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With a new house to refurb alas it’s time to wave goodbye to my beloved Trophy. 109000 miles. MOT til October 2024 Original Sachs front shocks Replaced rear sport shocks Timing belt replaced 2020 Can belt/dephasers/water pump 28/11/19 KN 33 2863 filter 2011 Front Sachs shocks refurb 28/07/21...

Well…. On closer inspection the clips have totally sheered off the scuttle tray so no clips are going to fix that. Are the Trophy scuttles the same as standard 182s? I’ll have to try and source a replacement. Is it a fairly straightforward job or am I going to have to rip a load of other...

Cheers dude. Ordered these but can’t see obviously where they would go. Hopefully this will be more apparent when they arrive:) Is it a ‘take the dash off’ job or can it be done from the engine bay or similar do you know?

Hi guys, I’ve noticed the black trim at the driver’s side that should be flush with the windscreen is lifting. I can’t see any way to secure it back down unless there’s a broken clip I can’t find? So maybe the plastic has warped over time? Any suggestions? Mat

Iv’e got a rear pair that are shot and would be interested in knowing if there is an ‘acceptable’ replacement before I go throwing silly money around trying to get them refurbed at BG.

Turns out the throttle bodies were shot. Cheers y’all.

I’ve got water coming in the boot which could well be due to these as they’re rattling around and loose. have you got a website link for getting these grommets from fella?

Dear all, During the recent cold snap my Clio got very little use and now bizarrely has begun to rev high when idling. With no throttle it sits there revving up to 2k, and once warm fluctuates between 1k and 2k, just going up and down if it’s own accord. The electric warning light then came...

How about Aux, Tensioners etc? Any advice on other major works that are needed periodically? I’m figuring it’s been a long time since I bought her so should just get the lot done?

Hello! My Trophy just passed her 100,000 mile birthday! Can someone advise me at what mileage stages the various essential maintenance needs to be done as I’m sure she’s due. I’m thinking belts and any other stuff that needs doing? Cheers Weasel

So after many ‘fail to starts’ I’ve narrowed it down to dampness. Each non start has been either in rain or drizzle, with her firing up like a champ once it’s dry again. Off to the garage I guess!

Well I’m open to suggestions for other minor upgrades.

If anyone has recommendations for garages (ideally Midlands based) that can advise on and carry out improvements I’m all ears.

Has anyone had any experience of K-Tex? When I got my Trophy she had a few subtle mods (Intake and exhaust). It looks like she may need at least the exhaust replacing and don’t fancy going back to ‘stock’ and have read about these guys. I know traditionally Trophy owners are purists, but has...

If I were looking to improve the performance of my Clio (air intakes, remap etc) where would people recommend?