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Rentech all they way. They are super people and know what they are talking about. I took the T down for a basic service after I collected it. It wasn't due for service until summer 2009 or another 12k miles but wanted full peace of mind. They also did the wiper upgrade for me after I purchased...

I've used the Permaguard too. Paintwork was pretty well swirll free to start with but did have some marks. With the pretreating they did before application nearly all the marks were removed, fantastic job. It's pretty well blemish free now. I also went for the glass treatment as well and that's...

Hoolio, Ben Many thanks for all the information supplied. Perfect. Hoolio, I presume that as you didn't mention anything about it, the bulbs aren't tinted or coloured, just great bulbs. Cheers.

When i fitted mine Silverstar's were the best, i'd now go for the nightbreaker's i think. 100w? Irritates the hell out of me when i end up blinded by someone else so no and i can't be bothered with the extra hassle, road legal etc. Hoolio are silverstar and nightbreaker's brands and are they...

Ben, some questions: Which brand of bulb? What pattern H4, H3? I know it'll be in the manual I expect, I'm being lazy. Which fuse do you replace? I presume it's main beam or headlight fuse. Where is fuse? You are right 100w are illegal, all marked 'Off Road Use Only'. 55w dip and 80w...

Hoolio, what bulbs have you put in as an upgrade? 100w? No problems with heat? Cheers.

I put a set of Rally/Race Mintex pads on my road going 106 Rallye with new standard OEM discs. At slow speeds I get squeeking too, particularly on short journeys and around town. When they are 'cold' they will squeek. Once up to a good operating temp the noise goes. I don't think there is...

Don't know if I can confirm the S2 Rallye numbers but I know there aren't many S1's left. They made about 1500 a year for two or three years for the UK market. I know of at least five destroyed ones, then are all the ones taken off the road and converted into rally cars. Very few straight...

Hoolio, thanks for the confirmation on the bulb vs the headlight unit change and when to remove the bumper. I was a bit worried about that one! The gear linkage wobble did bother me hence not laying down the cash. I guess the amount of movement is different to each person. If you make a fist...

160dmb and Reboot, good point on comparing to another 182, I expect the linkages and bushes for the selector rods will be standard on the 182 models. The 'gearstick slop' happens on my 106 Rallye rally car but the road car is fine. It does have a few mm of movement but literally no more...

Cue, as per usual, thanks for your opinion. Any one else have views? I was quite surprised. I didn't think it would have that much play. I don't think it had excessive play, as the 'box was very clean, if a little heavy in engaging, but that's as I would have expected with a 'box designed...

Thanks Cue. Another question. I drove another Trophy this evening. I noticed that there was quite a lot of play in the gear stick while it was in gear. Is this normal? The 'box seemed tight as a drum and a nice clean and weighty shift from gear to gear, but I was surprised with the amount the...

"he other pro for the itg panel filter i forgot is that it never needs replacing, the oem one does so in the long run it's a lot cheaper." I presume you have to clean and oil it though even though it doesn't need replacing. Perhaps oil is old hat but K&N's came with a lube bottle. A bit of...

Stephen, thanks for the details on your Trophy. I think I'm very close to securing an 11k mile, one owner from new Trophy that's done no track work at all. Also at a highly competitive price. I'll keep the forum posted.

Cue, I'll stick to the standard filter then. Sounds like little point in changing it. In the Rallye they are not really worth it either. If you go down the whole removal road with the Rallye you end up removing the cold air feed and suck hot air into the engine from the engine bay which...

Shiftspark, it does and I noticed it before. Looks great. I'm afraid a Manchester location isn't ideal for me to pay a visit and I don't want to waste your time and you add to the mileage meeting halfway etc. Thanks for highlighting it to me though. It certainly has encouraged me to go...

160dmb, really appreciate the overview and your transparent perspective on car 319. It sounds like a cracking car with subtle modifications that could, but haven't, been used in anger. Mark Fish clearly knows what he's doing if springs and geometry have made such a great change but not made...

Okay. It's ITG, answered my own question. They supply both kits and replacement filters. Anyone just changed a filter and noticed a difference?

Hoolio, I saw that one on the forum and the conversation around it. Art Dealer is probably right about what he said about the work mitigating the extra list price. Sounds good. I want a totally standard car though. Bar a wiper upgrade and a bit of PermaGard :wink: Modifications might be...

Thanks for the suggestions Steve. The cars on Auto Trader all have pretty high milage apart from the Munich Legends one. Which I expect, given it's been traded in at Munich Legends, has been on a track; perhaps all of it's 6k miles have been!! Ideally I'd perfer a low(ish) mileage car. Which...

Cue, that sounds very sensible. It's the same with second hand rally cars. Those in the know and involved in competitive motorsport will respect the fact the machinery needs looked after. Also will know a car needs an oil change before 12k miles! Missing the service schedule is just stupid...

Hmm, food for thought g40. I'm not too enamoured with a car that has been tracked and the owner doesn't know. But as you say how are you ever going to know...

Nice one Cue. I just thought PermaGard was a treatment sealant rather than them prepping the surface first. I'll call the main number at the East of London address on the main website. Many thanks as well on the grubscrew info. It sounds like the Trophy I saw still had the pins and grubscrews...

Nice pic Vamos. I don't think they are very OEM though! :lol: Nice little Grp N car. I was witness to a very quick young Fin testing a Super 1600 JWRC Clio at Phil Prices Rally School in Wales a couple of years ago. Rude. The noise the thing made was awesome. So well engineered, but...

Thanks Cue. I'm near enough to Portsmouth for piece of minds sake. PermaGard's sounding better and better. Especially if I can avoid mudflaps and put protective film on, you guys have converted me already! Can anyone suggest a valet/detail service in the London area to polish it up before...

:? really don't see the issue with mud flaps but hey. Each to their own. Perhaps if I actually see a Trophy with them (unlikely by the sound of it) or the Renault mud flaps themselves I'll change my mind as they look so hedious...

Some dealers can be great of course. Glad to hear you have a good one. :) The oil thing can get really out of hand I know. I'm very happy with Silkolene and I'm likely to keep using it. As long as it's the right viscosity for the engine and blend (semi/fully synth) any brand is up to the...

Thanks Nick. I noticed that all of the Trophys that I've looked at have had very reluctant seats. They only tilt a small amount and needed a huge shove to move them forward. Most people have said to me "I don't think the back seats have been sat on" so I guess you might expect the Recaro's to...

Hello Everyone Many thanks already for the hundreds of tips and suggestions I've read so far. I don't actually own a Trophy yet but by the end of February I hope to have one nailed down. I was hoping I could get a little assistance from you all. Servicing: Clearly RenTech are the...