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  1. Big Dave

    Lightness Revisited - A 172 Cup Adventure.

    Ok, so youve got me curious. Whats with the limes, and engine bay detailing.??
  2. Big Dave

    Lightness Revisited - A 172 Cup Adventure.

    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...
  3. Big Dave

    205 GTi Hillclimb car...

    It looks like it knows its way up Harewood... A lot of the pics of of the hill, and its got the circuit outline on the hatch...
  4. Big Dave

    205 GTi Hillclimb car...

    MMM but the yellow one is a sunroof car,,, not as stiff....
  5. Big Dave

    205 GTi Hillclimb car...

    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...
  6. Big Dave

    Daily drivers

    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...
  7. Big Dave

    Merry Christmas!

    Bit late to the party. Hope christmas was kind to you all,,,.... Happy New year to one and all....
  8. Big Dave

    Old Minis..

    That was FUN.....Looks like it was well driven.....
  9. Big Dave

    Daily drivers

    Nick. The Z4 is nice, but its "poverty" spec 2L,,, You should try the "full fat" M40i....;);)
  10. Big Dave

    Clio Trophy Value

    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....
  11. Big Dave

    Michelin pilot sport 5's

    I believe that Costco have a promo on the Michelins until Sunday....FYI..... And Camskill also are running a promo till end of October....
  12. Big Dave

    Engine Mounts

    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...
  13. Big Dave

    Trophy replacement...

    Nick. Yes it is the PPP version....Only item not specced was the PPP Bilstein suspension.. Hey ho , cant have it all...
  14. Big Dave

    Trophy replacement...

    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...
  15. Big Dave

    Trophy replacement...

    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...
  16. Big Dave

    Good wash mitt / drying towel

    Whats all this, show us your leaf blower[ sorry car dryer] Hey Sharky....
  17. Big Dave

    Good wash mitt / drying towel

    Yep me too.. Occasionally....(y);):):)
  18. Big Dave

    Good wash mitt / drying towel

    Try looking into these...
  19. Big Dave

    Trophy 20th Birthdays

    Looks like its had a celebratory polish ...
  20. Big Dave

    A Rather Pleasant Evening...

    Yep thats them, although Ive never seem the part 11 version. Just FABULOUS...
  21. Big Dave

    A Rather Pleasant Evening...

    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 ......
  22. Big Dave

    A Rather Pleasant Evening...

    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......
  23. Big Dave

    Spotted for sale on eBay...

    Looks like its had a LOT spent on "uprades" recently.... If your after a track focused T then this looks good....
  24. Big Dave

    2025 Trophy Calendar - Final details, Price and Order Instructions.

    Ok so "gonein60" is the only, but the highest bidder.. £20 it is.... Please can you pm me with your address and we can get it sorted out. Thanks...
  25. Big Dave

    2025 Trophy Calendar - Final details, Price and Order Instructions.

    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...
  26. Big Dave

    2025 Trophy Calendar - Final details, Price and Order Instructions.

    Just having a sort out in my office, and I came across my Trophy calendar. Its no16 of 50.. As I havnt got round to or have a space on my wall, I thought , as Ed put so much time and effort into getting these produced it should be admired by somebody else. SO. Ill put it up for sale. Its...
  27. Big Dave

    EVO Issue 325 - Renaultsport 'Best Buys' Feature.

    I bought that mag for the Z4 v Supra manual article, and it had the "bonus" Trophy content....(y);)
  28. Big Dave

    Bump Stops

    Wowzers... Whilst your in there,,,, oh, ill just take the engine out... Itl be like a new car soon.... Good on ya. Oh and have you seen the thread about the Welsh Weekender in 2025... Well worth going on if the car is ready....
  29. Big Dave

    Bump Stops

    Giving the car a bit of tlc hey Rhys.... Have the dampers sprung a leak.? They were the "Rick Perry" super dampers....
  30. Big Dave

    182 steering wheel

    Snappy does a great job. I had 2 steering wheels done, one for the T and one on my TVR Chimaera..[ the TVR one was in full alcantara ],, super grippy. Both cars now sadly with there new owners...
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