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    Winter tyre advice?

    From what I've read, they can be handy in an emergency but not really a substitute for proper chains?
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    Winter tyre advice?

    Cheers for that. You're right BTW. The Clio owners manual simply states that "Chains must not be fitted to tyres which are larger than those originally fitted to the vehicle" but the Clio Sport booklet states "Fitting snow chains to the tyres is strictly forbidden". Anyway, I've ordered the...
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    Winter tyre advice?

    Cheers for the replies folks, looking forward to finally trying winter tyres. I may even invest in some chains for the front too so we can go snowboarding....
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    Winter tyre advice?

    Has anyone fitted winter tyres to their Turinis? I've got 2 full sets of wheels now so am hoping to do so soon. I recall reading somewhere that it's worth fitting slightly narrower tyres (more choice and saves money too!). I was thinking 195/45/R16 instead of the standard 205's? Will these...
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    For Sale: Clio 182 Trophy turini wheel new and boxed

    Is this still available? I'll take it if so
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    Clio Trophy and 205 Gti

    Engine is 306 Gti 6 but can add cams etc. Also fully upgraded suspension, LSD, brakes etc available in stages. It's a tough call as the 205 is in good standard condition. I'm only the second owner (owned it 13 years but been SORN lately), 70k miles. Conversion does look amazing and offers...
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    Clio Trophy and 205 Gti

    Hi all, Was thinking about buying a different car but now considering refreshing the Trophy and 205. Sachs damper refurb, tyres, brakes, remap and rs192 exhaust for the T. This month's Evo features a Pug1off 205 Gti which looks amazing. 195bhp 6 speed with brakes, suspension etc would cost...
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    Someone had a go at my Trophy :(

    I mean, don't f##k with another man's vehicle! Really annoying, certainly looks to have been kicked/punched off rather than bumped. Could just be bad luck but could you have upset anyone lately, on the road or otherwise?
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    sold my 200 and heres the replacement

    They must be properly quick little cars? My mates cooper s works feels rapid so the GP must be a blast wih more power and less weight. Limited edition too so should be a good purchase. Apparently the bar between the rear struts is not a strut brace, just for stowing luggage? Some good clips...
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    trophy - ponteland (airport road) 8.6.11

    That was me mate. I was either heading to or coming back from a day mountain biking at Glentress. A6091 is an amazing road. Good to get the T out on a run. Didn't see you though, were you in your's? :D
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    How old are the owners of the T on here?

    Holy s@#t! Would have cost around that new in 1991. Most expensive 205 I've seen in a long time. Got a similar car in my dad's garage (albeit with 70k on the clock). Looking forward to getting it back on the road (may have to say goodbye to the T to do so though). BTW I'm 34 and bought 332...
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    Cam/aux belt and service.

    Cheers for the replies folks. BTM and Birchdown sound good but quite a long drive for me. I'll give Mickleton a call for a price (heard good things) but was also considering Pitstop in Newcastle as they are closer again. Anyone used them before? I was going to change the spark plugs as well...
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    Cam/aux belt and service.

    Hi Guys, Can anyone recommend a good specialist who could replace the belts and service my T? I'm based in the north east but would travel if I had to. Cheers
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    Belts, brakes, MOT and service in Newcastle

    Hi folks, any suggestions for getting this work done in my area? Gonna be an expensive month with the tax and insurance due as well. :roll:
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    M62 Trophy

    Me and my mate on our way back from seeing LCD soundsystem in Manchester. Was that you in the white 200? Driving slowly back to Newcastle I know but our 60mph cruise home saw 42mpg. £1.34 a litre of V power - nearly s**t myself! :D
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    Evo car of the decade - Vote for Trophy!

    True, these lists can get a little tedious but I'd really love to see the Trophy do well in car of the decade. From memory, previous winners were Ferrari 550 Maranello (90's) and Peugeot 205 GTi (Performance Car, 80's). If the T pulled it out of the bag then I could say I own 2 out of 3 of...
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    ** Club Trackday Offer! - Cadwell Park March 27th **

    Add me to the list of possibles please. Been fancying some track time and Cadwell looks amazing :D
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    Something RWD to replace the Trophy

    Had an Elise 111R prior to the Trophy and rated it very highly indeed. The Toyota engine and gearbox feel bulletproof if a little peaky. If you can stretch to it the supercharged Exige has a lot more low down grunt. I don't think you would be disappointed with any Elise/VX derivative though...
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    newcastle - metrocenter car show tonight...13.5.09

    Looks well worth a visit but as always seems to be the case I'm working until half eleven tonight. I'll keep my eyes open for future events though. :D
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    Trophy: Oban to Mull Ferry

    Clio Trophy. Just leaving the Oban to Isle of Mull ferry as I was boarding. Nice car, nice place. :)
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    Northern Will - WIL 6901

    R.I.P. Tragic news.
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    Front Brakes

    Hi, I had Pagid RS4-2 (Blue) Pads, Brembo HC Max discs, Dot 5 fluid and Goodridge hoses fitted a few months ago and the set up works superbly. This little lot cost about £420 quid but the car feels ready to track if i ever get round to it. if you're only going to use the car on the road then...
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    amazing 80's cars for sale

    Pleased I kept hold of my 1.9 Gti throughout the 111R/Trophy ownership. 91J reg, 70k, 2nd owner (10 years), Garaged from new. Worth quite a bit now by the looks of things. I bet quite a few Trophy owners have Pug's as well?
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    Funny description of trophy owners/trophies!

    EVO (Which the seller references) Car Of The Year 2004 featured a 182 in metallic marmalade. "It's in a horrid colour" was one of their observations. It still placed joint second though.
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    Funny description of trophy owners/trophies!

    An alarming number of cars for sale these days seem to come complete with "Breaks" (Unstressed in this case). He doesn't specify what exactly is broken but I suspect that 5th gear may be out of order if the best it can manage is 36mpg. Mine rarely falls below 40mpg over a tank and 28mpg...
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    bigger engine

    I believe the coupe engine is the same as the Williams so should fit.
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    Bad Drivers

    People who drive too close to the car in front on 70mph roads and cause crashes which make me late for work or more importantly late home for my rum, laptop and girlfriend (in that order) [-X
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    Cheap......but change those wheels!!!

    Annoying when sellers do not disclose CAT D in the actual advert. It seems like it could devalue genuine examples - not cool.
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    Cheap......but change those wheels!!!

    Good luck. Its still really cheap for that mileage even when you factor in a set of Turinis. Have you had a look at the car?
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