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[dbird]

Yesterday I went with my dad to pick up my twingo (second hand), he insisted on test driving it himself, id previously done so. After one pothole he said, glad its not my f******g car! (cup chassis). Once we got back to the dealer we checked it over and one rear tyre was worn to the wear bar so my dad made them get it changed before I could pick it up, this is the longest 3 days of my life until I can pick it up..... I'm buying parts for the car before I've even got it!! bought nightbreaker headlights so far

 

[Dubz]

3 days to change a tyre?!

 

[maggi200]

If they don't have it in stock, and yesterday was a Saturday, that's reasonable. They're not a common size if they're oem.

I would question why only one rear tyre is badly worn though.

 

[dbird]

hmm yeah was a bit odd, I think the previous owner swapped the front with the back when the front got part worn. The previous owner traded in the 133 for a clio 200 so I can only assume he knew a bit about cars so hopefully I shouldnt find any hidden surprises

 

[Araf]

hmm yeah was a bit odd, I think the previous owner swapped the front with the back when the front got part worn. The previous owner traded in the 133 for a clio 200 so I can only assume he knew a bit about cars so hopefully I shouldnt find any hidden surprises

If one tyre had been punctured, then that would be replaced rather than a pair, and cause the uneven wear.

 

[singlespeed]

Welcome

What colour is it.... Mirage Grey?

 

[dbird]

ah yes puncture is more realistic! Nope its black, with the cup rims it looks a dream, I've also just bought blue brake caliper paint for when I get it!

 

[singlespeed]

It was a bit of a long shot with the grey, as a member recently went to an RS200 from a Mirage grey 133.

 

[dbird]

ahh I see fair enough! has anyone else got blue calipers with black body? I havn't managed to find anyone yet, I wanted to see if it looks good or not, I thought red would be a bit too bright for me.

 

[MovingShadow]

Welcome!

 

[DrDrew]

Welcome

 

[Jonh]

Welcome here.

 

[Dazza1]

ahh I see fair enough! has anyone else got blue calipers with black body? I havn't managed to find anyone yet, I wanted to see if it looks good or not, I thought red would be a bit too bright for me.

I've got blue calipers but my car is blue. I used hammerite paint

 

[dbird]

ahh I see fair enough! has anyone else got blue calipers with black body? I havn't managed to find anyone yet, I wanted to see if it looks good or not, I thought red would be a bit too bright for me.

I've got blue calipers but my car is blue. I used hammerite paintView attachment 1

looks great! have you got any overall photos of your car so I can see the calipers and the car??

 

[Dazza1]

No mate I havent

 

[dbird]

no worries!

 

[Dazza1]

R take one for you WHEN it stops raining :lol:

 

[singlespeed]

looks great! have you got any overall photos of your car so I can see the calipers and the car??

Again, like Dazza, its a blue car not black. Bottom of page 1 shows the blue calipers
https://www.twingo133.net/projects-progress-threads/renaultsport-gordini-159-t1816.html

 

[Dazza1]

Cheers Neil saves me gettin wet

 

[dbird]

Haha cheers guys! Blues definitely going to look good on black, ill upload pictures when the rain stops and I can paint!