Le Turd 2.1 R18 GTD

I had some Clio RSI Speedlines sitting about so fitted them, I was quite surprised at how well they work on the car though I'd still like a more retro designed wheel...









I've driven the car all over Scotland and it's never let me down, the mileage has just reached 50k, it's probably one of the reasons it hasn't disintegrated much over the years and everything still works.

I recently took a trip up to this yard again to see if there was anything salvageable from the R18 estates,



I managed to get this bright orange bonnet and facelift grille which I didn't really need as mine were in good condition.

After getting pulled over by the traffic cops for a "random" check, Aye right! I decided that painting the car all one colour might be a good idea.
I've always wanted to paint one of my cars olive drab with a roller and decided that this should be the one I try out my painting skills with...



As it was raining, I needed somewhere dry to paint the car, I chose a derelict barn that's local to me. this would be the 5th car I've painted here though the other 4 were painted with rattle cans.





After a couple of coats we waited for it to dry before heading outside for some better photos.











That's as far as I've got with Le Turd, If anyone has some cool 4x100 with 60.1mm bore wheels going cheap let me know, 13" or 14" preferably.

Very cool! Can't actually remember even seeing one on the road in this country!

The olive green is looking superb...!!!

And what is that under the blue tarpaulin, it looks seriously old with running boards.

it's looking great in olive green, the last one I remember seing on the road was owned by one off the mechanics of a Land Rover dealership I worked for years ago (2004). Even back then it was a rare sight..... Keep up the updates!!!

I absolutely love this! I'm on the hunt for an 18, the same turbo keeps coming up for sale all the time next time I might bag it!

Prab

Watch them little Turbo bu*gers

Many years ago, when I was still selling motors I worked awhile for the used side of a Renault dealership. They took an 18 Turbo in chop and sent it over to me. Well, it had a bit of tax left on it and half a tank of titty so was good to go. Off I set home and decided to hit the cruise control. Virtually the last thing I remember was the turbo spooling up and being shoved back in the seat. Had to switch off to kill the CC. I know the French and the Brits haven't had the best relationship over the years, but this was a tad personal!

They're a bit sharp but superbly comfortable motors though and make fantastic M-way cruisers.

This one looks strangely good in this colour.

Got any photos? How much are you looking for?