Newby saying hi!

[Higgy82]

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Hi guys,

Just dropping in to say hi! I don't actually own a 5 yet but have been looking for a while. After posting on here I have been directed to Mike at Gt turbo spares who has helped me in my quest for a Raider. Hopefully this time next week after I've seen the car I will own my first 5 :D and the restoration can begin.

This is all new to me so no doubt ill be asking plenty of questions so ill apologise in advance :crap:

Cheers
Scott

[fat roofer]

Hi scott, welcome to the madhouse! I'm fairly new on here too but everybody that I've spoken to/met are really nice guys. Basically anything about a Renault turbo that can't be found on here isn't worth knowing!

Good luck with the project! :burnrubber:

[Higgy82]

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Hi scott, welcome to the madhouse! I'm fairly new on here too but everybody that I've spoken to/met are really nice guys. Basically anything about a Renault turbo that can't be found on here isn't worth knowing!

Good luck with the project! :burnrubber:

Cheers mate, glad to see I'm not the only one on here ;)

[caymanr26]

Hey alright mate

I bought my raider about 3 weeks ago after Mike passed on my details - top bloke. They arent the simplest of cars and parts can be a bit awkward to find but once you do a bit of research you can pretty much get anything you could need one way or another.
Mine is currently in about 100 pieces in my garage - engine was a bit rough so sorting everything out so should be nice for the summer

Has Mike got one for you or just passing on someone elses details?

[Higgy82]

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Hi mate

Mike has one there for me just waiting for a few pics to be sent through and fingers crossed ill have my raider :D can't wait to get started.

Have you stripped/rebuilt engines before? I've not done it before and tbh I'm bricking it haha but hopefully ill get through :eek:

[caymanr26]

ah cool - fingers crossed its a good one then

one of my best mates is a mechanic so doing most of the technical stuff for me - im just the OCD cleaner - every part we have removed is now spotlessly clean and the bay itself is about 3 or 4 hours away from being spotless too - did the gear box last night (while still fitted) came out really good!

[Higgy82]

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Speaking with mike it sounds tidy. So happy with that and like you say hes sound.

Your lucky having a mate as a mechanic. I eventually want the engine bay spotless as well.what did you use to clean your parts

[fat roofer]

ah cool - fingers crossed its a good one then

one of my best mates is a mechanic so doing most of the technical stuff for me - im just the OCD cleaner - every part we have removed is now spotlessly clean and the bay itself is about 3 or 4 hours away from being spotless too - did the gear box last night (while still fitted) came out really good!

Tim! Why didn't you say?? I'll bring mine round and let you give it a clean if you like??? :D
If you like, I'll even supply the cloths!!!!:yeah:

[caymanr26]

lol - If Cardiff isnt too far away mate your welcome to pop down

Ive spent about 20 hours cleaning so far though! Is a good thing to do as Im learning what and where parts are while Im doing it - my mechanic friend thinks Im mental

couple of pics in case you are interested (I need to start a blog!)

As I bought it (all I had done here is given the samcos a quick wipe)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/38112C81-9D27-4D94-B15A-D9A6EB976AFB-2107-0000016276486705_zps78c39396.jpg


My Gearbox after my work last night
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/03E9AAE2-F527-471C-B180-E557CC7A3E6C-2107-0000016288406455_zpsd03d6117.jpg

Good one showing how mint the car is

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/9C766273-47E3-4276-9470-E88D5E22713E-2107-000001629259B669_zpsd736bce0.jpg

And finally one of the refurbished Carbs from Mike that will be sat on top of the engine within a couple of weeks - look good dont they!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/CF6291E6-938B-4341-A7D9-B8140A89262F-2107-0000016281DDFF86_zpsc961aaab.jpg

[Higgy82]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)


lol - If Cardiff isnt too far away mate your welcome to pop down

Ive spent about 20 hours cleaning so far though! Is a good thing to do as Im learning what and where parts are while Im doing it - my mechanic friend thinks Im mental

couple of pics in case you are interested (I need to start a blog!)

As I bought it (all I had done here is given the samcos a quick wipe)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/38112C81-9D27-4D94-B15A-D9A6EB976AFB-2107-0000016276486705_zps78c39396.jpg


My Gearbox after my work last night
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/03E9AAE2-F527-471C-B180-E557CC7A3E6C-2107-0000016288406455_zpsd03d6117.jpg

Good one showing how mint the car is




http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/9C766273-47E3-4276-9470-E88D5E22713E-2107-000001629259B669_zpsd736bce0.jpg

And finally one of the refurbished Carbs from Mike that will be sat on top of the engine within a couple of weeks - look good dont they!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/timsclio172/CF6291E6-938B-4341-A7D9-B8140A89262F-2107-0000016281DDFF86_zpsc961aaab.jpg

Looking good mate :)

[Nad-5GTT]

Welcome to the club fella, once you've got your raider put a project t thread up:D

[Higgy82]

Welcome to the club fella, once you've got your raider put a project t thread up:D

Cheers mate. I plan on getting the thread sorted so keep a look out :D

[B18ftMOJO5]

Welcome mate. Good club, great lads.

[*MrB*]

Welcome along, I've just taken on a Raider project.

Not as nice as caymanr26's yet :cry: :laugh:

Good luck and get a thread running of your restore :agree:

[Tony Walker]

Welcome :D