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Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 5:08pm On Jan 05, 2014
I just love the car though it is archaic..
It just occured to me that with the absence of crushing facilities in Nigeria (i wouldnt opt in for that anyway), i love to keep this 'souvenir' (dad would love it).
I trained with it in 2009 and since then, i love the feel whenever i lay my hand on the gear stick!

Specifications:
Doors 4
Top Speed 220 kmph
Gears 5
Tyres: 155/80-R13 on the front, 175/70 - R13 at the back.
Steering: I dnt knw but its superb(as easy as the word 'easy')
Capacity1870cc
colour Navy blue
Cylinders4
bhp65.
Bought:1999

Complaints @ present:
1. Shaky experience of the steering when topping just 60kph! Dnt knw why
2. Ignition problem.(sometimes you park and turn the ignition to no avail, then after 30 mins or so, it turns on...). An engineer who worked on the alternator changed something there- condenser or so.

3. Radiator returning water to the bottle (happened just once).

4. Horn location confusing (i used to mistakingly point either left or right in reflex). Can the horn be relocated to the steering wheel

Tuning accessories:
1. Fur seat and steering wheel covers
2. Hallogen headlamps.
3. Blue light under the car (should glow downwards @ night). wink
4. Better speakers for music, and a dvd player, car charger.
5. Flame tatoo on the hood grin
other suggestions are welcome cool
Here is a picture taken when i was teaching my lil bro!
Waiting for Siena and others here for help!

Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by Nobody: 5:48pm On Jan 05, 2014
Good to see an "oldie" being revived. cool

Before we go into what tuning options exist for your particular engine, we need to establish what engine the car has. Is it a petrol or diesel?

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 6:26pm On Jan 05, 2014
Petrol engine, had the carburator changed once to a peugeot carb. Nigerian mechanics now..

Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by Nobody: 6:46pm On Jan 05, 2014
big-t:
Petrol engine, had the carburator changed once to a peugeot carb. Nigerian mechanics now..

I'm not sure what engine you've got then! Because the only Renault engines for your car with a capacity of 1,870 cc AND 65 hp is the early diesel non-turbo.

If you look on the identifying plate in the engine bay, the engine code will be embossed on it. Just copy all the details there. It's also in the driver's door shut, on a sticker.

With that info, I'll tell you what engine your car has, and tuning options.

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 7:05pm On Jan 05, 2014
On the plate, the numbers are:
f3n l 7 40/
1007448

Then slightly above it is M59 8 160
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by eddy42k(m): 8:02pm On Jan 05, 2014
nice car but instead of renault 19 why not go for the Laguna 1996-1998 model.i have used the laguna for 4years ,before i sold it i wouldnt mind buying that car again and again,,,mine was the manual stick,
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 8:08pm On Jan 05, 2014
Thats what I have and im developing. I just want ir ro raise heads and fly around like a beautiful paper kite. Thats all...
Thanks.
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by Nobody: 8:44pm On Jan 05, 2014
big-t:
On the plate, the numbers are:
f3n l 7 40/
1007448

Then slightly above it is M59 8 160

It's a 1.7 I4 SOHC 8V (1,721 cc) SPFI (Single-Point Fuel Injection) with an output of 90 hp. With a carburetor fitted,it'll be making 72 - 84 hp.

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 8:48pm On Jan 05, 2014
shocked shocked
How did you know that
shocked shocked
Im just starting to learn about cars.
Siena:
It's a
1.7 (engine capacity)

I4 (In-line, 4 cylinder config.)

SOHC 8V **dnt knw dat
(1,721 cc) **seen this before on bikes, and car specs.

SPFI (Single-Point Fuel Injection) *self explanatory, one single point injection to the cylinders :/

with an output of 90 hp (HORSE POWER! cheesy ) .

With a carburetor fitted,it'll be making 72 - 84 hp. **what is robbing it of the other hp Well, its still ok sha smiley
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by Nobody: 8:54pm On Jan 05, 2014
big-t:
.o shocked
How did you know that
shocked shocked

Engine code, bro. F3N.

I've got access to vehicle data for most vehicles sold in Europe, and a few more for the Canadian / North American market. smiley

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 8:58pm On Jan 05, 2014
Siena:

Engine code, bro. F3N.

I've got access to vehicle data for most vehicles sold in Europe, and a few more for the Canadian / North American market. smiley

Wow!
A little advice is for you to write about cars. It will go viral even on NL!! Im a prospective buyer! cool
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by Numerouuuno: 11:49pm On Jan 05, 2014
Weldone bigt,i can see you and boss siena is slugging it out on this ride.
I'm following the thread.

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 9:07am On Jan 07, 2014
Numero uuuno: Weldone bigt,i can see you and boss siena is slugging it out on this ride.
I'm following the thread.
Thanks bro! Dont just follow! pls contribute to the progress......smiley
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 9:29am On Jan 10, 2014
Had a lot of things these days distracting my attention.
More troubles, but minor ones tho. The kick is brushing against the flywheel. This left metal grains on the flywheel area. Mechanic said i will have to change the kick sproket, the size was not the required.

Battery having a problem also. Gotta go for dry cell once and for all...
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by DECOtech(m): 3:26pm On Jul 26, 2014
Hello bigt2, I did you abandon your this project? I have just come across it and developed great interest cos I also own a Renault 19 and wld love to turn it to something very interesting to drive.

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 5:35pm On Jul 27, 2014
. Car now sitting in the qarage like an old lady. Changed the tyres to two 165r13 (known as 165 direct -very scarce here) in the front, and two of the same dimension but light truck variation at the back. I'll go for alignment as soon as ba3 is ready. It takes time........

Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 5:38pm On Jul 27, 2014
DECOtech: Hello bigt2, I did you abandon your this project? I have just come across it and developed great interest cos I also own a Renault 19 and wld love to turn it to something very interesting to drive.
cool can u post some pix? Where r u? I'm in Oyo town.
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by DECOtech(m): 7:01pm On Jul 27, 2014
bigt2: cool can u post some pix? Where r u? I'm in Oyo town.
I will post pics of it as soon as a friend of mine returns it this week. He had borrowed it like 2wks ago when he sent his own car in for an engine change.
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by DECOtech(m): 7:54pm On Jul 27, 2014
bigt2: cool can u post some pix? Where r u? I'm in Oyo town.
I will post pics of it as soon as a friend of mine returns it this week. He had borrowed it like 2wks ago when he sent his own car in for an engine change. I am in Owerri by the way.

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 12:15am On Jul 28, 2014
DECOtech: I will post pics of it as soon as a friend of mine returns it this week. He had borrowed it like 2wks ago when he sent his own car in for an engine change. I am in Owerri by the way.
. I will be waiting as well updating y'all
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by DECOtech(m): 10:19am On Jul 28, 2014
See what my friend did to the car in just a couple of weeks.
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 11:44am On Jul 29, 2014
DECOtech: See what my friend did to the car in just a couple of weeks.
pictures pls
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by DECOtech(m): 7:46pm On Jul 29, 2014
bigt2: pictures pls
the pics no wan upload since yesterday oh

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 11:47pm On Aug 04, 2014
Got a new dry cell ba3, aadamannt 75ah dry cell Korea standard. Gotta get a bigger radiator fan as I am battling the kick and flywheel problem.
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 10:21pm On Dec 17, 2019
Errmmmm I've sold the car lol!

Sold it as a scrap early this year. Just so you know!
RIP Jalopy cry

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Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by Nobody: 10:05am On Dec 18, 2019
bigt2:
Errmmmm I've sold the car lol!
Sold it as a scrap early this year. Just so you know! RIP Jalopy cry
it was a caburator engine right??
Re: Tuning The Old Car - Renault 19, Chamade, 1994 by bigt2(m): 10:52pm On Dec 18, 2019
SAVEDBABA:
it was a caburator engine right??
Yes

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