gingergman Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 brought this mk6 a couple of weeks ago, going to be my daily driver, should go well with my mk4 ive started to tidy it up abit and still got things to do (as always)! just hope it dont end up like my mk4, broken in the garage let me know what ya think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Looks nice, id def bin the pea shooter at the back tho lol and is that a renault five turbo across the road? seen a couple of them my way lately horrible looking cars well to me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 yeah exhaust is tiny, but its a brand new system, may get a tiny, ahem, bolt on thats my renault 5, its for sale at the mo, retro as you like, and its rapid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Nice one Stu, For a moment there I thought I was seeing pics of mine, haha. Looks pretty tidy from these photos. Anything major need doing like the rear arches? Are you planning on keeping the spec as it is? The Calypso cabrios are pretty basic in terms of spec. I've upgraded mine to: Electric wing mirrors Map reading lights Wood dash, gear surround, radio and gearknob ( not to everyones taste thou.) Heated front screen loom Chrome rear number plate surround Front strut brace (still to be fitted!) Electric rear windows. Gen Ford Wind deflector. Slightly off topic, that's one slammed Renault in the background?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 lol bolt ons look ok as long as they are hidden by the rear bumper, and yeh they were rapid seen a few of them lately saying that ive seen a lot of the old classics around wrexham lately orion ghias, renault fives, 205s, GTEs, novas mine seems to be the only cab at the mo although there is a a few parked up in gardens here and there and the one for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 one of the arches has been sorted already, not an amazing job but its ok, they had flatted it all back so most of the rear was dull, i used g3 to blend it in properly and get rid of the over spray!! now it shines well, its had a front ender at some point, bonnet paint is ropey and headlight dont line up lol ive gotta sort under the rear lights as its quite rusty there, its had a few bits of welding underneath for the last MOT so atleast i dont gotta worry about that. id quite like a walnut dash and love a wind deflecter my renault is fairly low, not very practical where i live to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Both my arches need doing. i'll go for a proper cut out and weld job. managed to source a gen Ford rear wing, so one side at least, can be replaced with new part. Managed to pick up a gen Ford wind deflector from eBay last mth, ultra mint and only 26 quid! also my boot is rusty where the spoiler sits. Need to source a boot from a spolier- less model. Also check the metal under the rear rubber trim that goes around the base of the roof. The double skin rots here and deforms the rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 yeah best to cut it out, mine is just filler lol, again boot is rusty where yours is, ive got lacquer peel around that rubber but havent looked for rot, think il ganders later! i need a boot carpet if youve got a spare? jelous of the wind deflecter, id love one for the mk4 too but can never justify the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 No boot carpet i'm afraid. If I see a cab in a breakers yard, i'll pick one up. Got cambelt to do on mine. Will do water pump at same time. e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martinkettering Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Looks nice mate,is that an RS rear spoiler aswell? R5gt were and still are a rapid car,I had a r11 turbo,and that was quick upto 135 on private airfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tony8020 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 nice mate, what are you asking for the Renault 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Renault sold last night, and think the new cab is gunna go now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 How come you want to give the cab up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 i got offerd a car at a price no one could refuse off a family member, i thought about it last night and today and decided to buy it, i really didnt want to be selling the cab as im already starting to love it. im pissed off but at the same time happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 cabs on ebay, genuinly sad to be selling it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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