Re: Back from Respray

**Nottswoody** · 18-09-2012, 21:33

**bood** · 18-09-2012, 21:49

They look lovely. did you go with chemical dip or blast in the end?

**Thundercat** · 18-09-2012, 21:51

Good work buddy!

**Jonny5** · 18-09-2012, 22:00

Originally Posted by bood

They look lovely. did you go with chemical dip or blast in the end?

Had them blasted, only £45 for the four + centre caps

**mattk** · 18-09-2012, 22:04

they look fantastic mate, they'll finish this car off nicely

**Alex** · 18-09-2012, 22:11

Great pictures, really tidy underneath isn't it!

have you had the Speedlines powder coated or painted? I've just chucked my old Speedlines on mine actually and am quite impressed with the feel

**Jonny5** · 18-09-2012, 22:20

Originally Posted by Alex

Great pictures, really tidy underneath isn't it!

have you had the Speedlines powder coated or painted? I've just chucked my old Speedlines on mine actually and am quite impressed with the feel

Cheers mate

me and my dad painted them ourselves

I think it will be an interesting drive with me being used to the 15s on 45s

Any pics of the wheels on your car? Im worried about the ride height with it being lowered 50mm.

**Alex** · 19-09-2012, 07:37

I haven't really taken any since I fitted them but I'll be at Scoffs on Sunday if you're going? My cars pretty low and it looks even lower with the 13's on. I don't actually think it is any lower mind as the tyres have a larger profile - it doesn't catch the exhaust on the pavement any more than it did before put it that way!

**Os8472** · 19-09-2012, 08:07

There's something about a freshly refurbed set of GTT alloys

**Jonny5** · 25-09-2012, 11:02

Originally Posted by Alex

I haven't really taken any since I fitted them but I'll be at Scoffs on Sunday if you're going? My cars pretty low and it looks even lower with the 13's on. I don't actually think it is any lower mind as the tyres have a larger profile - it doesn't catch the exhaust on the pavement any more than it did before put it that way!

Only just seen this

Obviously you know by now i didnt go sun

Cheers for the info tho, i think (hope) it wont be too low once they're on.

**Alex** · 25-09-2012, 12:51

One thing I have noticed straight away is that it wheel spins like hell with the smaller wheels on!

**Jonny5** · 25-09-2012, 14:34

Originally Posted by Alex

One thing I have noticed straight away is that it wheel spins like hell with the smaller wheels on!

You running Uniroyals?

**Nottswoody** · 25-09-2012, 15:41

Originally Posted by Jonny5

You running Uniroyals?

Uniroyals won't save you if Renault intended the car to be 120bhp at 7psi then your stuffed

Mine spins with 16s on so 13s won't last

but then again 250 mile a yr you will be fine

**Jonny5** · 25-09-2012, 16:05

Originally Posted by Nottswoody

Uniroyals won't save you if Renault intended the car to be 120bhp at 7psi then your stuffed

Mine spins with 16s on so 13s won't last

but then again 250 mile a yr you will be fine

I didnt say they would!

Im only asking about Uniroyals because they're known to be **** for grip compared to mxv's

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 17:43

Got the wheels on today

Sorry for being a pic whore

**Tony Walker** · 02-10-2012, 18:09

Really suits them! Looking fantastic :-)

**Nottswoody** · 02-10-2012, 18:17

Show winner!!

**Logg** · 02-10-2012, 18:38

looks ace got to love GTT's on stock rims.

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 19:03

Originally Posted by Logg

looks ace got to love GTT's on stock rims.

Back how Renault intended

**chris** · 02-10-2012, 19:13

I just love this car

**Andyturbo!** · 02-10-2012, 19:19

That looks awesome mate, one of my fav cars on rtoc. Defo one to be proud of pal

**Brigsy** · 02-10-2012, 19:32

How much did the tyres set you back? Looks miles better on the original wheels

**jesus in the seat of a 5** · 02-10-2012, 19:40

Jon, now were talking ... the finishing touch in my eyes....

, ive a set of those tyres brand new , i may stick them on the phase 1...or sell um...very nice.

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 19:48

Originally Posted by Brigsy

How much did the tyres set you back? Looks miles better on the original wheels

Thanks

Wheels an tyres came from the classifieds section on here, £100 delivered.
Wheels were very tatty paintwork wise, but worth that for just the tyres.

https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=29390

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 19:49

Originally Posted by Andyturbo!

That looks awesome mate, one of my fav cars on rtoc. Defo one to be proud of pal

Thank you mate

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 19:51

Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5

Jon, now were talking ... the finishing touch in my eyes....

, ive a set of those tyres brand new , i may stick them on the phase 1...or sell um...very nice.

Cheers oh holy one... Your devil strut brace would look perfect in my engine bay

**Kris M** · 02-10-2012, 19:58

Looks fantastic !!!

**jesus in the seat of a 5** · 02-10-2012, 20:01

Originally Posted by Jonny5

Cheers oh holy one... Your devil strut brace would look perfect in my engine bay

...now includes postage... rare as... polishes up nice... what ya waiting for...

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 20:04

Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5

...now includes postage... rare as... polishes up nice... what ya waiting for...

A Lottery win

**Jonny5** · 02-10-2012, 20:25

Originally Posted by chris

I just love this car

Cheers mate

not long for yours now.

**Os8472** · 02-10-2012, 21:08

Mate those wheels finish it of perfectly

**mattk** · 02-10-2012, 21:19

That looks perfect mate very nice, finishes off the car

**matty j** · 02-10-2012, 21:22

sweeeeeeeeeeeeet love this car

**Jonny5** · 03-10-2012, 21:36

Thanks everyone

**Wallace** · 03-10-2012, 22:25

mint

**gtmatt** · 04-10-2012, 01:17

Looks spot on mate ,have you got the part number for rear beam brake pipe clips ?? Thanks Matt keep it up

**Jonny5** · 04-10-2012, 22:40

Originally Posted by gtmatt

Looks spot on mate ,have you got the part number for rear beam brake pipe clips ?? Thanks Matt keep it up

Cheers mate

Ill have a look through the paperwork, see if i can and try and find that part number for you. Someone on here might know it tho

**Alex** · 05-10-2012, 07:53

Wow that looks spot one

Incidentally I use Pirelli P600 tyres (they're old but in very good condition!)

**Thundercat** · 05-10-2012, 10:24

I got Pirelli P600 on mine, good in dry but just as bad in wet.

**Alex** · 05-10-2012, 14:33

Great, that's all I need to know with the November track day coming up!

**gtmatt** · 07-10-2012, 07:50

Originally Posted by Jonny5

Cheers mate

Ill have a look through the paperwork, see if i can and try and find that part number for you. Someone on here might know it tho

Thanks mate if u have a spare min

**Jonny5** · 22-10-2012, 15:18

Originally Posted by gtmatt

Looks spot on mate ,have you got the part number for rear beam brake pipe clips ?? Thanks Matt keep it up

7704002218 i believe

**elcie** · 25-10-2012, 02:42

Great project, lovely car. Just needs a smaller more subtle exhaust that fits in the recess.

**Jonny5** · 26-10-2012, 20:47

Originally Posted by elcie

Just needs a smaller more subtle exhaust that fits in the recess.

Nah! O.E +

**Jonny5** · 26-10-2012, 20:57

Had a final drive out of the year last weekend in the 5.
Forgot just how much turbo cars love the colder weather and also how little grip you have on the standard 13s. You cant not love torque steer

See you in the spring

**Trevhib** · 26-10-2012, 22:15

Sometimes, all you need in life is a nicely lowered Tungy GTT with a decent exhaust

EDIT - of course it helps if said GTT is utterly mint

Looks like you need a new bonnet lining/carpet bud

EDIT2 - I realise I said the first comment, more or less, on this very thread 18 months ago. It's as true now as it was then

**Jonny5** · 27-10-2012, 09:09

Originally Posted by Trevhib

Looks like you need a new bonnet lining/carpet bud

Cheers for the comments Trev

True, the bonnet lining is past its best and a new one would really be the last piece needed to complete the puzzle.......but i cant get one anywhere

I know of three brand new ones in existance but im not prepared to pay £250

for one.

**Trevhib** · 27-10-2012, 10:02

And to think I sold my mint one to a fellow member a few months ago for £20, lol.

**Trevhib** · 27-10-2012, 10:05

Btw, yours will probably come up well with some TLC. Brushing, clipping of loose strands, stitching, new fixings.

**Jonny5** · 27-10-2012, 10:33

Originally Posted by Trevhib

Btw, yours will probably come up well with some TLC. Brushing, clipping of loose strands, stitching, new fixings.

Its all been done before mate. Its lost its rigidity so doubt it would take any more.
It suppose its better than nothing and most out there tho.

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