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Renault 5 172

lightyearman Part of things GYJDM - Grimsby based Japanese car club - Find us on Facebook Posts: 639	Renault 5 172 lightyearman @lightyearman
	Sept 6, 2019 0:44:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is chuffing brilliant
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nickduncan Part of things Posts: 75	Renault 5 172 nickduncan @nickduncan
	Sept 6, 2019 4:10:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Perfect, wouldn't change a thing.


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piguin Part of things Posts: 136	Renault 5 172 piguin @piguin
	Sept 6, 2019 4:42:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love it


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nomanisanisland Part of things Posts: 468	Renault 5 172 nomanisanisland @nomanisanisland
	Sept 6, 2019 5:40:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love it too...perfect colour, stance, wheels.


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cydermonkey Part of things Posts: 34	Renault 5 172 cydermonkey @cydermonkey
	Sept 6, 2019 7:14:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	wow that's brilliant! how hard was the conversion or was it essentially a plug and play swap? what plans have you got next or just enjoy driving it?
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yellowmini Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 46 Club RR Member Number: 116	Renault 5 172 yellowmini @yellowmini Club Retro Rides Member 116
	Sept 6, 2019 7:36:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent.Absolutely spot on.


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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	Renault 5 172 strikey @strikey
	Sept 6, 2019 7:38:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	perfection. please sell to me immediately!
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awoo Posted a lot Posts: 1,503	Renault 5 172 awoo @awoo
	Sept 6, 2019 7:43:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Totally awesome. Do tell more on the swap please!
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shin2chin Part of things Making curse word cars slightly better Posts: 820	Renault 5 172 shin2chin @shin2chin
	Sept 6, 2019 7:55:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That looks the business, love it.
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mrbounce Posted a lot Posts: 2,156	Renault 5 172 mrbounce @mrbounce
	Sept 6, 2019 10:53:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oh man - what an absolute gem of a sleeper!! Lovely.
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accord83 Posted a lot Posts: 1,217 Club RR Member Number: 51	Renault 5 172 accord83 @accord83 Club Retro Rides Member 51
	Sept 6, 2019 11:02:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
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	Sept 6, 2019 11:11:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice. More info and pics on the conversion would be good.


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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,039	Renault 5 172 joem83 @joem83
	Sept 6, 2019 11:19:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's awesome, would make a cracking daily
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mungo Part of things Posts: 318	Renault 5 172 mungo @mungo
	Sept 6, 2019 11:46:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	love it !
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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	Renault 5 172 bazzateer @bazzateer
	Sept 6, 2019 12:26:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice!
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ballbagbagins RR Helper Posts: 1,530 Club RR Member Number: 164	Renault 5 172 ballbagbagins @ballbagbagins Club Retro Rides Member 164
	Sept 6, 2019 17:11:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I LOVE gt turbos but that in my eyes is better than a gt turbo. I want that car.


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renny5 Part of things Posts: 12	Renault 5 172 renny5 @renny5
	Sept 7, 2019 13:18:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well it was nearly a straight swap. Had to use some different engine mounting brackets and Clio 1 drive shifts but here’s the specs; •Clio Ph1 172 engine and gearbox •Clio mk1 1.8 16v driveshafts •de-immobilised Clio 172 ecu and loom •Renault 5 gtx engine mounting brackets •Renault 5 gt turbo engine mounts •Clio Williams 4-2-1 super sprint manifold with the 172 flanges welded on •Clio Williams stainless exhaust with customs back box and tail pipe •Clio 172 hubs modified to fit the width and bolt pattern for the gaz coilovers •gaz gha’s (from Renault 5 gt turbo) •Clio 172 front brakes


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incarsolutions Posted a lot Posts: 1,386	Renault 5 172 incarsolutions @incarsolutions
	Sept 7, 2019 13:33:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wouldn't change a thing, looks spot on!
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mk2polobloke Part of things Posts: 801	Renault 5 172 mk2polobloke @mk2polobloke
	Sept 7, 2019 14:56:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Agree with everyone else, it looks absolutely spot on. The right stance, colour and wheels combined with a very tidy base model shell make it a winner in my eyes. The Clio 172 conversion is just right for it too.


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fr€$h&m1nt¥ Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,598 Club RR Member Number: 99	Renault 5 172 fr€$h&m1nt¥ @freshandminty Club Retro Rides Member 99
	Sept 8, 2019 2:45:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Perfect. It’s funny how big the turbine wheels look on a 5, I guess due to lower profile tyres than original?
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