Just approach it with the mindset of fun.
After all anything we do is "supposed" to be fun...
Yes competitive fun, but fun none the less...
Looks like the timing strutt is a work of art, but I wouldn't expect anything less from you Ed....
So long as it makes contact with the beam itl be ok...
Just hope it helps somebody out.
Pity we dont have the same camaraderie over on the RB5 sites.... Dont get me wrong, there good, but not Trophy owners good...;););)
Do you not have any mates in the area that has a car trailer.? So long as you have a car to tow it with.?
Failing that, there should be lots of people in your area that has flatbed transporters.
I know where I live there is a wealth of them about...
Ive been doing some searching for the correct colour to refurb my Impreza RB5 wheels ,and came across this,,,,
https://www.wheelpaints.co.uk/product/renault-clio-trophy-24-00-130/
This looks like the correct colour for the Trophy wheels.
I know when I tried to get my Trophy wheels refurbed, I...
Ed,, Just got to say the 172 looks stunning, poss a little too good to thrash up the Harewood hill...
Maybee something to contemplate is a remap to help remove some of the "grumpy" nature when cold...And poss extract a few more horses from the pony under the bonnet...
There was a company...
OOo eeerrr.. That looks a weapon....
And lots of fun...
If its primarily a hillclimb car, you want to use it for, there is some weight that looks like it can come out of the car. Rear wiper + motor, electric windows, rear seat, the spotlights etc etc...
It all depends on which class itl be...
Nice one Nick, a "proper" car for a change...
Yes they are a great touring car, I am going to be using mine in earnest this year as im going on a 3 week tour of Northern Spain, [Picos, Pyrenees, poss into north Portugal ],,,,,with a few mates...
Woop Woop...
There cant be many of that mileage and ownership left in circulation....
I would've though that Collecting Cars would be the best option. With a decent reserve...[£20K+]....
So long as it doesnt need any £££ spending on it, ie sachs refurbs , paint etc etc....
On my "old" Trophy I fitted a set of Vibratech mounts to my trophy.
They are a stiffer rubber mount.
My mounts didnt need replacing, but i got the vibratech ones at the right money so bought them.
Just to let you know they do transfer a slight little bit more vibration into the cabin / car, but...
Nick, were all of yours standard, ie no mods.?
The reason I ask is I am after some photos of standard ones.
Mine as far as I can see is standard, but I'm looking at making sure it is, ie correct brake caliper colour etc etc, you know what I mean...
Well after letting my Trophy go to its new owner a couple of years ago, my life has been "EVO" car less.
I have been hankering after the similar experience that the T had to offer, ie lightweight , nimble, and reasonably quick.
So as I had been hankering after my next toy for some time , I...
Yep the "dear god" moment is timeless...
If you get the chance try and get your hands on the dvd The Vattanen touch,, FABULOUS...
The master at work ......
Looks like a FABULOUS event...
I remember watching the legendsAri Vattanen /Dave Richards on the Manx rally back in the 80,s, absolute legend pairing......
So thats £20 starter bid....
Ill give a deadline on Friday 21st March, at midnight....Highest offer gets it...
Ill do the postage for free....
Like I said Im not looking at cashing in, as all proceeds go to charity...