aussiefrogs - The Australian French Car Forum Since 1999 - Renault Forum http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/ en Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/images/aussief/misc/rss.png aussiefrogs - The Australian French Car Forum Since 1999 - Renault Forum http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/ Renault 8 Gordinis http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104899&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:10 GMT Good story about the R8Gs on Shannons website - see http://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/renault-r8-the-first-wheels-car-of-the-year/?cmpid=SHN:GI:PI:NPS:EDM:20130501:161 and http://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/renault-r8-gordini-1970-australian-rally-champion/?cmpid=SHN:GI:PI:NPS:EDM:20130501:161... Good story about the R8Gs on Shannons website - see http://www.shannons.com.au/club/news...M:20130501:161 and http://www.shannons.com.au/club/news...M:20130501:161

Now that I have a R8G motor for my A110, these stories are starting to get my attention more than before.


bazzamac ]]> Renault Forum bazzamac http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104899 Renault Classic Workshop http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104894&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:47 GMT For those of you that haven't seen this magnificent workshop. And memories for those that have. Must be recent as this time last year the 12 wheel camion was not finished. You just have to put up with the adverts.


http://videos.tf1.fr/auto-moto/grand...s-7968316.html

Only available for 7 days. ]]> Renault Forum Sunroof http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104894 R12 in The newspaper http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104877&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:37 GMT Saturdays Courier Mail had an article about kids in sport by Kathleen Noonan and why they weren't participating. It is mainly about the interference of parents. She finished by saying the biggest problem was the car ride home, when the kids get told what they did wrong. I was going to scan the drawing that accompanied the article. It is a great sketch of a little kid standing by the back half of an R12 by Bentley. But then thoughts of copyright entered my head, a shame really as it is a great sketch for R12 enthusiasts.:( ]]> Renault Forum Sunroof http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104877 Megane - worn rack end bush http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104858&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:08 GMT Bloody cars... Went to replace what I thought was a stuffed inner tie rod joint.

Was a bit miffed at it needing them at 30K kms, was more miffed to see the slop was in the rack end bush. Sigh.

Don't suppose anyone knows if it's replaceable...? Whole rack replacement I assume. Think I'll leave with its mild camber following ways... ]]> Renault Forum Haakon http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104858 Just in need of some Renault advice http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104850&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 06:13:22 GMT I am currently going down the road of purchasing a 2005 Renault Megane II x84 Expression, and just wondering what, if anything, I should be looking out for.

Just browsing through the forum I can see that this year would be the year that the cam belts need doing (2005-2009-2013), so that's on my mind.

Anything else? Any advice is greatly appreciated :).

Thank you, Leigh.

Edit: it's an automatic ]]> Renault Forum 206RC http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104850 Scenic speedo hard to read http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104838&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 04:43:10 GMT Does anyone else have this problem or is it just my eyes getting weaker.

My RX4 has the white background instrument cluster and right on dust I can't read it. That time when its just getting dark and time to light up I find it near impossible to read the instruments. Its fine before I turn the light on and fine once it gets dark but just at dust its impossible to read. Same thing in the morning coming to work, on a dark wet morning with lights on I've no idea how fast I'm going.

I solved to problem by changing the cluster for one with a black background. Now I don't have a problem, I can see perfectly.
Anyone else have this problem?

The good thing about the new speedo is that its done about 10,000km less than the old one so now the car doesn't need a service. ]]> Renault Forum David Cavanagh http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104838 R8 brake light switch http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104834&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:04:58 GMT OK, here we go.

After arguing for using the usual hydraulic switch on several occasions (see http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98726) I've had to eat my words to get a really responsive switch that operates on pedal movement.

This change was necessary due to even new switches failing to operate with very light pedal pressures, due to my fully overhauled system working nicely at low pressures.

So I have devised an extension to the brake pedal that operates a microswitch (Jaycar Microswitch SPDT, 250 VAC, 10 amp capacity, page 160 of current online catalogue, item SM-1040). This switch can be wired to switch on with the little button either depressed or released.

In my case, I've organised the pedal extension (flattened non-annealed rigid copper pipe, so easy to work, bendable but strong enough) so that the pedal, when released, holds the microswitch "in" and the first few mm of pedal movement releases the switch, operating the brake lights. The copper pipe is bent so as to be out of the way but not to catch on the bodyshell or impede pedal movement in any way.

The switch should handle the power easily but we'll keep a close eye on things.

Works like a dream and the switch is inside so not subject to water splash.

The photos show the whole installation and an oblique view with the switch in the "on" position.

Cheers
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]]> Renault Forum JohnW http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104834 Drag Race - Renault Twizy RS F1 vs Megane RS http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104829&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:51 GMT http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-13/05-17-13page-Drag-Race-Renault-Twizy-RS-F1-vs-Megane-RS.htm The Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept Fitted with a Formula 1-derived KERS system that instantly increases power from 17 hp to 97 hp, it is able to accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h or 62mph in 6... http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-13...-Megane-RS.htm


The Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept Fitted with a Formula 1-derived KERS system that instantly increases power from 17 hp to 97 hp, it is able to accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h or 62mph in 6 seconds, just like the Megane RS 265. ]]> Renault Forum gary0006 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104829 Ventoux engine cylinder sleeve copper seals - bulk order, any interest http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104828&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:01 GMT A few of us rebuilding engines for 4CV, Dauphine and R4L have had difficulty getting the copper seals for the bottom of the cylinder sleeve where it seats in the block. We've found a local place that can supply / produce them which is good. Not so good is the per unit price. Not so surprising either.

The bulk of the cost is in the setup. The more seals produced in the run, the lower the cost. Since we had some difficulty sourcing the seals at a reasonable price we figured there may well be others out there with the same issue. So we're looking to see if anyone else wants to put their hand up for a set or two or more to boost the overall order to a more attractive price point.

I won't swear to it but I'm pretty sure the same size seals work for all the various piston sizes in the Ventoux engine series from 747cc, 845cc etc since it's the outside of the cylinder and the block that are the determinants. The critical issue is that the cylinder sleeves must be the ones that have the ridge running around the surface that seals rather than being flat. Flat ones need those other seals that are not made of copper.

The good book talks about three thicknesses of 0.95, 1.00 and 1.05mm - we're just going for the 1mm size as nobody seems to be offering a variety anyway.

The alternative to this could be someone telling us where to get these little gems for less than A$9.00 landed cost each.

Let us know if you have any interest - anyone with one of these engines should have a set or two in their stock of spares . . .

Geoff ]]> Renault Forum Geoff in Gully http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104828 how many old renaults does it take..... http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104815&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 05:55:53 GMT Apparently more than 2. :blackeye:

Here I was thinking if i ran 2 renaults, I'd always have one that worked.....Wrong!!!!!

A few nights ago the fuego dumped its power steering fluid and is off the road.
Today the R19 snapped its clutch cable rendering it useless too.
Murphy has parked himself at my place and is having a good giggle at my expense.

I cant even just drive the fuego without power steering as I'd have to cut the belt, and then take the timing belt off later in order to put a new power steering belt on...... Nice engine design there renault!!!:mad:

SO for the next few days I'm driving around in a white auto corolla which makes mums i30 seem like a laguna in comparison, and the fuego seem like a gokart.


Jo ]]> Renault Forum jo proffi http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104815 R10 heater core http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104810&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 23:03:04 GMT My heater core is well and truely clogged up, can't blow air through it. I've attempted to unclog it using clr, pour it in, leave it for a day, rinse it out, repeat. Still can't blow air through it. Worse still I think it has leak now, not sure if this is due to my cleaning method of if it was there before. So whats the best way to unclog and fix the leak? Of is there some core from another car that will do the trick is I retail the mounting bracket of the original one? ]]> Renault Forum c.lees http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104810 Renault 16tl bonnet and doors http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104794&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 00:57:26 GMT I would like to make contact with a panel shop man who rang me last week and was after a good 16 bonnet. The bonnet I have is a good one and worth the cost of a bit for me and freight. The doors have some minor rust at the bottom. Contact me Bob on 0411492640. Bob Senn I would like to make contact with a panel shop man who rang me last week and was after a good 16 bonnet.
The bonnet I have is a good one and worth the cost of a bit for me and freight.
The doors have some minor rust at the bottom.
Contact me Bob on 0411492640.
Bob Senn ]]> Renault Forum Bob Senn http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104794 <![CDATA[Megane Purchase & Parts]]> http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104793&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:48:34 GMT Have just moved from dark side from the Citroen forum and purchased a Series II Megane on behalf of my partner.

I'm keen to purchase a cam belt kit and prepared to source this overseas (unfortunate we have to do this, but we live in a global economy).

Brainstrust, can you please provide me the links (or names) of reputable providers. Need the goodies by 28 May.

Many thanks and great to be back in Renault realm (loved my 16TS back in '70s) ]]> Renault Forum sparkey http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104793 I have always been a Renault tragic! http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104791&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:07:46 GMT I found this photo from 1972 while sorting some old pics the other day. I bought the R4 from a dealer close to the Champ Elyses and sallied forth to do battle in an unfamiliar LHD car in Paris traffic. I drove this super reliable little car all over Europe and from memory it did not miss a beat.... I found this photo from 1972 while sorting some old pics the other day. I bought the R4 from a dealer close to the Champ Elyses and sallied forth to do battle in an unfamiliar LHD car in Paris traffic.
I drove this super reliable little car all over Europe and from memory it did not miss a beat. Good memories.
Regards
Chopper Bob


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]]> Renault Forum Chopper Bob http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104791 Fastest Production Renault http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104773&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:19:23 GMT What is the fastest production Renault. According to some English press recently the fastest production Renault is suggested as the RS 265 Megane Trophy at 158mph and 0-100kph in 6sec. I suggest that this is not right and the Renault Alpine A610 is faster at 165mph and 0-60kph in 509sec. Not bad... What is the fastest production Renault. According to some English press recently the fastest production Renault is suggested as the RS 265 Megane Trophy at 158mph and 0-100kph in 6sec.
I suggest that this is not right and the Renault Alpine A610 is faster at 165mph and 0-60kph in 509sec.
Not bad for a cr built 1991-1995. Any comment? ]]> Renault Forum KenM http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104773