I thought I should transfer my tread I have on the renault5gtturbo forum now ive become a member on here
I thought I should transfer my tread I have on the renault5gtturbo forum now ive become a member on here
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
fitted my bucket seat.
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.
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 :?
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:
How do the arches come off, Im going to go over the hole car once Ive done all the suspension and that. :roll:
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. Does anyone know of any good tips for getting them out??
Before
After
Broken nipple
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
o yeah is that big brake conversion bracket on the right way????
About time for a update me thinks.
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.
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.
Pipercam 285 kit with pully etc.
Fancy leads.
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.
My mate made me up some nice alu hose bungs.
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:
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
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
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.
My new turbo!!
I ve started giving the engine a bit of a rebuild Ive replaced the bearings fitted the cam and also the sump.
more updates to come!
I ve been mega busy this weekend!! 8)
Looks like your doing a great job should be sweet when its up and running.......nice pics too
thanks, got it running today after loads of buggering about with the dizzy drive gear, I took it for a little drive up the drive way and already feels more powerful, just need to get insurance,mot and tax
Yep, does look very nice. I want my GTT back
Should be cool as for insurance its age really and mods how old are yaOriginally Posted by bernard
thanks, got it running today after loads of buggering about with the dizzy drive gear
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?
I think u do i'm with adrian flux and i got it just need to inform them when doing it
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.
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/ 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.
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
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.
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
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