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Luke
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Registered: 9th Dec 05
Location: Oxford Drives:Corsa B C20LET
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9th Dec 08 at 23:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I've always wanted an r5 gtt, almost bought one aswell. Maybe a weeked toy in the future.
nik
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10th Dec 08 at 09:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

There's a lovely Turbo 2 near me - That's the only model I would have.
corsa_rob
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10th Dec 08 at 13:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by jake
reckon that r5 has a megane engine in it or something?! What engines do they renault boys transplant these days?


yeh the old 1.7/1.9 volvo 440?? lumps
172/182 lumps
the williams engine
1.8 T vw engine GOES VERY WELL!
but even with the standard engine they can be shit off a shovle

video made me laff as its exactly what i used to see chasing my mate in his white r5 gtt in the corsa sport

i was lucky enough to go all the way to germany with about 10 r 5 turbo's last year power to weight is amazing in them and great little cars...cant beat the carb

[Edited on 10-12-2008 by corsa_rob]
adam.d
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10th Dec 08 at 14:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

By the time you come to sell your R5t you'll be an expert on changing head gaskets
Apart from that there crackin little motors
corsa_rob
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10th Dec 08 at 17:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by adam.d
By the time you come to sell your R5t you'll be an expert on changing head gaskets
Apart from that there crackin little motors


alot of people say that...no for a fact though...warm up and cool down...respect it and get it standard and its good for 15k...mates is as such and his has lasted 2 2/3 years now VERY COOL CARS!
recarouk
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10th Dec 08 at 17:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Clicky
its muppets like this that put me off owning cars like these.
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/820668.htm

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