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bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:18 am

Hi, I found this site from www.renault5forum.com and I thought that I would have a little look around. There is a question that I would like to ask though.

Is there anyone here who owns a Renault 5 Gordini/Alpine Turbo?

If so could you please pm me as there are a few questions I would like to ask.

The reason is that I have sold my Audi S3 as I never used it and it was costing a furtune (the most expensive garden ornament I have ever had) and I am in the process of buying a Gordini Turbo as a toy and I have to make my decision by the weekend as I will have to arrange to get to France to pick it up. So any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Alex
Roger Red Hat
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Joined: 13 Oct 2004
Posts: 4722

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:39 am

just ask you questions anyway..
david3533
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Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Posts: 1575

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:03 am

hello matey and welcome

at last another potential 5 owner I have a mk2 Very Happy post your questions.
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:54 pm

I am really looking for Gordini Turbo owners, as I feel I would be a little left out by the GT Turbo
schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
Posts: 5717

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:18 pm

ask the bloody question will you Image
mixpioneer
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Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 395

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:19 pm

You're best bet is to just ask away.

You will struggle to find a more knowledgeable group of people on the net, especially when it comes to Renaults.
JB
Mr Quoter-vator

Joined: 16 Feb 2004
Posts: 7405

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:53 pm

hullo Alex.
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:59 pm

What do I need to do to be able to run a 1984 Gordini Turbo on unleaded as in france they still have 4 star?

Will I be able to keep the car registered in France, but insure it through an English insurance company?

Is there anywhere in the UK where I can obtain parts for the above car, ie headlights, speedo, rear fog light?

Three to start with. I am sure there will be plenty more.
JB
Mr Quoter-vator

Joined: 16 Feb 2004
Posts: 7405

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:03 am

Here is a helpful article discussing the unleaded fuel issue.

http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/unlead01.htm

...kindly provided by http://www.pumaracing.co.uk (good site)
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:13 am

to run a gordini on unleaded it should only need the timing reset, its an ally head and has valve inserts as standard, should run on it no bother.
mixpioneer
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Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 395

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:16 am

Not sure if you will be able to keep it registered in France.
If you did you will only be able to use the car in this country for a maximum of 6 months.
To do this you would also require a French MOT and French tax.

It would be easier to get it registered over here, as long as you have all the appropriate documents.

Check out the DVLA
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/exptimpt.htm
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:18 am

The car has a french mot and tax for a year, and I have an address to register it to, but the problem comes when you wish to insure it. So it will be registered in the UK and in the meantime I will be running it on the company trade plates.
mixpioneer
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Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 395

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:35 am

You'll have to post some pics when you get it.

Love the gordini's, looking forward to seeing it.
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 1:16 am

Here is a pic of it.

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Dan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 3547

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 1:49 am

nice!!!!! love it!
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:05 am

Fingers crossed then as I am collecting it from France tomorrow... Confused
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:14 am

we want lots of pictures and a big story about it when you get back!
Dan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 3547

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:03 am

were they always that low at the back?
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:47 am

No pictures as of yet, but the car is now in England. Here is the story if you can be bothered to read it: -

I need a car, a cheap run around as I had sold my Audi S3, so I thought something like a Fiesta or something like that. Anyhow after a night in the pub I had the brainwave of buying a Gordini Turbo. I searched the UK but nothing, so I started looking in France. I came across this one. E-Mailed the guy and it seemed to be the car I was looking for as I wanted the red interior.

Anyhow I asked him to hold it as I needed to arrange time to go and see/collect it. He agreed lest weekend but would only hold it for 1 week which was fair considering that he was a little sceptical if a Brit buying a French car.

So on Saturday 6th August after work I caught the Eurostar to Parris and stayed the night, and then got the first train to Nantes. I saw the car and it was everythin he had described. I was a little nervous buying a car over the internet such as this but he was an honest chap who detailed all the faults. I managed to get a little discount and we shook hands and I was the proud ownrt of a Renault 5 Alpine Turbo.

In the paperwork there is a full service history, all bills and reciepts (excluding the paintwork) and after having a quick chat I departed on the 450 mile trip.

The car was fantastic. I started of taking it easy, but it wasn't long before it was obvious that the car could take a lot more, so I ended up driving at 80 mph most of the way to Bolougne to catch the ferry. It was funny being able to shock people out of roundabouts in a car that was alnost the same age as some of the drivers, and on the route home I got lots of thumbs up signs and flashes (not speed cameras I hope)

I arrived at Bologne very early for the 00.30 sailing thismorning, so I got some dinner. hen I returned to the car there was a crowd of about 15 people around it. I wondered what had happened, but when I got closer they were having a good look at it. So I arrived home at 3am this morning and I am absolutely shattered but I have a grin on my face from ear to ear.

However today not much work will happen, as I will be cleaning it up ang givining it a good polish to show the doubting and p**s taking freinds what a beauty she is.

Hewre is a couple of photos I was sent

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Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:50 am

lovely motor! In good ORIGINAL condition, hard to get these days!

Good story to.
bigmoose
Newbie

Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Posts: 15

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:52 am

I there is a meet I will have to come and join. I may be buyin another on also.
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