Project "Silver Streak"

Tuesday, February 1st 2005

I was struggling to come up with an original name with which to refer to the 19. However, after much thought I have decided to entitle my 19 Project "Silver Streak" - a comical, if somewhat sarcastic description he coined for the 19 a year or two ago.

Unfortunately, my grandfather lost his battle with cancer a few short months ago. Therefore, I shall name this Project "Silver Streak" in his memory.

You may have already seen some pictures of her over on the RSC Forums, and there are some other pics Chris H posted after I recently paid him a visit to have some work done.

I will start with fresh pictures - I have just taken receipt of a 512MB Memory Card for my digital camera, so tomorrow I will start making use of it!

Here's the current specification for all those interested:

ENGINE
E6J Energy - 1.4 8V
Powertec Stainless Induction Kit (for Summer)
Stock Air Cleaner Assembly (for Winter)
Rage 4" Slash-Cut Stainless Steel Exhaust

BRAKES
Standard

WHEELS
7" x 17" TSW Ribs in Special Chrome
205/40 Toyo T1-S Proxes Tyres

SUSPENSION
Front: Lowered 30mm using Avo Springs
Rear: Standard

EXTERIOR
Colour-coded Door Handles
Colour-coded Mirrors
Fully Debadged
Ford Focus LED Side Indicators
RGM Headlight Eyebrows (Chris H's favourite mod)
Renault 19 16V Phase 1 Smoked Rear Lights
Renault Clio Bonnet Badge

INTERIOR
Renault 19 16V Leather Seats
Renault 19 16V Leather Steering Wheel
Ripspeed Silver Gearknob
Ripspeed Silver Handbrake
Ripspeed Silver Cigarette Lighter
Ripspeed Silver Pedals
Ripspeed Silver Chequer-Plated Mats

ICE
Pioneer DEH-P6500R CD/MP3 Headunit
Pioneer TS-Range 5.25" Coaxial Speakers in Doors
Pioneer TS-Range 6.5" Coaxial Speakers in Shelf
Pioneer TS-Range 6" x 9" Triaxial Speakers in Shelf
Pioneer VCCS 12" Subwoofers x 2
Legacy LA890 4 x 300W Amplifier

SECURITY
Gemini Total Closure Alarm with Ultrasonics
Electronic Immobiliser
Torque Wrench beneath Passengers' Seat!