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Lewis
23-12-2011, 18:24
http://www.5turbo.org/t11298-projet-en-cour-r5-gt-2l-propulsion

Found this project whilst browsing the French 5 turbo forums looks impressive so far.
Matt Cole
23-12-2011, 18:41
Looks like one of scoff's creations has made it into that thread and obviously an inspiration for the guy.
J$£5GTT
23-12-2011, 18:44
nice find!!,love seeing projects like that,hhhhmm maybe oneday when i get more time an get the things i wna do out the way now.....
:):agree:
Ashy
23-12-2011, 19:51
Awesome, the guys got skills... And a lot of time on his hands!
Woznaldo
23-12-2011, 22:00
Epic project and fitted with my favourite body kit too! :cool:
Matt Cole
24-12-2011, 12:37
What is that kit?
scratcher
24-12-2011, 18:22
That's amazing. True talent there.

Wish I'd asked for a welder for Christmas now :laugh:
Markey Mark (BD)
24-12-2011, 18:36
That is some skill and craft there, fair play to him for doing it.

Now for the controversal comment ;), does anyone recon he's gone alittle OTT on it as in completely space-framing the entire car? Is it really needed? :scratch:
Not knocking the mans work at all, he's done well there :agree:
SCHWARTZ
24-12-2011, 20:36
sheer class:D Amazing project could only dream of building something like that.
Agree with you mark that maybe the whole thing didnt need to be space frame'd but it depends what he wants to do with it, if it shaves valuable time off laps all for it;)
Woznaldo
24-12-2011, 21:31
What is that kit?

It's from MC Racing in France, they supply to a lot of the Tarmac Rally guys running in the F2000-14 class (I think it's like a MAXI class that allows wide track and more engine mods).

Here's the link:

http://www.mcracingsa.com/RENAULT5GT.htm
Woznaldo
24-12-2011, 21:40
That is some skill and craft there, fair play to him for doing it.

Now for the controversal comment ;), does anyone recon he's gone alittle OTT on it as in completely space-framing the entire car? Is it really needed? :scratch:
Not knocking the mans work at all, he's done well there :agree:

We all know that our beloved GTTs are made from papier mache and tin foil but do we know what area in particular benefits from reinforcement? Maybe the floor is a weak spot and if you are going to the effort of making all these custom suspension parts, then might as well stiffen up the chassis to take full advantage of them?

Or it could be because he just wants to different?

Those who can read French might be able to pull the reason from the text?
Tony Walker
24-12-2011, 22:21
Amazing, i'd of made it look more like a turbo than a gt though.
Brigsy
24-12-2011, 22:50
Awesome!! its a shame it weren't front engined rwd though, with a proper designed chassis it could have been superb.
J$£5GTT
24-12-2011, 23:21
It's from MC Racing in France, they supply to a lot of the Tarmac Rally guys running in the F2000-14 class (I think it's like a MAXI class that allows wide track and more engine mods).

Here's the link:

http://www.mcracingsa.com/RENAULT5GT.htm

:agree:
Markey Mark (BD)
25-12-2011, 11:56
We all know that our beloved GTTs are made from papier mache and tin foil but do we know what area in particular benefits from reinforcement? Maybe the floor is a weak spot and if you are going to the effort of making all these custom suspension parts, then might as well stiffen up the chassis to take full advantage of them?

Or it could be because he just wants to different?

Those who can read French might be able to pull the reason from the text?

Yeah thats very good point mate, these cars aren't the strongest on the planet and with no one doing anything like this there's no way of seeing the difference. Think it poss take someone like him to see if its all worth it.

As say fair play to him, class work there just be a shame if its all done with no difference
Bass J
25-12-2011, 14:00
Just sat and read this project ..hats off to the bloke ..i really need to learn how to weld :laugh::laugh:
tiff_lee
30-12-2011, 07:45
Awesome, reminds me of a mini clubman I used to have with a spaceframe chassis. 2l pinto engine up front and chevette rear axle, my mum was kind enough to 'scrap' it for me while I was away off the coast of Africa ><

cheers mum :mad:
markey b
30-12-2011, 15:34
thats awesome, if it doesn't save any weight it'll help beat rusty panels alone

wish i had the talent to do that to mine, would make it nice and easy to work on :laugh: