So took the trophy out for a short spin this evening, all was fine until I got home. On locking the car I was greeted with a constant beep, as though a door was open. Have checked the bonnet, boot and both doors and all seem fine. Was too dark to get a good look at the connectors, but has any...
So, I have a little play in both the steering rack and my drivers side rear caliper carrier. Neither part is available new from Reno now and RPD are saying they can't hold of any.
Any ideas?
Without warning the trophy's decided to throw a wobbly... I've electric power, but when starting there's no reaction to the engine - ticking, turning, nothing....
Battery seems fine, once bump started it won't maintain drive either - I'm thinking its likely to be solenoid related, any thoughts?
I've a friend who's about to put his unused Renault Spider on the market - it's only done 700 miles and is literally box fresh, totally mint show room condition... While these are now fetching sizable sums, he's only looking for around £35k if anyone is interested...?
Just info if anyone needs anything.. Euro Car Parts has a sale on - 50% off ave.. enter SALE55 on check out.. may be useful if anyone's after sundries, oil, filters etc...
What's everyone running now a days?
I've been on Brembo Max front disks since '09 and looking into the near future will be needing some more - but i hear that Brembo are discontinuing them, although have launched Brembo Xtra range which seem identical but are drilled instead of grooved.
Any...
As I am in need of a new turini, due to a particularly aggressive pot hole, akin to a swimming pool, I will be hunting down one.
I'm told by contact at Speedline UK that Renault hold the license for our spec of the wheel - ET45 and centre bore specific. So even for a large order (where they...
I originally posted some of this in my trophy owners section, but thought it may be a good general Trophy cost of ownership discussion for newby's and long termers alike.
This information has been compiled since I bought the car, way back in 2005.
It's important to note that I had poly mounts...
Anyone else experienced handbrake issues?
Possibly not the best description, but the only one I can come up with.. Mine has just become loose - doesn't grasp the rear brakes now - can be pulled up with no tension at all... Is this likely to just a brake cable issue or could the lever be...
It's about that time.... The gearbox in mine is on the way out, or at least the syncro's are... I was wondering if anyone would recommend a straight oem replacement or another one - i do the occasional track work with the car and it's my weekend toy so does get used.... Any suggestions?
I've two front springs 'gathering dust'. Done around 5k, been sitting in the garage for 18 months and I need to clear some space. Open to decent offers above the £100 mark, will be going on ebay in the next day or two so you've got a heads up.
Brand new, each one will set you back over £100...
98’ R reg face lifted E39 540Ci auto with every conceivable optional extra including; TV, roof mounted DVD, inbuilt child booster seats, fully electric, lumbar support & heated front seats, inbuilt ski holder bag, 6 CD changer, AC Schnitzer mirrors and exhaust, climate control, electric reach &...
I'm going to be selling the 540Ci and getting a small - swb landy or rav4 size 4wd car for the winter. looking at around £4k outlay
Just wondering what everyone's opinions are as to which one to get.
I've scoured the markets and shortened the selection to;
Scubby outback
Rav4
Merc ML
any...
Well even after nearly 6 years of ownership this little pocket rocket still surprises me.
I know how quick it is on a B road, but in a straight line i always thought it slightly underpowered to take on the great and good of Germany's finest but boy was I wrong.
100 octane racing fuel on board...
A friend of mine is selling one of his motors - a spotless Cup packed RS Clio 200 with graphite options (wheels, dash etc), Recaro's also - every conceivable option... as I say it's spotless. It's done 8k so barely run in.
He's looking for around £14k (just below book price) so is a bargain for...
i'm buying my 3yr old a new bike - i'm thinking it needs a pedal back brake (for safety as they've never ridden before). anyone got experience in kids bikes?
Pneumatic tyres for me are a must also....
here's one for the techies out there... do sensors just report or do they control? maybe it depends on the sensor????
i.e. if you get a fault code. could the fault likely be caused a dodgy sensor or could a dodgy sensor have altered the EMS to trip a fault?
I have two x 5 ltrs of the Silkolene Pros Engine oil (5W40) going spare if anyone wants to purchase one or two of them - £43 (each) + delivery or free collection...
It's the best engine oil on the market - perfect for your Trophy... RRP is £50 from memory.
I was in the BMW travelling south, you were travelling north - just North of the border iirc.... AROUND 5/5.30 ish today on the lovely A68 out of Edin'gh.
what's everyone's suggestions as the where to buy the following... reno or others etc?
Ball joints
Aux belt and Kit
Timing belt etc
? also powerranger - eta if i were to buy and have shipped to west yorks?
#274 needs some tlc so i thought get everything done at the same time, including new...