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mingblus3
21-08-2013, 23:01
Yeah or every other month... see who fancies it.

Bigfoot
21-08-2013, 23:09
I will sort out another one for next month if you want. I started it the other year and first one great, then it was only 2 other people, though did have a good chat with those who turned up. Would weekend or week day be better for you? Dont mind either really.

TopCat
21-08-2013, 23:12
I will sort out another one for next month if you want. I started it the other year and first one great, then it was only 2 other people, though did have a good chat with those who turned up. Would weekend or week day be better for you? Dont mind either really.

I'm easy to be honest, we could meet up with the Suffolk lot off the A12 somewhere? I need to see Steves raider in person.

LeeR5GTT
21-08-2013, 23:33
Well after the falling through of the sale i have decided to keep the 5.

:yeah:

Dre5gtt
21-08-2013, 23:54
Nice to see you are keeping it mate she is a very tidy example :agree:

LiamR
22-08-2013, 00:21
Essex/Kent meet sounds a good idea to me :agree:

Nad-5GTT
22-08-2013, 02:27
Essex/Kent meet sounds a good idea to me :agree:

:agree:

gttjames
22-08-2013, 09:27
id be in for a essex meet - location dependent as im from cambridge

Trevhib
22-08-2013, 10:11
I've just bought a new water pump, steering rack, front discs and pads, wheel bearings, belt guide, rear windows, plastic trim, door cards (which will be flocked by Phoenix autosport), and a set of Renault Cup rims.



Bloody hell Davo, I thought this project was finished :laugh:

Jonny5
22-08-2013, 12:17
Cant wait to see this on cup rims :)
What tyres you gonna run matey?

TopCat
22-08-2013, 17:54
Bloody hell Davo, I thought this project was finished :laugh:

Its done really- I'm just OCD when it comes to my cars.

Plan is to get it in showroom condition and only take it out a few times a year to shows/ events

:laugh:

TopCat
22-08-2013, 17:55
Cant wait to see this on cup rims :)
What tyres you gonna run matey?

Cheers Johnny- I'm gona run toyos. Decided to go for silver colour wise, purely cos I know they'll have better resale value if I decide to change my mind again lol. Plus your tungy looks mental on black rims and don't want to be seen as a copycat

jesus in the seat of a 5
22-08-2013, 20:45
Cheers Johnny- I'm gona run toyos. Decided to go for silver colour wise, purely cos I know they'll have better resale value if I decide to change my mind again lol. Plus your tungy looks mental on black rims and don't want to be seen as a copycat

you need to speak to scotty....:), glad your keeping it bud... cup rims are a good call, then I am biased...:laugh::agree:

TopCat
22-08-2013, 20:55
you need to speak to scotty....:), glad your keeping it bud... cup rims are a good call, then I am biased...:laugh::agree:

I've changed my mind umpteen times on the colour. Asked at least 8 different people lol.

Silver it is....for now :P

Jonny5
22-08-2013, 21:07
I've changed my mind umpteen times on the colour. Asked at least 8 different people lol.

Silver it is....for now :P

Gloss black, 185/60/13 r888s dropped 35mm :worship:

TopCat
22-08-2013, 21:18
Gloss black, 185/60/13 r888s dropped 35mm :worship:

Haha I was going to do just that, but decided on silver instead ;)

But you got the tyres and the dropping right. Just gotta save some money for the shocks :)

TopCat
03-09-2013, 08:15
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps8ecb8c75.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps8ecb8c75.jpg.html)


Finally twigged how to load pics- so there will be lots coming now

TopCat
03-09-2013, 08:37
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps7424f809.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps7424f809.jpg.html)

Jonny5
03-09-2013, 08:37
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps8ecb8c75.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps8ecb8c75.jpg.html)


Finally twigged how to load pics- so there will be lots coming now

:yeah: :yeah: :laugh:

TopCat
03-09-2013, 08:38
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsf73c46f0.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsf73c46f0.jpg.html)

TopCat
03-09-2013, 08:38
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsf3b1ea3c.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsf3b1ea3c.jpg.html)

TopCat
03-09-2013, 08:46
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsc08fa62b.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsc08fa62b.jpg.html)


Not bad for a sticker :)

TopCat
03-09-2013, 09:00
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsebc40d6d.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsebc40d6d.jpg.html)


Koni suspension being fitted this week. Well chuffed. Borrowed this pic but you get the idea

TopCat
03-09-2013, 09:49
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps860d6862.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps860d6862.jpg.html)


Hot air feed pipe.

Bigfoot
03-09-2013, 09:56
You purchased that one on eBay then

TopCat
03-09-2013, 15:29
You purchased that one on eBay then

Yup ;)

TopCat
14-09-2013, 11:12
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps54efce65.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps54efce65.jpg.html)

Very euro look now with the steeliness on. (Prefer the turbines) just call me Hans "you know like how ze Germans say"

TopCat
14-09-2013, 11:13
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps89bce1ef.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps89bce1ef.jpg.html)

Sits really well on the koni suspension from the club shop. Handles beautifully. I drove it back from "yodas" workshop last night in the wet (never seen rain in my ownership before) Jon tweaked the carb a bit and she's running sweet- had it spinning in 3rd gear with now effort at all. So she has it if needed ;)

TopCat
14-09-2013, 11:14
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps08b0e063.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps08b0e063.jpg.html)

TopCat
14-09-2013, 11:18
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps08b0e063.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps08b0e063.jpg.html)


Apologies for my Shiite photos (I'm no photographer)

So, all that's left are my centre caps from mike at gt turbo spares & my flocked door cards from Carl @ Phoenix and the 5 is completely restored. I have some refurbed Speedlines & johnnys old voodoos as other "shoes" for her.

Also just got to fit the hot air feed pipe.

She'll be done soon- really happy I've restored it & looking forward to helping mingblus (simo) crack on with his project now.

LiamR
14-09-2013, 11:49
Looks great. Top job mate:agree:

Trevhib
14-09-2013, 12:35
Fab.

Looks like you have condensation on the inside of both rear windows? Are the rear windows locking shut fully and the seals ok etc?

TopCat
14-09-2013, 13:32
Fab.

Looks like you have condensation on the inside of both rear windows? Are the rear windows locking shut fully and the seals ok etc?

The Heater was on and it was cold mate lol

Trevhib
14-09-2013, 13:39
:agree:

TopCat
14-09-2013, 14:18
Looks great. Top job mate:agree:

Cheers Liam. Just nee some nice weather to go out boosting

Dre5gtt
14-09-2013, 17:43
Hello mate looking much better now its lowered :agree: so you prefer the turbines :rolleyes:

TopCat
14-09-2013, 17:49
Hello mate looking much better now its lowered :agree: so you prefer the turbines :rolleyes:

Lol, I said when u took them that I should have kept them! Lol! :rolleyes:

I got some wolf race voodoos coming my way from johnny though, so they'll be ok.

Swap the turbines for my cup rims lmao

Dre5gtt
14-09-2013, 19:53
Nice mate nah I want to keep the turbines :) got to say car is looking a very good example glad your keeping it to :agree:

chris
14-09-2013, 20:36
Looks good mate just a tidy up of bodywork and she will look good :laugh:

TopCat
14-09-2013, 21:14
Looks good mate just a tidy up of bodywork and she will look good :laugh:

Prick ;)

TOMTOM
14-09-2013, 21:15
Long time no speak. Been away for a while.lol :crap:good to see u still have it boss. Phone went missing. So have a new number now. Hows things? :rolleyes:

TopCat
14-09-2013, 23:33
Long time no speak. Been away for a while.lol :crap:good to see u still have it boss. Phone went missing. So have a new number now. Hows things? :rolleyes:

Foook me its marleys ghost ;) in good fella- how u been? PM me your mobile mate

TOMTOM
15-09-2013, 07:58
Sent. Yeah not too bad. 5 is lookin well still. Like the rims ;)

TopCat
15-09-2013, 08:07
Sent. Yeah not too bad. 5 is lookin well still. Like the rims ;)

Prefer the turbines :/ they'll look better when the centre caps arrive

mingblus3
15-09-2013, 10:39
Nice to see the car back in your possession mate. Wish mine was as complete as yours. Don't change the bonnet mate what ever you do.

Jimmy5
15-09-2013, 11:35
Looks great, really like interior although you should have kept turbines not feeling the cup rims - maybe better if they were black!

1988cab
15-09-2013, 11:40
That is looking very nice, done a good job there mate! :agree:

TopCat
15-09-2013, 14:06
Cheers for the comments. Hopefully the centre caps will make the wheels look nicer.

Didn't spray them black cos they'll look like spares

LeeR5GTT
15-09-2013, 17:58
Looking swarve matey! It sits just right now with the new suspension too!

TopCat
15-09-2013, 18:01
Looking swarve matey! It sits just right now with the new suspension too!

Yeah I'm well chuffed with the ride height and handling mate. :D

TopCat
19-09-2013, 21:36
After a real ****e day dealing with an insurance company involving one of my company vans, I decided I'd update my 5's policy.

Sureterm are really great. I told them all my upgrades and have an agreed valuation of £6500 for my lil beasty, included my upgraded suspension and wheels. £10 a year extra.

£140 a year. Chuffed

Guybrush
19-09-2013, 21:41
Might give them a call. Am struggling to get under £275 at the moment.
Is it the rollcage insurers don't like ? :(

TopCat
19-09-2013, 21:45
Might give them a call. Am struggling to get under £275 at the moment.
Is it the rollcage insurers don't like ? :(

Must be mate- just says I'm here for a reason really.

Sureterm are the cheapest I found. Discount for club members too :)

phase i 16 v turbo
20-09-2013, 08:50
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps08b0e063.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps08b0e063.jpg.html)


Apologies for my Shiite photos (I'm no photographer)

So, all that's left are my centre caps from mike at gt turbo spares & my flocked door cards from Carl @ Phoenix and the 5 is completely restored. I have some refurbed Speedlines & johnnys old voodoos as other "shoes" for her.

Also just got to fit the hot air feed pipe.

She'll be done soon- really happy I've restored it & looking forward to helping mingblus (simo) crack on with his project now.

Went out first class yesterday, so should give you something else to fit this weekend. Well done!:agree:

TopCat
20-09-2013, 09:23
Thanks Mike. You're a star!

TopCat
20-09-2013, 19:39
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsa28fa99b.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsa28fa99b.jpg.html)

Centre caps fitted and I like the rims now :) thanks kris M & thanks Mike :agree:

TopCat
20-09-2013, 19:41
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps4a8c59c6.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps4a8c59c6.jpg.html)

TopCat
20-09-2013, 19:41
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsdf941153.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsdf941153.jpg.html)

TopCat
20-09-2013, 19:41
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsb1ba7475.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zpsb1ba7475.jpg.html)

Funniest response from a woman earlier at the BP garage when I was doing my air in the tyres. "Lost my virginity in one of them" pissed myself laughing. Classic.

Bigfoot
20-09-2013, 20:26
Good choice putting those caps on them wheels :)

TopCat
20-09-2013, 20:30
Good choice putting those caps on them wheels :)

Cheers bro. Makes such a big difference.

Kris M
20-09-2013, 21:39
Win win win!!!

Alex
20-09-2013, 22:04
Wow, I love that :agree: I need some cup wheels!!

Chris Beer
20-09-2013, 22:13
Funniest response from a woman earlier at the BP garage when I was doing my air in the tyres. "Lost my virginity in one of them" pissed myself laughing. Classic.


LOL

At least she didn't say yours ! :laugh:

5 is looking well

TopCat
20-09-2013, 22:23
Thanks guys.

Yeah I couldn't believe. By the looks of her she'd obviously had more hands up her than sooty. :laugh:

Chris Beer
20-09-2013, 23:12
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/7895/dzm1.jpg

Dre5gtt
21-09-2013, 01:11
Looking good mate :agree:

TopCat
21-09-2013, 09:18
Looking good mate :agree:

Cheers mate. Loving the sooty mod Chris CB has done lol

Jonny5
21-09-2013, 09:50
Amazing how four little centre caps (and sooty) can change the look of the whole car.
Looks mint mate :agree:
Seeing as you're modifying the car now think you should have one of my pods ;)
Got singles now too!

TopCat
21-09-2013, 09:55
Amazing how four little centre caps can change the look of the whole car.
Looks mint mate :agree:
Seeing as you're modifying the car now think you should have one of my pods ;)
Got singles now too!

Only wheels and exhaust are modded mate. Gonna get a standard exhaust sorted next year. I still have the Speedlines for the purist in me.

I want a modded 5 so I can have pods & my ax spoiler lol

Jonny5
21-09-2013, 09:58
Only wheels and exhaust are modded mate. Gonna get a standard exhaust sorted next year. I still have the Speedlines for the purist in me.

I want a modded 5 so I can have pods & my ax spoiler lol

O.E+ ftw ;)

Trevhib
21-09-2013, 12:00
Second that. OE+, don't change anything that can't be put back and keep all the standard parts. A bit of mild lowering and a stainless rear-exit exhaust with a 3" tail never hurt. :D

Strange how much difference those centre caps make.

Goobie
21-09-2013, 16:46
Looks sh1t, totally runed the car! What was you thinking?........... :cooter:

Your last three letters match the Mrs old car reg that she officially labeled "Fu*king Gone Nuts". :laugh:


Second that. OE+, don't change anything that can't be put back

Think I'm well passed that point with mine, wait till you see what I've done in my next update. :scared:

TopCat
21-09-2013, 21:04
Looks sh1t, totally runed the car! What was you thinking?........... :cooter:

Your last three letters match the Mrs old car reg that she officially labeled "Fu*king Gone Nuts". :laugh:

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps051690aa.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps051690aa.jpg.html)

Think I'm well passed that point with mine, wait till you see what I've done in my next update. :scared:

Lmao- cheers Goob. What was i thinking buying a 5 is the question my mrs asks! Get an update up shagga

TopCat
31-12-2013, 13:18
Just picked up my new wheels. Just dropped them into Paint it, going for silver with a diamond cut rim. We all love a clean rim after all!

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/DD0AE411-673D-40E4-AD64-00C2E16B5C6C_zpssnawdadr.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/DD0AE411-673D-40E4-AD64-00C2E16B5C6C_zpssnawdadr.jpg.html)

Although I don't like the colour of these rims, who ever painted them done a high quality job!

Trevhib
31-12-2013, 13:24
TC :) :beer:

TopCat
04-01-2014, 11:35
Replacement turbine centre cap bolts- £7 delivered. Bargain!


http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/C0443B78-90C3-47E0-BB36-6FC8B7C69B28_zpsppgohblb.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/C0443B78-90C3-47E0-BB36-6FC8B7C69B28_zpsppgohblb.jpg.html)

TopCat
04-01-2014, 11:37
Followed by some Star Wars shadow trooper dust caps...


http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/4D65AA63-6B5B-415E-B763-84755E3D8A2F_zpsosrb7hds.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/4D65AA63-6B5B-415E-B763-84755E3D8A2F_zpsosrb7hds.jpg.html)

Dre5gtt
04-01-2014, 11:46
Nice glad your going oe+ it's the way forward :agree:

TopCat
04-01-2014, 11:47
Nice glad your going oe+ it's the way forward :agree:

You're right there mate. :agree:

Goobie
04-01-2014, 13:59
How cool are those dust caps! How much and where? :D Do they do storm trooper ones? :cool:

TopCat
04-01-2014, 14:32
How cool are those dust caps! How much and where? :D Do they do storm trooper ones? :cool:

Yes mate they do storm trooper ones too lol. Thought the black ones had less chance of being nicked.

Links here Goob:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Storm-Trooper-Dust-Caps-Valve-Caps-/281226440650?pt=UK_Cars_parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre s_trims_Valve_Caps_ET&hash=item417a66efca

TopCat
22-04-2014, 21:38
Right then, At the request of my dearest rtoc'ers I have decided to update my thread.

After my "oe" hoses were looking shite, I decided to buy a full set of black sfs hoses. Whilst fitting these I thought I'd get some chrome innit...

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zps67023dfd.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/image_zps67023dfd.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/7678E221-970E-465F-9DE4-A1BA6391570D_zps8snjgdra.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/7678E221-970E-465F-9DE4-A1BA6391570D_zps8snjgdra.jpg.html)

It's covered in dust at the moment where it's been in my workshop for 4 months, but it'll look the nuts once it's detailed :)


I fitted my pod made by dear Jon..l


http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/BDA3DC73-6A6A-4F54-80F9-E658E1722B88_zpszjlc8t7z.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/BDA3DC73-6A6A-4F54-80F9-E658E1722B88_zpszjlc8t7z.jpg.html)

And finally I got my recaros fitted (at last) fully reclinable and adjust so the rear seats are still useable.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/81BE9CF8-F7F6-43D5-96D9-96E0743AB248_zpsyxdqiems.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/81BE9CF8-F7F6-43D5-96D9-96E0743AB248_zpsyxdqiems.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/3E1CDD1D-A0BC-4B4E-BB4D-AAE0B6DD31BC_zps8vv6zg3z.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/3E1CDD1D-A0BC-4B4E-BB4D-AAE0B6DD31BC_zps8vv6zg3z.jpg.html)

The turbines are now back on and I think they really are one of the best wheels on the 5.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/0E174BC9-FE56-475D-8D3C-021F249384BE_zpsmp2usbop.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/0E174BC9-FE56-475D-8D3C-021F249384BE_zpsmp2usbop.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/5A0EC3C8-8012-4CD2-91AA-78E1EA595414_zpsuzth7pi0.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/5A0EC3C8-8012-4CD2-91AA-78E1EA595414_zpsuzth7pi0.jpg.html)

All that's left to do is to valet and detail the old girl and she's good to go.

TopCat
22-04-2014, 21:41
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/B46F9AB5-EA5B-4214-A34B-53196BE80536_zpsdg3pfcw2.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/B46F9AB5-EA5B-4214-A34B-53196BE80536_zpsdg3pfcw2.jpg.html)

TopCat
22-04-2014, 21:49
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/FF7A7714-2DDB-4937-994D-A52BE1696DA3_zpsupd71jr0.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/FF7A7714-2DDB-4937-994D-A52BE1696DA3_zpsupd71jr0.jpg.html)

And my latest idea. Heavy duty long life radiator fan complete with fitting kit. The kit needs to be cut down slightly, but the slimline fan allows for easier pipe runs etc for fmic and oil coolers.

I suppose being a Spal authorised dealer has its perks.

Anyone interested in one can order one via me. I'll sort out a set price for rtoc'ers

Jonny5
22-04-2014, 22:02
Well worth the wait, looking good mate :)

TopCat
22-04-2014, 22:04
We'll after the shit u goon and that northern whippet racing pigeon breeding ******* lee have given me I thought it was high time lol

tubbyG
22-04-2014, 22:08
Very smart indeed.

Those seats are incredible :smokin:

TopCat
22-04-2014, 22:12
Very smart indeed.

Those seats are incredible :smokin:

Cheers Tub. I'd love to take credit for them, but it was originally Hickmans idea. I copied him (with his blessing) :)

Goobie
22-04-2014, 22:38
SEATS! :smokin:

LiamR
22-04-2014, 22:39
Looking good mate ! I need to pull my finger out and copy your enthusiasm!!!

Trevhib
23-04-2014, 09:50
Looks really well :)

Actually the front driver's wheel appears to have a strange camber. Is it just the angle the photo has been taken at? You don't have a mix up in Ph1/2 suspension set-up do you?

Benjibrady
23-04-2014, 10:20
Those seats are f*cking lush. Some creativity gone in there

Jimmy5
23-04-2014, 11:07
So much better on turbines! Love it

Alex
23-04-2014, 12:16
I totally approve of this car - very nice indeed! I love the seats in particular :cool:

TopCat
23-04-2014, 12:56
Cheers chaps!!! As I said Hickman was the creative genius behind the seats. They weren't my idea at all. I am extremely happy with them, they're so comfortable it's unreal.

The suspension is the konis out of the club shop trev. I think it's just the pic that makes the Camber look abnormal.

I'll be up the workshop fitting the new slimline radiator fan tonight. It'll modernise the engine bay and also make working on it a lot less hassle.

I know I've said it before, but the car is truly finished now. I may even consider selling it if the right price came along.

mingblus3
23-04-2014, 13:49
Dave i'll pop up tonight if your about?

LiamR
23-04-2014, 15:09
Don't sell! You can't sell!

Infact, if you do- I will come and shat thru your letterbox!;)

Trevhib
23-04-2014, 15:24
The suspension is the konis out of the club shop trev. I think it's just the pic that makes the Camber look abnormal.


Ok cool :) Oh, the suspension top hats are Ph2 though right?

LeeR5GTT
23-04-2014, 15:33
Don't sell! You can't sell!

Infact, if you do- I will come and shat thru your letterbox!;)

In that case, how much do you want for it davo? I just want Liam to shat through your letterbox :D

TopCat
23-04-2014, 15:33
Ok cool :) Oh, the suspension top hats are Ph2 though right?

Yeppers :) It is just a shite pic mate.

Liam I think this car could be your newest one to join your tungy club ;)


Si drop me a bell mate, Im going up the work shop for a bit x

Goobie
23-04-2014, 15:49
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/image_zpsa28fa99b.jpg

The turbines are now back on and I think they really are one of the best wheels on the 5.

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/0E174BC9-FE56-475D-8D3C-021F249384BE_zpsmp2usbop.jpg

Was this because passer by people were telling you your missing your hub caps? :cooter:

Trevhib
23-04-2014, 15:56
Yeppers :) It is just a shite pic mate.


:agree::)

w35ty
23-04-2014, 19:12
Looking mint mate :smokin:

bood
23-04-2014, 20:00
Bloody lovely!!!!

Like the rad and fan set up as well. I keep thinking about going to a slim line fan

TopCat
23-04-2014, 20:18
Bloody lovely!!!!

Like the rad and fan set up as well. I keep thinking about going to a slim line fan

If u need one sorted mate just drop me a pm :) I get the fans cheap through work. :D

I'll put some pics up once I fit it. I was going to tonight but I'm a bit rough

TopCat
24-04-2014, 22:39
New spal rad fan fitted:


http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/59625994-1063-4CE4-95D9-8EB1EBEDF695_zpswvkkhuep.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/59625994-1063-4CE4-95D9-8EB1EBEDF695_zpswvkkhuep.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/3DD69458-1AC2-4155-B628-5F916FC29817_zpsk2fbl3b2.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/3DD69458-1AC2-4155-B628-5F916FC29817_zpsk2fbl3b2.jpg.html)

We ran the car up and the fan cools as well (if not better) than the standard kenlow fan assy.

These are available to anyone interested. Its smartens up the engine bay a treat. :)

TopCat
25-04-2014, 18:10
She's washed and polished and ready for the summer :D

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/F249995E-E693-4B10-80E6-6311081D6A12_zpsn9oqxrk3.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/F249995E-E693-4B10-80E6-6311081D6A12_zpsn9oqxrk3.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/0C252278-F0F1-42E2-8000-7A81B2F27EE0_zpsn88mkzkn.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/0C252278-F0F1-42E2-8000-7A81B2F27EE0_zpsn88mkzkn.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/8D930DCC-FF8A-4249-886E-80E262BF9B13_zpsrbbi5woy.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/8D930DCC-FF8A-4249-886E-80E262BF9B13_zpsrbbi5woy.jpg.html)

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy315/R5skywalker/57935AEF-54F1-4E10-8B65-2230812B66CB_zpswtw7f4ch.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/R5skywalker/media/57935AEF-54F1-4E10-8B65-2230812B66CB_zpswtw7f4ch.jpg.html)

bood
25-04-2014, 18:29
:hump::hump::yeah:

TopCat
25-04-2014, 18:48
Cheers Bood :)

Goobie
25-04-2014, 19:35
What cleaning products do you use? Looks very glossy. :cool:

LeeR5GTT
25-04-2014, 20:21
:crush:

TopCat
25-04-2014, 21:30
What cleaning products do you use? Looks very glossy. :cool:

Well in the morning I brush my teeth, using mcleans. Then I use a wash in shampoo and conditioner. I scrub my body using a body shop mandarin soap.

Hair styling wise I use V05 Matt clay ;)

TopCat
26-04-2014, 12:20
On a serious note- I got it washed by the guys at the train station. I use them so often I get discount :) they use autoglym stuff on it mate.

Trevhib
26-04-2014, 13:26
Looks absolutely awesome now mate :agree:

Trevhib
26-04-2014, 13:28
Actually, would be good to see a walk-around youtube vid with it running. :agree:

TopCat
26-04-2014, 18:59
Actually, would be good to see a walk-around youtube vid with it running. :agree:

Good idea! Next time it's dry and I get an hour I'll do that Trev.

It'll hit a few shows this year I hope. Thanks for the nice comments chaps.

bood
26-04-2014, 20:11
An hour!!

Just a couple of minutes will do mate :laugh:

Goobie
26-04-2014, 20:25
An hour!!

Just a couple of minutes will do mate :laugh:

You forgetting its because he got todo all this first! ;)


Well in the morning I brush my teeth, using mcleans. Then I use a wash in shampoo and conditioner. I scrub my body using a body shop mandarin soap.

Hair styling wise I use V05 Matt clay ;)

TopCat
26-04-2014, 20:32
You forgetting its because he got todo all this first! ;)

And fake tan :laugh:


All the bants from Goob who has modelling shots as his profile pic lmao

LiamR
26-04-2014, 22:04
Your car looks great mate!! Don't sell it!!!

How much are the rad fans then?

TopCat
26-04-2014, 22:06
I'm a bit bored of never getting time for it. :crap:

Rad fans and fitting kits are £95 mate. That's what they cost me :)

Nad-5GTT
27-04-2014, 08:57
All the bants from Goob who has modelling shots as his profile pic lmao

:laugh: :laugh: my six packs in the fridge :D

TopCat
08-05-2014, 16:23
Right then chaps, the new owner collects the 5 tomorrow morning (along with all the parts ive collected for it along the way).

I will be really sad to see it leave my garage, but i have peace of mind knowing that the new owner will cherish it and enjoy it too.

As a close to this thread, id like to thank the people that have helped me along the way, so thank you to:

Mike @ gt turbo spares
R5 scotty
Bigfoot
Mingblus
Bob @ cgb
Tomtom
Jon metz
Johnny P
Johnny 5
Chris (and his mum)
Slammed 66
Ross
And everyone on rtoc for helping me.

Thank you all and thanks for the people who took time out to read my thread.

Bigfoot
08-05-2014, 16:27
Right then chaps, the new owner collects the 5 tomorrow morning (along with all the parts ive collected for it along the way).

I will be really sad to see it leave my garage, but i have peace of mind knowing that the new owner will cherish it and enjoy it too.

As a close to this thread, id like to thank the people that have helped me along the way, so thank you to:

Mike @ gt turbo spares
R5 scotty
Mingblus
Bob @ cgb
Tomtom
Jon metz
Johnny P
Johnny 5
Chris (and his mum)
Slammed 66
Ross
And everyone on rtoc for helping me.

Thank you all and thanks for the people who took time out to read my thread.

No need to thank me :coffee:

TopCat
08-05-2014, 16:31
No need to thank me :coffee:

Ha I just come on to edit u in before u noticed!, :laugh:

Special thanks to DALE my best friend ever! X

Jonny5
08-05-2014, 17:25
:niceone:

LiamR
08-05-2014, 18:25
It's a great 5 mate. A real shame you have sold it! I still think you need a slap for doing so ;)

Who bought it then?

TopCat
08-05-2014, 22:08
It's a great 5 mate. A real shame you have sold it! I still think you need a slap for doing so ;)

Who bought it then?

Lol, I'll be slapping myself no doubt.

I'm sure the new owner will introduce himself in due course bud :)

R5MJH
08-05-2014, 22:30
Lol, I'll be slapping myself no doubt.

I'm sure the new owner will introduce himself in due course bud :)

jesus hasnt added to his collection has he:laugh:

phase i 16 v turbo
09-05-2014, 08:29
The new owner has got a very nice solid car which he will be able to enjoy for years and is a credit to you Dave. Well done. :agree:

What's next???

TopCat
20-11-2014, 09:48
Sorry for the delay Mike! The last year has been horrendously busy!

After selling my 5 (biggest regret ever) I bought mk1 focus RS. Got bored of that so sold it.

I'm currently looking for another project to do. Maybe that phase 1 pearly if u ever decide to let me take it ;)

Trevhib
20-11-2014, 10:10
You think you can come here, clean out the club for all its info to help you build a 5, sell it and sod off into the night and then come crawling back? :tuttut:

Welcome, welcome :D :guitarhero:

Plenty of project 5's out there TC. Surely you don't want to do it all over again!

Bigfoot
20-11-2014, 10:46
Knew one day you will start looking for a 5 again. Electric blue phase 1 you need which somebody was trying to sell somewhere, cant remember where. If I had the money I would go for that as love the colour :smokin:

mingblus3
20-11-2014, 15:20
I think this latest post has put the biggest smile on my face.

Matt_S
20-11-2014, 18:09
So you say project... A new 5?

LiamR
20-11-2014, 21:59
Good to see you back mate :)

Dre5gtt
20-11-2014, 22:06
Lol good to see you back :)

Mr Raider
20-11-2014, 22:13
Welcome back fella, you'll be back in a 5 before you know it! :cool:

TopCat
21-11-2014, 09:57
Ha cheers all!

It might be 5 project, but it would have to be a cheap one. Some of the prices I've seen on eBay are stupid money.

Looks like I missed the tungy phase 2 on here

Nad-5GTT
21-11-2014, 10:37
Good to see you back on here, be even better if you started another 5 project ;) enjoyed reading about your last one.

JP Racing
21-11-2014, 10:45
Good on you topcat I missed the start of your project but picked it up half way through and read the whole thing. Would look forward to another 5 project ;) welcome back ;)