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  1. Big Dave

    Xenon headlights.?

    Yep. Thats what my MOT man told me today, just had the T in for its yearly test....PASSED...
  2. Big Dave

    Koni rear shocks.?

    I guess its a personal thing. So im guessing there an improvement over the standard in the way they are adjustable. Are they easy to adjust, ie the adjuster knobs accessable.?
  3. Big Dave

    Koni rear shocks.?

    Hi, Can anybody tell me, Are the koni adj rear shocks that people fit, better than the standard Sachs.? Im not after a harder ride, just a bit more compliant , Do the konis adjust to a softer setting than the Sachs.? Ta Dave W.
  4. Big Dave

    Xenon headlights.?

    Ok its silly question time.. Do the Trophys come with Xenon lights as standard. If not, how easy is it to change them over .? Ta.
  5. Big Dave

    Springs.?

    Hi. Im just wondering a few things. On my car I have a set of Mark Fish springs. The car came with them fitted. I also got the standard springs as part of the deal. Without changing them around, can somebody tell me,, Are the MF springs shorter an stiffer than he standard ones.? If so, how...
  6. Big Dave

    Mikeyjp's Clio 182, #037, Trophy Progress thread

    Are these the same as the 182 cup. If so ide,ve thought there,d be plenty about. Or are thy Trophy specific.?
  7. Big Dave

    Whiteline Rear arb.?

    Hi chaps. Can somebody tell me what difference the Whiteline rear arb will make to the handling of the trophy. Is it worth fitting. My car has got the Mark Fish spring set fitted. Thanks.
  8. Big Dave

    15" wheels, for track days.?

    Ok im being dead lazy, can anybody tell me the offset of the 16" Trophy turini,s. ta....
  9. Big Dave

    15" wheels, for track days.?

    Hi folks. Im contemplating taking my T on a Track day or 2 and would like to fit a set of 15" wheels. [ i have a supply of lightly used 15" R888,s that need using up]. Can anybody let me know the offset thats needed for the 15" wheel to fit the trophy. Thanks.
  10. Big Dave

    Steering wheel spacing.?

    Im wondering if this is possible. I have a T with a standard steering wheel. As im tall,, 6ft5" with long legs, and sit a fair way back in the car, I need the wheel spaced out from the dash. I realise the steering wheel is adjustable for rake, up and down, but not for distance, in or out. Has...
  11. Big Dave

    Indoor car cover.?

    Ive got a "bubble" [carcoon] and as you say they are a pain if you want to get the car out quickly... Great for long term storage though... I was looking spending under £100...Preferably around the £50 mark...
  12. Big Dave

    Indoor car cover.?

    Im after a indoor car cover for my T . Something like a light cotton version. Something to keep the dust off, doesnt need to be waterproof... Do you have one,? If so where did you get it from...
  13. Big Dave

    Brembo HC front discs.?

    Update on this post. I got some from G172 on cliosport. Very good price and super fast delivery. I got the Brembo Max grooved discs and a set of Mintex 1144 pads as im not looking at tracking the car. So far alls well.....
  14. Big Dave

    Mikeyjp's Clio 182, #037, Trophy Progress thread

    Mikey. I see in your thread that youve replaced the clutch cable. Was it an easy job to do.? Is the clutch action a lot lighter now.? Ta.
  15. Big Dave

    Brembo HC front discs.?

    Hi all. Im after a pair of front Brembo HC discs, can anybody tell me the best place to get them from.? The ones on my car have worn down on the inside faces, as the pads have been binding, recently I though it was a wheel bearing issue, only to find binding DS 2500,s...:rolleyes:
  16. Big Dave

    #129 on eBay £7000 (no offers) - Are Trophy prices on the up?

    Isnt the seller,, josh files a clio cup racing driver.? The name rings a bell...
  17. Big Dave

    Strangest looking Trophy ever?

    Has anybody ever made a model of the Trophy.? ie minichamps etc.??
  18. Big Dave

    Newbie Looking for Immaculate 182 Trophy

    Hi. Youl find one, eventually... Ive done just that recently, I bought a very nice sub 60K car , but I had to travel...I was looking for around 18 months on and off, and im realy happy I got one,, there flippin great... You wont regret getting one...Happy hunting..
  19. Big Dave

    Workshop / Haynes Manual.?

    Ah ok.... Cheers...
  20. Big Dave

    Workshop / Haynes Manual.?

    I realise its the same, well almost the same,,,but that doesn't answer my question.. Thanks...
  21. Big Dave

    Workshop / Haynes Manual.?

    Hi folks. Newby question... Is there a workshop manual for the Trophy, or maybee the 182, available.? Its good to have a reference on how stuff works, goes together and comes apart... Thanks.:up:
  22. Big Dave

    Clio Trophy

    Car sold to me,,, the article didn't help as ive been looking for one for a while. Its a good article though. Makes you feel good......
  23. Big Dave

    Forum settings.?

    Im not too sure if its my PC or the forum settings, but when I post a message, it wont let me start a new paragraph. The whole post is bunched up together as you see it here....Can somebody help me out...
  24. Big Dave

    SACHS DAMPERS REBUILDS

    I think the dust seals would be a valued addition to a lot of owners...Im guessing theyl be a relatively easy fit..
  25. Big Dave

    Pure Motorsport Exhaust (warning: Extreme teasing present)

    It also looks a lot lighter than the original...And that can only be a good thing....
  26. Big Dave

    NEW Trophy owner needs some advice

    Ok newby question. Ive heard a lot about the Mark Fish springs. Are they stiffer than the original Renault ones. And are they "better".??
  27. Big Dave

    Clio Trophy

    Hi Steve, you say the aux belt has been changed, has the dephaser pulley been replaced aswell.? Does the car have its standard rear shocks fitted.? And is it sat on the Renault springs.? It seems the front end has had most , if not , all the bushes replaced, was there a problem with the car...
  28. Big Dave

    Project : Workshop

    Likeing the work bench.. Looks good and solid...What size timbers did you use, especially on the top.... Thats my next project.....
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