Stolen renault 5 turbo 2 blue 1984

Post 783715 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 12:17:03

Hello all I'm sad to say that my R5 turbo 2 was stolen last night, from its storage unit near Darlington. Recent photo below: The car was insured but I don't want the money - it took me 15 years to find this car. Any news/information that leads to the return of the car I will pay 5k pounds for. Reg is A857 XGJ. Alarm went off at storage unit at 19:00-19: 30 last night, from Sadberge near Darlington, County Durham, postcode DL2 1TD Please share Thanks

Post 783716 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-08-29 12:25:38

Oh crap. That's ££££ty. Probably on its way abroad by now. Hope I'm wrong and you get it back.

Post 783717 by claymore on 2015-08-29 12:29:14

££££ ££££ ££££ ££££

Post 783718 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2015-08-29 12:39:15

Really sorry to hear this fella - flooking hate tea leaves. Hope it gets recovered. Might be an idea to pop a post on the Renault forums [if you hadn't thought of that already!?!] as its a pretty rare car & hopefully someone will be offered it someone so you can get the buggers that robbed it. All the best, morgan

Post 783719 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 12:41:38

[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;783718]Really sorry to hear this fella - flooking hate tea leaves. Hope it gets recovered. Might be an idea to pop a post on the Renault forums [if you hadn't thought of that already!?!] as its a pretty rare car & hopefully someone will be offered it someone so you can get the buggers that robbed it. All the best, morgan[/QUOTE] thanks for that Morgan, yes I've posted on the Renault forum that I'm a member of. Some of the lads on there are on Retro Rides so they have put it on that one too. Plus on Piston Heads, Facebook etc Yep not common at all, especially right hand drive although wouldn't be impossible to swap that back over. [QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;783716]Oh crap. That's ££££ty. Probably on its way abroad by now. Hope I'm wrong and you get it back.[/QUOTE] Exactly what I said Mike - 4 cars were taken in total so it isn't kids looking for something to ram raid the local sweet shop...they had to get through a wall to get in. Lots of garage equipment also Strangely enough the business was just about to be sold off...will say no more on that til I speak to the police. http://propertylink.estatesgazette.com/externalsearch/5036011?FullUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carvercommercial.com%2Fsearch%2Fnew_search.html&Listed=LastUpdated&SizeUom=1&UserId=%40carvergroup%2C%40carvercommercial&action=external_search&controller=third_party_search%2Fhtml&liPropertyState=34042&liRegionID=10284&module=third_party_search&period=5&sDateFrom=&sDateTo=&sKeywords=&sPostcode=&sSizeFrom=&sStreet=&sTown=&search=Search

Post 783720 by Nealevo on 2015-08-29 13:00:39

That is a pisser, gutted mate, targeted for sure. Hope it all works out, I doubt the police will make it a priority but you never know.

Post 783721 by Harvey on 2015-08-29 13:01:46

Sorry to hear the news chap ,hope it turns up :sorry:

Post 783722 by twr on 2015-08-29 13:03:28

I will share this for you, we where only.discussing the car last might werent we. It sickens me this ££££!!!! Msg me a pic and some details and i will spread the word mate.

Post 783723 by kmb on 2015-08-29 13:03:48

Very sad to hear this, hope you get it back. I was in Les Gets yesterday near Chamonix and I saw a white one the same, thought of your one at the time. Will keep eyes peeled both sides of the channel.

Post 783725 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 13:13:55

Thanks for all comments guys. Neal the police have important things to do, like handing out S59's, but I will see if they are interested :lol: Kmb that would be handy, probably that is where the car is heading I should add they got the NC35 also..doh!

Post 783727 by S70T5Chris on 2015-08-29 13:37:02

Shared this on Facebook. Unlucky mate, thats a right pisser.

Post 783728 by jdavis on 2015-08-29 13:42:48

Gutted for you James. Hope you find them. You mentioned about the land being for sale, any viewings lately? May be linked. Although I'm sure your looking at that.

Post 783731 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 14:00:32

Cheers guys Chris that would be great..fantastic how everyone has shared across different sites/platforms John I will ask that question....! The police also wondered about that. Thanks fella

Post 783732 by Yosser on 2015-08-29 14:01:02

Very sorry to hear about this, shared on fb for what it's worth. I hope this ends well for you.

Post 783733 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 14:03:42

[QUOTE=Yosser;783732]Very sorry to hear about this, shared on fb for what it's worth. I hope this ends well for you.[/QUOTE] Thanks Nick, appreciate it

Post 783734 by claymore on 2015-08-29 14:19:11

25 shares on fb so far, not the sort of thing I like to share :(

Post 783736 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-08-29 14:26:53

madness jamesy!:mad111: il share on some local sites here

Post 783737 by MoleT-5R on 2015-08-29 14:33:58

saddened to hear of this, did any of the vehicles have trackers fitted, whether they had current contracts or not as surely the police could contact the relevant companies and hopefully recover the vehicles before they get to far away, hope there is a happy out come to this and the thieves get locked up for a long time.....tw£ts

Post 783738 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-29 14:38:21

Hmm... I'm sure there's absolutely no connection there, whatsoever. No help, I know. I'm off to dig out the posts on FB to get it shared.

Post 783741 by Santa on 2015-08-29 15:49:02

££££ing £££££££s!!! Such a lovely example as well......shared on Facebook as well. Hopefully it gets found in the same condition it was taken and the scumbags caught.

Post 783742 by cherry1809 on 2015-08-29 15:50:36

Have reposted on the old school page on Facebook bud. Thieving tw@s :(

Post 783744 by Ettienne on 2015-08-29 16:32:33

Oh what can one say, hopefully being so rare it will turn up.

Post 783765 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 19:22:23

Thanks for comments all [QUOTE=MoleT-5R;783737]saddened to hear of this, did any of the vehicles have trackers fitted, whether they had current contracts or not as surely the police could contact the relevant companies and hopefully recover the vehicles before they get to far away, hope there is a happy out come to this and the thieves get locked up for a long time.....tw£ts[/QUOTE] [deleted] :) [QUOTE=Santa;783741]££££ing £££££££s!!! Such a lovely example as well......shared on Facebook as well. Hopefully it gets found in the same condition it was taken and the scumbags caught.[/QUOTE] The guy I bought the car off, John Price (Rallying), has a jig for these models...so any condition will be accepted..!

Post 783767 by twr on 2015-08-29 19:25:19

Just shared on my insta, i dont do facebook gets me in trouble.

Post 783768 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 19:26:58

[QUOTE=twr;783767]Just shared on my insta, i dont do facebook gets me in trouble.[/QUOTE] same here mate I am not on Facebook so really appreciate the response from the forum You Scousers have the gift of the gab so I know what you mean :)

Post 783770 by twr on 2015-08-29 19:28:45

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783768]same here mate I am not on Facebook so really appreciate the response from the forum You Scousers have the gift of the gab so I know what you mean :)[/QUOTE] Hahaha yes some say anyway lol

Post 783774 by AcidicDavey on 2015-08-29 20:10:03

££££ Jamesy, only just read this :( Fingerscrossed being so rare it will turn up, ££££ing ££££s!

Post 783781 by foammanmark on 2015-08-29 20:24:31

Real bad news and I can only imagine how you're feeling. Really hope that you are re-united soon........

Post 783792 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 20:57:49

Thanks guys Car has been spotted around South Bank, Middlesbrough. Coulthard Close has been mentioned

Post 783793 by AAnickmac on 2015-08-29 20:58:35

I've posted this up on the AA what's app. Never know, some AA guy might see it. I hope so. Sorry to hear it's gone. Theiving f##€#.

Post 783794 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-29 21:02:39

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783792]Thanks guys Car has been spotted around South Bank, Middlesbrough. Coulthard Close has been mentioned[/QUOTE] Anyone in the area with a big baseball bat??

Post 783796 by claymore on 2015-08-29 21:07:59

I have 96 shares on my FB page so far, so it's getting out there.

Post 783798 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 21:11:43

[QUOTE=claymore;783796]I have 96 shares on my FB page so far, so it's getting out there.[/QUOTE] thank you Colin, means a lot [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783794]Anyone in the area with a big baseball bat??[/QUOTE] The garage is owned by travellers....baseball bat coming up

Post 783799 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-29 21:18:06

The garage it's at, or where it was taken from? Hope this works out for you fella, I really do!

Post 783805 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 21:35:51

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783799]The garage it's at, or where it was taken from? Hope this works out for you fella, I really do![/QUOTE] The garage where it was taken from, mate. Where we put the Bilsteins on the Pork Chop Express JeanPete, I see you are reading...please share in any French sites you can, thanks very much sir

Post 783807 by Sweep on 2015-08-29 21:39:24

Put my own post up as some friends of mine are up that way so will get it shared around, really hope you get it returned mate.

Post 783808 by t5 pete on 2015-08-29 21:40:41

I hope the sightings are true james have you notified the police of the information so sorry to hear this has happend to.you

Post 783811 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 21:43:14

[QUOTE=t5 pete;783808]I hope the sightings are true james have you notified the police of the information so sorry to hear this has happend to.you[/QUOTE] Thanks, Peter. The Swift is 100% in Middlesbrough. The 5 is possibly down there. Yes the police are aware

Post 783814 by Ettienne on 2015-08-29 21:51:36

shared it on facebook, but most of the people I know are down here, hope its of some help.

Post 783815 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 21:56:04

[QUOTE=Ettienne;783814]shared it on facebook, but most of the people I know are down here, hope its of some help.[/QUOTE] Thanks fella, the more people that are aware...the more chance the thing has of surviving

Post 783816 by M-R-P on 2015-08-29 21:58:12

I think the entire Volvo clan have shared the crap outa this. Gutted for you Jim, can't imagine how you feel. If you find who did it, feel free to organise a mini-meet at their house ;)

Post 783817 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-08-29 21:59:38

Gutted for you bud, hope it gets found. Looks like Chris Harris has retweeted it

Post 783820 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 22:08:17

[QUOTE=M-R-P;783816]I think the entire Volvo clan have shared the crap outa this. Gutted for you Jim, can't imagine how you feel. If you find who did it, feel free to organise a mini-meet at their house ;)[/QUOTE] thank you Martin. The feeling of driving in a stolen car is very exhilarating. But comes with consequences. [QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;783817]Gutted for you bud, hope it gets found. Looks like Chris Harris has retweeted it[/QUOTE] Thanks, Dave. Some of the chaps on the Renault forum are spreading the word

Post 783827 by Ettienne on 2015-08-29 22:31:18

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783815]Thanks fella, the more people that are aware...the more chance the thing has of surviving[/QUOTE] Well if all goes badly I know where a mint 3 door mk1 5 is Mint shell

Post 783829 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-29 22:35:13

[QUOTE=Ettienne;783827]Well if all goes badly I know where a mint 3 door mk1 5 is Mint shell[/QUOTE] :lol: ever the diplomat. Thanks fella

Post 783833 by Biff on 2015-08-29 23:24:37

Mate I am absolutely gutted for you. I've been in this situation myself a long time ago but nothing as rare or loved like you love yours. Hopefully with it's rarity it might come back. I do have faith in Facebook with things like this. My wife got her engagement ring back through the power of Facebook so my faith was restored in humanity. If I was still on it I would share it but I will put word out & I've messaged my mate who is good pals with our local Renault man. He's had a few turbo 2's over the years so you never know. Inside job written all over it, they knew what they were going for & how to get it if they went through a wall. The police aren't worth it, just another car stolen!

Post 783854 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 08:48:48

[QUOTE=Biff;783833]Mate I am absolutely gutted for you. I've been in this situation myself a long time ago but nothing as rare or loved like you love yours. Hopefully with it's rarity it might come back. I do have faith in Facebook with things like this. My wife got her engagement ring back through the power of Facebook so my faith was restored in humanity. If I was still on it I would share it but I will put word out & I've messaged my mate who is good pals with our local Renault man. He's had a few turbo 2's over the years so you never know. [B]Inside job written all over it, they knew what they were going for & how to get it if they went through a wall. The police aren't worth it, just another car stolen![/B][/QUOTE] Cheers, Biff that last part similar to what I was thinking & the police no doubt. Another thought - it might be nothing but a few weeks ago a guy visited the garage and showed a lot of interest in the car, talking about a similar car parked up outside of his local indy (was a 5 Gordini). Not saying he has anything to do with it but he was pretty noisy & could easily went back to his local to tell everyone about it and where it was sitting. I will check it out. A 'tweet' about the car being stolen has been 're-tweeted' (unfamiliar words to me!) as below: https://twitter.com/harrym_evo https://twitter.com/evomagazine https://twitter.com/harrismonkey No further info btw. Had a 'wake' for the car last night - caned a bottle of (french) vodka last night with my drinking buddy, who is a biker so understands the loss of a nice machine. Didn't find it in there either>>! I spoke to the manager of the storage place late yesterday and the information about South Bank came from the police, saying 'the cars' had been seen on the A66 late Friday night, then Southbank on Saturday day time. She didn't know a specific time. They seemed to be talking more about the Swift though. I don't want to be pessimistic but if the car was targeted then it will probably disappear. There's two ways it can go now - either the car is off to Europe whole or in bits, ....or I'll get a phone call about a puddle of melted plastic/twisted metal somewhere... Not giving up hope though by any means please share as & where you can

Post 783862 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 09:12:42

Pictures coming in from Renault spotters... There is a rumour that the car has been recovered..stand by for info pls!

Post 783864 by kmb on 2015-08-30 09:19:10

That would be amazing, got everything crossed for you buddy!

Post 783866 by volvokid on 2015-08-30 09:25:01

I hope it's been recovered, that would be amazing news for you.

Post 783878 by cherry1809 on 2015-08-30 10:56:12

Fingers crossed bud!

Post 783879 by NECC on 2015-08-30 11:04:37

Give me a shout if you need anything Jamesy

Post 783880 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 11:05:02

[QUOTE=NECC;783879]Give me a shout if you need anything Jamesy[/QUOTE] thanks fella...if I had left it with you for a detail we wouldn't have had this exciting thread :) ////// Update, I haven't seen it yet but had a message the car has been recovered by the police after a guy spotted it dumped in 'Boro [ATTACH=CONFIG]29550[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29551[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29552[/ATTACH] Still got my fluffy dice thank ££££ for that :lol: not unlike winning the lottery if this comes off!

Post 783883 by Harvey on 2015-08-30 11:19:40

I would guess they left it there for a couple of days to see if it had a tracker fitted to it, Great to see it in one piece hope it's ok .

Post 783884 by Harvey on 2015-08-30 11:27:18

When it was in storage how much petrol did it have in the tank ,was there enough to get it to where they found it ?.

Post 783885 by t5 pete on 2015-08-30 11:31:06

That's ££££ing awesome news james I hope the car is all ok and not too much damage. If you need a place to work or need help with repairing any thing my work shop is yours to get it back up and running.

Post 783886 by Yosser on 2015-08-30 11:42:11

This is looking hopeful, what a result.

Post 783888 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 11:56:48

[QUOTE=Harvey;783883]I would guess they left it there for a couple of days to see if it had a tracker fitted to it, Great to see it in one piece hope it's ok .[/QUOTE] thanks fella, no comment from me on trackers!! [QUOTE=Harvey;783884]When it was in storage how much petrol did it have in the tank ,was there enough to get it to where they found it ?.[/QUOTE] About quarter of a tank, which should have been more than enough to get them there. It's only travelled 10-15 miles. I never fill it past half as the filler neck is close to the exhaust..! [QUOTE=t5 pete;783885]That's ££££ing awesome news james I hope the car is all ok and not too much damage. If you need a place to work or need help with repairing any thing my work shop is yours to get it back up and running.[/QUOTE] Cheers very much fella I may take you up on that one day! [QUOTE=Yosser;783886]This is looking hopeful, what a result.[/QUOTE] The story isn't over yet Nick but it is looking good...

Post 783890 by c70geoff on 2015-08-30 12:02:11

top news dude hope nasty things happen to the little gits the welsh giant can help with that u know

Post 783891 by jdavis on 2015-08-30 12:12:50

That's fantastic news mate!

Post 783894 by JeanPete on 2015-08-30 12:25:24

Great news, James! What is your "Swift", please? Suzuki ?

Post 783895 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-08-30 12:29:38

Happy days if it has been recovered, now just need to castrate the scroates that took it...!

Post 783896 by JeanPete on 2015-08-30 12:37:14

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;783895]Happy days if it has been recovered, now just need to castrate the scroates that took it...![/QUOTE] ... and post it on Youtube.

Post 783899 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 12:50:08

[QUOTE=JeanPete;783894]Great news, James! What is your "Swift", please? Suzuki ?[/QUOTE] Hi JP, yes a Suzuki Swift - that was is not mine though, it was just stored at the same garage.

Post 783901 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-30 13:04:47

Yessss!!!! Absolutely made up for you Fella!!!! :D

Post 783902 by stribo on 2015-08-30 13:19:56

Fingers crossed it's going to be back with you very soon.

Post 783903 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-08-30 13:25:50

Anything else found..??

Post 783906 by t5 pete on 2015-08-30 13:30:26

Makes me wonder if it was really a organised break in for the turbo 2 as surly it would have been hidden better to leave for a day or 2 to check for tracker and knowing technology today there will be something to detect for trackers or block signals. Possibly just either scum bags doing it for the sake of it or a deploy to get rid of the unit or the people who use it. I had a look at prices of turbo 2 and my god there fetching some candy

Post 783907 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 13:33:02

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783901]Yessss!!!! Absolutely made up for you Fella!!!! :D[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=stribo;783902]Fingers crossed it's going to be back with you very soon.[/QUOTE] Cheers guys, hope so Stribo, what a week this has been..! Shutdown coming up at work so mad busy, realised our lass had overstayed her visa by 2 months, then this.! [QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;783903]Anything else found..??[/QUOTE] V40 & NC35 still missing.. [QUOTE=t5 pete;783906]Makes me wonder if it was really a organised break in for the turbo 2 as surly it would have been hidden better to leave for a day or 2 to check for tracker and knowing technology today there will be something to detect for trackers or block signals. Possibly just either scum bags doing it for the sake of it or a deploy to get rid of the unit or the people who use it. I had a look at prices of turbo 2 and my god there fetching some candy[/QUOTE] Yes Pete strange isn't it. Maybe they bottled it due the internet coverage?? Maybe I am getting carried away with that but it's all I've got from here! Not impossible to beat a tracker, if you can find it... Don't know what to say about the prices - they are mad & don't justify the work that needs doing to the cars, if they have been barely used (i.e. hardly any maintenance) for 30 yrs.

Post 783912 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2015-08-30 13:58:31

Happy days, hopefully minimal damage done. Glad it's been recovered.

Post 783917 by Nealevo on 2015-08-30 14:04:09

Glad it's been found, hopefully not too much damage, I went and told the Renault T2 owners club here at Oulton Park Heritage weekend. They were going to put the feelers out. I took this to cheer you up :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]29553[/ATTACH] Too soon??

Post 783923 by M-R-P on 2015-08-30 15:57:04

Awesome :) Let me know when the mini meet is ;)

Post 783924 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-30 15:59:01

I'd definitely be up for a bit of that. After James had taken first blood, obviously :)

Post 783926 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 16:57:48

[QUOTE=Nealevo;783917]Glad it's been found, hopefully not too much damage, I went and told the Renault T2 owners club here at Oulton Park Heritage weekend. They were going to put the feelers out. I took this to cheer you up :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]29553[/ATTACH] Too soon??[/QUOTE] She's a beauty, thanks for that [QUOTE=M-R-P;783923]Awesome :) Let me know when the mini meet is ;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783924]I'd definitely be up for a bit of that. After James had taken first blood, obviously :)[/QUOTE] I just spoke to the police, they have the car & after it has been checked out I am free to pick it up :D The guys who did it? Zero chance of catching them. Since the haven't damaged the car I can't say I am very pissed off about it. Hope they enjoyed it :) to drive it across the A66 full chat, as if all the demons in hell are after you....which it sounds like.....is some experience.

Post 783927 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-08-30 16:59:53

great news!

Post 783928 by claymore on 2015-08-30 17:01:58

Dashcam image uploaded to my facebook thread.

Post 783929 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 17:03:04

[QUOTE=claymore;783928]Dashcam image uploaded to my facebook thread. [/QUOTE] I have't got a Facebook wall, I'll stick it on my fridge :D

Post 783930 by Jamest5r on 2015-08-30 17:04:53

Great result mate :), any news on the bike?

Post 783931 by Biff on 2015-08-30 17:10:18

Awesome mate. Made up for you. Maybe they didn't know what they were taking? Hope they get caught & castrated. £££££££s.

Post 783932 by craigoodwood on 2015-08-30 17:11:51

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783926] The guys who did it? Zero chance of catching them. Since the haven't damaged the car I can't say I am very pissed off about it. Hope they enjoyed it :) to drive it across the A66 full chat, as if all the demons in hell are after you....which it sounds like.....is some experience.[/QUOTE] damn im so happy for you i welled up :B_thumb:

Post 783933 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 17:15:34

[QUOTE=Jamest5r;783930]Great result mate :), any news on the bike?[/QUOTE] Cheers fella, no news sadly. Had no fuel in it almost so I hope the £££££ ran dry mid way leaning through a 120+mph corner :D [QUOTE=Biff;783931]Awesome mate. Made up for you. Maybe they didn't know what they were taking? Hope they get caught & castrated. £££££££s.[/QUOTE] Thanks Biff...yes mate since they took just about every car in the garage + equipment seems a bit random rather than well thought out Thinking about it the alarms went off at 7 pm (& were ignored by the owner like I mentioned), then the car was seen at 9:45 on the A66 a couple of miles away - hardly Gone in 60 seconds is it :lol: [QUOTE=craigoodwood;783932]damn im so happy for you i welled up :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] :D cheers Craig - I was getting a bit 'tired & emotional' also last night, after getting greedy with the vodka. Good job I stayed away from the keyboard..!

Post 783938 by JeanPete on 2015-08-30 18:25:41

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783933]Good job I stayed away from the keyboard..![/QUOTE] Liar! So it's all you found to tell me you don't want marry anymore?? ;)

Post 783941 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 19:24:57

[QUOTE=JeanPete;783938]Liar! So it's all you found to tell me you don't want marry anymore?? ;)[/QUOTE] :lol: :lol: :lol: can we just be friends, it's not you it's me, etc

Post 783945 by AAnickmac on 2015-08-30 19:42:17

Great news this has been found.

Post 783949 by AcidicDavey on 2015-08-30 19:53:37

I'm over the moon for you fella, I love a happy ending :) Don't know how you appear to stay so calm! A bigger man than me!

Post 783950 by JeanPete on 2015-08-30 20:10:09

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783941]:lol: :lol: :lol: can we just be friends, it's not you it's me, etc[/QUOTE] And "you deserve so much better than me... Please let me alone, now." Then "Well, it's my own home..."

Post 783951 by Santa on 2015-08-30 20:17:19

Good news......shame the scallies havent been caught though

Post 783952 by twr on 2015-08-30 20:19:06

Fantastic news mate, sorry just got in been drifting the e3o all day i am.worn out and my.tyres haha. Will still have the auction may bring funds toward another bike.

Post 783958 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 20:47:09

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;783949]I'm over the moon for you fella, I love a happy ending :) Don't know how you appear to stay so calm! A bigger man than me![/QUOTE] hehe I just try and think a bit before I type (sometimes :lol:) maybe that gives the impression of calmness in situations like this. Thank you sir & all guys above [QUOTE=twr;783952]Fantastic news mate, sorry just got in been drifting the e3o all day i am.worn out and my.tyres haha. Will still have the auction may bring funds toward another bike.[/QUOTE] E30...? Please go on....? If you give me any money I will give it the dude who took the photo of the car dumped somewhere :) I have his name so can track him down (really appreciate the offer though)

Post 783962 by AcidicDavey on 2015-08-30 20:52:20

When are you back on British? I bet you've never hoped to be home more than now :D

Post 783963 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 21:01:07

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;783962]When are you back on British? I bet you've never hoped to be home more than now :D[/QUOTE] Be back soon mate, yep need to get back & get things in order!! Including moving the car to somewhere secure....! Just noticed in this photo that I left the rear windows cracked open. That will have sounded epic on WOT from the driver seat :D

Post 783965 by twr on 2015-08-30 21:04:23

Sent you a watap james

Post 783966 by Nealevo on 2015-08-30 21:05:20

I can store it safely and securely if you need.. ( that's a genuine offer too )

Post 783967 by AcidicDavey on 2015-08-30 21:12:16

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;783963]Be back soon mate, yep need to get back & get things in order!! Including moving the car to somewhere secure....! Just noticed in this photo that I left the rear windows cracked open. That will have sounded epic on WOT from the driver seat :D [/QUOTE] It certainly is loud for a shopping car :lol:

Post 783968 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-30 21:22:34

[QUOTE=twr;783965]Sent you a watap james[/QUOTE] sorry fella my phone does haven't this new fangled app of which you speak...it's just a ££££ey old Nokia. Sent u my email [QUOTE=Nealevo;783966]I can store it safely and securely if you need.. ( that's a genuine offer too )[/QUOTE] Thanks very much Neil I will give you a shout if I need somewhere, I'm sure you are used to dealing with much more expensive stuff than this [QUOTE=AcidicDavey;783967]It certainly is loud for a shopping car :lol:[/QUOTE] You can actually get stuff in it - me & the bairn chuck our bags on the parcel shelf/engine cover

Post 783974 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-30 23:08:49

So who took the pic of it dumped? Was that some sort of social media think, ergo half the country knew about it, kind of thing? Just goes to show that social media can be useful for something other than having affairs if so! ;)

Post 783981 by t5 pete on 2015-08-31 00:36:45

[QUOTE=claymore;783928]Dashcam image uploaded to my facebook thread. [/QUOTE] Is that actually a pic of the ££££ing ££££££ who stole it driving it around. Must say as much as I hate face book and all the evil videos some sick people post up it certainly does have some advantages. Jamesy can u suggest ypu now fot the car with a bomb at least if some nob head tries to steal it again it can go down in history with a great big booooooom. Bank holiday drunkeness off and out. P.s. has my spelling improved

Post 783982 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-08-31 00:45:59

[QUOTE=Nealevo;783966]I can store it safely and securely if you need.. ( that's a genuine offer too )[/QUOTE] .....and borrow it at weekends..??

Post 783983 by Nealevo on 2015-08-31 07:57:57

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;783982].....and borrow it at weekends..??[/QUOTE] Sssshhhhhh, don't tell him that.

Post 783984 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-31 08:00:50

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783974]So who took the pic of it dumped? Was that some sort of social media think, ergo half the country knew about it, kind of thing? Just goes to show that social media can be useful for something other than having affairs if so! ;)[/QUOTE] I have the guys name but don't know him. Just from Southbank area of Boro I guess. I'll get in touch when I get back Cryptic message came with the photos: "the pics are i think from when recovered took for you from the lads" ?? [QUOTE=t5 pete;783981]Is that actually a pic of the ££££ing ££££££ who stole it driving it around. Must say as much as I hate face book and all the evil videos some sick people post up it certainly does have some advantages. Jamesy can u suggest ypu now fot the car with a bomb at least if some nob head tries to steal it again it can go down in history with a great big booooooom. Bank holiday drunkeness off and out. P.s. has my spelling improved[/QUOTE] Yes mate I'm on a different continent & people were sending me pictures of my car visiting different places in the NE. At least it's had a nice run out :) :lol: My grandad had a Lada Samara years ago & put a note in the window that he swapped the battery for a bomb, as it kept getting done over [QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;783982].....and borrow it at weekends..??[/QUOTE] He'd be welcome to, he'd drive it better than me. The dude who drove it on Friday night must have been alright too, it's not an easy car to drive quick. If there was any rain that night it would have ended differently I think - I've span it off a damp road myself

Post 784002 by Sparkysparks on 2015-08-31 11:20:56

Amazing news. Alot of the 5 guys remove the fuel pump relay when not in use. Secondary precaution. Glad its back and still in one piece.

Post 784010 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-08-31 11:55:31

So that's the easy stuff recovered... Now find the bike and the Volvo...!!

Post 784112 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-31 20:24:09

[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;784010]So that's the easy stuff recovered... Now find the bike and the Volvo...!![/QUOTE] :lol: working on it! but I think my luck ran out after getting the 5 back...

Post 784119 by Harvey on 2015-08-31 20:47:39

[QUOTE=Sparkysparks;784002]Amazing news. Alot of the 5 guys remove the fuel pump relay when not in use. Secondary precaution. Glad its back and still in one piece.[/QUOTE] I think I would keep a wheel for it under my bed..

Post 784122 by Nealevo on 2015-08-31 20:51:37

I watched the rally Renault 5T2 do loads of laps on Tarmac over weekend, he spent more time spinning in circles, ( it looked a right handful) over 400 bhp at RW it was epic

Post 784129 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-31 21:10:41

[QUOTE=Nealevo;784122]I watched the rally Renault 5T2 do loads of laps on Tarmac over weekend, he spent more time spinning in circles, ( it looked a right handful) over 400 bhp at RW it was epic[/QUOTE] I don;t know the spec of that one but mine is a bit on/off with boost & even so will grip til you slide off the seats. Combined with a short wheel base it must be hard work with plenty of power

Post 784132 by The Flying Banana on 2015-08-31 21:14:24

Sad at it getting lifted mate, you do loads for people so if someone didn't deserve this it is you, delighted for you it's back in one piece! On another note I am jealous of the scrote who took it..must have been some run over the A66....an experience I wouldn't mind for sure :)

Post 784135 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-31 21:22:29

Post 784138 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-31 21:25:43

[QUOTE=The Flying Banana;784132]Sad at it getting lifted mate, you do loads for people so if someone didn't deserve this it is you, delighted for you it's back in one piece! On another note I am jealous of the scrote who took it..must have been some run over the A66....an experience I wouldn't mind for sure :)[/QUOTE] thank you sir I was trying to explain that to our lass who didn't get why there was no wailing and gnashing of teeth from me. As I think I already said I can forgive cos I can understand...but will never forget & try to learn from my mistakes!! (for example I did the same run about 2 weeks prior :hidesbehi unhelpfully advertising the car)

Post 784207 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-01 13:29:36

Car is still with the police btw...so if anyone sees it driving around pls let me know :)

Post 784215 by p fandango on 2015-09-01 14:50:23

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784207]Car is still with the police btw...so if anyone sees it driving around pls let me know :)[/QUOTE] glad the cars been recovered & hopefully with little damage, not trying to scare you but LINK

Post 784216 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-01 15:04:21

[QUOTE=p fandango;784215]glad the cars been recovered & hopefully with little damage, not trying to scare you but LINK[/QUOTE] Lol! Only up the road from me, that! Methinks those coppers will be taking quite a while off work, probably paid.

Post 784217 by twr on 2015-09-01 15:16:20

Egertons the £££££££s, sorry they are our.competition lol

Post 784218 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-01 15:22:35

[QUOTE=p fandango;784215]glad the cars been recovered & hopefully with little damage, not trying to scare you but LINK[/QUOTE] :lol: I was thinking that The same police force have arrested me twice and banned me from driving on different occasions over the years. Hope they don't fingerprint it....! //edit sorry, police 'service' a la Hot Fuzz //edit edit I don't think there is any keys with it so should be fine!!

Post 784221 by Soulboy on 2015-09-01 16:51:13

Car is still with the police btw...so if anyone sees it driving around pls let me know

Lol at the above comment, great news that they found that little beauty, could of so easily disappeared for good! Don't ever let it out of your sight again (-;

Post 784262 by JeanPete on 2015-09-01 23:13:39

Too late, he started to break it...

Post 784265 by S40kieran on 2015-09-02 00:58:20

Didn't realise it was youres James ;) glad you got it back, plenty of trawlers and chicken wire available down this way you just mix the concrete up and have a few words that's all it takes. Hope you break his ££££ing legs and fingers and douse him in petrol aswell mate ;) Put the ££££ on the torture box

Post 784275 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 07:57:16

[QUOTE=JeanPete;784262]Too late, he started to break it... [/QUOTE] F7P engine? Got a link to a project thread? Needs a turbo though... [QUOTE=S40kieran;784265]Didn't realise it was youres James ;) glad you got it back, plenty of trawlers and chicken wire available down this way you just mix the concrete up and have a few words that's all it takes. Hope you break his ££££ing legs and fingers and douse him in petrol aswell mate ;) Put the ££££ on the torture box[/QUOTE] err thanks :)

Post 784276 by JeanPete on 2015-09-02 08:22:49

[QUOTE=jamesy12345]F7P engine? Got a link to a project thread? Needs a turbo though...[/QUOTE] I don't have any info, just googled for a blue Turbo2, but here you are, go for the 5 replica : http://kitcar.bb-fr.com/t7088p15-replique-renault-5-turbo-2

Post 784279 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 08:38:54

[QUOTE=JeanPete;784276]I don't have any info, just googled for a blue Turbo2, but here you are, go for the 5 replica : http://kitcar.bb-fr.com/t7088p15-replique-renault-5-turbo-2[/QUOTE] Yep it's a F7P - in the first post he mentions Clio 1800 16v. I thought about changing the engine on mine but decided to go EFI instead to keep the cheap road tax ;) Very cool & lots of good work...but I am glad it did not come to this!!!

Post 784280 by JeanPete on 2015-09-02 08:45:36

Is EFI for Electronic Fuel Injection? As far I'm concerned, a Turbo2 must stay stock (except upgrades like injection, brakes - except fluo pink calipers, neon lights, etc.).

Post 784281 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 08:49:05

[QUOTE=JeanPete;784280]Is EFI for Electronic Fuel Injection? As far I'm concerned, a Turbo2 must stay stock (except upgrades like injection, brakes - except fluo pink calipers, neon lights, etc.).[/QUOTE] Yes mate, it will look stock I promise :D........apart from already I threw away the metric tyres/alloys!! //edit anyway it's got the steering wheel on the 'wrong' side :)

Post 784285 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 10:15:05

As above could have been worse - look at the cars in the background....that is how they usually go in the NE [ATTACH=CONFIG]29559[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29560[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29561[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29562[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29563[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29564[/ATTACH]

Post 784286 by Orca2 on 2015-09-02 10:22:27

Lucky escape Jamesy the chances of some idiot who doesn't know how to control that car not ending up wrapped round a lamppost are slim. Especially at night. You must have been very good in a previous life.

Post 784289 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 10:39:05

[QUOTE=Orca2;784286]Lucky escape Jamesy the chances of some idiot who doesn't know how to control that car not ending up wrapped round a lamppost are slim. Especially at night. You must have been very good in a previous life.[/QUOTE] usually that is me :)

Post 784290 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-02 10:41:41

[QUOTE=Orca2;784286]Lucky escape Jamesy the chances of some idiot who doesn't know how to control that car not ending up wrapped round a lamppost are slim. Especially at night. You must have been very good in a previous life.[/QUOTE] Not this one, anyway! ;) As already said, could have been much, much worse!

Post 784291 by twr on 2015-09-02 11:09:33

Made up for you mate, bet it drifts well ehh :nono:

Post 784292 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 11:18:58

[QUOTE=twr;784291]Made up for you mate, bet it drifts well ehh :nono:[/QUOTE] Too much grip/not enough power!! In the dry...

Post 784293 by Orca2 on 2015-09-02 11:37:30

What you need is an engine in the front like Claymore .

Post 784322 by Sweep on 2015-09-02 17:30:46

I'd be getting the finger print dusting stuff out, just in case they forgot to wear gloves at some point.

Post 784326 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-02 18:41:59

Are they your photos Jamesy, i.e. have you seen the car in the flesh now and been reunited or were these sent you? Anyway, relieved it's in one piece, a few battle scars are just talking points ;)

Post 784354 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 19:59:01

[QUOTE=Sweep;784322]I'd be getting the finger print dusting stuff out, just in case they forgot to wear gloves at some point.[/QUOTE] I'd be surprised if the police took it that far matey. I can't fault the response I got from them though [QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784326]Are they your photos Jamesy, i.e. have you seen the car in the flesh now and been reunited or were these sent you? Anyway, relieved it's in one piece, a few battle scars are just talking points ;)[/QUOTE] Haven't seen it in the flesh yet mate & won't til I'm back. Had to talk my sister into picking it up including why you can't put 95 octane petrol in it & wees keys is these keys etc [ATTACH=CONFIG]29571[/ATTACH] That's the bairn holding up different sets of Renault keys as we have few! Keyring stolen from Total Fina Elf company vehicle btw Aye it's a bit rough round the edges just for the street cred ;)

Post 784355 by Sweep on 2015-09-02 20:01:59

I meant for your own detective work :D Not that I'm recommending we all go on a hunt for the individual...

Post 784358 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 20:12:37

[QUOTE=Sweep;784322]I'd be getting the finger print dusting stuff out, just in case they forgot to wear gloves at some point.[/QUOTE] I don't think the police will take it that far matey. I can't fault the response I got from them [QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784326]Are they your photos Jamesy, i.e. have you seen the car in the flesh now and been reunited or were these sent you? Anyway, relieved it's in one piece, a few battle scars are just talking points ;)[/QUOTE] Not seen it in the flesh yet mate. I had to talk my sis into getting it including why 95 octane is wrong and playing the 'wees keys is these keys' game [ATTACH=CONFIG]29572[/ATTACH] That's the bairn holding up sets of Renault keys as we have a few. Keyring stolen from a Total Fina Elf company vehicle btw Aye it's a bit rough around the edges just for the street cred :) //// Sorry Sweep I deleted my post as I F'd the picture up [QUOTE=Sweep;784355]I meant for your own detective work :D Not that I'm recommending we all go on a hunt for the individual...[/QUOTE] well I need to speak to the owner of the garage about that. The travelling community of Darlington are not amused I am sure (garage is on their land)

Post 784363 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-02 20:20:06

I bet you were more worried about the sis driving the car than when it was at large!! hahaha

Post 784370 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-02 20:25:40

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784363]I bet you were more worried about the sis driving the car than when it was at large!! hahaha[/QUOTE] Pmsl. Compared to her daily, I certainly would be!!

Post 784379 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 20:43:32

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784363]I bet you were more worried about the sis driving the car than when it was at large!! hahaha[/QUOTE] Exactly, bricking it [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784370]Pmsl. Compared to her daily, I certainly would be!![/QUOTE] She's binned the Clio & got a VW Toe-rag or something on tick cos her husband is too soft with her...! Madness I got our lass some rollerblades that will do for her

Post 784382 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-02 20:45:22

Ahahaha, they're not kids you know, these women :D You make her sound like a spoilt brat, love it.

Post 784384 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-02 20:47:20

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784379] I got our lass some rollerblades that will do for her[/QUOTE] Now there's an idea. Would certainly beat changing gearboxes!

Post 784387 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-02 20:54:49

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784384]Now there's an idea. Would certainly beat changing gearboxes![/QUOTE] don't treat them too well, mind))

Post 784476 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-03 16:55:43

Well happy to report the car is back & seems in fairly good order - nobody has crapped in it for a start off Spare wheel is missing though....maybe a motive there Thanks guys for all sharing & support, it was really appreciated!

Post 784477 by Tomcat on 2015-09-03 16:59:12

Glad you got it back bud, at least there's no tons wrong with it

Post 784478 by twr on 2015-09-03 16:59:47

Result

Post 784534 by Biff on 2015-09-03 21:42:29

Well done mate. Happy for you. Am I being blonde but what's the motive behind pinching the spare wheel? No sign of the other stuff that was pinched?

Post 784575 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-04 09:01:45

[QUOTE=Biff;784534]Well done mate. Happy for you. Am I being blonde but what's the motive behind pinching the spare wheel? No sign of the other stuff that was pinched?[/QUOTE] The battery is under the spare wheel at the front mate - they had to move the wheel to start the car as I left it disconnected As it happens the spare wheel has just been found left in the storage place, probably where these nice chaps dropped it :) Bit of a poor effort all round tbh Anyway, treated the car to something nice to make up for all this: Bike is long gong but still looking, V40 same. Shame I was just going to give the T4 to someone on the forum

Post 784592 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-04 13:24:47

Mmm... Is that ceramic?? Looks delicious either way ☺

Post 784593 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-04 13:40:28

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784592]Mmm... Is that ceramic?? Looks delicious either way ☺[/QUOTE] Not sure mate it say Aluminium 'shoopage' not sure what that is. Collecteur acier type 200 CV Renault 5 Turbo avec shoopage aluminium It's one of the last remaining bits I need for the 200 CV kit (about 200 hp), not that arsed about the covering but it was a bit more free flowing & less than a third of the price of a proper tubular one //edit what little I can find on the net about it, seems to be TSA - thermally sprayed aluminum. It should help to keep heat down a bit in the bay. I was going to get some of the heat wrap but won't bother now We use it at work. I remember a painter coming to find me & say he couldn't finish a pipe off cos he couldn't heat it up past 100 degrees to apply his TSA. Cos the pipe is full of water - I was trying to pressure test it & he was boiling it

Post 784594 by Biff on 2015-09-04 14:03:48

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784575]The battery is under the spare wheel at the front mate - they had to move the wheel to start the car as I left it disconnected As it happens the spare wheel has just been found left in the storage place, probably where these nice chaps dropped it :) Bit of a poor effort all round tbh Anyway, treated the car to something nice to make up for all this: Bike is long gong but still looking, V40 same. Shame I was just going to give the T4 to someone on the forum[/QUOTE] Bloody hell! I could've had it as a toy. :( Manifold looks a well built piece of kit. That turbo2 deserves to be spoilt mate. Definitely a keeper now.

Post 784609 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-04 16:31:12

[QUOTE=Biff;784594]Bloody hell! I could've had it as a toy. :( [/QUOTE] Lol, who was gonna be the latest member of the Jamesy-Sideways-Swapshop? Think it's probably in my interests to be informed of any more members of the association! ;)

Post 784617 by JeanPete on 2015-09-04 16:55:59

James, did you see that ? http://www.axauto-parts.com/mecanique/echappement/collecteurs-echappement-inox/collecteur-4-1-inox-renault-r5-turbo-cevennes-1186.html

Post 784622 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-04 17:16:26

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784609]Lol, who was gonna be the latest member of the Jamesy-Sideways-Swapshop? Think it's probably in my interests to be informed of any more members of the association! ;)[/QUOTE] there is nowt left to swap..! [QUOTE=JeanPete;784617]James, did you see that ? http://www.axauto-parts.com/mecanique/echappement/collecteurs-echappement-inox/collecteur-4-1-inox-renault-r5-turbo-cevennes-1186.html[/QUOTE] That is nice...Cevennes spec is about 210 CV supposedly. Are they a reputable company JP, do you know of anyone who has purchased from them?

Post 784625 by JeanPete on 2015-09-04 17:40:30

No, I don't. I only made a quick search. You can find some info here : http://www.i-services.com/membres/forum/messages.php?page=0&uid=21855&sid=9344&idsujet=1439859&pgi=0 It appears first models of Axauto manifold were faulty, but the enterprise did a big after-sales service and corrected it. On same link you will get info on Orbisound manifold. It's an old and well known company (Orbisoud that recently became Orbisound. Specialist in stainless exhauts. Old school company) : http://www.orbisound-technology.com/echappement-renault.php Price seems to be circa 650 €, but for people who got Axauto and Orbisound in hands, there are pretty close. Neither this : https://3sdeveloppement.fr/collecteurs/1679-collecteur-cevennes-collecteur-cevennescollecteurs.html

Post 784632 by Biff on 2015-09-04 18:08:04

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784609]Lol, who was gonna be the latest member of the Jamesy-Sideways-Swapshop? Think it's probably in my interests to be informed of any more members of the association! ;)[/QUOTE] I'll take anything with a Volvo badge to give myself a fix. Definitely not converted to saab, even if it is reliable & good on fuel.

Post 784638 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-04 18:52:46

[QUOTE=Biff;784632]I'll take anything with a Volvo badge to give myself a fix. Definitely not converted to saab, even if it is reliable & good on fuel.[/QUOTE] Oh yeah?? ;)

Post 784639 by t5 pete on 2015-09-04 18:58:43

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784638]Oh yeah?? ;)[/QUOTE] That looks well nice and what a awesome colour

Post 784645 by Biff on 2015-09-04 19:32:30

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784638]Oh yeah?? ;)[/QUOTE] I'm actually watching one on eBay. :) Reckon next year I'll grab something cheap that needs a love.

Post 784646 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-04 19:34:25

Damn it Steve you £££££££, I'm still missing mine you know!

Post 784647 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-04 19:36:10

[QUOTE=Biff;784645]I'm actually watching one on eBay. :) Reckon next year I'll grab something cheap that needs a love.[/QUOTE] They are cracking fun Biff, well worth grabbing one if you can :)

Post 784655 by JeanPete on 2015-09-04 20:19:47

May I tell you I'd be potentially interested in a stainless catback for my 2.0 L ?

Post 784658 by craigoodwood on 2015-09-04 20:23:09

[QUOTE=Biff;784632]I'll take anything with a Volvo badge to give myself a fix. Definitely not converted to saab, even if it is reliable & good on fuel.[/QUOTE] http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=235358 :hidesbehi

Post 784659 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-04 20:25:06

This was my car JeanPete, a 2.0 too. Recorded with a crappy phone but you get the picture ;) [video=youtube;Y4rqcGnXWmM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4rqcGnXWmM[/video]

Post 784674 by Biff on 2015-09-04 21:25:51

[QUOTE=craigoodwood;784658]http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=235358 :hidesbehi[/QUOTE] I want a petrol toy ideally Craig. The Saab will stay as its a good family car. Think the wife will inherit it & I'll use the golf for work. I have somewhere to keep it that's safe, just what I get. I quite fancy something like a 940 or 760 with a redblock or maybe a t5. After selling my t5 I said to the wife the next Volvo has to be the keeper. I'm keen on the 480's, I know of a blue K plate manual turbo on Azev wheels. I've no idea on the engines or capabilities of the engines, brakes, handling etc. I might stick a note on the windscreen when I have some cash that isn't being spent on babies or houses.

Post 784680 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-04 21:40:13

[QUOTE=Biff;784674]I'm keen on the 480's, I know of a blue K plate manual turbo on Azev wheels. I've no idea on the engines or capabilities of the engines, brakes, handling etc. I might stick a note on the windscreen when I have some cash that isn't being spent on babies or houses.[/QUOTE] They handle superbly mate, really light and direct. The steering is perhaps a bit numb but it gets the job done. You sit on the floor which makes you feel like you are driving something special. Volvo apparently got help from Lotus getting the setup right. Coil sprung all round, discs too ;) The engines are strong Renault sourced units if a little uninspiring. The non turbos are around 110bhp and if you want a frill then best avoided as they are by no definition quick but then not stupidly slow either, just adequate. Weight just over a tonne. The Turbo is a 1.7 that Volvo threw at Porsche to 'charge and they did a cracking job but when Volvo got it back they thought that was way too fun so detuned Porsche's circa 160bhp effort down to 120! The good thing though is that there are several ecu options out there to get you back to a higher power figure :). If you are serious about a keeper and wanted a proper project/weapon then understand the choice familiar engines is huge. The family of engines Volvo used share mounts etc with all sorts of options including stuff like Megane Sport units if you are feeling really stupid :)

Post 784686 by JeanPete on 2015-09-04 21:52:23

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784659]This was my car JeanPete, a 2.0 too. Recorded with a crappy phone but you get the picture ;) [video=youtube;Y4rqcGnXWmM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4rqcGnXWmM[/video][/QUOTE] I watched your vid a lot of times during last Februar! My exhaust has to be changed and no more genuine parts available. I bought a front Walker silencer and a Klarius rear silencer (bought on Skandix), but I have no doubt they will rust quickly... Interesting sound! Was it a bit annoying on long distance trip? I bought mine eleven years ago (birthday next month) and she is 20 years old since last 16th of August. Did more of 80.000 km. I just changed rear shocks (swapped yellow Koni sport for red Koni) and it changed my life. Sometimes I think I could sell it for another car (240 GLT, 740/940 16V turbo or NA, E36 M3, Sub Forester Turbo, Civic EP3...) but it's unsaleable. And I love to aim the road between pop-up headlights at night. I grew up in my mother's ES from 1987 to 1998. My sister broke it the afternoon after she got her driving licence (true). So when I got my first job... the 480 came from ages in my mind. The next month I had my GT.

Post 784688 by JeanPete on 2015-09-04 22:01:07

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784680]The non turbos are around 110bhp and if you want a frill then best avoided as they are by no definition quick but then not stupidly slow either, just adequate weight just over a tonne.[/QUOTE] 2.0 L around 176.000 km on the clock. Stock except JR air filter. Click on pix for launching vid.

Post 784689 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-04 22:07:04

With an exhaust as loud as that was it meant you had to drive very lightly, the car it its 2 silencers removed for some straight through alternatives. It was too loud really but I was 19 so what do you expect :P. Hopefully in your part of the world you could get something made and specify something not as loud. It cost £330 in 2011.

Post 784691 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-04 22:12:01

I'm going to miss mine terribly, I just know it. But times move on I guess, hopefully get another one day :(

Post 784694 by JeanPete on 2015-09-04 22:19:04

In France exhaust manufacturers are rare. In 2004 I got a quotation for over £750... Sad Clio 1.5 dCi land...

Post 784698 by Biff on 2015-09-04 22:25:15

Definitely on the list. Cheers for the info Dave. I'd want a solid shell & like the megane idea. :)

Post 784703 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-04 22:33:26

[QUOTE=Biff;784698]Definitely on the list. Cheers for the info Dave. I'd want a solid shell & like the megane idea. :)[/QUOTE] That's me mine out then! Rust is lighter than carbon fibre though ;)

Post 784736 by Biff on 2015-09-05 08:30:16

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784703]That's me mine out then! Rust is lighter than carbon fibre though ;)[/QUOTE] I know they suffer bad. I wouldn't want to go down the route of a rot box again. That's why I stopped buying vauxhalls. Lol

Post 784747 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-05 10:23:06

[QUOTE=JeanPete;784686]... it's unsaleable. And I love to aim the road between pop-up headlights at night.....[/QUOTE] this! 5 turbo bonnet vent also makes for a good view underneath a nice road

Post 785416 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-10 16:29:14

Just had my insurance renewal email for the Renault - 150 quid for the year without using my no claims (no claims :lol:) "would you like agreed value?" Yes, yes I would //edit just called a garage up in Newcastle that I use for MOTs - first question that was asked "was that your 5 that was stolen??" word gets around, very useful this Facebook thing

Post 785419 by Doingitsideways on 2015-09-10 17:52:30

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;785416]Just had my insurance renewal email for the Renault - 150 quid for the year without using my no claims (no claims :lol:) "would you like agreed value?" Yes, yes I would //edit just called a garage up in Newcastle that I use for MOTs - first question that was asked "was that your 5 that was stolen??" word gets around, very useful this Facebook thing[/QUOTE] Bloody hell, you old fart!! :lol:

Post 785444 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-10 20:43:28

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;785419]Bloody hell, you old fart!! :lol:[/QUOTE] magic isn't it!!

Post 786851 by Yosser on 2015-09-25 20:14:48

Looks like the PH massive have spotted your car.... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1538039&p=4&hm=&mid=0&nmt=STOLEN%20RENAULT%205%20TURBO%202%20BLUE%201984

Post 786853 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-25 20:24:38

[QUOTE=Yosser;786851]Looks like the PH massive have spotted your car.... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1538039&p=4&hm=&mid=0&nmt=STOLEN%20RENAULT%205%20TURBO%202%20BLUE%201984[/QUOTE] thanks Nick I will add to the thread to explain the car is en route to the new batcave

Post 789560 by jamesy12345 on 2015-10-29 09:19:19

Police have finished looking into this, not enough evidence to lift anyone for it, shame Bike & Volvo no sign of them but might see some insurance money back for those, nothing as yet though Renault in bits but getting some nice work done So, could have been worse!

Post 789561 by Doingitsideways on 2015-10-29 09:29:34

Indeed, could have been much worse! Can't say I'm surprised, J. The police up your way have a reputation for excellence, don't forget. Ah well, of you manage to get a pay out, then lots more shiny bits for the 5 :)

Post 789562 by jamesy12345 on 2015-10-29 09:49:32

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;789561]Indeed, could have been much worse! Can't say I'm surprised, J. The police up your way have a reputation for excellence, don't forget. Ah well, of you manage to get a pay out, then lots more shiny bits for the 5 :)[/QUOTE] yep I wouldn't say no to some cash right now, could do with it! Rather have the bike & T4 (at least engine & box anyways) but looking like bugger all hope of those now

Post 793671 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-23 17:26:17

Update to this, the T4 has just been recovered. Or rather it was recovered on the 16th but the 2nd class posted letter has just arrived. 150 quid recovery fee, 20 quid a day storage, need to tax & insure it to move it assuming it is driveable. This is turning out to be an expensive 300 quid car...I think they can keep that one :)

Post 793672 by Harvey on 2015-12-23 17:32:54

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793671]Update to this, the T4 has just been recovered. Or rather it was recovered on the 16th but the 2nd class posted letter has just arrived. 150 quid recovery fee, 20 quid a day storage, need to tax & insure it to move it assuming it is driveable. This is turning out to be an expensive 300 quid car...I think they can keep that one :)[/QUOTE] Any info where it was found ...?.

Post 793673 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-23 17:40:14

[QUOTE=Harvey;793672]Any info where it was found ...?.[/QUOTE] Nothing Harvey, the letter just said where it was originally stolen from & where it has been recovered to. It did say it was picked up as it was causing an obstruction

Post 793713 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-12-24 16:26:57

Post 793717 by Doingitsideways on 2015-12-24 17:47:50

Aye. When my previous 460T was nicked it was dragged out of a bush by the "Approved" towing company of GMP and taken to their compound to await fingerprinting. After a week and a half of constant badgering, it was released having not been printed, even though I was told it was. I was handed a whopping bill for towing and storage, can't remember exactly now but the grand total was something like £600. I told them to scrap the car (it was shagged from being airborne on the local park) and was charged for the privilege. Funny how GMP's approved towing company hasn't changed for a looooong time, isn't it? Plenty of backhanded action there, to the point of a reach around.

Post 793729 by jamesy12345 on 2015-12-24 19:47:47

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;793713]They must do that on purpose to make money out of people, bit of a piss take for the victim.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793717]Aye. When my previous 460T was nicked it was dragged out of a bush by the "Approved" towing company of GMP and taken to their compound to await fingerprinting. After a week and a half of constant badgering, it was released having not been printed, even though I was told it was. I was handed a whopping bill for towing and storage, can't remember exactly now but the grand total was something like £600. I told them to scrap the car (it was shagged from being airborne on the local park) and was charged for the privilege. Funny how GMP's approved towing company hasn't changed for a looooong time, isn't it? Plenty of backhanded action there, to the point of a reach around.[/QUOTE] Certainly is a piss take chaps. No worries I am of no fixed abode, good luck getting any money out of me. They can speak to the storage company's insurers

Post 795797 by jamesy12345 on 2016-01-29 14:47:05

Confirmed yesterday...insurance paying out not 1 pound, nowt Seems to be due to the fact that the owner lived over the road & didn't hear the alarms. Apparently I'm glad I forgot to go and collect that V40. They can poke it right up their ronson's

Post 795808 by t5 pete on 2016-01-29 17:48:24

Post 795820 by Doingitsideways on 2016-01-29 20:01:37

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;795797]Confirmed yesterday...insurance paying out not 1 pound, nowt Seems to be due to the fact that the owner lived over the road & didn't hear the alarms. Apparently I'm glad I forgot to go and collect that V40. They can poke it right up their ronson's[/QUOTE] W4nk3rs. Insurance in this country is just legalised robbery. I may have had that T4 off you too, it would have gone well with my Stihlsaw! [QUOTE=t5 pete;795808]That's rubbish is this the same place as where I picked the S70r up from if so it's in middle of nowhere[/QUOTE] It was Pete, yes. We've said before, something very dodgy going on. At least the 5 was recovered.

Post 795822 by jamesy12345 on 2016-01-29 20:45:48

[QUOTE=t5 pete;795808]That's rubbish is this the same place as where I picked the S70r up from if so it's in middle of nowhere[/QUOTE] yes mate that's it, the owner lived on the other side of the dual carriageway, so maybe 'over the road' was a bit unfair to the gent :) [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;795820]W4nk3rs. Insurance in this country is just legalised robbery. I may have had that T4 off you too, it would have gone well with my Stihlsaw! [/QUOTE] It's a full 5 month Fubar mate! Not worth it unless it had an NC35 in the back [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;795820] It was Pete, yes. We've said before, something very dodgy going on. At least the 5 was recovered.[/QUOTE] Indeed sir. 4 grand down & wiser. Just another 5 months in-the-life-of.

Post 796012 by The Flying Banana on 2016-02-02 09:17:28

my question to insurance companies is that if they decide to not pay out over this technicality then they havent provided cover at all so sure all payments for at least that years payments should be refunded .. how can that take the cash but then not give anything for it so i would ask what i actually got for my premuim that they are happy to take

Post 796016 by Doingitsideways on 2016-02-02 12:04:21

Post 796017 by jamesy12345 on 2016-02-02 12:26:35

[QUOTE=The Flying Banana;796012]my question to insurance companies is that if they decide to not pay out over this technicality then they havent provided cover at all so sure all payments for at least that years payments should be refunded .. how can that take the cash but then not give anything for it so i would ask what i actually got for my premuim that they are happy to take[/QUOTE] Fair point! It was the insurance of the storage place that refused to pay out, so the owner has lost a business out of it. I guess I could try my own insurance but I'd probably get the same response - so really insurance is nothing more than paying some money to satisfy a legal requirement. I'd rather give the money direct to the police, who spend at least some of the time trying to catch the ££££ers

Post 796018 by Doingitsideways on 2016-02-02 12:57:15

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;796017]Fair point! It was the insurance of the storage place that refused to pay out, so the owner has lost a business out of it. I guess I could try my own insurance but I'd probably get the same response - so really insurance is nothing more than paying some money to satisfy a legal requirement. I'd rather give the money direct to the police, who spend at least some of the time trying to catch the ££££ers[/QUOTE] Aye. Well, they didn't bother in the case of Ray the 460's predecessor :( Either that or arrest a fella for possession of a crow bar in his own house :lol: