Goldfinger

[MattC5]

Hi any one got some good ideas about a modified c5 . I would like to make a pimped c5 from an old wreck. Perhaps we could post some designs. I am going to try using Google sketchup.Hope to hear from you all soon.
From Mattc5.

[Retro Andy]

I would post your idea's and any pictures of your designs so Karl and Electric Dave can see what you have in mind, with a bit of help from them it could be up and running in no time, good luck with your plans.

Retro Andy

[MattC5]

Thanks Andy, went to Halfords and Maplins with dad today and got lot's of idea's - i think it would be good to have lot's of gadgets and lights but i need to save up !!! I am also still waiting for a cheap c5 to come up.Designs posted soon

[MattC5]

Great news I got a Sinclair C5 today for pimping. The body was a bit tatty(cracked) so we got it cheap = £100 but its all complete including a set of unfitted indicators !!!(less relay) i cant wait to get started. but dad says it is my Christmas present.Here is a photo of it before we start:

[Karl]

That is excellent news mate - well done 

..looks like mirrors lurking in the box as well 

Keep us posted as the project develops 

[PLOD11]

You will soon have that up and running in no time......

You have a bargain there ...

Its great to see the before pics and then see the end result .......

My first C5 was restored with the intention of selling it, but once i had spent all that time getting it back to a working C5 i couldn't part with it, then the second came along, only bought for spares, and after a few weeks getting all working i deceided to keep that as well.

I will get rid of one someday, thats what i tell the wife anyway ! 

[MattC5]

Powered up today but no luck - POD did not light up and motor did not turn - put pod on 'stan' and all ok with pod - connected motor direct and all ok - Dad thinks problem could be in the control box - he thinks D1 is short circuit - any ideas before we send it off to C5Martin

[MattC5]

ps no relay click or nought !

[MattC5]

pps Fuses ok

[Retro Andy]

Nice Christmas present mate, my parents would never have bought me one back in the day, but then £399 was a lot of money then, they did buy me several new bikes when I was younger, looking forward to seeing what you make of it, keep up the good work.
P.S dont buy every C5, I'm still looking to get another one day 

Retro Andy

[Umpa]

Marks been a little busy and so has not posted much, but I'm dreading him reading this thread lol

[radiomarty]

Sorry Umpa - but he has agreed to wash the car - do a paper round - make the dinner- and go to work at the local workhouse !!!!!!!!!! LOL

[Umpa]

lol, best of luck to you !

[MattC5]

Latest news - today we disconnected the control box to send of to C5Martin for repair when we noticed a bent over pin on the pod connection and a burnt out resistor. Dad replaced the resistor and a voltage regulator {?} that he said was no good and it all came back to life.Now we know it's all ok we are going to start the strip down.Good times !!!

[Karl]

Latest news - today we disconnected the control box to send of to C5Martin for repair when we noticed a bent over pin on the pod connection and a burnt out resistor. Dad replaced the resistor and a voltage regulator {?} that he said was no good and it all came back to life.Now we know it's all ok we are going to start the strip down.Good times !!!

It is nice when you're blessed with a bit of good luck, fingers crossed the restoration goes smoothly