5 GT Turbo The Bogey

[ren5gord]

Hi James,

I have competed in hillclimbs and sprints for the last 4 - 5 years in a gordini turbo. With regards to the "rules" its only if you start beating people who are spending loads of money getting other people to setup their cars that you start to run into trouble most people are very friendly and helpfull and are just there for fun.

Often as long as you dont advertise the fact you are in slightly a "grey area" there isn't a problem. When you have a close look at alot of the cars you realise some are more legal than others!!!

Which championship are you going to run in?

 

[jamesc]

Hi James,

I have competed in hillclimbs and sprints for the last 4 - 5 years in a gordini turbo. With regards to the "rules" its only if you start beating people who are spending loads of money getting other people to setup their cars that you start to run into trouble most people are very friendly and helpfull and are just there for fun.

Often as long as you dont advertise the fact you are in slightly a "grey area" there isn't a problem. When you have a close look at alot of the cars you realise some are more legal than others!!!

Which championship are you going to run in?

Thanks for that I thought it might be the case!! Pretty sure that the old Escorts never had coilovers from new but you don't see many competing without them!

I have no idea which Championship I would run in, any advice would be great, I was going to join the HSA and see where it went from there. Total new start

 

[ren5gord]

It really depends where you live in the country as to which championship you join. ACSMC & ASWMC, http://acsmcsite.wordpress.com/category/speed/, http://www.aswmc.org.uk/hilclimb.htm.
Both have some really good events in the south as do the HSA. There is also the Midland speed championship.

Lydden,
Goodwood circuit sprint,
Wiscomb Park,
Gurston down.
Ellsmoor,

Are just a few of them all of which would really suit your car. A renault 5 Turbo 1 competes in the Wiscombe park hillclimbs.

 

[jamesc]

It really depends where you live in the country as to which championship you join. ACSMC & ASWMC, http://acsmcsite.wordpress.com/category/speed/, http://www.aswmc.org.uk/hilclimb.htm.
Both have some really good events in the south as do the HSA. There is also the Midland speed championship.

Lydden,
Goodwood circuit sprint,
Wiscomb Park,
Gurston down.
Ellsmoor,

Are just a few of them all of which would really suit your car. A renault 5 Turbo 1 competes in the Wiscombe park hillclimbs.

Thanks very much for the links fella I will have a look. It's just a dream at the moment but now the car is more or less ready it could be a goer I have a Snell helment, need some stickers for the car (ignition off etc). Need some overalls! They look expensive

 

[DaveL485]

Just flipped through that thread.....WHY didn't they Turbo that thing! #FAIL

 

[jamesc]

Just flipped through that thread.....WHY didn't they Turbo that thing! #FAIL

The Spanish Fuego build? I think that is what this guy is saying...

"FELICITACIONES LOCO!!! INCREIBLE LABURO...Para lo que necesiten, avicen, saben que tengo repuestos varios de motor, si bien son originales, quiza algo les sirva... "

"Are you serious man!!! INCREDIBLE you didn't pop a turbo on that thing. Are you not a man etc..."

 

[Adey]

as your front bars are out, fancy measuring them for me....?

 

[jamesc]

as your front bars are out, fancy measuring them for me....?

What are you after, Adey - just the length end to end? Or diameter....(No smirking at the back there!)

I think I've found a sump baffle btw....from Mecaparts. Google translator is great isn't it....

From: mecaparts <[email protected]>
To: james
Sent: Monday, 24 February 2014, 18:04
Subject: RE: Stabilisateur de carter d'huile

OK. We call this cloisonnement de carter.

MP8500 : 75€vat exc

I'll get one see if we can copy it like these guys did on a GTT:

http://www.gtt5962.com/t7411-realisation-d-un-carter-cloisonne-s16red-skirmsfr

 

[jamesc]

Sourced a 77 11 050 804 Renault Sport baffle.....will compare when I get hold of them both.....
(edited for correct part number)

 

[jamesc]

Forgot to update! Got the sump baffle if anyone is interested.....

.....and we're rolling! A video of some nice exhaust noises:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/naW5T5jmamw?wmode=opaque

 

[Brigsy]

Sounds lush. Get some more pics up

 

[jamesc]

Still here, still rolling had a quiet winter

Forum management, maybe this should be in 5 turbo section

 

[DaveL485]

Still here, still rolling had a quiet winter

Forum management, maybe this should be in 5 turbo section

Maybe, but it's more active in here...up to you where you want it

 

[jamesc]

Maybe, but it's more active in here...up to you where you want it

OK mate, happy to leave as is

 

[andybond]

OK mate, happy to leave as is

Was going to create a new section called 'kin' Awesome ..

 

[jamesc]

Was going to create a new section called 'kin' Awesome ..

cheers fella. It should be reappearing soon, not cos it's a pampered, garage dweller, but just cos I'm out of the country at the moment

 

[jamesc]

Well seeing how I've got a plan to pop Bougie on a rolling road...I better plan on doing some long overdue maintenance....



Renault Maintenance Program
1000 km (1,000 to 3,000 km)
MAINTENANCE CHECKS Service station
Engine:
Replace oil filter.
Drain and refill (without rinsing)...15W/40 or 20W/50, 3.5 litres
Check tightness.
Gearbox:
Drain and refill...SAE 80W GL 5, 2.8 litres
Check tightness.
Circuits and tanks:
Check tightness, and control brake and clutch levels.
Cooling.
Washing windows front and rear.
Headlamp Washers.
Charging circuit:
Making level of the batteries.
Check all connections of the charging circuit.
Tyres:
Check pressure.

Inspections-tightening-adjustments
Engine:
Tighten all fasteners of the intake and exhaust systems.
Cylinder head:
Tighten screws and adjust rocker arms clearance. These operations can performed after 2 hours of stopping the engine (cold engine)...0.3 mm inlet & 0.4 mm exhaust
Belts:
Check and adjust tension.
Distributor:
Adjust ignition point.
Replace fuel filter.
Injection:
To comply pollution control or adjust engine idle (volume screw and screw mixture)...useful for the MOT!
Check full opening butterfly.
Wheels:
Ensure tightening.
Braking:
Check wear indicators pads.
Set parking brake.
Control during handling operations and efficiency.
Clutch:
Check operation and bleed if necessary.

Equipment
Projectors:
Check and adjust high beam, low beam and light intensity.
Signal lamps:
Check operation.
Control lamps:
Check operation.
Washing windows:
Check operation and orientation of the jets.
Cleaning the driving position.

Every 7500 km
Engine:
Drain (without rinsing)

Doesn't sound so much. I assume it means change the oil after the first 1000 km, then 3000 km, then every 7500 km after that. And no rinsing!! (flushing)

Oil filters available from here...
http://www.mecaparts.com/Moteurs/page.php?lang=0&sortie=html&col=R5&page=6
Cut off date between imperial (3/4") and metric (M20) thread is one month before the registration date of my car :S

Reminder: find some colder spark plugs like B9 EFS

edit:
went for Valvoline VR1 20w50 for the engine and Millers EP 75w80 for the box...the thing wasn't designed with synthetics in mind so no need to start now. Plus some sparking plugs of the above flavour in 8 & 9 heat range

 

[jamesc]

Someone was asking me about wheels & tyres..as mentioned I've got Minilites on....



Tyres are Yokohama
Front 195/50/15. A539
Rear 220/50/15 A022

 

[andybond]

I have a tiny bit of love for that car

 

[Adey]

LOADS from me lol