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chris
08-04-2013, 17:04
I have seen them on wheel whores there black at the mo aint they have you bought them? i did fancie some 15" pireli p slots i do fancie something abit diffrent i thinl wheel choice can make or break a car

r5_scotty
08-04-2013, 21:00
I have seen them on wheel whores there black at the mo aint they have you bought them? i did fancie some 15" pireli p slots i do fancie something abit diffrent i thinl wheel choice can make or break a car


well thinking about selling my ph2 zenders to buy the ph1`s lol et 30 15x7 just so you know lol :laugh:

chris
08-04-2013, 21:05
I like the phase 2's but there big money aint they

r5_scotty
08-04-2013, 21:07
I like the phase 2's but there big money aint they

just a tad . im open to offers. look epic. black with polished fronts mmmmmmmmmm

TopCat
08-04-2013, 21:10
just a tad . im open to offers. look epic. black with polished fronts mmmmmmmmmm

If these are the ones I saw earlier they look the balls

r5_scotty
08-04-2013, 21:12
If these are the ones I saw earlier they look the balls

yea there the ones. only cause i want ph1`s im thinkin about selling. and cheers dave :agree:

chris
08-04-2013, 21:12
Pm me a rough price i aint got any idea on what there worth scotty. Any pics mate

r5_scotty
08-04-2013, 21:24
only pic i have . will get some tomorrow. :agree:

chris
08-04-2013, 22:10
They are just stunning wheels

chris
12-04-2013, 17:28
Managed to get time to trim crossmember and fit my new forge cooler looks :smokin:
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0266.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0266.jpg.html)

chris
12-04-2013, 21:43
I have just been doin the pipe run on my new forge front mount intercooler and i am really disapointed the pipe run is rubbish some of the 90 degree bends you have to cut approximatly 3/4" of and thats the words the instructions use i wanted a proper kit as i thought it would fit nice and look good it doesnt at all i am really angry it cost alot of money. Some of the homemade kits look amazeing on here and a large companey like forge cant manage the same :mad:

TopCat
12-04-2013, 21:46
I have just been doin the pipe run on my new forge front mount intercooler and i am really disapointed the pipe run is rubbish some of the 90 degree bends you have to cut approximatly 3/4" of and thats the words the instructions use i wanted a proper kit as i thought it would fit nice and look good it doesnt at all i am really angry it cost alot of money. Some of the homemade kits look amazeing on here and a large companey like forge cant manage the same :mad:

Scccceeeeerreeewwwwiiiinnnn!!!

Is there no way u can make an alloy and silicone pipe work mate? What kinda pressures u run the car on by the way?

Looks like u done a good job mounting it.
Better than u mount most things anyway from what I've heard

r5_scotty
12-04-2013, 21:52
cant go wrong mounting a forge cooler, all the holes are there already. just as said the pipe run is a pain. stick with it tho chris:agree: be worth it :D if i was gona run a front mount again i would like something like marks ginger five`s cooler. look mint :agree: i wanted my one hiden under the bumper so went universal in the end with ash hoses.

the tungy is looking good mate, keep it up

chris
12-04-2013, 22:09
Scccceeeeerreeewwwwiiiinnnn!!!

Is there no way u can make an alloy and silicone pipe work mate? What kinda pressures u run the car on by the way?

Looks like u done a good job mounting it.
Better than u mount most things anyway from what I've heard

i aint that bad at mounting ask your mrs :laugh: i dont know what pressure i will be at i have never driven the car

chris
12-04-2013, 22:12
cant go wrong mounting a forge cooler, all the holes are there already. just as said the pipe run is a pain. stick with it tho chris:agree: be worth it :D if i was gona run a front mount again i would like something like marks ginger five`s cooler. look mint :agree: i wanted my one hiden under the bumper so went universal in the end with ash hoses.

the tungy is looking good mate, keep it up
yea i went forge because i wanted a neat kit but really regret it i have emailed them and waiting for a reply yea marks is a nice looking set up

chris
14-04-2013, 17:33
Fitted cold side of intercooler pipe work today and have orderd some more hoses to improve forges poor attempt at makeing a front mount kit :laugh:

TopCat
14-04-2013, 18:51
Mate that's shocking that Forge have such a pony pipe run :/

chris
14-04-2013, 19:13
And the kit says that it comes with samcos and it doesnt :mad:

Andyturbo!
14-04-2013, 19:16
And the kit says that it comes with samcos and it doesnt :mad:


Where did you order it from bud? Very poor for an off the shelf kit, Ive seen how much they are aswell :eek: you should try and get some money back mate

chris
14-04-2013, 19:24
Where did you order it from bud? Very poor for an off the shelf kit, Ive seen how much they are aswell :eek: you should try and get some money back mate

I know like £400 i am gutted got it direct from them i have emailed because no one answeard its just such a poor fit and i have to cut hoses as per instructions i wanted it because thought it would fit nice

Penfold aka The Dealer
14-04-2013, 19:26
Hate to say it mate but the f*cking **** quality... For a bolt on kit there shocking... So much easier to buy Chinese crap of eBay and make ur own to suit :(

I would complain and demand a refund due to being mis sold...

chris
14-04-2013, 19:33
Thats what I put in email I could of made my own up better I also said I have been sold somthing thats not fit for purpose its just ridiculous even the instructions are rubbish lol

TopCat
14-04-2013, 19:41
Thats what I put in email I could of made my own up better I also said I have been sold somthing thats not fit for purpose its just ridiculous even the instructions are rubbish lol

Bad workmen blame their tools...

Andyturbo!
14-04-2013, 19:41
Hate to say it mate but the f*cking **** quality... For a bolt on kit there shocking... So much easier to buy Chinese crap of eBay and make ur own to suit :(

I would complain and demand a refund due to being mis sold...

I would complain too mate it's p*ss poor pal

Andyturbo!
14-04-2013, 19:44
Bad workmen blame their tools...

Lol I would have sed the same but I have heard alot of bad things about this kit, and for the money they want shooting! Lol

Slammed 66
14-04-2013, 19:47
I always expected forge to be good quality products. Likewise, I'd expect an off the shelf 'kit' to fit without modification other than to the crossmember.

Let us know what forges response is Chris.

TopCat
14-04-2013, 19:47
Lol I would have sed the same but I have heard alot of bad things about this kit, and for the money they want shooting! Lol

Bahahaha. Chris loves it (up him)

But on a serious not Forge should be ashamed. Where is their head office?

chris
14-04-2013, 19:49
Bad workmen blame their tools...

Your the tool topcat :laugh: any chance i can have my old intercooler back??????

chris
14-04-2013, 19:52
Bahahaha. Chris loves it (up him)

But on a serious not Forge should be ashamed. Where is their head office?

I feel like forge have had me pants down and bummed me :laugh:

TopCat
14-04-2013, 19:53
Your the tool topcat :laugh: any chance i can have my old intercooler back??????

Yeah mate if u need it u can have it bk.

Andyturbo!
14-04-2013, 19:53
Bahahaha. Chris loves it (up him)

But on a serious not Forge should be ashamed. Where is their head office?

Lol talking Intercoolers wot is everyone else using for front mounts, The universal kits? Sorry for posting this i your thread Chris

chris
14-04-2013, 20:03
Lol talking Intercoolers wot is everyone else using for front mounts, The universal kits? Sorry for posting this i your thread Chris

Dont worry forge ruined my thread andy :laugh: that and topcat and his lover scotty :laugh:

chris
14-04-2013, 20:04
Yeah mate if u need it u can have it bk.

No dont worry mate i want a front mount just a nice one

Andyturbo!
14-04-2013, 20:05
Dont worry forge ruined my thread andy :laugh: that and topcat and his lover scotty :laugh:

Hahaha nice one mate:agree:

TopCat
14-04-2013, 20:08
Dont worry forge ruined my thread andy :laugh: that and topcat and his lover scotty :laugh:

Says the chap who's planning to "pay Scotty a visit" in a week or two...

chris
14-04-2013, 20:09
Says the chap who's planning to "pay Scotty a visit" in a week or two...

And you at the same time :laugh:

TopCat
14-04-2013, 20:14
And you at the same time :laugh:

Ooooooh sir!

r5_scotty
14-04-2013, 20:40
sh*t me just read this!!! bumming weekend ladies lol :laugh: is a shame bout the cooler mate but stick with it :agree: pm on the wheels:D

Slammed 66
14-04-2013, 21:15
You thought about a chargecooler Chris? That's what I plan on getting for the phase 1

chris
14-04-2013, 21:26
You thought about a chargecooler Chris? That's what I plan on getting for the phase 1

I rang pace where really helpful but dont do off the shelf kit anymore but can make one for over a grand :eek:

r5_scotty
14-04-2013, 21:30
I rang pace where really helpful but dont do off the shelf kit anymore but can make one for over a grand :eek:

ouch maybe not then . get the parts seperately. im sure someone on here made a decent setup from buying bits from an ebay company???

Penfold aka The Dealer
14-04-2013, 21:32
I rang pace where really helpful but dont do off the shelf kit anymore but can make one for over a grand :eek:

Pace charge coolers are sh*t to... PWR all the way... Plenty of DIY charge cooler info on the boards..

chris
14-04-2013, 21:32
Yea i like the idea but its the time and effort sourceing bits is there many in club with chargecoolers i could have a look at ???

chris
14-04-2013, 21:36
Pace charge coolers are sh*t to... PWR all the way... Plenty of DIY charge cooler info on the boards..

I will have a look thanks chris and guna google chargeloor versus intercooler

philr5t
14-04-2013, 21:39
Yea i like the idea but its the time and effort sourceing bits is there many in club with chargecoolers i could have a look at ???

I run one mate never had any issues works perfect on hard boost and charge temps is 34% max I have ever seen on my own set up mate

chris
14-04-2013, 21:44
Can you depress me with some pics of it in your perfect engine bay please phil :laugh: your engine bay is better than my whole car

Penfold aka The Dealer
14-04-2013, 21:48
Pm Duncain Grier about charge coolers... He was very anal when choosing/setting them up.. Made all sorts of flow rate charts up :))

chris
14-04-2013, 22:11
Pm Duncain Grier about charge coolers... He was very anal when choosing/setting them up.. Made all sorts of flow rate charts up :))

Thanks mate will pm him also hopefully phil will put a pic so i can get idea of what its like in the bay

philr5t
14-04-2013, 23:48
Can you depress me with some pics of it in your perfect engine bay please phil :laugh: your engine bay is better than my whole car

Here are some pics of mine mate mounted in the scuttle keeps it very cool the first pic is when it was on carb the rest when it was efi'd hope it helps

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/philr5/03370B28-BA3F-49BF-8ACB-BC54A108F5A0-2147-0000041C95AF7FF3.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/philr5/2831CCF8-350B-4A61-AACA-878D01BD5B1A-2147-0000041BD10CCF1E.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/philr5/6BFD69DD-7D76-4659-8BEF-30F380475F18-2147-0000041BA478265B.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/philr5/E2E1FAE9-FAF1-4236-86B5-EC82828418B3-2147-0000041B967E9B18.jpg

SCHWARTZ
15-04-2013, 07:48
Any excuse at phil:cooter:

chris
15-04-2013, 08:53
Thanks phil that looks really good and where its mounted is a good pipe run. And what a stunning engine bay :agree:

philr5t
15-04-2013, 09:33
Thanks phil that looks really good and where its mounted is a good pipe run. And what a stunning engine bay :agree:

Thanks mate the water pipes also run between the inner and outer passenger wing so pipe work is kept cool then comes into the scuttle straight on to the c/cooler

chris
15-04-2013, 09:36
Thats a good idea was it difficult to fit?

chris
15-04-2013, 11:18
Rite I have just spoken to forge and they have been brilliant and really helpful I am going to send them pictures and they are going to work with me I will keep you updated on whats going on but so far they have been very good

philr5t
15-04-2013, 13:25
Thats a good idea was it difficult to fit?

The pump rad and pipes were easy to fit but I had to get work done on the cooler to make it fit in the scuttle mate this was because I dine away with the filler bottle and has it built straight into the main tank

chris
16-04-2013, 00:54
The pump rad and pipes were easy to fit but I had to get work done on the cooler to make it fit in the scuttle mate this was because I dine away with the filler bottle and has it built straight into the main tank

Thanks for that phil i am goin to see what happens with forge before i make a decision :agree:

chris
06-05-2013, 20:18
well today i managed to get a rare chance to work on my car and my mate came round and lent a hand its really come on all bumpers and archs and lights are on and i think its looking really good well chuffed

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/renault5067-1.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/renault5067-1.jpg.html)

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/renault5069.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/renault5069.jpg.html)

r5_scotty
06-05-2013, 20:20
sweeeeeeet :D:agree:

chris
06-05-2013, 21:27
sweeeeeeet :D:agree:

:laugh: cheers scotty

Jonny5
06-05-2013, 21:57
Wow :) love those morettes and smoked indicators :agree:

tubbyG
06-05-2013, 21:59
looking tidy mate:smokin:

chris
06-05-2013, 22:30
cheers lads just got to get some ducts for the morrettes. I think the back bumper having exhaust cut out flushed out is one of my favourite bits:) makes the rear symmetrical

Mango
16-05-2013, 22:56
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Fair play, really inspiring post, great work!

chris
17-05-2013, 00:04
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Fair play, really inspiring post, great work!

Thanks mate its been abit of a slog without the help on here i think i would of given up. You have just joined then have you got a project?

chris
28-05-2013, 11:22
Been doing loads of tidying up of engine bay and so on and got bonnet fitted i am pleased with how it looks:) its going to forge motersport tomorrow
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0364.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0364.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0365.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0365.jpg.html)

mattk
28-05-2013, 11:47
That looks really nice Chris and tbh I think the campus grill looks smart, what are you getting from forge tomorrow then? :cool:

TopCat
28-05-2013, 12:06
Your 5 is looking tough as hell mate. I like the campus grill- prefer em
To the gt turbo one

chris
28-05-2013, 12:07
I have kept my eye out for a gt one but no joy but yea i think it looks good. Its going to forge to have the intercooler sorted because i am not happy with it but they have been great about it

mattk
28-05-2013, 14:09
I have kept my eye out for a gt one but no joy but yea i think it looks good. Its going to forge to have the intercooler sorted because i am not happy with it but they have been great about it

Cool ok well I hope they get it fixed for you buddy, I was thinking of getting a gt turbo grill for my project, but I think ill stick with the campus one as well :)

chris
29-05-2013, 11:38
Forge came today and pick up the car on time and as promised
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0368.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0368.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0367.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0367.jpg.html)

Duncan Grier
29-05-2013, 11:44
good stuff :agree:

Why do you not have 2 days of constant rain which I have here LOL

Nice trailer although from experiance of using the space shuttle ones dont half drag a lot more than open ones. And worried it was going to get stolen all the time lol

Should be a cracking car when finished

DG

chris
21-07-2013, 14:23
well I haven't updated this thread lately due to my dad having a stroke and lots of other things I kind of lost enthusiasm as he was the one helping me do the car. but I have managed to start chipping away at it again and hopefully I am not to far away from finishing also mike at gt turbo spares has been extremely helpful as has scotty and Dan {R5 beatty} so big thanks to you guys:agree:. so I have managed to put the half cage in and all the interior and all the glass is back in. in time I will replace the front seats but for now its more than manageable so heres a couple of pics where I am up to nowhttp://http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/renault5193.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/renault5193.jpg.html)
http://http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/renault5194.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/renault5194.jpg.html)
http://http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/renault5196.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/renault5196.jpg.html)

DaveMayGTT
21-07-2013, 15:17
Hope your dad makes a quick recovery m8! Car looks really good.

chris
21-07-2013, 17:12
Cheers mate appreciate it

r5beatty
21-07-2013, 21:37
Looking the bollocks now pal anythin else u need a hand on just give me a shout can't wait to get mine back now and make a start..(hey just noticed buy sorry to say that's a campus grill pal) ha ha :)

chris
21-07-2013, 21:39
Ha ha I hate you. Wheres your project thread mate get it on here

r5beatty
21-07-2013, 21:42
I will do pal when I get a few hours spare yours looking really good now keep at it and get it finished so you can take me out init :)

chris
21-07-2013, 21:46
I wouldn't be seen dead with you mate :laugh: but definitely cant wait to get it done

Phaseone
22-07-2013, 06:10
Sorry to hear about your dad hope he is ok

chris
09-11-2013, 11:07
I haven't updated this thread in a while. but i have still been busy tidying things up. i have fitted a new strut brace sorted some issues i had with wireing also got my new wheels machined and fitted i am really pleased how it looks. Had the bonnet resprayed again due to me dropping it so that was an expensive mistake. now next is some number plates and sort the ride height out and then off to mot :yeah:

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0525.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0525.jpg.html)

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0527.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0527.jpg.html)

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0526.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0526.jpg.html)

Nad-5GTT
09-11-2013, 14:51
:niceone: she's looking lovely keep it up fella.

Gtturbo
09-11-2013, 14:56
Love them wheels matey :)

What are they?

Trevhib
09-11-2013, 15:21
Those wheels are rock hard! Awesome. Are they Zenders?

Once it's lowered at the front a bit more this will look fantastic. Crying out for an OE grille tho. :agree:

chris
09-11-2013, 17:32
Thanks for comments guys its been a long slog. And yes trev you got it in one there phase 2 zender turbos :)

w35ty
09-11-2013, 18:48
Looking mint now mate! Loving it :smokin:

Goobie
09-11-2013, 19:59
Looking at your 5 really makes me think twice about colour choice! Looks great. :agree:

bood
09-11-2013, 20:00
Great updates and love the zenders!!

All the best for your dads recovery also

Jonny5
09-11-2013, 21:11
Well hello sexy...:)
Looking amazing mate all that hard works paying off!
:niceone:

chris
09-11-2013, 22:39
Thanks for comments guys:)

chris
02-02-2014, 22:01
It's been a little while since I updated my thread been busy with work and other peoples cars so mine just sat in garage. But this weekend I dragged it out the garage and took it for MOT. Which it then failed because the horn stuck on :laugh:. So I sorted that and then he passed it so all good. I have also changed the headlights back to original and I am pleased I did. I have put a few miles on it now but today it started going really lean on part throttle but I suspect it's just crap in carb nothing too serious. I will put some pics up of it at test station and at home with new headlights:)

chris
02-02-2014, 22:06
During the test

Mr Raider
02-02-2014, 22:10
Niceone mate, good work! another one back on the road, - roll on summer :agree: :)

Jonny5
02-02-2014, 22:13
Brilliant stuff chris :niceone:

Slammed 66
02-02-2014, 22:15
Tell them about the 'cat' test :laugh::laugh::laugh:

chris
02-02-2014, 22:32
Tell them about the 'cat' test :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Yes they also wanted to know why I had removed the catalytic converter as they were trying to understand while it was failing emissions.:scratch:

Jimmy5
02-02-2014, 23:04
Lovely, credit to you for making this 5 so lovely again! Hope to do similar to mine this year!

chris
05-02-2014, 17:28
Thanks for comments guys

bood
05-02-2014, 17:45
Sterling work their sir

chris
16-02-2014, 17:11
heres some photos i took today of the car finished i am thinking of selling it but i am still undecided

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0538.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0538.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0530.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0530.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0536.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0536.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0533.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0533.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0535.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0535.jpg.html)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/lobster1986/SAM_0531.jpg (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/lobster1986/media/SAM_0531.jpg.html)

Brigsy
16-02-2014, 18:04
Looks sweet on the zender's. Just keep it and enjoy in summer. Everybody wants to sell up in the crap weather lol.

Ps do away with that plastic inline filter to the carb, its for low pressure use. Could go tits up on boost and game over.

TopCat
16-02-2014, 18:18
Don't sell it mate. You need at least one summer of enjoying it. Stop being a pussy and keep it.

Looks tip top Tyrone. You'll regret selling it.

Slammed 66
16-02-2014, 18:21
No point in selling until you've had some use out of it mate.

Wait till summer comes and we get some road trips done, then you'll be pleased you never got rid. There's a reason I've had these cars for the last 14 years you know ;)

chris
16-02-2014, 18:21
Looks sweet on the zender's. Just keep it and enjoy in summer. Everybody wants to sell up in the crap weather lol.

Ps do away with that plastic inline filter to the carb, its for low pressure use. Could go tits up on boost and game over.

Yea that's true I am running the little filter for a short time it's only on low boost still running the engine in kept getting crap in carb but I changed the filter and that has stayed clean so probably could remove it now:)

bood
16-02-2014, 21:47
Don't sell up its lovely. Like has been said rubbish weather always makes the mind think bad thoughts god knows mine does but give it a wash and polish even if it doesn't need it that normally gets me back on the right track.