my r5 project! [Archive]

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:09

I thought I should transfer my tread I have on the renault5gtturbo forum now ive become a member on here:)

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:10

Hi chaps just got myself a r5 about a week ago, I usually into my rs turbos but im fed up of it being broken all the time and cant be arsed to take the engine in and out anymore times lol. Im really enjoy this motor great fun, having a bit of problem with the fuel pump but got a new cuming tomorrow so should be all good. I shall get a few more pics of the bay soon looks like its had a fair amount of money spent on it but un aware of the specs as the last owner doesnt know, anyway the pics :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/r51.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/r52.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/r5.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:10

fitted my bucket seat.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/bucketseat1.jpg

Ive been busy getting bits ready for my handling and brakes overhaul, I am ordering some spax rsx coilovers on Monday so hopefully have all the parts needed by the weekend.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/r5parts.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/enginebay.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:11

yeah its going to be fun fitting all new bits and even funner trying them out! yeah I had to send back the nearside wishbone as it was about a inch longer (so be aware people when buying a LH wishbone from GSF).

The seat is quite comfy but would nt like to be in it for hours lol, Its set quite low down starting to fill like a right go kart 8)

Parts Im fitting:

Big brake conversion kit-greenstuff pads
Rear brake kit-greenstuff pads
Wishbones
track rod ends
strut bearings
poly doughnuts + anti roll bars bushes
spax coilovers
renault nuts and bolts
etc..

gtt boy Im not sure what your on about regarding cutting things, are you saying I may have to cut the bolts off holding the wishbone on :?

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:12

Had a bit of a surpise today, I noticed my bumper hanging a bit so I just thought it would be just a loose bolt or something but I found this. The rest of the car is solid as far as im aware, all well I got it sorted dont think I would have been albe to sleep to nite if I didnt fix it straight away :lol:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/rust.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/repaired.jpg

How do the arches come off, Im going to go over the hole car once Ive done all the suspension and that. :roll:

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:12

I received my coilovers on friday so made a start today, got a fair bit done need a few more bits the top hats were totally buggered and also one of the bleed nipples broke in the cailper :cry: . Does anyone know of any good tips for getting them out??

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/shocks.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/brakes.jpg

Before
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/b4rear.jpg

After
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/afterrear.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/after1.jpg

Broken nipple
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/broken.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:13

was busy painting some bits up on sunday, I shall be hopefully be getting her finished tomorrow once my bits from cgb turn up. had a bit of a shock today as I was checking over my tyres I found two nails in one tyre and one in a other they are nearly new toyos aswel im well pissed off yet more expenses :evil: :evil:
I will put some more pics up tomorrow :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/paintedbits.jpg

o yeah is that big brake conversion bracket on the right way????

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:13

About time for a update me thinks.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/Photo032.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/Photo031.jpg

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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/th_video0101.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/?action=view&current=video0101.flv)

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:14

Right time for a update me thinks Ive taken out my old engine as it was starting to get a bit old and a pain to drive it had done 130.000 :lol: so its been a goodun, Ive got big plans for this new build and hoping for some good power figures Its going to include forged pistons,piper cams, bigger turbo etc etc anyways some picies of what Ive been upto.

Me and my old man manged to get the engine out by hand wasnt easy though as I left the crank pully on :roll: Gave the bay a clean with the jet wash.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/enginebay-1.jpg

This is the new engine thats going in Its steves old one with forged pistons in and new liners in, Im going to be changing the bearings etc and checking the crank before she goes in. Also gave it a fresh lick of paint.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/newengine-1.jpg

Pipercam 285 kit with pully etc.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/pipercams.jpg

Fancy leads.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/newleads.jpg

Ive cleaned the head and manifold and also painted a few bits, I think Im goin get the head skimed and I will also be lapping the valves.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/r5parts-1.jpg

My mate made me up some nice alu hose bungs.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/tomsbungs.jpg

Still lots of bits and bobs to get but hoping I will have it done for after christmas thats If I have any money left :lol:

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:15

Finished spraying my rocker cover last nite Ive done it in ford machine silver I was going to do it the same colour as the car but as im working 6 days a week its hard to get to the shops I think its going to look ok though I ve got a few more picies to come. Picture is a bit crappy

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/rockercover.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:15

Christmas has come early :lol: just thought I would share with what Ive been getting for my build,

Baffled sump,
lightened flywheel,
new water pump,
uprated valeo clutch,
bottom and top gaskets,
mains and big end bearings,
uprated mounts.
and just lots of odds and sods

finely got the right valve springs from piper, and im picking up my new turbo on Saturday :D im gonna be having a very busy Christmas!!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4783.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:16

I ve just finished building my head I had it skimed and also cleaned, then I lapped the valves, replaced stem seals, fitted piper valve springs.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4785.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4786.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:16

My new turbo!!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4806.jpg

I ve started giving the engine a bit of a rebuild Ive replaced the bearings fitted the cam and also the sump.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4799.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4800.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4801.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4805.jpg

more updates to come! :D

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:16

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4808.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/100_4810.jpg

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:17

I ve been mega busy this weekend!! 8)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/1.jpg

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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/bernardpolo/70.jpg

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MR TURBO

11-01-2009, 21:19

Looks like your doing a great job should be sweet when its up and running.......nice pics too :D

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:24

thanks, got it running today after loads of buggering about with the dizzy drive gear:scratch: , I took it for a little drive up the drive way and already feels more powerful, just need to get insurance,mot and tax:rolleyes:

BriC

11-01-2009, 21:27

Yep, does look very nice. I want my GTT back :(

MR TURBO

11-01-2009, 21:37

bernard

11-01-2009, 21:46

MR TURBO

11-01-2009, 21:50

scratcher

11-01-2009, 23:05

I was driving it upto about a month or so ago so aware of harsh insurance costs, im 21, I got a quote for about £800 fully comp with hic. So not mega bad am I right in thinking you get trackday cover free with them?

Free trackday cover! What a bonus. I might have to give them a bell when I'm up for renewal.
You've done well with this mate, been following it on the other forum. Didn't notice the cage in there before.

wrightygtt

12-01-2009, 01:49

I was driving it upto about a month or so ago so aware of harsh insurance costs, im 21, I got a quote for about £800 fully comp with hic. So not mega bad am I right in thinking you get trackday cover free with them?

Nice work with the five, its looking sweet, what sort of power are you looking for?
Thats a good quote as well, i'm 25 and pay 720 with 6 yrs no claims:crap:/ Do you live in the middle of no where? having said that Readings hardly the ghetto, just full of twocing pikeys, of whom make my insurance quotes so high.

bernard

13-01-2009, 21:28

Nice work with the five, its looking sweet, what sort of power are you looking for?
Thats a good quote as well, i'm 25 and pay 720 with 6 yrs no claims:crap:/ Do you live in the middle of no where? having said that Readings hardly the ghetto, just full of twocing pikeys, of whom make my insurance quotes so high.

cheers pal! Im hoping to get around the 180 mark, yeah I thought it wasnt bad I was only paying around the £700 not long ago with adrian flux , yeah I live right in the sticks lol.

gtmatt

09-02-2009, 18:51

great work mate, bet u spent some happy days though , quick question did u spray them brake caliper carriers or are there new ?? front and rear ?? thanks matt:)