A few of us on here like a little French car

[safrane]

Like the look of that... given a release date of 2025, it would not make sense to engineer a petrol version.

 

[Andyk]

Looks like Renault know a few of “us” do like a little French car. Not me, obs! Sorry if someone has already mentioned this.

That looks good.....

 

[philw696]

Found a nice conversion for my 4 a 5 Gordini motor on twin 40 DCOE carburetors

 

[lifes2short]

Found a nice conversion for my 4 a 5 Gordini motor on twin 40 DCOE carburetors
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that would be nice, however, me thinks there's plenty room in there for one of these, should be a doddle for you

 

[Oneball]

Found a nice conversion for my 4 a 5 Gordini motor on twin 40 DCOE carburetors
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What’s the second gear linkage for?

 

[philw696]

What’s the second gear linkage for?

Will have to ask questions didn't notice that at first.

 

[Scaf]

Found a nice conversion for my 4 a 5 Gordini motor on twin 40 DCOE carburetors
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I hope you are serious, that would be whole load of fun and if you do it, that would be a great sleeper !

 

[philw696]

What’s the second gear linkage for?

You're going to like this mate 4 wheel drive selector

 

[Oneball]

Didn’t realise they did one, had to have a google. R4 Sinpar. Apparently the ones they used on the Dakar were Sinpars. I’d always assumed they were 2wd. How much is it?

 

[philw696]

Didn’t realise they did one, had to have a google. R4 Sinpar. Apparently the ones they used on the Dakar were Sinpars. I’d always assumed they were 2wd. How much is it?

Not sure at the moment and the timing wrong for me at the moment but watch this space.

 

[Rwc13]

This arrived today

After about an hour driving it this afternoon, I can understand all the superlatives that have been used by journalists to describe it. Feels very quick (quicker than it is maybe), but rides like an exec saloon and makes a joyful noise with the sports exhaust. And the fit and finish is excellent. Can’t wait to drive it again. A future classic IMHO if the numbers remain relatively low.

 

[Guy]

colour suits it well and shows off the curves. V nice!!

 

[alfatwo]

This arrived today
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After about an hour driving it this afternoon, I can understand all the superlatives that have been used by journalists to describe it. Feels very quick (quicker than it is maybe), but rides like an exec saloon and makes a joyful noise with the sports exhaust. And the fit and finish is excellent. Can’t wait to drive it again. A future classic IMHO if the numbers remain relatively low.

I had a drive in one last year, the handling's superb, very quick, easy to drive fast, even looks good too, not bad for a Frenchie!

This is what the Alfa 4C should of been!

Dave

 

[conaero]

Nice to see an Alpine in a different colour than French Blu, I like it.

 

[Gazcw]

Good points made chaps.
Two years of abusing my 31 year old Foursome no squeaks or rattles and nothing has fallen off.
The only thing I think is going to break each time I use it is the indicator stalk and it hasn't.
Probably was like it when new.

You are doing your foursomes all wrong there should be plenty of squeaks, rattles and bangs. And you need to worry about breaking an aging indicator stalk for sure...

 

[Gazcw]

By the look on his face it looks like he wants to end it all

I think his butt is eating the seat at that very moment.

 

[Andyk]

This arrived today
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After about an hour driving it this afternoon, I can understand all the superlatives that have been used by journalists to describe it. Feels very quick (quicker than it is maybe), but rides like an exec saloon and makes a joyful noise with the sports exhaust. And the fit and finish is excellent. Can’t wait to drive it again. A future classic IMHO if the numbers remain relatively low.

Just bloody wonderful. Such great reviews of this car. A car that puts the joy of driving first....Would love one....Well done great purchase.

 

[philw696]

You are doing your foursomes all wrong there should be plenty of squeaks, rattles and bangs. And you need to worry about breaking an aging indicator stalk for sure...

Parts availability is second to none here get everything you need easily.
If I changed the stalk I reckon the new one would be the same

 

[conaero]

Phil, so tyres?

My Renault 14 has 145 SR 13’s (145/80/13) on from the 1990’s.

Obviously I am going to change them and have the rims powder coated.

Is it worth fitting bigger tyres or not?

 

[philw696]

Phil, so tyres?

My Renault 14 has 145 SR 13’s (145/80/13) on from the 1990’s.

Obviously I am going to change them and have the rims powder coated.

Is it worth fitting bigger tyres or not?

I think for originality you keep the original size but if you want the Boy Racer look from your youth some 185/60/13.
I'm keeping my 4 standard but I'm building another into a sleeper for my fun project.