5 GT Turbo The Bogey

[jamesc]

Can you spray it green? I only say this because I keep thinking it is, then I see a picture, say to myself it's blue followed by oh yeah, every time

It's a shame all the hard work and tracking that went into getting it back has disappeared, it really showed what the club is all about .

the bodywork have to wait fella)) can't say that spraying it green is high on my 'to do' list!!

Fair point about missing some posts but if the chaps are able to recover something I'm sure they will shout up. Otherwise, onwards & upwards, up the ziggurat...& we all know the club/forum is growing into a great community anyways even without bounders & cads stealing stuff they have no idea wot it iz...

 

[DaveL485]

Can you spray it green? I only say this because I keep thinking it is, then I see a picture, say to myself it's blue followed by oh yeah, every time

It's a shame all the hard work and tracking that went into getting it back has disappeared, it really showed what the club is all about .

I have recovered it all, but replacing it in the DB isnt very easy cos we have started using up the post and thread ID's in the time since we restored the -6 weeks ago backup.

I'll figure it out.

 

[DaveL485]

@jamesy12345 post 99 now contains the mainstay of the s/rec incident

 

[jamesc]

@jamesy12345 post 99 now contains the mainstay of the s/rec incident

Dave you are some guy! Thanks for that

 

[jamesc]

Alley-oop!

 

[jamesc]

Right where were we....this happened (car stolen):


Then this happened (car recovered & sent off for a bit of work):




& that is just about up to date I wasn't happy with the oil pressure after getting the car back, so decided on a proper rebuild. Then decided on a new engine instead - a 210 CV build. Pics to follow.....

Is there an echo in here?

Right then, the police have finished looking in this - not enough evidence to lift anyone for it, shame

Bike & Volvo no sign of them but might see some insurance money back for those, nothing as yet though

Renault in bits but getting some nice work done as you know

So, could have been worse! Case closed, Holmes!

 

[jamesc]

Speaking of T2's...

'She fills the spaces'...holes to put metal in




New lense


Water pipes


Blower has never worked, new one




K-Jet gubbins


(Lovely lady) lump





In

 

[DaveL485]

Been busy then! Wanna sell me a kidney?

 

[jamesc]

Been busy then! Wanna sell me a kidney?

My kidneys...don't think they would cover it..

 

[jamesc]

Missed this one...

 

[jamesc]

Box & linkage on






Not sure about the pink leads but if they do the job then why not. I never did manage to get that exhaust manifold from Mecaparts so original 4-2-1 back on.



Fuel dizzy & turbo off for a rebuild also

 

[Adey]

that 4-2-1 doesnt look like it would be restriction in anyway? what were the thoughts for changing it?

 

[jamesc]

that 4-2-1 doesnt look like it would be restriction in anyway? what were the thoughts for changing it?

I wasn't sure about it as not equal length & thought maybe where the 4 goes into 2 there could be a bit of restriction? The Mecaparts job in the link below wasn't equal length tubes either but was 4-1 & seemed like it would flow better

http://www.mecaparts.com/Equipement/page.php?lang=0&sortie=html&col=R5&page=12

.....but since they can't be arsed to answer me maybe I can get what I want made up. The OE one is fine for now though I can worry about it later.

 

[DaveL485]

4-2-1 is generally better than 4-1, see the 172>182 upgrade for one example.

 

[jamesc]

4-2-1 is generally better than 4-1, see the 172>182 upgrade for one example.

Is that not for NA cars? I tried to read up on it & just ended up knowing less about more things (as usual).

Stuff like:

4-2-1 was better for mid-range
4-2-1 less risk of blow back due to 1-3-4-2 firing order (definitely sounds like an NA worry as there shouldn't be much overlap on the cam)
4-1 better for top end
Larger diameter exhaust before turbo means slower spool

Not very conclusive. What I did learn was that unequal length tubes sound better. That'll do.

 

[DaveL485]

Not very conclusive. What I did learn was that unequal length tubes sound better. That'll do.

Thats where the GTT gets its trademark burble from. Goes away with an equal length manifold.

 

[jamesc]

Found this, looks like 3-2-1 each side....if it's good enough for them...

 

[jamesc]

ah it's the old fail-then-pass sketch

Vehicle make RENAULT

• Vehicle model 5 TURBO
• Date first used 30 December 1984
• Fuel type Petrol
• Colour Blue

MOT history of this vehicle

• Test date 20 May 2016
• Expiry date 19 May 2017
• Test Result Pass
• Odometer reading 47,022 miles

• Test date 19 May 2016
• Test Result Fail
• Odometer reading 47,022 kms
• Reason(s) for failure
  nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.
  offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

 

[andybond]

The car been finished now then mate? All ready for summer?

 

[jamesc]

The car been finished now then mate? All ready for summer?

That is the rumour fella! Bodywork not been touched like although that is minor stuff