
When i saw the arches on the car I felt it forced my hand into doing something with it, either convert to rear wheel drive and Turbo 2 replica it, but I not convinced. It has had a body kit fitted which somewhat resembles a Group 2 Thiebes, but again wasn't sure, but further discussion with the previous owner have now revealed that they are actually Simca 1000 rallye arches modified to fit.
I have just completed the Engine re-build, Forged pistons, steel rods, steel end bolts, Sphéroidal cast iron Liners etc, etc. I wanted to bring to a standard that should I convert to rear wheel drive then the engine would fit the bill, but I am not convinced.
Thanks to Adey he has sorted me with a set of Group 2 long wheel arches, but I have also aquired along the way many original Turbo 2 parts Gearbox,Front Wheel Arches Spoiler. and I have also prepared engineering drawings of the rear Chassis Rails, Turrets etc all ready to be plasma cut.
But it is a big undertaking to get it right, wheel hubs etc
I have one original Turbo 1 ex racing car within 6 miles of where I live and an original Turbo 2 standard car within 200m, but have never seen a group 2 renault 5 which is why I'm tempted. If I do go down the group 2 the intention is to blend the arches split the front arch on the spoiler line, paint the whole car in a nice black, place original alpine stickers back on and a set of 7" gott rims?
What is your opinion,
1 Leave along just paint it
2 Put New Group 2 Arches on it with Gotti Rims
3 Convert to Turbo 2 rear wheel drive replica
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