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s80wkr
21-04-2006, 21:53
Hello to all :D

I have just bought a '96 N 68k Rsi with a 16k F7R engine

It's a mish mash of Rsi, Valver and Williams stuff

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4624860651&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

It has the bubbly headlights if I wanted to change to the wider wings I would have to change most of the front end right????

Wings
Bonnet
Headlights
Bumper

Are the rear arches flared compared to the Rsi??

It seems quick enough just a bit fiddly in left handers

It has valver suspension but took a knock in a pot hole which bent a momo arrow

It was checked over by the guy who had it then but anything I can look for

Where is the colour code on them too?

It feels as if it leans a little too much in the corners

My first Renault but done Shitroen VTR, VTS & Peugeot 306 GTI :lol:

Although the 306 seemed a little limp in the corners after the legacy

Scott-16v!
21-04-2006, 21:55
i was watching that on ebay :) should be able to surprise a few people on the road with that, i don't think the rear arches are flared on it though, can't really tell at those angles but they don't seeem it, to get rid of the bubbly lights you'd need bonnet and wings aswell, bumper and grill aswell if you want to go all the way.
looks like a good little car tohugh for the money mate 8)

s80wkr
21-04-2006, 22:02
I knew him from ssc and would rather not sold it on ebay

I paid £1675 for it

Scott-16v!
21-04-2006, 22:10
still a good price to say its got a 2.0 in it mate, oh yeah, welcome to the club :)

s80wkr
21-04-2006, 22:13
Thanks

Does feel quick though, although the mrs went past like I was stood still at about a ton when the Legacy came on boost lol

The clio is mine while she swans about in the Leggy once the sprog is born

T minus 9 weeks :? and i'm spendingmoney on a french toy lol

Yeah not bad considering he spent some cash on it and then sold it

Have receipt for a fair bit of stuff from Renault and a set of wheels amp, sub and Chameleon HU

Crossers
22-04-2006, 00:44
I was watching that n'all!

Seems nice...

Paul

FATBOY
22-04-2006, 00:53
welcome to the site mate! looking good there!

moving this to newbie section! :D

Daz.
22-04-2006, 21:43
I saw that too - I really liked it - wanted my missus to buy it 8)

I'd leave it as it is matey - change the alloys but I like just the way it is!!

Justin..
23-04-2006, 00:30
It has the bubbly headlights if I wanted to change to the wider wings I would have to change most of the front end right????

Wings - you can use what you got, theyre a straight swap
Bonnet - see below
Headlights - only need to change the lights if you want a ph1/2 bonnet or a 16v bonnet
Bumper - will fit with ph1/2 stuf but doesnt look right

Are the rear arches flared compared to the Rsi?? - nope, only on a valver and williams they're flared

It seems quick enough just a bit fiddly in left handers

It has valver suspension but took a knock in a pot hole which bent a momo arrow

It was checked over by the guy who had it then but anything I can look for

Where is the colour code on them too? that will be on the plate above the driver side head light which i assume is in the same place on the ph3's ?

It feels as if it leans a little too much in the corners

My first Renault but done Shitroen VTR, VTS & Peugeot 306 GTI :lol:

Although the 306 seemed a little limp in the corners after the legacy


welcome aswell :P

Andy P
23-04-2006, 09:54
Welcome.

i saw that one too. Always wondered why they didnt use a valver :?

Ah well

Justin..
23-04-2006, 14:08
to be different i spose. its more sleeper now :twisted:

Laine_16v
23-04-2006, 14:40
Really nice, looks well enough looked after.

Shame it s Ph3, IMO.

Zollo
24-04-2006, 11:09
Cool car. Welcome 8)

Clio b
24-04-2006, 11:31
welcome to the site :D

s80wkr
24-04-2006, 15:09
Thanks for the good welcome

Had some Frenchness with the car yesterday but it's sorted out now dodgy amp connection

Car is now lighter with sub and amp removed :)

Anyone any ideas on extra cooling the engine gets a little bit hot in traffic moves from half to just below 2/3 on the coolant gauge

Oil temp stays the same

I think it may be heak soak due to no vent in the bonnet?

Anyone any ideas apart from changing the bonnet?

Justin..
24-04-2006, 17:31
16v's get like that in traffic unsur about williams', but once your moving its not a problem as it soon shoots back down. so long as it dont go to far above the 2/3 marker i wouldnt worry to much if it were me