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Offline Gti josh

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New member.
« on: June 05, 2017, 04:46:27 AM »
Hi Guys,

Looking at getting into the French car scene, thought this would be a pretty good place to meet like minded people.

My first car was a Renault 5 which I drove for 6 years, Loved it, sooo much character. I'd own another in a heartbeat. Since then got into the Vw scene. I've owned a mk2 Golf gti 16v, mk2 Golf gti 8v, Mk1 caddy pickup and currently have a Mk1 golf gti project in storage over in Nz.

Currently in the U.K. But moving back to wellington,NZ in October looking at finding a Peugeot 205 gti to run as a daily while I work on the golf. Are there any regular events in the area?

Just a couple of pics of the old golf and caddy.

Thanks
Josh


Offline Pee Dubbaya

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Re: New member.
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2017, 01:57:01 PM »
Hi Josh, welcome.
The 5 and 205 are fine examples of 80's French engineering. Don't see many 5's around any more, but definitely a few 205's as daily drivers.
Only a few of us in Welly these days, but will try to organise a few get-togethers when it gets a bit warmer and would be great to have you along. Leave the golf at home though please  :P
Current: Peugeot 205 GTI 16v  +  504 (Project)

Previous: Peugeot 106 Rallye (S1), 205 GTI Mi16, 206 GTI 180, 306 S16 (Ph1) & GTI-6 (Ph2) & GTI (Ph3), 309 GTI 16v, 405 Mi16 & SRDT x2, 406 HDi, 504 GL & 504 Break                     Citroën ID19, BX TZD, Xantia 2.0

Offline Gti josh

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Re: New member.
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2017, 06:51:21 AM »
I was on the search for a 5 originally but they seem to be sort after and as you say not many left. Many renault 5 gt turbos make it to New Zealand?

Offline OTPizzill

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Re: New member.
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2017, 01:17:55 AM »
I know of a few r5 turbos down south. I'm in Wgtn, got a supercinq as a runabout. 1.4L + carburettor = living the dream. Same engine as my previous r11.
Current fleet:

84 505 GTI
88 505 GTI Familiale
89 505 GR Familiale
90 405 Mi16
90 405 Mi16x4
92 205 CTI
93 205 CTI
95 405 SRI
99 306 XT