Hi, great vid. I used to own one of these in the 90s and that registration no really looks familiar to the one I had. Would you be able to check if my name is in the log book?
Great video, lovely example, I finally scratched my 30 year itch and bought a Tungsten grey one a couple of months ago, so much fun. I absolutely love it 😊
I had mine for 12 yrs same colour . sold it in 2003 for £1800 lol . Still got the original plates in the garage . Great cars back in the day as long as you dont over tune them .
Great to hear you've had one too! This is the 3rd one I've owned (might have crashed one back in the day 😬). I love them - always have a soft spot for them, gotta look after them!
I know so many who did the same thing - I came pretty close too on many a roundabout! Definitely get it back on the road if you can - be great to see it!
I had one of these and loved it. Always remember taking a deep breath when collecting it after a service. Not the most reliable car I have owned (clutch went twice on me). Would love one again.
Cheers Phil! Now is the time to get one if you can as they're 📈 Clutch is a known thing with old Renaults. It's because in the RHD conversion they had to reroute a longer clutch cable which was prone to snapping.
@@TABonTV Yep, they used a plastic part which was replaced with a steel part under a recall. What impressed me was that the recall was after they had stopped production of the GT Turbo. I don't think many manufacturers would do that now. Paid about £6.4k 1 year old and sold it for about £2.4k 4 years later. Had a Metro MG Turbo before that which was also a brilliant little car.
@@TABonTV Interesting fact: When they were developing it they started off with a 1.7ltr engine out of the GTL I think, strapping a turbo to it the power was too much and the frame twisted on testing so they downgraded to the 1.4ltr.
@@philcliffe6909 Yeah. I'd heard about that that too. So good that they could do that. Another surprise was my local Renault specialist was able to get hold of an original top radiator hose back in 2017 from inventory!
@@philcliffe6909 I did not know that! Sounds like that car would've been bonkers! How did the Metro MG turbo compare to the R5? Never been in one of those...
If you need parts give GT-Turbo-Spares a call, I would replace the air filter as having the pod filter right next to the turbo is not good. I would get the product recall for the Anti Perc fan done too
Know these guys well, already been in touch for a few things. Air filter is fine there, not looking to squeeze out every last bhp with cool air. Heat shield is in great condition.
The reason why gt turbos used to lose grip so fast was that they were over tyred. The width of the wheels was too much for the weight of the car and thus the downward pressure per unit area was very low and the tyres did not ' dig in '. This was not a problem in the dry but in the wet they were dangerous, particularly with the power they had. I crashed mine in 1986, got it repaired but then because every body was getting hot hatches stolen at that time, insurance prices went through the roof, so I got rid of mine. The tyres on yours do not look as wide as the ones on the car I had though. Still remember the reg C430 OTN.
That would make sense, a lot of folks put bigger, wider wheels on them so they looked better but that would have had a detrimental effect on the handling. Yeah - the tyres on mine I believe are the same type that came from the factory (Uniroyals). But I generally drive it pretty easy, nowhere near the limits. It's too old for that!
I love these cars i owned a white one in year 2001 on a G plate it was rapid i damaged the left wing and ended up swapping it for a vaxhaull astra GTE 2.0 16v on an F plate in grey which also was a lovely car to drive and very quick the 80s and 90s cars were so much better than today 💯 in my opinion nostalgia or not 👍
They were such quick cars. Always had a soft spot for them back in the day. Good work on that Astra. One of the guys in our group back in 1995 managed to get his hands on a 2.0 GSI and achieved instant God status. 😉
@@TABonTV yes the only other small turbo that was faster than the GT5 was the fiat uno turbo that car was frightening but the GT5 was beautiful looking for a 1.4L it was quick yes i loved my astra it was very nice to drive digital clocks the GSI was a nice car my m8 had an astra GSI in white on a k plate back in 2001 i used to love cruising back in Swansea those were the days i started off with a silver nova 1.3 SR and finished off with a cavalier SRi 16v red top K plate in a metallic green colour i have owned 2 pugs one 205 GTI 1.6 and a 309 GTI 1.9 i have had a D plate escort RS turbo in red loved that car cavalier sri 130 E plate in white i wanted a Nova GSI but it never happened i loved them cars id give anything to be 19 again im 38 nearly the good old days m8
@@rossboy9077 love this. I went in a 309 GTi when I was about 12 and it was the fastest thing I'd ever been in at the time! So many great cars back in the day, and that feeling when you got inside one was so exciting! One thing I've still never been in, and would love to.... A cosworth! They go for serious money now.
@@TABonTV yes m8 the cossie is a true 80s/90s icon i have been in a sapphire cosworth very quick m8 i went in a P1 subaru lovely car the guy still owns it from new he has had it V plate it is still lovely now metallic blue colour 👌my GTI 305 was very rapid it was black in colour with red trim 👍
Looks like it's had the same issue since 2016 on the Fuel tank mot failure.. Little bit of a worry in 2011 : Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) But the mileage looks genuine.. the amount I have seen of these that say low mileage and been clocked back 70k miles on ebay. If you can replace that tank do so.. is it really worth the risk of trying the glue a fuel tank back together to save a few quid.
Yeah. It's had a complete strip back and rebuild this one. Came with a load of photos showing the process. Also got the original bill of sale from back in the day! Very tidy example...
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Hi, great vid. I used to own one of these in the 90s and that registration no really looks familiar to the one I had. Would you be able to check if my name is in the log book?
Great video, lovely example, I finally scratched my 30 year itch and bought a Tungsten grey one a couple of months ago, so much fun. I absolutely love it 😊
Fantastic stuff! Glad to hear you got your hands on one - good time to buy as prices are 📈🙂
It's the car I miss the most and want another one of. Had an H plate in this same colour. Now you got me off looking to see what's for sale
Good luck in the search - would be great to see another man re-united with the 5! (Just be ready for the prices now!)
I had mine for 12 yrs same colour . sold it in 2003 for £1800 lol . Still got the original plates in the garage . Great cars back in the day as long as you dont over tune them .
Great to hear you've had one too! This is the 3rd one I've owned (might have crashed one back in the day 😬). I love them - always have a soft spot for them, gotta look after them!
@@TABonTV Yes not many about now , i would have another one though but not yet lol .
@@monty6545 what are you waiting for!?!
@@TABonTV Lol i need a bigger garage .
@@monty6545 worth building a new garage for one of these. 😉
Great turbs buddy, love to go for a spin soon...love the walk round...
Cheers Stevo! It's all about the turbs! These things were so much fun back in the day! Def take you out for a spin...
Slid mine into a roundabout in 1999, it’s still in a lockup. Probably should get it going again.
I know so many who did the same thing - I came pretty close too on many a roundabout! Definitely get it back on the road if you can - be great to see it!
I had one of these and loved it. Always remember taking a deep breath when collecting it after a service. Not the most reliable car I have owned (clutch went twice on me). Would love one again.
Cheers Phil! Now is the time to get one if you can as they're 📈 Clutch is a known thing with old Renaults. It's because in the RHD conversion they had to reroute a longer clutch cable which was prone to snapping.
@@TABonTV Yep, they used a plastic part which was replaced with a steel part under a recall. What impressed me was that the recall was after they had stopped production of the GT Turbo. I don't think many manufacturers would do that now. Paid about £6.4k 1 year old and sold it for about £2.4k 4 years later. Had a Metro MG Turbo before that which was also a brilliant little car.
@@TABonTV Interesting fact: When they were developing it they started off with a 1.7ltr engine out of the GTL I think, strapping a turbo to it the power was too much and the frame twisted on testing so they downgraded to the 1.4ltr.
@@philcliffe6909 Yeah. I'd heard about that that too. So good that they could do that. Another surprise was my local Renault specialist was able to get hold of an original top radiator hose back in 2017 from inventory!
@@philcliffe6909 I did not know that! Sounds like that car would've been bonkers! How did the Metro MG turbo compare to the R5? Never been in one of those...
If you need parts give GT-Turbo-Spares a call, I would replace the air filter as having the pod filter right next to the turbo is not good. I would get the product recall for the Anti Perc fan done too
Know these guys well, already been in touch for a few things. Air filter is fine there, not looking to squeeze out every last bhp with cool air. Heat shield is in great condition.
Beautiful pocket rocket !
Cheers! Keep the vibe alive!
The reason why gt turbos used to lose grip so fast was that they were over tyred. The width of the wheels was too much for the weight of the car and thus the downward pressure per unit area was very low and the tyres did not ' dig in '. This was not a problem in the dry but in the wet they were dangerous, particularly with the power they had.
I crashed mine in 1986, got it repaired but then because every body was getting hot hatches stolen at that time, insurance prices went through the roof, so I got rid of mine.
The tyres on yours do not look as wide as the ones on the car I had though. Still remember the reg
C430 OTN.
That would make sense, a lot of folks put bigger, wider wheels on them so they looked better but that would have had a detrimental effect on the handling. Yeah - the tyres on mine I believe are the same type that came from the factory (Uniroyals). But I generally drive it pretty easy, nowhere near the limits. It's too old for that!
I love these cars i owned a white one in year 2001 on a G plate it was rapid i damaged the left wing and ended up swapping it for a vaxhaull astra GTE 2.0 16v on an F plate in grey which also was a lovely car to drive and very quick the 80s and 90s cars were so much better than today 💯 in my opinion nostalgia or not 👍
They were such quick cars. Always had a soft spot for them back in the day. Good work on that Astra. One of the guys in our group back in 1995 managed to get his hands on a 2.0 GSI and achieved instant God status. 😉
@@TABonTV yes the only other small turbo that was faster than the GT5 was the fiat uno turbo that car was frightening but the GT5 was beautiful looking for a 1.4L it was quick yes i loved my astra it was very nice to drive digital clocks the GSI was a nice car my m8 had an astra GSI in white on a k plate back in 2001 i used to love cruising back in Swansea those were the days i started off with a silver nova 1.3 SR and finished off with a cavalier SRi 16v red top K plate in a metallic green colour i have owned 2 pugs one 205 GTI 1.6 and a 309 GTI 1.9 i have had a D plate escort RS turbo in red loved that car cavalier sri 130 E plate in white i wanted a Nova GSI but it never happened i loved them cars id give anything to be 19 again im 38 nearly the good old days m8
@@rossboy9077 love this. I went in a 309 GTi when I was about 12 and it was the fastest thing I'd ever been in at the time! So many great cars back in the day, and that feeling when you got inside one was so exciting! One thing I've still never been in, and would love to.... A cosworth! They go for serious money now.
@@TABonTV yes m8 the cossie is a true 80s/90s icon i have been in a sapphire cosworth very quick m8 i went in a P1 subaru lovely car the guy still owns it from new he has had it V plate it is still lovely now metallic blue colour 👌my GTI 305 was very rapid it was black in colour with red trim 👍
Beard game is strong right now! Nice vid mate
Thanks! Thought I'd jump on the beard wagon for a bit... not sold on it yet.... 😂
I vote beard 😘
@@hannahl1613 Beard it is then! 😘
That fired right up! Cool little thing.
Yep! Runs like a 🍑! Just doesn't like holding fuel atm 😂
Looks like it's had the same issue since 2016 on the Fuel tank mot failure.. Little bit of a worry in 2011 : Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) But the mileage looks genuine.. the amount I have seen of these that say low mileage and been clocked back 70k miles on ebay. If you can replace that tank do so.. is it really worth the risk of trying the glue a fuel tank back together to save a few quid.
Yeah. It's had a complete strip back and rebuild this one. Came with a load of photos showing the process. Also got the original bill of sale from back in the day! Very tidy example...
Lovely car , I had an R5 GT Turbo Raider for 8 years of bliss ..How much did u pay for this nice example?
Cheers, was just under about 8K for this one!
Oh boy I miss mine 😢
I did too! That's why I had to get onboard again!
what is a prodatype and an audomadic?
😂 they're new. Not heard of them?
Drive it
Soon!
Sim ok tudo bem contigo sim ok
3:06
Still can be bought from Renault
For real? I've always been told they had to be made!
@@TABonTV yep
90s cars are the best new cars look boring to me. Pug 205 was amazing too