black phase 2, old friend of the forum

[bood]

hi, i have had a couple of 5's now but i have treated myself to this one. i cant take any credit at the moment for the work but it will is by no means a finished project.

the engine is only 2k old with a lot of uprated parts, the body has good paint and the interior is tidy with a nice set of flocked door cards

hope you like








jobs on the list are

a good detailing session
sit the front better in relation to the rear
a side exit
the T25 is quite laggy for some reason
paint the alloy scuttle tray cover
bleed the brakes
was tempted to read up on the clio dash swap but not sure

thanks
adam

[DLampitt]

iv been watching this on ebay this week looks stunning keep it looking fresh dont put a clio dash in keep it how it should be mate

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Looks very nice, i happen to have a nice sidey for sale if your interested.

[Andyturbo!]

Saw this on eBay too, it looks awesome mate, agree with the dash tho leave as is pal

[bood]

thanks for the comments, i am so pleased with it and the detail to what has been replaced is second to none.

i think i agree i will leave the dash alone.

i am undecided about the wheels also, i am very tempted to get some standard wheels refurbed to complete the whole original look bar a little lower.

[5 turbo]

[tom t]

this looks sweet mate! seriously make me want another one especially in black. and defo leave the dash

[Trevhib]

OE rims will go nice, although it's plenty low enough

Looks like the seller left their Tuba under the bonnet. You might want to return that.

[bood]

Ha ha cheers

I presume you mean the blow off valve (always makes me laugh)

Is there any difference or pro/con to these instead of the normal dump valve?

Thanks

[jamie_clioGTT]

sweet. its all about the wastegate noises though.

[bood]

And i would get that by blanking off the bv completely yeah?

Thanks

[5 turbo]

And i would get that by blanking off the bv completely yeah?

Thanks

yup block it off.........for double effect

[Nad-5GTT]

That looks lovely, i really like a glossy black 5.

[Chunk]

Does look very nice indeed.

For the record though, it's not a wastegate noise, it's turbo stall

[bood]

thanks again for the comments lads.

i do prefer the wastegate (turbo stall noise) but for that reason i will keep a dump valve.

now the school hols are over i will be able to get some work done on this.

[bood]

i gave the old girls a little polish and have also been buying a few bits.

on the other side of things i went along a met a very helpful/well know chap off the forum who gave some great advice and i will be sourcing a lot of shiney bits and finishing touches from. thanks again mike (phase 1 16v turbo) was a pleasure to meet you.

here are a couple of pics

i bought these but have changed my mind so back up for sale


i am a sucker for anything shiney (engine brace)






had a little clean but still needs some time spent on it

[bood]

sorry for the shakey pics

thanks for looking

adam

[Jonny5]

Paintwork looks stunning

[Tony Walker]

Very nice

[bood]

hi
i have started to get a few jobs under way albeit very small touches

removal of the pretend alarm light. (just need to do the other blank switch now)



new filter


and a clean and tidy of the boot.




i am also after opinions i am on the verge of getting these (in anthracite still) to replace mine


thanks for reading (please let me know your thoughts on the wheels?????)
adam

[Brigsy]

Nice tidy gtt The prima williams copys look miles better than current wheels mate

[Big Steve - Raider]

Nice tidy gtt The prima williams copys look miles better than current wheels mate

Agree on all points!!

I think the car as it is with the silver Prima's would look great!! You should put them on and upload a picture so we can see?

[JimGTT]

Umm, id go standard wheels, mint in silver with a polished lip!! Just so happens i have some And guess what im after some williams wheels.

Pm me if you want to go standard and do a deal

Nice 5 though, looks mint!!!

If you get a sidey, i may be interested in your current one at the right price

[bood]

cheers guys.

i dont own the prima wheels yet i am very tempted tho. i think i would rather have the standard wheels than what i have but the butchness the prima ones would add would be nice

the side exit is in the kitchen ready to go on tomorrow all being well

[gtmatt]

Very nice where did you get filter from ? Price etc

[bood]

well the sidey is on now and completely changes the sound of the car its now quite loud and abusive when on the loud pedal.

i am torn weather to get the rear exhaust cut out deleted at a body shop or if i should just run with it just in case one day i change.



thanks

[gttjames]

very nice!

[Trevhib]

I liked the rear exit exhaust on this car. I'd leave the rear bumper in case you go back

[James5]

I liked the rear exit exhaust on this car. I'd leave the rear bumper in case you go back

Get a spare bumper and delete the spare bumper

[bood]

I must admit i liked the rear exit exhaust and if it was 3 or 3.5 inward roll it may have stayed but i love the sound of the sidey

jtec - think your right i need 2 spare bumpers to cut about so i can keep this one in the loft.

I want to get that back end up touch. is the torsion bar a hard job?

Thanks

[Nottswoody]

I want to get that back end up touch. is the torsion bar a hard job?

Thanks[/quote]


if its been lowerd before it should be free and easy mine hadnt been lowerd before and it was a bitch!!! but nothing a bit of heat wont sort out just be carefull as your very close to the petrol tank

[bood]

hopefully gonna give that ago this weekend depending on the rain.

also i am thinking these now??

opinions?? thanks

[Trevhib]

I must admit i liked the rear exit exhaust and if it was 3 or 3.5 inward roll it may have stayed

I cut the outward roll part off my last exhaust and it looked ace (IMO).

Two rear bumpers -

[Kris M]

Those wheels are gash, IMO of course

[bood]

this is exactly what i am after thanks for being honest


................ although was hoping for a more positive response

[Tony Walker]

Deffinetly stick with the willy wheels.

[Chris Beer]

Lot of love for this

[ren_5hitbox]

man that 5 is hot! i want it..... can i touch it?

[bood]

cheers guys, still having loads of wheel ideas so appreciate the input.

i have another question as its next on my list of should i..... and that is do i remove all the window tints???

any hows today consisted of grabbing a few chrome parts to add to the collection under the bonnet



also its the little touches i am trying to tidy up and i am as pleased with bits like this as i am with the big purchases

crap holes


gone

[gimme5]

Liking this alot,all the little things make one BIG! difference,keep chipping away

[benj88]

Lovely motor mate

[bood]

thanks lads.

i have done a little change which is remove the window tints, and its so much nicer inside now and alot nicer to drive at night.

i have also started the refurb of some wish bones. they are being cleaned/painted/poly bushed and new ball joints.

here is some pics







plenty to keep myself busy, thanks for reading

[matty j]

Looks awesome makes me miss my black one now I must really pull my fingers out and finish it lol

Keep up the great work

[bood]

thanks for all the positive comments.

i thought i would treat it to one of these


be interested to see if its any good.

and in return for this treat it decided to thank me by the window motor giving up with the window down as it began to rain................ love you too!!!

looks like the bushes in the motor have just worn very low

[Tony Walker]

Its allways a bumpy ride.... massive highs followed closely by some epic lows

[Wallace]

F********king s**t f*****king s**t c**t

I know the feeling - went to move my car today, go to open the window and it stops half way

Luckly it was only the connections on the motor.........but i think Tonys right

Keep up the good work mate, by the looks of things your cars pretty tidy and it'll only improve things

[bood]

cheers lads, there was certainly a few choice words but a trusty piece of wood has saved the day, and luckly i am not far from one of mikes places so saturday should have new parts and lots of smiles again

[tubbyG]

Lovley looking 5 mate. some nice touches being added too

But wondering where you got your turbo blanket from? Looks

[bood]

thanks, still got a long list of to do's but when ones gets done 2 more get added

the turbo blanket was off the ever wonderful ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Blan...ht_5101wt_1105

hopefully its not a pile of s**t but only one way to find out.

[tubbyG]

thanks, still got a long list of to do's but when ones gets done 2 more get added

its always the same story ............. keep up the progress though and you will get there eventually

cheers for the link, I will check it out.. ,