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  1. Gman

    Trophy's with a lot of previous owners...

    As above. I bought my trophy when it was about 18months old and i was the 4th owner, i was a little concerned by this but the reason was plausible and the car was 'as new' so i bought it and never looked back.
  2. Gman

    Sad times!

    It's even things like the 'wiper stalk' conversion that i hate seeing, i know i know it's only a clio!! So many with 182ff rear benches and things like colour coded dash strips, alcantara door cards, a pillars let alone different wheels, rear suspension, anti roll bars and so on........
  3. Gman

    Sad times!

    Hopefully you're all right, I just seem to keep seeing and hearing of people doing this and that to their T's! Think i'm just worrying that when i come to have the cash and space to get another one there won't be any good standard ones about!
  4. Gman

    Sad times!

    Hi all, been a while since i've been on here as i sold my T over two years ago now, a sad day that was too! The Trophy has been by far my favourite car, for the year/12k miles i owned it i loved every second and done my best to keep it in perfect condition and it was just that 'perfect...
  5. Gman

    NEW CLIO WILLIAMS!

    Indeed it is, which is why i'm so hoping they are up to their usual tricks with this story.
  6. Gman

    NEW CLIO WILLIAMS!

    Pfffft I'll believe that when i see it! Much like the 2012 mk4 clio having 240bhp!! I think if that car was made it would just ruin the name the original (and only imo) williams has made for itself!
  7. Gman

    Track Day in car camera...

    I've got a suction mount for my GoPro, pull in after the cones about 2 seconds to stick it on and off you go, the straights plenty long enough and wide enough to be able to pull to one side and not get in anyones way!
  8. Gman

    The New Trophy

    Renault have just taken nearly 10 seconds of the R26.r's ring lap time with the new Trophy, hats off to the guys at Renault :D
  9. Gman

    Trophy 322/500 For Sale

    This is going to be a bargain for someone, I'd love to buy it back myself but i can't justify it!! Really miss having a Trophy!!
  10. Gman

    Trophy Vs Canoe

    Loving the first picture :D Very nice canoes those nova craft, paddled a few of them myself, looks like a very nice day and place for a paddle!!
  11. Gman

    New wheels, TSW Venom's ...

    Well i hate to admit it but it doesn't look quite as bad as i'd have expected!!! But i hate seeing modified trophys in any form so (tdown)
  12. Gman

    2118's

    No that was just for the wheels, I think you can get pe2's for them for about £60 if you look about so i think the price is reasonable. Spank-it, yes they are very much going that way but I wanted a 15inch wheel for my 172 that was a good strong wheel and also looked nice on the car, I looked...
  13. Gman

    2118's

    I recently bought some 2118s for my 172 cup, I paid £507 for them direct from speedline so I think thats a reasonable price. What colour are they out of interest?
  14. Gman

    ***CLIO TROPHY 5,800 MILES AS NEW***

    I agree. I find it hard to believe any questions that have been asked are genuine. Fair enough the OP has only found the site when he's looking to sell it but, I bought mine from a advert on this forum from a guy who only joined to sell it and from doing so he's added added another number to...
  15. Gman

    Top of door plastic that you push the door card into...

    :shock: What have you done to my old car?!?! Hope you're enjoying #322. The part should be easy enough to find, if not i don't think they're that expensive from Renault. Gman
  16. Gman

    My new Clio Cup racer.

    Very nice indeed =D> Strange request but, would you be able to get a photo of the rear beam and post up. Gman
  17. Gman

    top gear trophy

    To be honest, cornering wise, i don't think there is hardly any difference between 888's and pe2s, most difference is in braking and traction.
  18. Gman

    Possible New Trophy/Cup owner...

    The 172 cups have a 95/5 split if i remember correctly and the actuating arm on the load sensing valve is disconnected on the rear axle. It's very common for 172 Cup's to fail the MOT on rear braking force, such an issue in fact VOSA have a note about this on their systems.
  19. Gman

    Possible New Trophy/Cup owner...

    The cups don't have ESP either which could be the reason more get written off than normal 172's?!
  20. Gman

    Possible New Trophy/Cup owner...

    Indeed, over on the CS forum this time of year is known as cup culling season due to the amount that get crashed over the winter months. A lot of track day specific insurance companies also have the 172cup on a list of cars they won't insure!
  21. Gman

    Possible New Trophy/Cup owner...

    Absolutely love Rallye's, 106 S2's. 306 Rallye's but the S1 is proper cool!! Cup insurance is stupid in my opinion, my trophy was about £450 two years ago, after that i paid about £415 for my R26 then i got the Cup and thats £550, been looking at renewal prices and the best so far has been...
  22. Gman

    Will 182 Cup front shockers fit straight on?

    Just had a look on the CS forum and i found the following. 172ff/cup 54mm spacing 182ff 54mm spacing 182cup/cup packed/trophy 60mm spacing HTH
  23. Gman

    Will 182 Cup front shockers fit straight on?

    Can't remember if these will fit or not but i do know there are two different bolt offsets on the damper (54mm and 60mm iirc). I've got a feeling Sachs are only interchangeable with dampers off of 'cup packed' 182's. Hopefully someone with a definite answer will be able to answer this for you...
  24. Gman

    Possible New Trophy/Cup owner...

    I'd love a original Rallye, trouble is the longer i leave it the harder it'll be to find a good one!! I've had the Trophy and now i've got a 172 Cup, neither cars will disappoint you i'm sure, in my opinion they are both quite different. If you're using it for mostly road use i'd go for the...
  25. Gman

    Spot the Trophy

    This is what my cup looks like today.
  26. Gman

    Matt black M5

    It's not my cup of tea, however a E39 M5 certainly is, I looked at these before i replaced my Trophy with the R26, I just couldn't bring myself to buy one though, I do reasonable mileage and after working out realistic fuel costs over the month i decided against one:(
  27. Gman

    Trophy to 197 R27/200

    Having read that i think you should definitely have a drive of a R26, if your mostly doing long journeys good mpg can be had and they are very spacious compared to a Trophy for passengers and really are a nice place to be. I know you said you don't want to go to 5 doors but a Megane 225 can be...
  28. Gman

    Trophy to 197 R27/200

    When i had my Trophy i test drove a 200 cup, the first thing you notice is how much more solid the 200 is and more refined inside with minimal road noise for a hot hatch, the driving position is very good and it does feel quite nice to be in, as has been said they do sound nice, and do pick up...
  29. Gman

    Annoying slipping / grinding feel when full lock.......

    Sounds like top mounts to me, my T was exactly the same with poor tyres in the rain, never really worked out why it was worse in the rain though, i guess less grip means it's easier for the wheels to jump as such. What's this you mention about fitting washers to your 172? I've got a 172 cup and...
  30. Gman

    For Sale: Trophy 322/500

    Hello and welcome Adam, you certainly won't regret buying a Trophy! And as for it being #322 I don't think you'd of found a better one, it's certainly been cherished all it's life. Enjoy................... (trophy)
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