micrat
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Building a Kanjo styled Cinquecento :)
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Sept 4, 2011 12:12:13 GMT
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saw one of these in the '90's styling thread, then remembered my dad had one when i was about 10 (beige and brown with a beige plastic dash and a small oak tree growing in some dirt lodged where the door hinges go) anyways, know nothing about them except they did a turbo one with a 5 turbo engine in (i think, correct me if I'm wrong) any reason why they weren't anywhere near as popular? are they any good? thinking of finding one for my next project!!! any info/inspiration welcome, heres what ive found with a quick google...       Uploaded with ImageShack.us %20modif.jpg)  ;D |
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BenKH
Part of things
Praise the lowered
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Sept 4, 2011 12:21:35 GMT
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Sept 4, 2011 12:28:28 GMT
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I love R11s. Had a few and would really like another, albeit a good, sorted one this time... They are a decent and very underrated car. Comfy, don't tend to rot too badly and are fairly straightforward. 11 Turbo was basically a big 5 GT Turbo, same engine etc. 1.7 was also pleasingly quick. They were pretty popular when current but never as popular as the equivalent Escorts etc over here. Still loads about in France and parts are still easy enough to find. Have a few pictures from my 'bucket...     |
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Last Edit: Sept 4, 2011 12:30:46 GMT by Mr Lobster
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crazymonkey
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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Sept 4, 2011 12:28:36 GMT
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Same, I havent seen one for years. But looking at those ones you posted, they can look brilliant when modified.
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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Sept 4, 2011 13:40:07 GMT
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I moved on one of these last summer - boggo spec, white, petrol engine with auto box. So bland I never even thought of taking photos of it. Was competant enough on the road and despite a flat battery, started and ran fine after a years inactivity in a garage.
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1986 Panda 4x4.
1990 Metro Sport.
1999 Ford Escort estate.
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Sept 4, 2011 16:23:37 GMT
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My Dad had a metallic green one in the early 90s. Doesn't really answer your question but I used to think the colour was really cool and I never remember it breaking down
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Sinky
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Run Baby Run......Please!
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Sept 4, 2011 18:14:05 GMT
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Still popular out here.Saloons and hatchs.
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2001 Volvo XC70 wagon
2003 Piaggio X9 Evo
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ChasR
RR Helper
motivation
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renault 11'sChasR
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Sept 4, 2011 19:53:34 GMT
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There may be next to none in Britain but in Spain and Portugal they are still about in a surprising amount of numbers, or at least when I went there a week ago.
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Sept 4, 2011 20:25:43 GMT
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James bond gave his some stick and it kept going ;D sort of......  |
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1984 Subaru GLF Hatch
1983 Skoda 120LE Super estelle
1977 Subaru DL Wagon
1978 Datsun 120Y Coupe
1995 Skoda favorit estate
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will
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Sept 4, 2011 21:26:50 GMT
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Tried to buy my neighbours one when I first got my licence. It was a proper piece and TBH at 17 I'd have finished it off quick smart. Thankfully someone else got in there first.
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micrat
South East
Building a Kanjo styled Cinquecento :)
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Sept 4, 2011 21:40:57 GMT
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lol i forgot the james bond one!  |
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Sept 4, 2011 21:43:01 GMT
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will post the pic of the one i saw today (funnily enuff) while in the land of leprechauns and guiness..... ;D
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Sept 4, 2011 22:04:07 GMT
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 lhd imported in england and ends up in ireland (NOT RWD DRIFT FRIENDLY YO ;D) |
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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VIP
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Sept 4, 2011 22:05:44 GMT
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Technically that's a Renault 9 though!  |
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Last Edit: Sept 4, 2011 22:07:09 GMT by VIP
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Sept 4, 2011 22:10:04 GMT
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Electronic model had digi dash
9/11 Turbos rather rare due to boring looks- even with alloys/spoilers and buyers seduced by cheeky 5GT Turbo
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g40jon
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my dad owned an 11 gtl 1.4 from new and hes always said it was one of the most reliable cars he ever owned. I learnt to drive in it, so have found memorys of them!
sadly my dads 11 met its end after it was sold to my best mate as his first car, then someone stole it and rolled it on a bend (no suprises there, as its one of the most softly sprung cars ive ever driven. the body roll was enough to induce sea-sickness!!!)
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VIP
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Electronic model had digi dash 9/11 Turbos rather rare due to boring looks- even with alloys/spoilers and buyers seduced by cheeky 5GT Turbo I'd happily own a 9 over a 5. I love 5s, btw! |
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Del
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I had an 11 for a good few years and I loved it, super-relaible and actually prett peppy from a 1.4
There's a bloke round the corner form me that collects Renault 9s, he's got three of 'em...
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'I come not from Heaven, but from Essex'.
The Retro Rider formerly known as Silvermac.
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micrat
South East
Building a Kanjo styled Cinquecento :)
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thanks for the info guys  will keep an eye out i think! i do remember dad's having epically soft and high suspension!!! I'm sure thats easily adjusted though  there is 1 locally to me that i know of, and most the people that live round here are proper old anyway, so its all just a waiting game lol not sure on the bonnet but i like this one on turbines...  |
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Sept 5, 2011 12:39:28 GMT
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I brought my 9 (on Mk1 Espace rims) up to the monthly pub meet a couple of months back...
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will keep an eye out i think!