I took the trophy down to the local garage and had the front springs and dampers taken off and replaced with new mark fish springs and some brand new cup dampers. The problem is that under compression (fast turn in or over dips) I get a rubbing sound- anyone got any ideas?
Btw (the original top...
So I had my AIRCON tested and regassed not long ago and it's stopped working again- took it to another garage to check and test again. - basically a defective valve (expansion valve I'm guessing) and radiator. Ask them how much to fix........
"uh.... that will be £955" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so I'm...
Think I'll do standard engine mounts (are the KTR OEM ones ok?). If I change the tie rods should I get the tie rod ends also?
Also - have all Trophys got SMI racks? Or do I need to check.
thanks again:)
Anyone else agree?
K-Tec - contacted them via email for a quote -no reply . These guys any good?
(actually it was their online quote thing after you have selected parts).
TOMMO- can you post some part numbers and prices and best place to buy:))
edit- just read a post about 'new' style Renault top mounts. - I'm guessing I need these if im going OEM.
Thanks for the replays people:)
so what do you think of this:-
So far I have decided to do the following:-
new powerflex (purple) on everything on front end (inc dog mount).
OEM top mounts.
sachs refurb and new springs.
considering the following:-
engine mounts (OEM?)
new wishbones (the...
To be honest I love the car so much I'm never gonna sell it. So if I am going to spend some money on the little fucker I'd prefer to do as much as I can. I don't track it, fast road around the great Welsh roads mostly. I can justify a decent amount of funds as I don't replace my cars every 3...
Finally getting a refurb on the Sachs, thought I'd replace the springs whilst they are being done. Couple of questions for you guys.
- What are the part numbers for the springs?
- Are the original springs still available? - I've had a dig and found these (are these the ones)...
Hi all, just seen the images on this Trophy on eBay, the 1st pic looks so good!! .
Apologises if someone has already posted it.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161601067605