madfive old r5gtt for sale on ebay heads up

[BluntyR5GTT]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-RED-/200697275327?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2eba7d63bf#ht_1068wt_1139

just a few things to note on this car for any potential buyer, most importantly the fuelling needs setting up as its running lean, boost turned down to bed the bottom end in as its only done about 500-700 miles since full rebuild, its a sapphire cossie 2wd fmic not an rs500 one.

that aside this is a really good car and wont need any big money spending on it at all as its all already been spent

[Gttnutter]

Half tempted depending on his price..taken a liking to it + plus it'll be my 1st red 5 to add to the colour collection :)

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Half tempted depending on his price..taken a liking to it + plus it'll be my 1st red 5 to add to the colour collection :)

You know you can't resist mate, see what it goes for and have alook.
Doing the carb wouldn't be too hard, sure there few bits could do under the bonnet also ;)

[djinuk]

I always liked this car, sure its got an external wastegate/screamer

[Markey Mark (BD)]

I always liked this car, sure its got an external wastegate/screamer

See that tucked under the turbo ;)

[BluntyR5GTT]

I always liked this car, sure its got an external wastegate/screamer

yep its got an external wastegate on there and its a bloody animal as well really lairy, iirc the guy wanted around 4k for it which is nearly 1k more than he paid for it off grant (madfive)

[Gttnutter]

Yeah i see we can work a little magic to tidy up a few unwanted pipes wires etc mark. Also I know the carb won't be an issue to sort out. 4k is a little over budget though!

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Yeah i see we can work a little magic to tidy up a few unwanted pipes wires etc mark. Also I know the carb won't be an issue to sort out. 4k is a little over budget though!

Work your magic mate, you know you can knock him down.

Or shall we go along a point out a few things to bring price down ;)

[BluntyR5GTT]

back up for sale with a more realistic price, which is also the price he paid for it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-RED-/200704887554?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebaf18b02#ht_1119wt_1139

still hasnt stated that the carb/fuelling needs setting up

[GT Josh]

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I was tempted for this car but the blatant lies about it running 'sweet as a nut' are putting me off....

[BluntyR5GTT]

i wouldnt say they are lies as such as the car did run lovely it just needed setting back up to run bigger boost.

[GT Josh]

I would go down and buy it but it's a long way for me to get there and then a serious problem arrises with fueling. Or anything else in that matter. I'm sure the old trust AFR gauge and some carb work would set it nicely. I'd have no option but to drive it back to Oldham! Which is 200 miles... :(

[azzie1]

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I like this car chaps, and have the cash to buy it... What needs doing to the car??
Also spotted a big cloud of smoke in a picture on eBay :/
Any help would be great as I am a new member
Cheers

[GTphil]

Basically the things that put me off are the fact that he obviously isn't 100% reliable r he would have put the fact it needs setting up in the add.

Like has been said in the picture of the sidey there is a cloud of blue smoke
Basically if he has ran a little too much boost all manner of things could wrong, and the only way to find out is to see for yourself or indeed drive for yourself so basically we didn't want to travel all that way just to "see"

Also the bumper strips have been painted as have the side skirt strips.

I don't doubt that it was a good car beforehand and the amount of bits under the bonnet makes it worth the price if it is as he says. Again another "if"

If you know what you’re looking at and can go and have a look and it is as it says and it's what you’re after then it's a good buy. Otherwise there are better ones around in my opinion

[azzie1]

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Cheers phil..
Rather wait for better example to pop up

[GT Josh]

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Cheers phil..
Rather wait for better example to pop up

I think alot of people are interested in that motor. Could be a great punt. Or just completely turn out the way and be bad....

[azzie1]

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Blue smoke isn't good just 5k after a rebuild..
Could be a reciepe for disaster

[Alex W]

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yep its got an external wastegate on there and its a bloody animal as well really lairy, iirc the guy wanted around 4k for it which is nearly 1k more than he paid for it off grant (madfive)
where can i get an external wastegate and screamer pipe from ? is it a 35mm and then need to custom fit it onto the pipe ? or can i buy it all alrready made up ? any ideas?

[BluntyR5GTT]

the external on this car was from demon motorsport, screamer pipe was made by justin