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Title: Hello everyone
Post by: whoosh75 on 19, September, 2011 - 12:20:01
Hi everyone, I'm new here and fairly new to C5's.
I just thought I'd say hi.
I was at the Brooklands Museum yesterday and still cant believe how fast the C5000 was up test hill! It was like it was being fired out of a slingshot.

I also gave way to temptation when I saw Radiomarty's lovely C5 and took it home with me at the end of the day!

It was great meeting you Marty, so I thought I'd say hello on here too.

I've also been treated very kindly by capslock10wood on ebay who sold me an aluminium chain tensioner that doesnt require the plastic clip, is that Chas on here?

I have another C5 which is looking a bit sorry for itself but has lots of original accessories (mirrors, indicators and original twin battery cables. I'm slowly renovating the mechanicals as I have time and keeping my eye out for a few odd bits that I need (pod fastening clips, boot liner, boot key)
I'd also like to strip it all down and repaint the chassis over the coming winter months.

Thanks both of you for being so helpful.
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: MikeDX on 19, September, 2011 - 13:12:00
Welcome aboard mate.

Yes Chas is capslock, top man, can't say enough nice things about him :)

Hope your C5 gives you lots of enjoyment! See you at a run/meet next year!
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: whoosh75 on 19, September, 2011 - 13:35:11
Hi Mike and thanks.
I originally bought my first C5 so that I could take my car mad 3 year old nephew for rides around Bushy and Richmond Park. I'm not sure who enjoys it most, him or me!
Then I remembered how much I yearned for one as a transportless 10 year old in 1985 and am now well and truly bitten by the bug.

I'd love to come along to a meet soon :)
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Karl on 19, September, 2011 - 14:17:44
Glad you've joined us.

I have a boot up for grabs at the moment (minus the lock) that is waiting payment;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2026.0
 If Lee changes his mind I'll let you know . There are some alternative locks available;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1275.0

Failing that, why not place a wanted ad for all the parts you need?

Look forward to seeing you out on a run, although we're starting to wind down for the winter now...maybe see you at some meetings/events in the new year  :)
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: PLOD11 on 19, September, 2011 - 14:47:03
Hi there ...

Welcome to the forum .. 8)  And C5 ownership  .....

Any help you need getting your other one going give us a shout ..

If its just the boot liner you need, Chas was making replacements for these ...  He may still have some left  ;)

John
PLOD11

Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: radiomarty on 19, September, 2011 - 15:08:11
Hi there great to meet you Sunday and glad you've found your way around here. You'll find everyone really helpful and great advice. Thank you again for purchasing my C5 and I look forward to seeing you and it !! on one of our runs soon - Let's know how the restoration is going and post some pics if you can as we all love seeing another c5 coming back from the dusty corners - any problems just ask as we between us we have seen most problems and can normally talk you through it - :) :) :) :)

Best Regards Radiomarty
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: PLOD11 on 19, September, 2011 - 15:32:24
Have a look down the bottom of the 1st link for the boot liners !

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1902.msg15187#msg15187

Chas still has them shown on his page !!

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1071.0
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: thedesigntailor on 19, September, 2011 - 17:58:30
Hi Whoosh - I'm a relative newbie too but they seem a friendly bunch!  ;D
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, September, 2011 - 18:34:32
Hi there welcome to the site any help you want just ask   ..bye Chas
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Retro Andy on 20, September, 2011 - 06:16:26
Hello and welcome to the forum, we are a friendly and happy lot and really enjoy getting together and having some fun in our C5's, glad Marty's has found a good owner.

Retro Andy.