Hi guys, thought I would make an account after coming across the site often while doing research for my builds.
I currently own two 192s (blue and silver) in various states of broken, I am trying to get one working this summer and using the other as a track car in the future. I'm really interested in getting hold of an R3 at some point, really keen on the looks and think it would be a good opportunity to get into the high output models.
I daily drive a Renault Twingo 133 which I adore, but I need more power!! Hoping the 8s will be able to quench that thirst!
Looking forward to sharing some progress in the future
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Hi and MattG801. Where in the country are you? There may be local meets or events if you want to come along for a chat or whatever.
Have a good read round, there is a shedload of useful info here (and even more in the members only areas if you join the club - including electronic versions of all the technical and workshop manuals etc) and just ask if you have any questions you can't easily find an answer for.
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Hi Matt and Welcome to the club. When / if you get an 8 working, just remember that the peak power is some way up the rev range so don't expect it to break your neck with acceleration under 3k. Use a couple of gears lower and enjoy the way the revs sound!
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Have only just come across this, but can I just say the Twingo 133 is a cracking little thing! I test drove one back when it was new and they are a delight. Power is not the be all and end all!MattG801 wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 11:14 pmHi guys, thought I would make an account after coming across the site often while doing research for my builds.
I currently own two 192s (blue and silver) in various states of broken, I am trying to get one working this summer and using the other as a track car in the future. I'm really interested in getting hold of an R3 at some point, really keen on the looks and think it would be a good opportunity to get into the high output models.
I daily drive a Renault Twingo 133 which I adore, but I need more power!! Hoping the 8s will be able to quench that thirst!
Looking forward to sharing some progress in the future
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