Renault Alpine GTA Help needed

Spitfire · 27-03-2009 12:40pm #1

Guys,
Stolen form Templeogue last night my 1989 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo (from outside the house dammit).
http://www.photobox.ie/my/photo?album_id=104278533&photo_id=1847548007
http://www.photobox.ie/my/photo?album_id=104278533&photo_id=1847548033
Car now on Azev A wheels with Toyo Proxies R888 tyres.
Interior is black leather.
If anyone might know where thei is I would be grateful for any information.

Regards,
Spitfire

carlosfandango · 27-03-2009 12:57pm

Oh Crap Spitfire,
Sorry to hear than man, I'll keep an eye out. I've taken note of the reg, they're rare enough so hopefully it'll turn up.

CFD

MercMad · 27-03-2009 1:14pm

Sorry to hear that, will keep an eye out.

If I were you I would display the car in your first post so folk dont have to go looking for the photos !

mike65 · 27-03-2009 1:20pm

I trust the Gardai have been informed, the ports should be informed. I can't belive anyone would steal one unless they knew they were taking out of the state (unless the thives were random chancers).

chiefwiggum · 27-03-2009 5:07pm

man that should stick out like a sore thumb in this country..i'll spot it for sure if it passes me

b.c · 27-03-2009 5:18pm

Sorry to hear that, I was admiring that car as it drove down the firhouse road the other week if I see it around ill let you and the gardai know

shagman · 27-03-2009 8:30pm

Jesus sorry to hear that mate. Maybe stick this up on the main motors thread as well and Octane.ie and Driver.ie etc. It's such an unusual car someone is bound to spot it.

oflynno · 27-03-2009 10:28pm

i will keep an eye out down here in cork for you

scumbags,those alloys are 5 spoke jobbies aren't they?

my buddy has a set that he won't sell me for months now!!!!

Spitfire · 29-03-2009 10:42am

Guys,
Many thanks for all the messages of support.
Got a call yesterday from the Gardai to say they had recovered the car in the back end of Tallaght.
Went to have a look and its not pretty but al least they didnt put a match to it.
Looks like we'll be off the road for a few weeks as I try and get it sorted.
Initial inspection shows front suspension damage, a set of alloys and tyres to be replaced along with a clutch and some glass, ignition and wiring. Wont know what else is wrong until we get it to a workshop to discover the extent of the damage.

I hope the Gardai get the toerags and sort them out

Once more thank you all for your support and help.
Will keep you updated on teh rest of the saga as it unfolds but hopefully you'll all see it out at some of the shows over the summer.

oflynno,
If your buddy wont part with them for you perhaps I should try asking him:D
If I get a set what do you need size and fitment???
Regards,
StephenB

mike65 · 29-03-2009 10:50am

Scummers! :mad:

Its a pity but I guess this should stand as a lesson - keep a car that might catch the eye of low-lifes in the garage

yardeyar · 29-03-2009 9:37pm

Hi just read all the above, glad to hear you got the car back, I'm a Reno head myself, I had a lovely black GTA V6 Turbo years ago, loved it, I still have a few old Reno's, if your looking for any bits for your car let me know and I can pass on a few UK contacts who should have all you need to put the car back on the road. Good Luck! YEAH!

Renotec · 29-03-2009 10:47pm

Nice to hear that the GTA T is home safe. I have to go along with Mike65 "lock it up". Seen many a GTA go missing because some muppet got a H*RN and decided to steal them. They are beautiful and not cheap to put back together.
PS:
From past experience don't hang the keys of your classic up with the keys of the lockup / garage. Its the same as leaving it outside.

carchaeologist · 29-03-2009 10:54pm

Great to hear she is back and not burned out.Best of luck sourcing the parts.

Gary ITR · 29-03-2009 10:56pm

Important thing is it's back. Before you do any repairs invest in a top end alarm though

oflynno · 30-03-2009 8:49am

oh great to see you got it back

i hope they didn't do too much damage to it
they are a class looking car

as for the alloys,i wanted them for a car i had but now sold and he still has them in his shed
he did tell me since they were sold but don't know if he is extracting the michael or not

macplaxton · 30-03-2009 9:02am

Good to see it came back and didn't end up in too many pieces.

Johnboy Mac · 01-04-2009 12:36pm

Glad to hear you got it back. Hope the damage ain't too extensive but it's a good excuse for an overhaul and maybe be a couple of discreet modifications including an alarm.

Renault Alpine GTA Help needed

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