wait!!!

Brand new Uniroyal 195 55 13 tyres arrived this morning:)

adscan

01-02-2012, 11:18

MOT tomorow, cant wait!!!

Brand new Uniroyal 195 55 13 tyres arrived this morning:)

Where did you get the tyres from?

phase i 16 v turbo

01-02-2012, 12:33

Where did you get the tyres from?

I keep them in stock. Have done for years

Brigsy

01-02-2012, 13:22

Looks awesome :agree:

Big Steve - Raider

01-02-2012, 13:48

:eek: WOW!!

That looks mint alright! :niceone:

I reckon a little chrome trim in the bumpers would look nice??

elmof1

01-02-2012, 19:31

:eek: WOW!!

That looks mint alright! :niceone:

I reckon a little chrome trim in the bumpers would look nice??

I think you maybe onto something there Steve. I might give that a try:agree:

Car is smoking at the moment on boost, no oil in intake pipes or turbo so need to investigate later:rolleyes:

dangerous dave

01-02-2012, 21:16

thats looks so right:smokin:

jesus in the seat of a 5

01-02-2012, 21:17

:eek: WOW!!

That looks mint alright! :niceone:

I reckon a little chrome trim in the bumpers would look nice??

epic fail, just because your now married dont inflict your bad tastes on others...:laugh::wasntme:. get some oe red stips from reno dean...... lovely:)

elmof1

01-02-2012, 21:24

I think I've found the problem for it smoking, the one way value in the breather isn't a one way valve, it a round bit of plastic with a little hole in the middle?????

Tony Walker

01-02-2012, 21:28

i like the red pinstripe in the bumpers also :agree:

tom t

01-02-2012, 21:41

very nice indeed looks great square on from the front has a nice stance

Mudslinger

01-02-2012, 22:48

Cracking project m8 :agree:

Looks so much better with the 15" wheels , think it cheapens it with the oe ph1 wheels imo

T.K

02-02-2012, 04:52

^^ ?

Massively, massively better on the oe wheels.

Cracking car.

Matt Cole

02-02-2012, 07:47

It actually looks very 'retro'. I like it! As said, red bumper strips would look really cool. The plastic 'valve' you mention is a restrictor. A far as i remember, the breather system doesn't have an inline NRV.:agree:

elmof1

02-02-2012, 10:37

It passed:) tax it later then it's Offically on the road.

g10far

02-02-2012, 12:27

It passed:) tax it later then it's Offically on the road.

Nice one, you got to be chuffed with that! Especially the work you've put in!

Jonny5

02-02-2012, 21:43

Well done mate :)

Penfold aka The Dealer

03-02-2012, 09:39

It passed:) tax it later then it's Offically on the road.

:agree: excellent news, love this car, love it :)

Penfold aka The Dealer

19-03-2012, 02:16

Seeing as I now own this car :), I will keep this project thread going & keep you updated.

My list so far is
1) Repaint Bonnet
2) Repaint Fuel Cap Cover
3) Refurbish Alloy wheels
4) Fit Passenger Door Decals

Not to much atm, I have been looking around at a few other Pearl white 5 on here, I have never had one before, I am very tempted to look at getting a ph1 body kit painted either Pearl White or the Matt White to look like the moulded colour....

Penfold aka The Dealer

02-04-2012, 10:58

Not done a huge amount to the car atm, today was the 1st time I have had a chance to wash it...

I will be keeping the body kit black for now...

Today I am off to get some prices to paint the bonnett & fuel cap cover...

The wheels are getting shot blasted & powder coated asap

Here are some pics of it looking clean
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02731.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02732.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02733.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02734.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02735.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02736.jpg

You can see why the bonnet needs painting (have ordered some brand new front indicators next some new headlightshttp://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02737.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02738.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02739.jpghttp://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02740.jpghttp://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02741.jpghttp://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/DSC02742.jpg
http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/sexychrissmith/My%20Pearl%20White/?action=view&current=DSC02746.jpg

Trevhib

02-04-2012, 12:20

:brickwall:

Penfold aka The Dealer

02-04-2012, 14:23

:brickwall:

Dont panic... Ph1 boost hose is due any day... Good bye DV

Coops

02-04-2012, 14:53

repeat after me, I promise to use tyre shine once the wheels are refurbed ;) :laugh:

Penfold aka The Dealer

02-04-2012, 15:12

repeat after me, I promise to use tyre shine once the wheels are refurbed ;) :laugh:

Whats alk the fuss about... All this car cleaning is to much hard work... I intend on using the car... Not howing it :)

Trevhib

02-04-2012, 15:29

Dont panic... Ph1 boost hose is due any day... Good bye DV

http://www.investorblog.co.uk/images/smilies/woohoo-022.gif

Bigfoot

02-04-2012, 15:36

repeat after me, I promise to use tyre shine once the wheels are refurbed ;) :laugh:

Think it should be, "I will not change my mind about using this car and sell it on" ;)

Andrew Cooke

02-04-2012, 17:52

Pah, never say never... ;)

I would like to keep this one, but who knows what the future will hold :)

I think we can guess :D

Penfold aka The Dealer

02-04-2012, 19:32

I think we can guess :D

:agree: would swap for ur twingo ;).... Even it was only a temp swap if u were interested ;)

Penfold aka The Dealer

08-04-2012, 08:28

I think we can guess :D

.................. :sad:

bod 182

08-04-2012, 09:07

Will keep tabs on this im sure it will be up for sale within a month;):D

Mart

08-04-2012, 09:11

Sounds like it already is/already sold...

bod 182

08-04-2012, 09:13

:cool:Yes i couldnt part with the cup car anyway put to much time and legwork into it and itching to get out on track,love the phase ones and thats BANG TIDY:cool:

Matt Cole

08-04-2012, 09:40

Body kit needs to stay the way it is. In fact it just wants leaving alone!:mad:

Penfold aka The Dealer

08-04-2012, 09:43

Sounds like it already is/already sold...

Yeh a suprising sale last night.....

Sold for same price i paid (so not like i was out to make money)

Jason (nebstar) paid me for my red 5.... Sadly when he came to collect it, the sodding thing wouldnt start... & has thrown a hissy fit (coil or something up with the electrics)

He jokingly said he would love the ph1 in a txt yesterday... I said come & have alook & we can sort something out... & sure enough we did...

Jason is a top bloke, loves the ph1 & is a much better owner for it than me....

As for me I will try & finish the red 5 & have that as an occassional road car/track car....

Already eyeing up my next car... But thats blue & modern... Not a 5, still a renault :)

Mart

08-04-2012, 09:57

:dearme:

Os8472

08-04-2012, 09:57

Well that didn't take long lol

newbstar*

08-04-2012, 11:24

My hissy fit got me a better car imo:laugh::agree:. Good car needs some time put into it and thats it really. Chris has too many cars anyway,the search for the holy grail continues.:laugh:

Penfold aka The Dealer

08-04-2012, 11:36

My hissy fit got me a better car imo:laugh::agree:. Good car needs some time put into it and thats it really. Chris has too many cars anyway,the search for the holy grail continues.:laugh:

I am glad you like the ph1, reckon i need a tungy in my life... :)

jesus in the seat of a 5

08-04-2012, 13:13

I am glad you like the ph1, reckon i need a tungy in my life... :)

best to contact brigsy then.....:D, i hear a deal can be had...;):)

Penfold aka The Dealer

08-04-2012, 14:03

best to contact brigsy then.....:D, i hear a deal can be had...;):)

Had previously spoken to brigsy, to expensive for me... But worth the money he is asking...

I like budget 5's, 5's that suprise you when ever they work :)

newbstar*

26-04-2012, 16:12

Quick update!
1) Passanger door sticker fitted
2) OE uncut parcel shelf fitted.
3) 2 day paint correction done. Needs more time still!!
4) Heavy breathing problem, was crankcase pipe squished too much.
5) Softened rear suspension done.
6) Service done.
7) Standard uncut boost hose fitted.

To do list:-
1) Tracking.
2) Up the boost.
3) Spray breadbin intercooler, rad, mocal oil cooler black and fit.
4) Fix interior light.
5) Replace fuel level sender as not 100% correct all the time.
6) Bonnet needs respraying.
7) Fuel flap needs spraying and fitting.

Refreshing my large spec engine out my old j plate to go in. Washed plugs on 1 and 2 cylinders on this original engine. The engine in it pumps out quite a bit of pressure out the oil filler cap once removed. The carb needs looking at, its been rebuit with new gaskets. The only problem is i dont know if oe jets are in there etc.

newbstar*

29-04-2012, 21:51

Laser tracking -1 done by myself at friends garage, Kent car Kraft on friday. The o/s track rod end was loose :dearme:. Really like the gaz coilovers, i've had both edition avo coilovers and koni's, and the car feels more grounded with the gaz suspension. Had a good look underneath of the car, can say no jacking dents or rust anywhere. Also no new underseal covering anything up, very happy;)!

Penfold aka The Dealer

29-04-2012, 21:57

newbstar*

01-08-2012, 13:29

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp33/sparky1300s/july29.jpg

newbstar*

01-08-2012, 13:31

Found this pic taken of my 5 at a passionford meet earlier this month. Bonnet has just been sprayed. Just got to put on the fuel flap now!

g10far

01-08-2012, 15:56

That looks awesome dude, love the wheels! Got many more plans for it?

rs250nut

01-08-2012, 17:39

Wheels suit it to a tee, looks bang on.

newbstar*

01-08-2012, 23:47

That looks awesome dude, love the wheels! Got many more plans for it?

Yes, update coming soon!

Penfold aka The Dealer

14-08-2012, 18:37

Looking good Jason. :)

newbstar*

29-08-2012, 18:20

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_055.jpghttp://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_062.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=062.jpg) http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_065.jpghttp://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_059.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=059.jpg)
1) Skimmed and chemically cleaned, now measures 73.1.
2)Ported inlets and manifold inlet,gasket matched.
3)Valve seats re-cut and valve have had an angle put on them.

Nottswoody

29-08-2012, 18:23

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp33/sparky1300s/july29.jpg

1st time Iv seen this and I love it!! Perfect look. :agree:

newbstar*

29-08-2012, 18:23

Better headlamps put in this wknd. I also fitted t piece for window seal and boost hose strap.

Tutuur

29-08-2012, 18:30

never saw this one before, lovely motor!

newbstar*

29-08-2012, 18:36

update!!!
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_B570A475-772C-44A0-A522-0122593B38BA-1925-0000021E0B58D3E6.jpg?t=1346261402 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=B570A475-772C-44A0-A522-0122593B38BA-1925-0000021E0B58D3E6.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_8616DB0C-9F0D-4B42-AA85-C1A1FC0211A9-1925-0000021E18C19E17.jpg?t=1346261413 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=8616DB0C-9F0D-4B42-AA85-C1A1FC0211A9-1925-0000021E18C19E17.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_C075B1B1-BA88-4BCF-9B1E-CCC28D06B64A-1925-0000021E03DCB3DF.jpg?t=1346261399http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_ED423EDC-8F74-4B98-B8C4-A44082F180E2-1925-0000021E261561C0.jpg?t=1346261422 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=ED423EDC-8F74-4B98-B8C4-A44082F180E2-1925-0000021E261561C0.jpg)Painted block satin black ,piper valve springs added and painted head hammered black. Uprated gasket and 12.9 bolts, cleaned low comp piston crowns.

newbstar*

29-08-2012, 18:41

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_7FA33F0B-663A-433E-A66C-856ECC06AAE9-1925-0000021E2D79B628.jpg?t=1346261426 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=7FA33F0B-663A-433E-A66C-856ECC06AAE9-1925-0000021E2D79B628.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_A5BF3FBA-E980-40ED-9737-1EF7FFA12DCA-1925-0000021E3A0D3AA8.jpg?t=1346261437 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=A5BF3FBA-E980-40ED-9737-1EF7FFA12DCA-1925-0000021E3A0D3AA8.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_788FB0FB-5754-4F4F-B836-864D5AE190CF-1925-0000021E33FE8276.jpg?t=1346261438 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=788FB0FB-5754-4F4F-B836-864D5AE190CF-1925-0000021E33FE8276.jpg)
1) Helix six paddle.
2)Pipework for my gt2554r turbo.
3) Sprayed timing chain cover.

newbstar*

29-08-2012, 18:46

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_FCB97AFE-C2A2-472F-B6D9-741AF8F7B05C-1925-0000021E4B654173.jpg?t=1346261447 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=FCB97AFE-C2A2-472F-B6D9-741AF8F7B05C-1925-0000021E4B654173.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_6D86E8F7-5E2F-4C44-9724-397A5B54BCB6-1925-0000021E453B7A1B.jpg?t=1346261443 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=6D86E8F7-5E2F-4C44-9724-397A5B54BCB6-1925-0000021E453B7A1B.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_7AFB9F5A-7B79-4F71-92D2-4183B6284B52-1925-0000021E52402281.jpg?t=1346261452 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=7AFB9F5A-7B79-4F71-92D2-4183B6284B52-1925-0000021E52402281.jpg)
Few pics lights are better now though.Pics are of my phone ,sorry about the quality.

Bigfoot

29-08-2012, 19:17

Where did the get the V band fitment from?

newbstar*

29-08-2012, 19:24

eBay, someone who stopped a project.

newbstar*

12-09-2012, 20:05

Small update! http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_BCE016AF-114B-4566-8B3F-BA7774A4D83E-1142-0000017E7BC9349C.jpg?t=1347182387 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=BCE016AF-114B-4566-8B3F-BA7774A4D83E-1142-0000017E7BC9349C.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_4A754702-7469-4F2D-86E1-E48C56D182DA-1142-0000017E7EC922BC.jpg?t=1347182390 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=4A754702-7469-4F2D-86E1-E48C56D182DA-1142-0000017E7EC922BC.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_C9CD7558-5E33-478F-BEFE-05153483BCAD-1142-0000017E82685960.jpg?t=1347182392 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=C9CD7558-5E33-478F-BEFE-05153483BCAD-1142-0000017E82685960.jpg)
1)New timing chain and tensioner.
2)Timing cover and new seal on.

newbstar*

12-09-2012, 20:08

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_4FABD2DF-86C1-431E-A175-54E4D8A93870-1142-0000017E8590D93A.jpg?t=1347182394 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=4FABD2DF-86C1-431E-A175-54E4D8A93870-1142-0000017E8590D93A.jpg)Valve clearances donehttp://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_FF772658-A133-46EF-A6C7-F09C61195080-1142-0000017E74EC6131.jpg?t=1347182386 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=FF772658-A133-46EF-A6C7-F09C61195080-1142-0000017E74EC6131.jpg)Used this on the engine build.

newbstar*

12-09-2012, 20:39

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_2D5CF6B4-5175-4C97-BFD1-72E384222F97-1377-0000022B211871CD.jpg?t=1347477738 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=2D5CF6B4-5175-4C97-BFD1-72E384222F97-1377-0000022B211871CD.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_385BA832-CC61-43F2-AAA0-37846150C119-1377-0000022B1C2C6A5C.jpg?t=1347477735 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=385BA832-CC61-43F2-AAA0-37846150C119-1377-0000022B1C2C6A5C.jpg)http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_C46775CF-5E0F-493C-AC61-9DD7B1BBAB02-1377-0000022B14F622E6.jpg?t=1347477731 (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/?action=view&current=C46775CF-5E0F-493C-AC61-9DD7B1BBAB02-1377-0000022B14F622E6.jpg)
Replaced all bearings and thrust washers as main shells had worn. Lucky enough crank was ok. All bearings standard size. Oil pump was ok too, which is nice :agree:.
The engine had been one of the bb items and low milage since rebuild. One thing was the dizzy gear was out slightly manage to get it spot on turning it 180 degrees.

bood

12-09-2012, 21:19

that looks brill well done.

what wheels are the silver ones? suits it down to the ground

newbstar*

12-09-2012, 22:58

that looks brill well done.

what wheels are the silver ones? suits it down to the ground
There dymag wheels, not made anymore. I bought them brand new though from the bay.

tubbyG

14-09-2012, 14:15

nice work on the engine so far :agree:

its good to see this 5 is still progressing :smokin:

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 17:37

Update.
1) Engine in now.
2) Mot- went straight through no advisories.
3) Tracking done on a top machine.

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/th_2A0FBC14-A68A-494F-82BB-1DCE702E59D2-852-000001113992734F.jpg?t=1359653022http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/4B3145AA-F903-40EC-9DDD-BE1CAE5A2A33-852-00000110E27ACFBA.jpg?t=1359652958

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 17:38

This was my engine change place:agree:
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/25E5A523-62D5-4B31-B0EB-E4D492C2BC4A-2688-000004688498AB72.jpg

Penfold aka The Dealer

31-01-2013, 17:38

:agree: well done Jason

Matt@CodeRedMotorsports

31-01-2013, 17:42

Is that a Robinson in the middle?

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 17:43

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/bth_A384A57C-921B-4C30-9063-EA3C6908EF85-852-000001125F9A10E0.jpg?t=1359654090Low milage;) Still no rust yet and no welding at all.

Matt@CodeRedMotorsports

31-01-2013, 17:44

Actually there are two robinsons and a bell(?) in there? .... nice!

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 17:46

Is that a Robinson in the middle?

Dont have a clue? I have to detail the grey jet engine helicopter soon. The one in the back left is 2 million dollars:eek:

Penfold aka The Dealer

31-01-2013, 17:47

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/newbstar5turbo/bth_A384A57C-921B-4C30-9063-EA3C6908EF85-852-000001125F9A10E0.jpg?t=1359654090Low milage;) Still no rust yet and no welding at all.

A very solid car, one of the best I have owned and sold .... even if i only had it a few days haha

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 17:49

A very solid car, one of the best I have owned and sold .... even if i only had it a few days haha

I,ve also put more mint mk 1 parts on it since then. :agree:

Penfold aka The Dealer

31-01-2013, 17:50

WIll have to meet up soon, be good to see you and the ph1 again.

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 17:56

WIll have to meet up soon, be good to see you and the ph1 again.

Yeah! sounds like a plan.

Matt@CodeRedMotorsports

31-01-2013, 17:59

Dont have a clue? I have to detail the grey jet engine helicopter soon. The one in the back left is 2 million dollars:eek:

Yep, that will be a bell ranger then....lovely things.
Had lessons in a Robinson 22 with dual controls fitted. Great fun, that's the closest you will ever get to being a bumble bee.:laugh: normally have a piece of red wool taped on the outside of the canopy for direction training..... Hehehe!;)
Wanted to become a heli pilot years ago....... Still like to now really.
Do you get to go out in them?

Lovely car that.

newbstar*

31-01-2013, 18:11

Yep, that will be a bell ranger then....lovely things.
Had lessons in a Robinson 22 with dual controls fitted. Great fun, that's the closest you will ever get to being a bumble bee.:laugh: normally have a piece of red wool taped on the outside of the canopy for direction training..... Hehehe!;)
Wanted to become a heli pilot years ago....... Still like to now really.
Do you get to go out in them?

Lovely car that.

Should do soon as on good terms with the owners over the past few months. £750 pounds an hour for one of the jet engine lesson, but the craft is £330,000 pound and engine builds are a fortune.:laugh: