Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Renault 8 shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Renault 8 offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Renault 8 at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Renault 8? Wrong! If the Renault 8 is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Renault 8 then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Renault 8? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Renault 8 and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Renault 8 wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Renault 8 then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Renault 8 site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Renault 8, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Renault 8, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Automobile|name = Renault 8|aka = Renault 10 = Dacia 1100
|image = |manufacturer =
Renault|layout = [RR layout|engine = 956 cc [Straight-41108 cc Straight-4
1255 cc
Straight-41289 cc Straight-4|transmission = 3-speed manual
4-speed manual
5-speed manual|length = |width = |predecessor = Renault Dauphine|similar = [Ford Cortina
Morris 1100Hillman ImpVauxhall Viva
Fiat 850
Simca 1000-->The
Renault 8 (
Renault R8 until 1964) and
Renault 10 are two small family cars produced by the French automaker Renault in the 1960s and early 1970s. The 8 was launched in 1962, and the 10, a more upmarket version of the 8, was launched in 1965. Both ceased production and sales in France in 1971, although they were produced in Bulgaria until 1970 (see
Bulgar Renault), and continued to be produced in Spain until 1976. In Romania, the 8 was produced under license between 1968 and 1971, under the name of Dacia_(car) 1100.
The 8 design looks very similar to the
Alfa Romeo front-wheel drive prototype tipo 103 (1960), because Alfa Romeo and Renault had a business relationship in the 1950s and 1960s. Renault was marketing Alfa Romeo cars and Alfa Romeo was building the
Renault Dauphine (1959-1964), Ondine (an up-market version of the Dauphine) (1961-1962) and R4 (1962-1964) under license in Italy. In total 70. 502 Dauphine/Ondine and 41.809 R4's were built by Alfa Romeo http://alfasud.alfisti.net/ase.htm
The 8 was released in July 1962 and was based on the Renault Dauphine. The car's most notable distinction was its use of four-wheel disc brakes, a first for a car of its size. The 8 was powered by an all new 956 cc engine developing 44
Horsepower.
A more powerful model, the 8 Major, was released in 1964, featuring an 1108 cc engine developing . A still more powerful version, the 8
Gordini, was also released that year, with a tuned engine of the same capacity but developing and with a five-speed manual transmission. The Gordini was originally available only in blue, with two white stripes. In 1965, the Renault 10 Major, a more luxurious version of the 8 with different front and rear styling, was released, replacing the 8 Major.
In 1967, the 8 Gordini received a facelift including two additional headlights, and its engine upgraded to a 1255 cc unit rated at . Both the 8 and the 10 were heavily revised for 1968. Some of the 10's features being incorporated in the 8, resulting in a new 8 Major which replaced the basic model. The 10 itself was facelifted rectangular headlights. The changes also saw the addition of the 8S, a sportier model with a 1108 cc engine rated at . A larger unit, the 1289 cc engine from the new
Renault 12, was added in 1970, giving birth to the R10 1300.
French production of the 8 and 10 ceased in 1971, with final sales as late as 1973. FASA-Renault, the company's Spain arm, continued to produce models 8 and 8TS (similar to the French-built 8S) until 1976 for the
Spain and Mexico markets.
Automatic Transmission
From 1965 onwards the 8 and 10 were available with an automatic transmission of unique design.This transmission was developed and produced by Jaeger. The clutch was replaced by a powder
Ferromagnetism coupler. The transmission was a three-speed mechanical unit similar to that of the Dauphine, but with synchromesh on all gears.
The system used these input devices:
- a pushbutton control panel by means of which the driver could select forward or reverse drive
- a governor which sensed vehicle speed and throttle position
A "relay case" containing electromagnetic switches interpreted signals from these devices and commanded operation of:
- the coupler
- a decelerator to close the throttle during gear changes
- an actuator consisting of a solenoid to select operation of the reverse-first or second-third shift rail, and a reversible electric motor to engage the gears
The system was thus entirely electromechanical: no hydraulics, pneumatics or electronics were used.
Benefits of the system included no loss of fuel economy as compared to the manual transmission version, and easy adaptablity to the car.
Deficiences included loss of performance due to there being only three available gears, and somewhat jerky operation during gear changes.
This transmission was also used in the Dauphine and the Renault Caravelle.
Image:R8 Gordini Pegomas-Tanneron 2005.jpg|Renault 8 GordiniImage:Renault8rear.jpg|Renault 8Image:Renault10.jpg|Renault 10Image:Renault R8 1130 1963.jpg|Renault R8 1130 1963Image:Renault R8.jpg|Renault R8. Photo taken in1963
References
External links
- Team RedBackRacing in Australia Pages: Renault 8 Gordini and Renault Sport Spider
- Réné's Renault Pages: Renault 8 and 10
- El Rincón del Renault 8
- Renault 10: Reconstrucción de un Clásico Desconocido
- Renault 10 en Colombia
{{Infobox Automobile|name = Renault 8|aka = Renault 10 = Dacia 1100
|image = |manufacturer =
Renault|layout = [RR layout|engine = 956 cc [Straight-41108 cc Straight-4
1255 cc
Straight-41289 cc Straight-4|transmission = 3-speed manual
4-speed manual
5-speed manual|length = |width = |predecessor = Renault Dauphine|similar = [Ford Cortina
Morris 1100Hillman Imp
Vauxhall VivaFiat 850Simca 1000-->The
Renault 8 (
Renault R8 until 1964) and
Renault 10 are two
small family cars produced by the French automaker
Renault in the 1960s and early 1970s. The 8 was launched in 1962, and the 10, a more upmarket version of the 8, was launched in 1965. Both ceased production and sales in France in 1971, although they were produced in
Bulgaria until 1970 (see Bulgar Renault), and continued to be produced in
Spain until 1976. In Romania, the 8 was produced under license between 1968 and 1971, under the name of Dacia_(car) 1100.
The 8 design looks very similar to the
Alfa Romeo front-wheel drive prototype tipo 103 (1960), because Alfa Romeo and Renault had a business relationship in the 1950s and 1960s. Renault was marketing Alfa Romeo cars and Alfa Romeo was building the
Renault Dauphine (1959-1964), Ondine (an up-market version of the Dauphine) (1961-1962) and R4 (1962-1964) under license in Italy. In total 70. 502 Dauphine/Ondine and 41.809 R4's were built by Alfa Romeo http://alfasud.alfisti.net/ase.htm
The 8 was released in July 1962 and was based on the
Renault Dauphine. The car's most notable distinction was its use of four-wheel disc brakes, a first for a car of its size. The 8 was powered by an all new 956 cc engine developing 44 Horsepower.
A more powerful model, the 8 Major, was released in 1964, featuring an 1108 cc engine developing . A still more powerful version, the 8 Gordini, was also released that year, with a tuned engine of the same capacity but developing and with a five-speed manual transmission. The Gordini was originally available only in blue, with two white stripes. In 1965, the Renault 10 Major, a more luxurious version of the 8 with different front and rear styling, was released, replacing the 8 Major.
In 1967, the 8 Gordini received a facelift including two additional headlights, and its engine upgraded to a 1255 cc unit rated at . Both the 8 and the 10 were heavily revised for 1968. Some of the 10's features being incorporated in the 8, resulting in a new 8 Major which replaced the basic model. The 10 itself was facelifted rectangular headlights. The changes also saw the addition of the 8S, a sportier model with a 1108 cc engine rated at . A larger unit, the 1289 cc engine from the new Renault 12, was added in 1970, giving birth to the R10 1300.
French production of the 8 and 10 ceased in 1971, with final sales as late as 1973. FASA-Renault, the company's Spain arm, continued to produce models 8 and 8TS (similar to the French-built 8S) until 1976 for the
Spain and Mexico markets.
Automatic Transmission
From 1965 onwards the 8 and 10 were available with an automatic transmission of unique design.This transmission was developed and produced by Jaeger. The clutch was replaced by a powder
Ferromagnetism coupler. The transmission was a three-speed mechanical unit similar to that of the Dauphine, but with synchromesh on all gears.
The system used these input devices:
- a pushbutton control panel by means of which the driver could select forward or reverse drive
- a governor which sensed vehicle speed and throttle position
A "relay case" containing electromagnetic switches interpreted signals from these devices and commanded operation of:
- the coupler
- a decelerator to close the throttle during gear changes
- an actuator consisting of a solenoid to select operation of the reverse-first or second-third shift rail, and a reversible electric motor to engage the gears
The system was thus entirely electromechanical: no hydraulics, pneumatics or electronics were used.
Benefits of the system included no loss of fuel economy as compared to the manual transmission version, and easy adaptablity to the car.
Deficiences included loss of performance due to there being only three available gears, and somewhat jerky operation during gear changes.
This transmission was also used in the Dauphine and the
Renault Caravelle.
Image:R8 Gordini Pegomas-Tanneron 2005.jpg|Renault 8 GordiniImage:Renault8rear.jpg|Renault 8Image:Renault10.jpg|Renault 10Image:Renault R8 1130 1963.jpg|Renault R8 1130 1963Image:Renault R8.jpg|Renault R8. Photo taken in1963
References
External links
- Team RedBackRacing in Australia Pages: Renault 8 Gordini and Renault Sport Spider
- Réné's Renault Pages: Renault 8 and 10
- El Rincón del Renault 8
- Renault 10: Reconstrucción de un Clásico Desconocido
- Renault 10 en Colombia
