Renault 5 GT Turbo

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Almost finished, just decals to apply.

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zedx19 said:

More info required!!!

Bought the car in September 2011. Went to look out of curiosity but when I realized that I had test driven this car off a local dealers forecourt back in 1990 I knew I had to buy it!

Paid 1450 pounds for the car which was original and straight bar a poor respray in the original electric blue colour . Looks very cheap now but at the time I thought it was enough money.

Didn't do much to the car for a few years just kept it stored away.

As the values started to rise I slowly sorted the mechanical issues, new dampers, wheel bearings, exhaust etc.

More recently I have had the paint corrected, new plastic sills fitted and painted, wheels refurbished and seat bolster repaired.

Just the new decals to be fitted and she is finished ready for the summer!

Car has done 53k miles with good history.

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ParanoidAndroid said:

How does it feel driving one now? I had one mid 90's and it felt fragile but flipping fast (I had some sort of over boost valve or something fitted if I remember correctly). It absolutely flew but perceptions change, think I'd be scared to drive one now in case it ruined my fond memories from the time!

Looks so cool though!

Honestly compared to a new car it does feel very fragile, the build quality of these cars was never the best.

My car runs standard boost so performance wise it is nippy by modern standards.

If you try to compare it to a modern hot hatch you will be disappointed from a performance, grip and handling perspective but that is the case with most 30 year old cars.

But as an overall nostalgic driving experience it is absolutely fantastic!!

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Gallons Per Mile said:

Nice car! Is it standard under the bonnet? It'd probably still wipe the floor with my XR2... 80's hot hatch grudge match anyone?!

Yes the car is completely standard apart from the tires as the 195/55x13 are not available any more so I run 185/60x13.

Just waiting to have the side decals fitted on both sides then I will post lots of photos.