Bureau of Euro (Euro Meet #4) - Friday 25/03/11

[scotty89]

Bugger. Ill be up in Townsville that weekend otherwise i would have made an appearance.

[ventlo]

If there is confirmation of some clio sports coming I am in! I have always wanted a Clio sport. Starting to consider one as a weekend toy. 172s are coming down in price nicely.

Is that your 172 in your DP Break? Looks great! I would love a silver one with those delicious speedlines from the UK edition CUPs

[Domel]

Bloody Darwin :/

[maca]

Would you guys be able to link me (or list) other Euro car forums? I think it'd be good to establish an account on them for cruises/meets and other events.

[break]

If there is confirmation of some clio sports coming I am in! I have always wanted a Clio sport. Starting to consider one as a weekend toy. 172s are coming down in price nicely.

Is that your 172 in your DP Break? Looks great! I would love a silver one with those delicious speedlines from the UK edition CUPs

Yeah, that's my 172. Most recent shot I have of it is this, but it's had a few changes since this (Renault Sport flags on the side etc.):



But yeah, they are getting VERY cheap. The price was the reason I got one to replace my Polo GTI, as I was keen to get a second house deposit going. That said, beware of French build quality and maintenance costs.

Once you get beyond those, they are a cracking little car, as good as my Mx5 10AE around the bends... easily the most fun on four wheels that you can have around a mountain for sub $10k.

[ventlo]

I used to own a 205 GTI (best $1500 I ever spent) so am used to crappy french build quality. I don't mind about interior rattles and squeaks though as I want to strip it out anyway. The only hesitations I am having is the problems with things like engines blowing (seems to be when the cam belt is done dodgily?). Where do you get yours serviced btw?

Theres a maroon one on ebay for 5k at the moment, if only I could sell my Vento!

Hope to see you (and some more RSC's) at the euro meet!

[break]

I used to own a 205 GTI (best $1500 I ever spent) so am used to crappy french build quality. I don't mind about interior rattles and squeaks though as I want to strip it out anyway. The only hesitations I am having is the problems with things like engines blowing (seems to be when the cam belt is done dodgily?). Where do you get yours serviced btw?

Theres a maroon one on ebay for 5k at the moment, if only I could sell my Vento!

Hope to see you (and some more RSC's) at the euro meet!

I get mine done by Jimmy at Alba. Tried using both 'French Car Care' and 'Le French' as both are near my office, both are horrible and caused me nothing but grief. I really regret not taking it to Jim on those occasions.

But yeah, engine's are strong... the belts, not so much so. So long as the belts/tensioners are replaced at the scheduled times they are fine... it's just many people neglect to replace them as often as they should.

The only major mechanical quibble is most gearboxes leak (minor leak around the selector fork), and a small number of people have had synchro issues because they've failed to monitor the oil levels. The leak is very slow, so not worth a full rebuild to replace the offending seal... it's just a matter of checking the gearbox oil levels at each service interval (it's easy to access, which makes this a simpler job)

[Treza360]

Just for those not fully aware, break is referring to Jmac on here.

Cheers,
Trent

[maca]

I used to own a 205 GTI (best $1500 I ever spent) so am used to crappy french build quality. I don't mind about interior rattles and squeaks though as I want to strip it out anyway. The only hesitations I am having is the problems with things like engines blowing (seems to be when the cam belt is done dodgily?). Where do you get yours serviced btw?

Theres a maroon one on ebay for 5k at the moment, if only I could sell my Vento!

Hope to see you (and some more RSC's) at the euro meet!

Do that and you had better go into hiding.

[ventlo]

It's officially for sale so perhaps I should start now hahaha. Want to buy it? Then you could have a mk5 and mk3 jetta

[Monk]

is there going to be anyone with a maserati gran turismo there (lol hopeful)?
i need to ask them some stuff if so

[walshydub]

is there going to be anyone with a maserati gran turismo there (lol hopeful)?
i need to ask them some stuff if so

I'll bring mine. I was gonna bring the MK2 but since you asked...

[drewr]

Haha, farrrk, i just realized i can't make it. I've got a DVD premiere the same night, sheeiiittt!!!

[maca]

Haha, farrrk, i just realized i can't make it. I've got a DVD premiere the same night, sheeiiittt!!!

I'm sorry, what?

[Ironman]

Haha, farrrk, i just realized i can't make it. I've got a DVD premiere the same night, sheeiiittt!!!

Mexican donkey porn new release??? Why have I not heard of this before??? Damn it. Sorry to announce I won't be able to attend as I have a road trip down to the hunter Valley to see Santana and the Doobie Bros. Can't wait.... Will Definatly be at the next one!