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Hi all, this is my new RB5, number 74.

Its a project as I would like to get it to a high standard..so a little ways to go, plus it has a lunched box....but I have a new one ready to go in.

I picked it up from a guy who apparently doesn't know how to do up wheel studs! On the drive back the passenger front wheel decided to try and part company with the rest of the car! In the process, destroying the hub nut holes, the studs, spigot ring and making a mess of the mating surface of the wheel,

Any way, new hub and studs arriving tomorrow or the day after and then a new box going in.

It has ultralite spec alloys, Ksport 8 pot brakes unsure of lowering springs but no rubbing and a nice ride despite the above, very clean interior, Hayward and Scott down pipe, de-catted, hdi front mount, ecutek remap and some poorly painted engine bits....did I mention its a project?

I was promised that it had a vf34 turbo and less dents... but alas it has a td04 and more dents... so pushing being pi$$ed off to one side I made an offer on the car and he accepted... I'm happy to say I got it cheap and its really a nice car.

IveGotTheBug

Thing of beauty,always wanted an rb5

craigybaby

iTrader: (8)

Looks really nice that mate what's your plans ??

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iTrader: (1)

plans are:

Replace hub and studs
replace gearbox
Remove dents
Attack the engine bay, replace rusted/corroded bits.
sand back and return skanky red bits to black and generally cheer things up a bit.
Repaint lower splitter
refurb alloys
remove any corrosion from underneath / repaint / waxoil.

Enjoy.........maybe fit bigger turbo!

f1_fan

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Good man, I know everyone says they are just a tarted up UK car, but I have always loved the RB5. Good luck with the resto

Only thing I would add is to change the wheels... just a personal thing that though.

thenewgalaxy

A mere UK car it might have been, but the RB5 always looked the nuts. And is a cracking car to drive.

With a few choice upgrades these are still back road weapons, so plenty of fun to be had getting it there.

I agree with F1 Fanny about the wheels, something BBS or Prodrive would look nice. Oh and I'd lose the Scooby Doo plush from the dash...

blackvenom

Do you know what brand the front splitter is?

bioforger

iTrader: (1)

Nice mate, i also agree with F1 Flange and Denticnut, wheels should be changed or maybe refurbed colour change to anthracite.

thenewgalaxy

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the wheels actually look quite good in the flesh so I'm unsure on changing them....perhaps a colour change...the Scooby teddy was left in it.

RB5 Boyo

Pretty sure thats a Revolution splitter, i looked for one before i got my P1 type few years back.

Nice looking car btw, keep is subtle

byrnsie44

You're in the same boat as me, picked my RB5 WR up a few weeks ago for mainly a track car. If you are after some wheels eventually my RB5 speed lines will be for sale. Good luck with it mate 👍

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iTrader: (1)

cheers guys, I might get it in the projects section as I would like to keep a decent log of it as I plan to do things right....lets see how it goes

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

It looks like an Osicari splitter. Forget Waxoil and get the Bilt Hamber stuff, light years ahead and way less mess.

jonnyricer2

iTrader: (9)

That looks great the wheels really suit it get a wr rear spoiler on there to finish it off!

dj219957

nice. alloys look cool.

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Only had this thing 5 minutes and its driving me mad... wrong hub was sent to replace the dead one....sooo should be here tomorrow. Gearbox is definitely mullered so the spare is definitely going in...oh and the passenger side window has gone down and stayed down! so now I need to hot wire the motor to the battery just to get it back up if it isn't a dead motor, so then I'll have to look at switches etc !!