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  1. J

    To Brembo or not

    no to upgrade on brakes, spend a spring day cleaning what you have, get the wheels off (repair the rubber gaitors again probably) pressure wash the inner wheel arches, and clean the back of those wheels, clean the brake discs, and make the hidden bits of the car look good, you will feel better...
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    Trophy YouTube review...

    Sorry x Kermit
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    Trophy YouTube review...

    http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideos/235919/renault_clio_trophy_video_diary.html another nice little review here, enjoy
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    NEW Trophy owner needs some advice

    congrats on your purchase of such a low number trophy, have a look at the pure motorsports site this will give you some good ideas where to spend your money, enjoy http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/clio_shop.php?cat=1&model=6
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    Sachs damper stickers

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-Racing-Puma-Eibach-front-shock-suspension-Decal-Sticker-/291069089718?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43c511d7b6 i going to fit these puma ones, at least they say sachs
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    Cailper colour

    I love the 4 colour idea, red yellow, blue, gold all with hammerite and brembo stickers:
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    Sachs damper stickers

    no, read this entire thread to see why
  8. J

    55 reg 182 workshop manual

    Thank you for sending it. just need some warm weather now.
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    55 reg 182 workshop manual

    me too purachat@orange.net
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    Wheel bearing

    but as you know, the wheel assembly is simply hub with bearings, and brake, so it has to be one or the other, the bearing are the cheapest option, so start with that and good luck
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    Wheel bearing

    the rubber gaitors are always coming loose and loosing grease, buy new bearings and replace them on both sides this weekend, repack the grease and get those gaitior clips tight.
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    kids?

    I have had my clio 9 years, my kids are 6 & 8, I have always argued a three door is safer as the kids will climb in the passenger side door, away from the traffic, I have replaced the passenger seat runner once. the seats fold enough to get a baby seat in and out, we had to buy a phil & teds...
  13. J

    147 forsale on Gumtree.. Value?

    i recon you could sell it as bits for that price, if it fails the mot,
  14. J

    Rear discs?

    how does the abs ring work?, i see it has teeth, and i see the sensor? inside.
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    Remaining Trophy numbers on 'How Many Left'

    well done on finding that site, but it suggests there was only ever a maximum of 470 total cars?, ie in year 2006
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    Rare car spot

    i still love to see a Nissan sunny GTI-R, they were the car of my dreams as a teen, alas just out of reach,
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    Lil bit of road rage

    I have always assumed it because they know it is/was a £15000 car that has just over taken their 3 series, A5 etc that cost £30000, and this annoys them, the worst one I had was an ginger ST focus. he was livid.
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    Do trophys need strut braces??

    Yes the general thought is, they add weight, they look cool, and if fitted professionally may strengthen the front end, but it is also agreed they are not really necessary. an updated ARB again fitted correctly may also help. Washing the car this Saturday will have a more noticeable effect.
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    Do trophys need strut braces??

    is there anything wrong with a little 3 wheeling, occasional slip, it all part of the skill of driving, make the car two controlled and firm, surely something is lost. ie fun
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    Ohlins

    As much as I search this site, most agree renew the sachs, however some must be running something as good if not better, I personally would want to sacrifice comfort for cornering ability. but nowhere do i see that anything is better than a refurb, and hence the dilemma, its because the sachs...
  21. J

    Help Me Out Please

    Let the left side tyres down one psi to off set it??
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    Help Me Out Please

    I've moved them both right, hoping to make it less fussy, I have also colored the Clio badge french.
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    Rear discs?

    Any tricks to consider to stop the edges rusting, before you put the disks in, i'm tempted to silver hammerite them??
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    5 Month Later & RUK Deliver

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-Trophy-Sideskirt-Decals-x2-Sticker-Ref-N2103-/400391198609?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d392cd791 Done
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    Gear Knob

    http://streamlinecarbon.com/v2/products-page/clio-2-incl-172182/clio-2-inc-172182v6-gearknob-insert/ Carbon Insert £29 ??
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    Gear Knob

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-CLIO-172-182-RS-GEAR-KNOB-MEGANE-YELLOW-SILVER-WHITE-RED-ORANGE-BLUE-/280874596951 £19
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    Alloy pedal pads

    Hooray, Found at last, full set £59 See the link below to Renault Parts Direct website. When ordering via the website you can get the free UK delivery - http://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/products/Renault-Clio-182-Pedal-Cover-%28Metal%29.html
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    Tyre Choice

    Michelin PS3 through tesco/black circle (check ATS first, they often do 25% off michelins). W speed over V, ?? apparently ?? the side walls are stronger??
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    Wiper Mechanism Failed

    my wipers stopped once in the rain, I turned off the engine and on again, it reset and they worked, and have since (3 years later).
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    Rear seats?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-MK2-Show-Roll-cage-strut-brace-Trophy-Sport-Cup-172-182-/140906585388?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20ceafdd2c this might sway your decision.
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