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  1. Olliev8

    PM Outbox

    i stand corrected! #-o
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    PM Outbox

    i believe the messages only send when the person you sent them to logs in, until that point they sit in your outbox.
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    Newbie looking for advice

    If its 3 wheel fun your after then the Trophy is good for that! a few people on here have had fun doing it. Upgrades your going to need for tracking is things like brakes! anything other than day to dya driving and the standard ones don't cut the mustard! for a little extra noise a new exhaust...
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    First few mods.

    drove at night for the first time with the new bulbs over this weekend and i must say i'm mightly impressed with the Osram Nightbreakers, the extra visability you get over the standard bulbs is very good!!!! a worth while investment even if i did destroy my right hand putting the bulb in on the...
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    Greetings!

    http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1029376.htm (not totally convinced on this one though, Trophy's don't have xenons!!) http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1014271.htm http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/925416.htm http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/983209.htm http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1022834.htm...
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    First few mods.

    Some was down to patience..................... the rest laziness!!!!!!
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    First few mods.

    Yeah the stalk is about as basic as they come!!!!!! don't allow any adjustment on wiper speed, if it hasn't already been done on the T you get it has to be the first mod. I managed to last 2years with the basic one then got so fed up it had to be changed!
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    First few mods.

    Done my first few mods over the last couple of days, nothing major compared to some on here but all little things to improve the T. Intermittent wiper stalk - £15, Bosch Aerotwin wipers - £19.50, Osram Night Breaker H7 bulbs - £19 from Powerbulbs, Phillips Blue Vision side lights - free from...
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    ring

    i see your passanger was holding on for dear life!! :lol: yet at the same time your look like your resting your right arm on the window ledge as if on a sunday drive!!!!! Liking it!!! 8)
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    check this out

    bet it goes like the clappers!!!!!! :D
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    this months EVO + Harry's T

    checked mine today and found that yes i do have a gap around the 5mm mark! Sooooo happy as really dont have another £500 spare!
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    Front pads

    Hello, Anyone know what these pads are like, need to change my fronts when i put new discs (Brembo HC's) on in a few weeks. Only do road driving and don't really wanna spend more the £40. http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=245 comments welcome. Cheers Ollie
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    OEM Rear discs

    Just weighed the ones i picked up today in the box they came in, 8.9kgs on my scales.
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    OEM Rear discs

    Just ordered some rear discs from Reanult at Slough, doing them for the price Power Ranger stated, £114.71 including the vat. Job done
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    Service requirements!

    have a look at these posts; viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7110 viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7016 the search button is your friend! :D
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    Cracked Front Fog Lamp

    i just got a new passanger fog light from cliospares, £26 delievered as mine has crack in glass. As Cue says you can't get the lens on its own, it comes as a sealed unit.
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    OEM Rear discs

    Power Ranger, is this offer across the board or just at your garage? cheers Ollie
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    The T2* PHY thread

    T29 PHY is mine.
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    Questions about clutch and gearbox

    I would agree with Hoolio, its nice to have a clutch with some feel! drove a 307GTI around for a bit and the clutch was so light i just couldn't get on with it! Pat - Haven't experienced what you have explained in your first two points, maybe your changing gear at the speed of superman :lol:
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    Europe breakdown cover

    Anyone know any good companies? my current cover doesn't include Europe and as i'm on under my partners policy its her car thats only covered for europe at a price! i would have to change the vehicle on the policy to get myself covered!!!!! what a ball ache. got quote from AA - £35.75. need...
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    New discs needed.

    was this just a local one or do you know if it is a deal across the board? Also do they have the abs sensor on? cheers Ollie
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    New discs needed.

    Heard back from Ren-Tech, Their prices include fitting and new pads, but as pads were done all round last May and only done 8k don't think they will need changing. Its going to be an expensive April/May!! - £375 for 36k serivce including full aux kit, new discs front and back (£175 for front's...
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    Reanult UK Manager

    Well i have now had a call from the Renault Service Manager, he called to advise me that he is currently investigating the incident to find out how and why it happened and will call me next week once he has a full picture. He wanted to assure me that the incident was not being brushed under the...
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    Reanult UK Manager

    My letter went off to them a week ago today and got the letter response from the Garage manager monday just gone. Haven't heard anything since so thought if i wait till next monday that'll be a week and enough time for the Service manager to call and say he is looking into it. time will tell.
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    Reanult UK Manager

    I am still awaiting a response from the Service Manager. did get a letter from the Garage Manager saying thanks for bringing it to his attention and the Service manager will be in touch. I will wait till monday to see if i get a response, if not it'll be a phone call this time!!!! will keep you...
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    New discs needed.

    Cheers Gazza, got a quote from Ren-tech for doing them at same time as 36k service; £175 for fronts and £200 for rears including bearings and sensor. Just waiting to hear back if that price includes fitting or just parts. Contacted Renault Slough and they do the discs for 182 at £109.25 for...
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    New discs needed.

    hi all, I will be the first to admit knowing little about brakes and such so wondering if the below links are the right match for the Trophy, need new front and rear discs. pads were changed last may and have only done 8k on them. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-2-0- ... 240%3A1318...
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    Reanult UK Manager

    Up till this point i have been happy with the service they had offered, this has just undone all the hard work they had done before. I'm very dissapointed!
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    Reanult UK Manager

    Below is a copy of the letter i sent to the manager of the garage and will be sent to reanult UK. After i get a response i will decide what action needs to be taken, whether it be criminal or civil. Will keep ya posted!! "Dear Sir, I am the owner of a Renault Clio 182 Trophy, registration...
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    Reanult UK Manager

    Whilst it was in they called to say the Technician who was working on the car had to go to Bristol one evening and he wanted to take my car on a long 'test run' to see if the fault with the brake pedal switch activated! Now working out this would be around 180miles round trip, i said NO!! I...
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