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  1. matt the cat

    Struggling to find another Trophy

    I currently own a low mile trophy that is tucked away at the moment Ive been searching and searching for another but unless I buy over 50k miles and many mods and many owners theres nothing out there Anyone know of a tidy, low miler thats availabe to buy? Theres so many places to sell cars...
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    Wanted - low mile trophy

    Will pay good money but has to be right sub 50k miles, not too igh owners and not needing major ticket itmes like thebelts or damer refurb etc Ive owned two in the past from new and hve one in storage - but want another to use As mentioned - good money (not overpriced for the sake of it)...
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    mileage

    having just got mine from tomx on here, i was amazed how low mileage he kept it it done 2k miles just turned - could it be the lowest in the country? or a there some other GJOB's like me on here too? :lol: cheers matt
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    steels

    hi there the wifery has a 182 cup (awww we are a RS family) and given her past history with kerbs, i really want to put some steel wheel on and keep the anthracite alloys tucked away in perfect cond. my question is this. is there a steel wheel with the same dimensions as the alloys that...
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    offyourmarks.com - Detailing centre open day

    Just testing the water really to see if anyone would be interested. I am a pro detailer and licensed by zymol. Have a large (3500sq ft) centre in the NW that is a sales venue for our zymol and meguires products as well as a work centr where customers bring their cars for the detailing work...
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    wanted asap - CT

    wanted sub 10k miles trophy immaculate it must be, and ideally 1 owner cash waiting for the right car i am a private, ex trophy owner buyer, not a trader after a quick turn around please let me know if you want to sell best to email me on info@offyourmarks.com or call...
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    smee again

    hi hi hi there remember me, matt former owner of #168 ' T6PHY? well i'm back in the market for one. I sold mine around 18 months or so ago. since then i have changed a lot of things in the career front and now have my own business - www.offyourmarks.com I have just bought the missus...
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    cheers

    well, the new owner drove off in T6 PHY tonight! will miss it really - has been a fantastic car. In my twenties when owning second had golfs, astra gsi's/gte 16v etc etc, i always wished that i could have been in a position to own them from new as they were the best of their time. Now in my...
  9. matt the cat

    Carbon fibre bonnet

    Anyone thought of getting one? - I'm really tempted Think it would look great and help with the weight loss on the car Anyone know the pro's and cons of them, or anyone who has one? Also are they durable or do they scrach and show chips up CheeRS
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    Different coloured trophys

    http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/ca ... ull=SEARCH Hmmm, i thinks some people are getting a little confused......... :?
  11. matt the cat

    scooby expert please

    Hi all, Can someone please tell me if this is a good price and perhaps bit of info on just how rare it is please? Thanks http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/51713.htm
  12. matt the cat

    Thinking of selling...

    As above, i'm toying with selling my P+J! Looking on autotrader the prices range from 12k - 14.5k Mines on 4k miles and unmarked, what would you say was a good fair price? Many thanks (wave)
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    More on the 'steamy' issue

    after many posts from individuals i though i'd just share what happened today. I do about 3 miles a day in my car so at weekend i like to have a good blast. once the car is warm i wind it through the gears and for the first few hard blasts the vapour is terrible, water on the rear window the...
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    does this belong to anyone.....

    .....on here, the one for 12495 with 800miles. Great price! http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/ca ... ull=SEARCH
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    exhaust rattle sorted.

    well after waiting 4000 miles for it to quieten off and it not doing, i have had the mid box replaced under warranty. took it to renault dealer in st.helens. had a word with the lad about looking after it and being carefull etc and he was spot on! a 172 owner he was really carefull. Also had the...
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    got tempted yesterday

    was looking on autotrader and came across a dealer who was selling a 1994 m reg BMW M3 convertible. Avis blue. silver leather and blue canvass hood. 1 owner FBMWSH and just 12500 miles!! Anyway, went to have a look - was up for 12995 and he offered me a straight swap. Was really really...
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    how often do you wash?

    The trophy that is. I feel a bit sad but wash mine twice a week - wed and sundays Wed is just a wash, sunday is the full hit - wash dry, wax or quick detail, vac and plastics wipe over with wet cloth Am I a real saddo or are there others on here like me - just cant stand it looking...
  18. matt the cat

    Paintshield

    Hi all, Just thought I'd share something i did at weekend! Went to grantham, linc to a compan called 'Paintshield' They offer a guaranteed solution to stonechips. They supply and fit precision laser cut shapes that cover the stonchip prone areas of the car. I had my bonnet, front wings...
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    steering geometry settings

    anyone know the tracking settings for the trophy thanks all
  20. matt the cat

    turini's

    does anyone know whether you can buy the anthracite turini other than from renault - want a spare just in case cheers
  21. matt the cat

    stone chip precaution!!

    from previous experience with other 172 ive decided to take action! youll know that the leading edge of the rear wheel arches are a bastard for catching the stones thrown up from the front wheels and before long they get peppered my mate, a designer has measured and produced on his mac a...
  22. matt the cat

    check your nuts

    wheel nuts that is. Just fitted some McGards and was surprised how easy they undid. checked em all....the same Its common knowledge you should re-tighten after a while but i was surprised. get checking guys n gals
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    steering wheel removal

    just posting this for a mate with a 182 his steering wheel isn't dead straight when driving - its been like that from new. tracking etc spot on - it just needs removing and refitting( assuming is on a splined shaft) Anyone know the way to do it considering the air bag issue? Cheers guys...
  24. matt the cat

    trophy logo

    does anyone have the 'trophy' logo in an image format/jpeg??? thanks
  25. matt the cat

    Noise question

    drivin home tonight without the radio on and noticed a noise - think prob exhaust but here goes - its most noticable when i lift off the throttle and sounds like a raspy, tickley, sort of rustle sound. when i accelerate it changes to a more prominent raspiness(?). If i dip the clutch it...
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