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    Newbie, 426 and Williams photos

    Hello All! Got the opportunity to clean the new Trophy or Rory as my 3 yr old daughter calls him, now been in my ownership for a week and loving it, completely standard, need some new exhaust brackets (wonky tail pipes) and the sachs rebuilding ASAP, apart from that its mint 1 owner, and been...
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    Newbie, suspension question, advise please

    Hi, just bought 426, and pretty sure the drivers shock needs refurbing, bit of bounce and very crashy. will get refurbed, but my question is, I need to use the car (looking for number 2 vehicle at the mo) am I ok to use the trophy in the meantime? Or will this further add to the shock damage and...
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    Thatcham "CAT" Alarm, Best on the Market

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    ***CLIO TROPHY 5,800 MILES AS NEW***

    for sale...absolutely as new...renault stamped book...no mods..probably unrepeatable...the very finest available...£8,800 +4407968694642...NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE
  5. trophy427

    Trophy kicks arse once again

    On friday night me and my mates. Me in the Trophy, a scobby, a civic coupe, brand new 3series bmw and a corsa. We decided to go out if town and have a little cruze into wycombe as soon as we got there we had taxi drivers cutting us up and lots of little boys in there chav tastic 1.1 trying to...
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    Buying Guide

    Hello one and all, Been looking into buying a Clio Trophy. Was just wondering what you guys recommend checking outside of the obvious when looking at Trophy's. I know the dampers may need refreshing. How do you know if they do? Are there any tell tale signs? Any help would be appreciated. Does...
  7. A

    Knocking steering wheel

    There's a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel from side to side. I can feel it slightly in the steering wheel and under my foot in the drivers footwell. Any thought of what it might be please? Thanks
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    Springs/Damper Settings/Tyre pressures

    Just got myself a Trophy which has the Mark fish springs and koni rear shocks. Have played around with the settings on the shocks and as recommended elsewhere on here have set the rears at 1 and a quarter off full soft and the fronts at 22 clicks. I do a lot of road miles and am finding the...
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    What a joy!

    Drove 110 this weekend for the first time since November and its like having a new car all over again! Simply a sublime motor; handling, acceleration, sound, driver involvement, phenomenal! No real point to this post, just thought I'd share my Trophy enthusiasm! :D Now washed and tucked up...
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    Day of treats for the T!

    Handling been shot lately and checked the tyres, 1 was on 7mm and the other on 2mm! Long story but had a puncture on the other 7mm and have been running a spare for a few months. Just got back from a local garage who fitted a new PS3 and did the allignment and filled the tyres with Nitrogen...
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    Trophy No056 for sale *PRICE DROPPED*

    Sadly im going to have to sell the Trophy. So.... Its No056 90000 miles Tax till July MOT till August New rear pads Brembo Max disks on fronts, (Red Stuff pads). Bottom ball joints done approx 6 months ago. Belts done at 66000 miles. Always looked after, washed every weekend and full wax seal...
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    trip computer cant tell me my milage???? HELP !!!

    would appriciate sum help please,, basically i fitted a dial kit now putting everthing back together my petrol light is on and my 90miles of fuel has turned into nothing????? any suggestions pleeeeeeeeeeessssssssse !! thanks
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    DOGBONE BUSHES (THE SOULUTION ) ! ??

    Not sure if this should be in here or another section but it may be of help to some of you . Most people on her will probly have changed the dogbone mount for a new reno one, or to reduce the engine movment a powerflex uprated bush set . Renault ones are to soft and allow too much engine...
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    Help please with buying a Trophy

    I've just been out and had a test drive in my first Trophy today. Unfortunately, I didn't note what number it is. Quick questions. 1-we have 3 auto cars at the moment and haven't driven a manual for a while. The clutch engaged/disengaged cleanly but did seem a bit heavy. 2-the steering wheel had...
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    Trophy Oil Consumption

    Hi all, Have had 2 services since I owned the T on 24k and 35k using 5W40 Elf oil. After having the last oil change the car has now covered 37k and is already low on oil. Not sure if it has been topped up fully but imagine it would have been. Car is used 5 days a week for 60 mile commute...
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    Jamsport

    Pick my car up from jamsport saturday after having ported and matched inlet, custom remap, whiteline rear arb, pagid front discs, ferodo ds2500 front pads, goodridge braided brake hoses all round and 5.1 brake fluid so will let you all know the results fingers crossed they will be good :lol:
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    Hello

    Am soon to be the owner of number 25 - next week! It'll be used as a daily driver and I'm looking forward to doing a few sprints and hillclimbs with it as well. Nothing too serious, it's just nice to give it some proper exercise occaisonally. Previous owner has done a great job in doing (as far...
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    What's your Trophy mileage?

    110 has done 38,769 but I've only done just over 2k since acquiring her in June 2010. I'm just curious as to how well used these cars are on average? Is your Trophy a daily driver or a weekend/summer toy? Cheers! :)
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    Sad Face :(

    Went all the way to South-end on Saturday hoping to see some other fellow trophy owners but only saw one drive by and dint even stop :( Fairly big turn out though really good, lots of nice new Renault sports and a very nice black V6 !!
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    Anyone considering moving up to a 197?

    Tempted to go back to my Trophy days, and considering outing our Ultra Red R27 F1. Just curious if anyone was considering moving the other way!
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    Clio Trophy 333 (Low Mileage, Standard car) SOLD

    It is with much regret that I come to sell my Clio Trophy. I have run out of space and my girlfriend has run out of patience with not being able to park near the house! Clio Trophy 333 is for sale: - 39,400 miles - Full Renault Service History - Cambelt Service + New brake pads all round +...
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    182 xenons

    Im really really wanting some 182 xenon headlights on my trophy i had them on my previous car which was a 52 plate 172 and i miss them really badly. if anybody has them and are in good nick, im willing to pay cash!!! many thanks jezzerbing
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    Standard 172 / 182 Trophy Air Filter

    Only fitted it last weekend and driven approx 100 miles! Have managed to get a Pipercross filter to replace it. Bought the new one as bought a second hand airbox (replaced Viper kit) which came with a manky filter and didn't want to run on that in the T! £10 posted to your door? Comes with...
  24. BoroGTI

    Why would you?

    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2059811.htm
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    TroFail Finished! - New Wheels/Seats/Lowish

    Ok, so i dont normally whore, but thanks to James (JMS) and Mike (FailSport) last night, the TroFail is now finished. I'm sure a few of you will have read my project thread, & i'll update that with more info than in here, but chuffed isnt the word, it drives brilliantly & looks ruddy lovely imho...
  26. trophy427

    is it true?

    I think i no the answer to this myself Is it true there was a few trophys made in liquid yellow and infrno orange? My mate brother says he is getting a trophy in liquid yellow . And i saw ages ago a inferno orange "trophy" for sale These are fakes right???
  27. trophy427

    lowering a trophy

    I want to lower my trophy not conpletly slamed but just a bit lower wats the best springs to buy and where to get them from?
  28. Johnny E

    Been thinking of buying a Trophy

    for a while now. Last year i could get the money together for one so i bought a 05 plate 182 with both cup packs, im happy with the car, it not mint but good condition with 65k on clock with full history it does drive well. I might be looking for a Trophy again soon and was thinking if i was...
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    WHICH EXHAUST ??

    I am a new user an appologise if you have seen this a million times but i hope you all have the patiences to advide me,,please !!! Iv saved up £400 for a exhaust suystem and i am about to buy the ktec supersports decat back,, is this a good idea??? i wanted a yozza but were do i get 1 from...
  30. M3 Y RT

    My new Clio Cup racer.

    For those of you who don't use cliosport, thought i'd post up my new race car for this season for you to have a look at. Picked it up at the weekend, ex 2006 TCR Onslow-cole Championship winning car. Driven it the grand total of about 20 yards so far, on and off the trailer and into the garage...
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