Renault 11 Turbo Phase 2 Restoration

[Mark_L]

On the Classics, we try our best to rebuild original parts, new ones are just not up to standard, people are just trying to make money from replicating parts in demand as cheaply as possible.

So frustrating, it's at all levels to, even new e type parts are shocking!

 

[Turbell]

Most of rear engined repro stuff from continent is total waz, I've had water pumps with outlets blanked , steering arms with half the axial movement.

You need a press to compress the bevel washers back there don’t you??

I made a compressor for GTA rears, but you can do them without, just a faff, more hands helps.
Just get a smaller bar/shaft in from one end and lever it down whilst fulcrum arm goes in other.....slip little key in....? Push in whilst someone applies pressure against it ...? I think?

 

[clarky_gtt]

FOOKIN HELL!!!

Fitted the complete braking system today with pads and fluid and everything was going well until I spotted this...



Got to send the bloody thing back to BiggRed now and get them to sort it. P1ssed that I got all the callipers refurbished ages ago and now here I am wanting to use them and they bloody leak...

I have the same issue with a new PAGID passenger rear caliper. I have had it so long i dont even know where the invoice is!

per chance you dont have the pipe straighteners yet Steve?

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Had a good day in the garage today and FINALLY made a start on the Interior. First thing was to clean out all of the sh1te that was stored in the car... and also give it a clean, as there was a lot of dust and debris in there:


Next I fitted the bulkhead sound proofing:

With the main front to back wiring loom:

Before I went any further, decided now was the time to tackle a job I'd not been looking forwards to.... so first it was to prepare a workstation:

Or should that be put a flat table in the car so I can lie on... Then I started scraping off the sound deadening that the painter had fitted to the roofskin to strengthen the panel for when he was rubbing it down and painting it. Unfortunately when the car was transported back to me in the rain, the water got underneath some of the sound deadening causing it to "droop". I thought about putting the headlining over it... but then realised that it would only come back to haunt me sometime in the future no doubt... so it's got to come off....

With my superb Aldi adjustable heat gun set to a low temperature, and a gentle push with a scraper, it comes off eventually... You can see on the bit in the left hand side of the photo above, how some of it's coming off already.



It's not all off yet... but I know what's needed to be done!!

Thanks for reading

 

[andybond]

Incredible

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

On a bit of a whim today I sourced my OE Showplates for the R11 just like the original Brochure:



From this picture, I finalised the design with the chap:


They should be here in a few days, will then upload a picture of the real thing so you can compare.

Bought them off this guy on eBay. So far I would thoroughly recommend him, and he's VERY fast in coming back to me with a design and open to me changing it a little bit to my requirements:

Show Custom Number Plate Not Road Or MOT Compliant Logo Truck Lorry Name Plate | eBay

Altered Plates Are Not MOT Compliant. Any Logo Or Badge Can Be Added. Your Logo - Details - Your Choice. Buy It Now Price Is For One Plate Only. High Grade Reflective Backing. Plates Are For Show Purposes Only.

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I sent him the picture above and within 10 minutes he'd came back with the first proposal!!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Got all of the old manky sound deadening off the celing of the car tonight.

Heatgun to remove the bitumen sound deadening, and then petrol and a quick scrape to remove the glue.

Now sit here stinking of the stuff.... Happy Wedding Anniversary!!

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Thanks for reading

 

[Chris Smith]

Loving the updates Steve, what a better way of celebrating your anniversary.... Working in cars haha

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Loving the updates Steve, what a better way of celebrating your anniversary.... Working in cars haha

It's what I love....

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

...will then upload a picture of the real thing so you can compare.

Chuffed to bits with the result:

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

My search for some new OE seat material continues. I thought I struck gold recently, but when the pattern arrives, I see it’s got a black background, not the Grey/Anthracite of the original.

I’ve got a few more irons in the fire, so not all is lost yet..?

Thanks for reading

 

[Mark_L]

My search for some new OE seat material continues. I thought I struck gold recently, but when the pattern arrives, I see it’s got a black background, not the Grey/Anthracite of the original.
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I’ve got a few more irons in the fire, so not all is lost yet..?

Thanks for reading

Must admit its pretty close Steve, but I guess knowing it's wrong can be all it takes on a build like this.

I don't think it would be a bad compromise if you had no better options?

 

[Ricardo]

My search for some new OE seat material continues. I thought I struck gold recently, but when the pattern arrives, I see it’s got a black background, not the Grey/Anthracite of the original.
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I’ve got a few more irons in the fire, so not all is lost yet..?

Thanks for reading

On a sidenote and a homage it would look cool to see the Mk4 Recaros trimmed in this old school fabric

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

On a sidenote and a homage it would look cool to see the Mk4 Recaros trimmed in this old school fabric

Hmmmm, you make a VERY valid point Mr Ricardo.

 

[Ricardo]

Hmmmm, you make a VERY valid point Mr Ricardo.

Pretty sure they're the same seats as the 197/200/Mk3 Recaros..... Just an idea..

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Pretty sure they're the same seats as the 197/200/Mk3 Recaros..... Just an idea..

You know when I started this build, it was all for fitting some updated seats inside... re-trimmed to match... but now I like the idea of the original R11 "Sex Seats" (As @DaveL485 calls them) that tilt back so much..

 

[DaveL485]

You know when I started this build, it was all for fitting some updated seats inside... re-trimmed to match... but now I like the idea of the original R11 "Sex Seats" (As @DaveL485 calls them) that tilt back so much..

Absolutely, that passenger side one that rotates the whole seat 45 degrees was the bomb!

 

[Ricardo]

OE all the way, it was just an image earlier of mixing 80s-90s fabric design and a new seat. Like the old valver seats and the GTT design.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Getting there....!!

Found a place online where u can get a velour fabric PRINTED to a design I send them. Sent them a scan of the seat and got this:

Now just roping my Niece into making me a proper image of the design I want for the material.

The material is great with the same Suede like feel as the original.

Thanks for reading

 

[Mark_L]

Getting there....!!

Found a place online where u can get a velour fabric PRINTED to a design I send them. Sent them a scan of the seat and got this:
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Now just roping my Niece into making me a proper image of the design I want for the material.

The material is great with the same Suede like feel as the original.

Thanks for reading

That's a find!
No compromise necessary! Well done.
I know who to come to if I ever need any seat material sorted!