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    Non-member Jonny5's Avatar
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    Hi guys

    Hi everyone im Jonny from lincs way not really a new member was on old site also but been more of a watcher than a poster an thought might as well come join the fun. Had my 5 for last few years was bought as a neglected complete wreck but slowly buy surely is comin back to her former glory. Labour of love really, car has basically had a nut an bolt mechanical rebuild with most parts removed checked an replaced or refurbished where necessary. Finally getting to bottom of few teething problems with brakes an an faulty wiring loom but hopfully resprayed an road nxt spring, Below is spec of my profile an few pics of rebuild along the way, i know its not upto to standards of tuning or finish of some members but im proud of how far its come.

    Car 5 GT Turbo (phase 2) Colour Tungsten grey (originally)Engine BB Tuning Fully rebuilt C1J 1.4 Turbo new everything.
    BB Tuning uprated engine mounts
    Rebuilt head with new valve guides and valve stem seals, plus mild face
    Block painted red
    BB Tuning Uprated head gasket + bolts.
    Pace Alloy Intercooler.
    Uprated carb jetting.
    Samco red boost hoses an Turbo Drain + Telephone hose.
    Scorpion 4" Indy backbox Magnex 2" system
    New O.E starter motor h/s + heatprotected wiring
    KTR 180 Hybrid Turbo
    Alloy Dump valve
    GT Tuning In-car boost controller
    Full Copper Radiator Low temp stat an switch
    Brand new wiring loom
    New O.E turbo heat shield.
    16 psi 160- 175BHP (estimate) Turbo type T2 - T25 Hybrid Boost Pressure (@ manifold) 16psi Transmission Lightened and balanced flywheel
    BBTuning Uprated Clutch, New genuine renault clutch cable. Wheels Standard Speedlines & Wolfrace Voodoos (recent purchase)Suspension Details Apex full suspension kit -35mm. Polybushed throughout, rebuilt strut tops and mounts, omp red strut brace Brakes Standard Bodywork GT Tuning exhaust trim Interior Standard apart from Boost gauge
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    Re: Hi guys

    Few more pics
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    Re: Hi guys

    Nice Work Jonny!

    Welcome to the inner sanctum!

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    Re: Hi guys

    your car looks very nice, underneath its like car porn nice work

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    Re: Hi guys

    I love seeing pictures like that, shows how much effort has been put in, awesome work dude

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    Re: Hi guys

    Thanks for all positive feedback guys

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    South West Regional Rep jesus in the seat of a 5's Avatar
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    Re: Hi guys

    Quote Originally Posted by Spooky View Post
    I love seeing pictures like that, shows how much effort has been put in, awesome work dude
    Totally agree mate , well done you...an wellcome to the madhouse...

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