Schaefft Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 1. Holbeck2. The Doctor3. Crooner4. w00dy5. bub20066. Andy F7.8. Partridge9. Lacquer Peel10. billy_bunter11. 95 Quid Peugeot12. MrSchwifty13. Junkman14. Pilninggas15.16. Prepace17. Maurice Marina18. Yes Oui Si19.20. Laserone21. Brownnova22. Broadsword23.24. Cheezey25. Danterzza26. RobT27. Fat Pirate28.29. ANYOLDIRON198430. Aldo13531. Yes Oui Si32. bub200633. Loser134. Drum35. Jim Bell36.37. R9UKE38. Lanciaman39.40. Danterzza41. w00dy42.43. Drum44. RantingYoof45. 95 Quid Peugeot46. Prepace47. Junkman48.49. Kringle50. Andy F51. Brownnova52. ohdearme53. Bramz754. SiC55.56. Tonedepear57. NorfolkNWeigh58. Partridge59. RobT Ticket list updated. About the telephone: it works as in you can turn it on and its connected to the car, you won't be able to do any phone calls without doing some fairly extensive modifications to the phone system though, as is the case with pretty much all of them unfortunately at this point. There are people who did get them to work though! Maurice Marina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 This is such a nice car! This is the kind of car to make me pop my riffle cherry. If I ACTUALLY needed a thirsty V6 petrol car. What I actually need is nice diesel van or estate that I could use rather than the works escort van I'm using now. And more so is it really worth the fact I'd lose a bollock from SHMBO. So, all in all it's about as sensible as shoving wasps up my arse.* one random please. * Well the great thing is, even if you don't need the car you still get something of value here, see it as an investment*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooner Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I'll make sure I make that point on the way to A&E. Schaefft and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Something positive worth mentioning as well and what I didn't know before: Due to the age of the car its actually being emission tested as a vehicle without catalytic converter even though it obviously has one. So should anyone ever have the strange urge to straight pipe this Safrane, at least the lack of a cat won't be an issue. As you can tell it would have passed the normal test anyway: A few more tickets to go! Jim Bell, Aston Martin, yes oui si and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Aye, but which tester except Scary will know that tonedepear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 This is such a nice car! This is the kind of car to make me pop my riffle cherry. If I ACTUALLY needed a thirsty V6 petrol car. What I actually need is nice diesel van or estate that I could use rather than the works escort van I'm using now. And more so is it really worth the fact I'd lose a bollock from SHMBO. So, all in all it's about as sensible as shoving wasps up my arse.* one random please. *Trust me, you will be far from alone. I need this as much as toothache - I bought another car last Sunday.You only live once! BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 if there is a randumb left, ill have 1x please. Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 #14 for you List above updated, a few more tickets left! Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanciaman Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Might one be so bold as to ask for a random? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Might one be so bold as to ask for a random? Ticket #38 coming up! List above updated. I hope to get the chance to take some decent picture of the car next week once it's all ready. Hopefully that'll convince a few more people to try their luck with this fine piece of 90s premium motoring! Until then I will leave you to gaze at this very 90s green BACKSEAT: MorrisItalSLX, w00dy, Broadsword and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picketlinefeelingfine Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Does this have that prv engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Does this have that prv engine? It does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00dy Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Rear headphone sockets! Surely everyone wants a piece of this. Lacquer Peel and MorrisItalSLX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 PRV stands for Power, Reliability, Vitality right? RobT and aldo135 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Good to see the original owner didn't tick the leather box. Incidentally, this has exactly the same interior as my old lower spec one, which was a 2 litre RT automatic. We need a few more reckless people to move this roffle along. I think I'm done with two tickets though! Lacquer Peel, MorrisItalSLX and Andy F 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 As I'm the reason for the roffle, I'll help it along with a random. I hope this doesn't come across as taking the piss. If it does, I apologise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 As I'm the reason for the roffle, I'll help it along with a random. I hope this doesn't come across as taking the piss. If it does, I apologise. Not at all, happy to give you the chance to get it even without having the money lol. List above updated again. Not many tickets left now! As far as I know the PRV isn't a bad engine at all, 165bhp might not be the pinnacle of performance, but apart from changing the oil/filter (which I have done maybe 30 miles, albeit a few months ago), it doesn't need much. No timing belt to worry about either, and the ancillaries were all pretty much dealt with by now, apart from the AC compressor probably (I have no clue if the AC blows cold). If you are feeling brave you might be able to put the 24V heads on it (or the entire engine, that might be easier) and as some should know Renault wasn't afraid (with the help of Irmscher and Hartge) of slapping two turbos on it either with the Biturbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I already have one, but it doesn't have a car phone, so naturally I'd like this one too. ONE RANDOM PLZ loserone, Schaefft, Ohdearme and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Am I right in thinking that these things had different front ends depending on the trim spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy F Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm so dead if I win this, but I have never felt more alive.Would love to get back into a squishy French seat again. Schaefft and Ohdearme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 That'll be the 13 and the 47 for me, please. Schaefft and rantingYoof 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'd told myself I'd be using my PayPal balance to get my missus a Valentines day gift. Resisting the urge to ask for another random... I'm sure she'd love* this... Kringle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 I already have one, but it doesn't have a car phone, so naturally I'd like this one too. ONE RANDOM PLZ IMG_0175.JPG A perfectly legit reason. #37! Also I'm surprised to see another one, is this the one I can find a few vids of on youtube? That'll be the 13 and the 47 for me, please. I was patiently waiting for this comment. List updated, just a few tickets left now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Am I right in thinking that these things had different front ends depending on the trim spec? The Baccara below had a slightly different front end treatment, so did the Birturbo. Both were cut with the facelift which was redesigned front and back, a major downgrade in my opinion. I like the normal Phase 1 design like mine by far the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 A perfectly legit reason. #37! Also I'm surprised to see another one, is this the one I can find a few vids of on youtube? I was patiently waiting for this comment. List updated, just a few tickets left now 'Tis indeed sir. Had it four years now. I dread the day I need parts for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 'Tis indeed sir. Had it four years now. I dread the day I need parts for it To be honest, so far I can't think of anything I couldnt get somehow. The drivetrain and most suspension parts are shared with other cars, and even if you'd need body panels or interior bits there would be someone breaking a car eventually, you just need to be in the right groups. I have the benefit of having easy access to German sources though which makes things a lot easier. R9UKE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Yeh you're right, engine parts etc shouldn't be a problem. Mine has the air suspension which gives me a shiver up my spine every time I open the boot compartment to reveal the ECU, compressor and all the wires for it that look like they were intricately positioned by Jean-Claude on his Vendredi overtime back in Dieppe in 1992. I dread to think what even one shock absorber would take (time wise) to source. They are unreal wafters though, yours really does look lovely. Broadsword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Oh yeah, as soon as you get to model specific parts like the 4x4 system or air suspension (or basically every single part the Biturbo was build from) things get very tricky and expensive. Thankfully mine doesn't have any of that, I do know the problem from my Senator with adjustable shocks though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedepear Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Cor, lucky this doesn't have a sunroof. Oh. Oh, une random rvp. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Cor, lucky this doesn't have a sunroof. Oh. Oh, une random rvp. And it even works #56 is yours. List below updated. Jim Bell and tonedepear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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