renault 5 gt turbo,

[LuS1fer]

Mine torque-steered like a mo-fo originally but after a 4 wheel alignment, I never had any trouble again, even with a 150hp upgrade.

[Shropshiremike]

heebeegeetee said:

The car was also a fking pain to start when it was hot due to boiling its fuel, but we didn't suffer the problem anything like as much on French petrol.

Did you ever try the anti-percolation kit?

[heebeegeetee]

Shropshiremike said:

heebeegeetee said:

The car was also a fking pain to start when it was hot due to boiling its fuel, but we didn't suffer the problem anything like as much on French petrol.

Did you ever try the anti-percolation kit?

We had one of the early cars and i think we might have sold ours before they'd figured out how to cure it. I think some mod or other was fitted by the dealers but i really can't recall now.

[Gio G]

My brother owned an F-plate, in pearl white back in the mid 90's. It was std and put around 80k on the clock. At the same time, I owned a G-reg 205 1.9 GTI. Have to say, the turbo lag on the R5 was appauling, but in a unique way was quite special.. I don't think I would want to own an R5 as the quality was terrible, overheating, seats collapsing etc.... I would however get another Pug. They were just so good for their time..

[CabbageMS]

I've never found the turbo lag to be an issue on these cars but I guess that's because I've driven it for 3 years.

[Shropshiremike]

heebeegeetee said:

Shropshiremike said:

heebeegeetee said:

The car was also a fking pain to start when it was hot due to boiling its fuel, but we didn't suffer the problem anything like as much on French petrol.

Did you ever try the anti-percolation kit?

We had one of the early cars and i think we might have sold ours before they'd figured out how to cure it. I think some mod or other was fitted by the dealers but i really can't recall now.

Did seem to make it better for hot starting.
Also, wrapping the clutch cable in heat resistant sleeve prolonged the life somewhat. Stopped the shroud melting and becoming a 'tight spot ' on the cable

[Leonnvicky]

R5GTTGAZ said:

paul26982 said:

so did anyone own an original Dimma design one, and have any pics

My friend Ian had an original Skeete one...



First R5GTT to be EFI too.

Hi do you have anymore pics of your mate Ian’s Renault 5 mate?
Think I may be purchasing that exact one.

Thanks

[Terminator X]

Always liked / wanted the dark blue version, Raider was it? Same with the 19 16v, loved that too

TX.