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Decided to change the gearbox oil in #302 as there is no evidence in the service history of it ever being done. Car has covered 63k. I went to the local Renault garage and they wanted £52+VAT for 3L of Elf 75-80 (after checking i found that you can get it for about £35 off ebay). Then checked...

As per the title #129 (BL05 UKE) has been listed on eBay (43,434 miles) - not recorded in the register: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321408543259&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

Hi all, This weekend just finished restoring a very good condition 182 Cup. 70K Major service New Clutch Reconditioned Gear box Mintex brakes and pads all round New elf oil and filter Engine Flush Headlights restored like new from UV sun damage (misting/cracking of plastic) Scorpion exhaust...

Hi all New to this site, so still feeling my way around. I have been seriously considering buying a 172 CUP or 182 Cup for weekend fun use and perhaps the occasional track day, maybe!!! Every time I look at the classified it appeasers that approx: 98% of 172 & 182's are owned by the young...

Well was down the shed today looking at Clio / Trophy spares i have. What do you have hidden away ? 1, 1 Pair Front Sachs Shocks 2, 1 Pair Dust Covers 3, 1 Pair Front Eibach Springs 4, 1 Pair Rear Springs 5, 1 Pair Trophy Side Skirts 6, 1 Pair Trophy Door Handles 7, 4 x Clio16v/R19 16v Clover...

Hello, I have seen Fuchs Sintofluid has been recommended on here before as the brake fluid of choice, but do you need; SAE 75W or SAE 75W-80 Cheers

I've owned #207 since September 12, having owned #383 before, so its about time for an update. The car was in excellent condition when I picked it up and only needed a few bits doing! New exhaust mounts fitted and AeroTwin wipers on arrival home. I had ordered new set of Speedlines from...

Well as some of you will know I have just got my new trophy last week (no 451) and thought I would take it to Cit-Ren in Norwich for a checkover and to get some little jobs doing , door switch failed etc etc. Well I got a nasty surprise , the former keeper has replaced the front Sachs dampers...

Changing oil this weekend What's best? 5/30 f/s?

Well what a bloody find. Please read carefully and then read at the bottom of the pictures !! It states in the letter that this is a one off but dont worry as im on teh case to get a pile of stickers for a few people as even on the phone a RUK manager has told me that...

Does anyone have a part number for it, and if its still available? Is the Trophy meant to have any other window stickers? Just wanna make sure my cars 'right'.

Hi All, We have put together an oil change kit using 5L Elf Evolution SXR 5W-40 oil, a genuine Renault oil filter and sump washer. The full retail price on these products should be £55.23 inc delivery For ClioTrophy members this kit is £45 delivered (UK mainland only) Also Available are...

Yet Again another problem with the Trophy. After going through all the oil level stuff and me buying a oil level sensor (getting fitted on tues) This light now comes up on the car when i start it in the morning. After about 3/4 mins it goes off and does not come back on untill the next again...

Hi All, We have put together an oil change kit using 5L Elf Evolution SXR 5W-40 oil, a genuine Renault oil filter and sump washer. The retail price on these products would be £55.23 inc delivery Special Offer price £39.00 delivered saving £16.23 You can pay by paypal to...

Hi all, Have had 2 services since I owned the T on 24k and 35k using 5W40 Elf oil. After having the last oil change the car has now covered 37k and is already low on oil. Not sure if it has been topped up fully but imagine it would have been. Car is used 5 days a week for 60 mile commute...

............was looking at getting all the service bits for my T and came across this:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280566078198&_trksid=p2759.l1259&_trksid=p2759.l1259 Managed to get 6 litres with Special Delivery postage at £34 all in! He has 6 litres left so be...

Hello, As Cambelts are the new 'Hot Topic' for Trophy's at the Moment can we maybe Sticky this topic so it's easy to see. Can we start a list below of dealers that people have used and been happy with for getting the work done. Just need dealer name, if the service was good or not, price...

Has anyone read this months EVO? In the fast fleet section there is a write on how much all of Harrys cars cost him for servicing etc and apparently he has just had the cambelt done on the Trophy and it cost him £1206.55!?! Apparently more than his 550 Marrenello! He obviously doesnt come on...

im running MOTUL HIGH PERFORMANCE 300V ENGINE OIL for the engine, what about gear box oil? whats the avanguard oil for gear boxes?

What gearbox oil is best for the T and how much for to fill the whole gearbox? Cheers, Eliot

Last oil change I used oem Elf. Are they any better oils out there? if so, how are they better (is there any real evidence or are people just reading the marketing blurb?) Cheers M

Hi, I think you have not appreciate the last mods of my trophy with the stickers (no post reply). I hope this mods will recive some opinion ;) I have painted my break calipers, 1 hand white, application of trophy decal, 2 hand red, trophy decal removed, the result is not bad I think. I have...

Just wanna wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a good holiday, I know I will. :D

Hi folks , im going to check out a Trophy in Durham tonight ( no 97 ) with 35k on the clock What to look for at this mileage and anyone know the car.! It has 5 months renault warranty left - is this worth much as the car is pricey at £8,300 i think. thanks

So I was sitting in a tyre fitter this AM getting four new tyres :twisted: for my van, idly flicking through Evo's tyre awards for 2007 supplement as tested on a golf GTI. Goodyear came top, Michelin came about half way down. Second overall, and first in several categories came tyres by...

Finally, after over 18 months of ownership, I have got round to doing the rear window mod..... ... by removing the nasty renault retail sticker!! :mrgreen:

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..... brake fluid... which one? Silkolene Pro Race 2000 Motul RBF 600 Dot4 Motul Dot5.1 Castrol dot 4 :?:

On behalf of a mate.... Unfortunatly i have had to grow up and sell the cup to make way for my first child!!! So here it is my cup that i have spent an absolute fortune on. First the Spec Chip Wizards re-map Group A Gearbox/Subframe Mount Janspeed Exhaust K&N 57i Induction Kit...

What engine oil should I be using for my 182? I changed the oil after 3k miles for ELF EX.... 5W 40 Synthetic I think. Does the synthetic mean fully or semi, i can't remember?!! I changed it again after 7k miles and away to again after 11k miles. Would anybody argue with what oil I am...