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    Please, just go OEM.... Trophy breakdown

    I always had a faith with Febi products untill I fitted this very same thermostat, 24028, though not with the same horrific outcome. It was apparent from the outset that something was wrong, as my engine never got up to temperature. Testing it in a saucepan of water on the stove revealed it...
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    New daily driver

    That`s 35 & 25 UK mpg in real money.
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    Spotted in Morrisons Huddersfield

    And you got a proper dashboard in those days;
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    Spare parts to get NOW

    I would bang in some Powerflex black bushes to the original arms, ditto ARB bushes, replace the bottom ball joints and then reset the alignment with a full Geo check to eliminate any potential problem with the rear end.
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    Spare parts to get NOW

    As they cross reference as being suitable for a 1.2 16v, a PH 172 and a 182 Trophy, which are all different, I`d leave well alone and go for these. https://k-tecracing.com/products/aftermarket-heavy-duty-clio-2-rs-lower-arms
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    Clio 182/172 bargain parts buys

    35% discount from Autodoc today.
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    FTAO anyone with a workshop manual.

    I bought this CD, but have been unable to copy it, probably by design. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175393704115
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    FTAO anyone with a workshop manual.

    This is from the CB22 182 manual
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    FTAO anyone with a workshop manual.

    @ZS Phil if you pm your email, I have a manual I can send you.
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    FTAO anyone with a workshop manual.

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen%20Miller/Pictures/Clio%20service%20related%20pics/Suspension%20setups.pdf
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    FTAO anyone with a workshop manual.

    If this does not work, I will try qnd find a different format. file:///C:/Users/Stephen%20Miller/Pictures/EU02LND%20SERVICE%20HISTORY/Clio%20Sport%20Technical%20Manuals/Clio%20geometry.pdf OK it does not work.
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    Clio 182/172 bargain parts buys

    I have placed 6 £140 + ( free delivery ) orders over as many years, using Paypal payment, and delivery was reliably 7 working days from date of order with UK delivery by Royal Mail.. I suspect this could be bettered if I used a Debit card, as they seem to wait for payment to land before...
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    Clio 182/172 bargain parts buys

    37% discount from Autodoc today
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    Spotted in Morrisons Huddersfield

    Those Busso v6`s sound epic with the right exhaust.
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    First world problem - Clio 182 Trophy length

    3mm ? Lift the front end on a gentle ramp, it will be shorter at an angle.
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    Touch up paint

    No way am I a paint expert, but unless you flat it and then spray with clear laquer, it will never look right.
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    Clio Battery cover for sale.

    Winging it down South.
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    Clio Battery cover for sale.

    Whinging ?
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    Spare parts to get NOW

    Trophy & 182 with cup pack fitment is Shaftec R396R, 730mm length, 15mm abs ring, Rh side. with support bearing. Shaftec R396L, 655mm length, 15mm abs ring, LH side, gearbox side. 60k miles warranty...
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    Clio 182/172 bargain parts buys

    That does take the shine off the deal. I have read elsewhere that the NTN/SNR discs were the OE items, which may or maybe not true. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=7701204901&page=1&supplier%5B1%5D=110
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    Spare parts to get NOW

    The LHF 4413209 cross references 7700836704 The RHF 4413208 cross references 7700836705 These were the PH1 172 liners.
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    Clio 182/172 bargain parts buys

    7701204901 OE Renault rear discs used to be good value at £105 the pair with bearings & ABS rings, but RPD now have them listed at £217.94 i/c Vat. I have never dealt with Partsouq, but i see they are showing these as as being in stock at £59.77 the pair, Vat payable at customs, if anyone...
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    Spare parts to get NOW

    If I`m right about this, then this is a game changer. Google 4413208, 4403209, 4413309, 4413308. My hunch is that the OE reference numbers they quote are the moulding numbers, in the same way that the front undertray 6000073585 has 8200158866 moulded on it Your expert opinion is welcome as...
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    Tyre choice

    There is the option of putting the irreplaceable 16" Trophy Speedline`s into storage, where they cannot be kerbed, and buying some cheap 17" rims and running 205/40R17 Michelin PS5's. Overall dimensions only differ by 5mm at most from 205/45R 16's...
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    Uneven Tyre Wear

    I suspect that if you drove in Europe, it would be the other way round.
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    Heat shield part numbers

    The sheets appear to be quite easy to work with judging by this "how to" video.
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    New daily driver

    These are quite good fun.(y)...
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    Heat shield part numbers

    @photo_ed I saw you wrote this recently. " The favoured liquid of expulsion on my Trophy is PAS fluid, has a habit of chucking it out, particularly after a session of spirited driving. " Have you checked you have a heat shield fitted?
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    Heat shield part numbers

    All 182 & 172`s have SMI power racks. Engine Dynamics only sell the firewall shield. I think the rack heat shield in their website picture has been fabricated from this material or similar...
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    Heat shield part numbers

    Most cars seem to have No 10 missing...
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