what was the clio dash like to fit? my bro has the old 16v style dash in his but steering wheel sits really low as had to have the colum rewelded to fit the dash
what was the clio dash like to fit? my bro has the old 16v style dash in his but steering wheel sits really low as had to have the colum rewelded to fit the dash
Been busy over the last few weeks... Don't get as much time as I used to in the garage but the shells nearly ready for Dave SBS to work his magic....
Just got a few small bits to do and its booked in for Feb
Niall, looking good mateybonnet looks familiar
panel gaps look suspect!
Ha yeah, bit of a sl@g that bonnet!!Originally Posted by James5
Niall, looking good matey
Mat - F.R.O.Gaps are spot on... Grinder sorted that.
This is going to be nice, one of the north easts best modified r5s, i say one of the best
looking good bud, make sure dave doesnt give you any orange peel effect...
Was going to say mate, it wouldn't even make the top 10 at the local scrapyard !This is going to be nice, one of the north easts best modified r5s, i say one of the best
Last edited by Matt Cole; 30-12-2010 at 23:59.
Was going to say mate, it wouldn't even make the top 10 at the local scrapyard !
well she's away to the paint shop...
Should have her back in 3 weeks... Can't wait to get stuck into the re-build
Looks good mate
thats the best it's ever looked!
thats the best it's ever looked!
HAHA You wish yours was in as good condition mate.... You caught all your tin worms yet?
thats the best it's ever looked!
HAHA You wish yours was in as good condition mate.... You caught all your tin worms yet?
now thats enough you two. you both know your 5s are scrappers compared to mine
Now then, got a call today to say the shells in primer, could I pop dwn to make sure I was happy wih it.... Heres a few pics.
Looks really good, they've done a cracking job so far tidying up all my dodgy filling!
Had to ask them to remove the door striker pins and VIN plate to paint underneath but appart from that its coming along really nicely... should have the top coat done this week then they'll send it back whilst they paint the cage, wheels and body kit
Double Post.....
Just had the paint shop on, the shell (less doors) and wheels are painted and will be dropped back off on Sat morning........ Can't wait....
Apparently it looks absolutely mint, and its a gorgeous colour.... Can't wait to see it!!
Nice to see its a full inside out job, look forward to them pics!
Well got the shell, wheels and rear cage back at the weekend... heres a couple of pics...
Can't wait to get stuck into the re-build now
Nice choice of colour there mate
It looking good.
Looks reem mate, how much did the paintjob set you back??
Duno yet, haven't had the bill
I was quoted between £800 - £1000 but that was before I asked them to paint the wheels....
Duno yet, haven't had the bill
I was quoted between £800 - £1000 but that was before I asked them to paint the wheels....
looks good value
Looks mint, such a deep red
What wheels have you had painted white ?
very cheap that is for a full paint job matey, and the finish looks nice
You went for red in the end then, looks great mate, i will have to have a pop down
Any time Phill... Well long as I'm in
This is fantastic can't wait to see it finished
looks amazing m8 must be well chuffed! good stuff
Looks so nice and fresh
New windscreen fitted today... Looks lovely
Looks awesome. Will be such a good car when done.
any updates ashy
Aye but I havent taken any decent pics mate...
All the interior is back in now, seats, cage & dash.... Just got belts to fit then its onto the engine re-build.
Was just in the garage so took a pic...
looks good ash, is there a bit of orange peel to it though.....
Joking asside there is mate, needs a bit more flatting and polishing before the cash changes handslooks good ash, is there a bit of orange peel to it though.....
that colour is going to look **** hot in the sun
nice work m8
Thats the ginger feker responsible........................get him!well she's away to the paint shop...
Should have her back in 3 weeks... Can't wait to get stuck into the re-build
Been making a bit of progress this week, failry slowly but I've been collecting all the bits required to build my new engine.
I havent looked at the bank balance this week but its taken a hammering, heres some of the bits I've been buying...
Steel Rods - ARP Bolts, Mains, Head stud kit and big rod bolts.
Wossner Pistons
Tial Wastegate
Loads of new bits from Reno:
Head gasket kit..
Timing Belt
Bearing Set
And a few bits I've made:
Flywheel Spacer
VW Gearbox Adaptor Plate.
Engine and box mated together.
Engine and box mounted to subframe
So over the next few days it should all be put together and dropped in.
Awesome marrow. Hope it all goes together well!
Ashy Looking good, very impressive
Have you mated the renault and VW driveshafts or had custom shafts made?
Engine and box in position to measure up for the engine mounts...
I must be lost, are you not just refiiting the old engine and box back in the car Ashy?Engine and box in position to measure up for the engine mounts...
Its all coming together nice mind
No mate, decided to fit a stronger box (VAG 02J from a Cupra 1.8T) whilst I was on. Hence the need to make up mounts.
Got ya
Sorry missed your post, I'm using Scoff's old set.
So, thought I'd update the thread with a few pics...
This weekend I wanted to get the engine mounts sorted, so i took a quick visit to the scrapyard firstly for ideas on how other cars do it and secondly to leave with a few new mounts to play with.
Had a good rake around and came away with a couple of different mounts that I thought I could modify to fit.
Heres some pics.
Bracket to mount the side gearbox mount onto the chassis leg.
Side mount in place and front gearbox mount tacked up.
All welded up and you can see the rear gearbox mount in this shot also.
Now they just need tidying up and powder coating and we are done. Just the engine to build then!
that is fantastic and makes me very jealous! keep it up and all the luck in the world for the engine!
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