Twinky. The Green One's baby brother.

[N0ddie]

Well, that's Twinky been in our possession for 6 months now so thought I'd post a little update (Not that there's much been done).

6 months and 8k miles and only 1 small issue. Had to use the horn to warn an impending collision (Someone wanted to be in my lane at the point I was in it) and after a 2 second blast it just died. Turned out the previous owner had changed the horn for a (Really gay sounding) aftermarket horn so wasn't covered under warranty. Changed it myself for a £5 eBay bargain horn (Renault wanted £110 for the pleasure) in time for its first MOT last weekend.

Had her serviced at the same time as the MOT, she passed with only 2 advisories on the rear tyres nearing their legal limit. The service however has made a massive difference to the car. I'm putting it done primarily to the new plugs that get done every 3 years but it is definitely quicker through the revs.

The little "upgrades" that I initially planned for the car will hopefully be next on the list of stuff to do, after 2 new tyres. Spending on the 200 is on hold and will only be track day funds (Next one being the 16th September).

 

[smiler]

looks nice mate bit of a drive to portsmouth though! i'd keep the decals also as i wanna put some on the 197,

i almost brought a 133 but it was too small for what i needed

 

[N0ddie]

looks nice mate bit of a drive to portsmouth though! i'd keep the decals also as i wanna put some on the 197,

i almost brought a 133 but it was too small for what i needed

The drive to Portsmouth was ridiculous tbh.

The decals are here to stay.

 

[smiler]

The drive to Portsmouth was ridiculous tbh.

The decals are here to stay.

i can imagine mate had to pick up the 197 from wales and that was bad enough haha

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Wife as a 133 dini and loves it

 

[N0ddie]

Wife as a 133 dini and loves it

The are awesome little cars. Interior aint the best (Except for the Gordini) but certainly a funky fast little car.

 

[Yiannis197]

I just saw this thread. The 133 looks stunning! The decals are soooo staying

 

[N0ddie]

Some new pics of the little 133 at last. Not the best pics (taken with iPhone and dirty car) but thought I'd get some new ones taken:







Also fitted some new Bridestone Potenza RE050A tyres today (Done the full set of 4) and what a difference they have made. Less road noise and more grip over the Conti 3 tyres that were fitted. Went for the slightly wider 205s as opposed to the silly small 195s that come fitted.

Definitely needs the Cup spoiler now.

 

[smoggy mark]

like the twingo alloys,bet it grips well with the new rubber.no with the cup spoiler you will only take it of in the end

 

[N0ddie]

like the twingo alloys,bet it grips well with the new rubber.no with the cup spoiler you will only take it of in the end

Lol. The 133 Cup spoiler is a lot more subtle and much much better looking than the current GT spoiler.

 

[200 Gordini]

Ive been trying to persuede the wife to get one of these as our second car but shes having none of it!! Nice choice mate!

 

[N0ddie]

Ordered a bundle of goodies for the little beast today. Some will be here this week.

Cannot wait to get it all fitted.

 

[luke3]

What goodies?

 

[N0ddie]

1. Cup spoiler (In anthracite)
2. Renaultsport gear knob and gaitor
3. Renaultsport handbrake
4. Front speakers
5. Tweeters
6. Rear speakers

Items 2 and 3 should be here on Thursday.

 

[N0ddie]

Gear knob, gaitor and handbrake cover arrived today. Took 5 mins to fit with the only difficulty being getting the old knob off.

Love the sportier look it gives the interior.

Cheers yet again Karl.

Pics to follow.

 

[Fernandez]

Pictures now Martin...

 

[N0ddie]

Pish pics as requested:

 

[Fernandez]

Love your nob.... :rofl:

Like the handbrake cover too, shame they don't do one for the Clio.

 

[N0ddie]

Love your nob.... :rofl:

Like the handbrake cover too, shame they don't do one for the Clio.

Lol.

The knob is bloody cold in the morning now lol.

 

[N0ddie]

The car is also booked in to be de-stickered. I've had enough of them and they are beginning to look a bit rough around the edges.

Also having it winter detailed at the same time.