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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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








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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Niall, looking good matey bonnet looks familiar

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    panel gaps look suspect!

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by James5 View Post
    Niall, looking good matey bonnet looks familiar
    Ha yeah, bit of a sl@g that bonnet!!

    Mat - F.R.O. Gaps are spot on... Grinder sorted that.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    This is going to be nice, one of the north easts best modified r5s, i say one of the best

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    looking good bud, make sure dave doesnt give you any orange peel effect..., hmm , nice garage too , ya lucky bugger...

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by philg View Post
    This is going to be nice, one of the north easts best modified r5s, i say one of the best
    Was going to say mate, it wouldn't even make the top 10 at the local scrapyard !
    Last edited by Matt Cole; 31-12-2010 at 00:59.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning View Post
    Was going to say mate, it wouldn't even make the top 10 at the local scrapyard !
    its like a rats nest inside there

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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





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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Looks good mate

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    thats the best it's ever looked!

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning View Post
    thats the best it's ever looked!

    HAHA You wish yours was in as good condition mate.... You caught all your tin worms yet?

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning View Post
    thats the best it's ever looked!

    Quote Originally Posted by Ashy View Post
    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


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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Double Post.....

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**





    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!!




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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Nice to see its a full inside out job, look forward to them pics!

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Nice choice of colour there mate

    It looking good.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Looks reem mate, how much did the paintjob set you back??

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    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....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ashy View Post
    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

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Looks mint, such a deep red

    What wheels have you had painted white ?

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    very cheap that is for a full paint job matey, and the finish looks nice

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    You went for red in the end then, looks great mate, i will have to have a pop down

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Any time Phill... Well long as I'm in

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    This is fantastic can't wait to see it finished

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    looks amazing m8 must be well chuffed! good stuff

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    Looks so nice and fresh keep up the work

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    New windscreen fitted today... Looks lovely





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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Looks awesome. Will be such a good car when done.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    any updates ashy

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Was just in the garage so took a pic...


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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    looks good ash, is there a bit of orange peel to it though.....

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5 View Post
    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 hands

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    that colour is going to look **** hot in the sun

    nice work m8

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by Ashy View Post
    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




    Thats the ginger feker responsible........................get him!

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Awesome marrow. Hope it all goes together well!

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Ashy Looking good, very impressive

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Have you mated the renault and VW driveshafts or had custom shafts made?

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Engine and box in position to measure up for the engine mounts...


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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by Ashy View Post
    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?

    Its all coming together nice mind

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by Ashy View Post
    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

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    Quote Originally Posted by Lewis View Post
    Have you mated the renault and VW driveshafts or had custom shafts made?
    Sorry missed your post, I'm using Scoff's old set.

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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!

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    Re: R5 - 172 Turbo Project **Updated**

    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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