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Hi, I have an annoying low droning sound that seems to be coming from the rear of the car. It is linked to roadspeed not engine speed, and raises in pitch with speed, but then beyond 40mph seems to stay at the same level. Everything you read about suggests rear wheel bearings, but there is...

Hi there - after a very very long sales process, I am from last Wednesday the proud owner of Trophy #478. The register has more details, but quick summary is got the car, found a number of issues I should have spotted myself - the dealer agreed to take them on and the whole thing took 7 weeks...

What do we make of something like a 27k mile gap and a 20k mile gap between services? I'd like to think it'll have a negligible effect in real terms given the engines are meant to be strong. I bought a 330Ci before that had over 30k miles between a service and it always ran sweetly at over 100k...

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No 125. Must be one of the nicest condition Trophies out there. Car has been properly maintained and all parts replaced as and when required. I have loads of receipts to prove this. Car has a fresh MOT. Work carried out at the MOT included new front discs and pads and new rear callipers...

My car came to me with a poly bushed dog bone mount. Can these cause some extra "unwanted" noise/vibration in the car.? Mine seems to have this at tickover. Im just working my way through the car and getting it just how i like it...:up: Its NOT going to be a track toy, i have something else for...

Hi Guys,I am breaking my trophy after having the worst possible luck since i bought it, the final straw was when it rolled down a multi storey car park and smashed the rear quarter in and destroyed the rear bumper. The f*cking this is cursed.I have spent a small fortune on this car and it has...

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Hi all, Whilst my Trophy is tucked away under blankets my 182 CUP has to go :( please see add: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201408317015607 Cheers, Rob

Hey ladies and gents I used to own clio trophy number 411 from when it was about 6 months old and had it for about 4 years. It was THE GREATEST CAR and I loved every second of owning it!! It never ever failed to make my face split in two with a grin the size of the grand canyon and I miss...

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Dear friends I have a renoult clio mk3 2008 1,4 petrol engine. I have a problem with the steering wheel. There is income message steering foult I have already replase the steering column with one used column but the car didn't start up because the ECU of the steering column has codes from the...

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Hi guys, used to be a member on here waaay back in 2006-2007 and always wanted a Trophy. I'm now looking for a collector grade trophy, so anything with low mileage! Ideally not concourse as I do wish to use it, but anything considered. It will live a pampered life :) thanks guys

Just been to Mark Fish to investigate a noise i had on the car. Turns out it was worn diff bearings. Cue engine and gearbox out, suspension off exhaust off. rebuild diff and gearbox. new clutch, new belts and pulleys etc. im gonna be brassic this month. any spare change?

Hi, this is what i currently run with some thoughts on changes; JMS RS2 with upgraded engine mounts ( probably replace with standard and get updated map ) upgraded dogbone and gearbox mounts. fully polybushed all round. whiteline rear arb. standard suspension all round with refurbed front sachs...

Hi after a period of doing nothing to my Trophy and it not getting use due to me setting up a car showroom i was wondering if anyone is still running this mod? I still have mine. Has there been any further work done on these, i do love the torquey nature and the noise although it's very harsh...

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Not needing a big car anymore and having found a car that I fancy I am advertising my Forester STi for sale. Summary: 2006 (06 plate) Subaru Forester STi WR Blue 60,500 miles FSH MOT: December 2014 Tax: end of January 2015 £12,500 During the 5 years I've owned this car it has never let me down...

Ok on the front suspension there's a red dial you can twist what is this for?

I got hold of a trophy at a reasonable price. I knew it needed work. One of the things it came to my attention is the sound the engine is making. Here is a quick video. 182 trophy engine grind: http://youtu.be/Sh0a8OIifEI I got a receipt for the dephaser and Pully. If the engines gubbed I...

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new to the forum and currently driving/selling my beloved mk5 golf gti edition 30 fully built by REVO to stage 2 334hp 341ftlb, I would post a link to my build thread but not if it doesn't comply with forum rules and I don't want to annoy the admin/mods just yet Cut a long story short me and...

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014 is due some oil and stuff. I don't have a maintenance manual or anything. Where can I get a pdf or an actual book the service the car myself? I want to do an oil change but is the gearbox/diff oil combined with the engine oil? Is it the same? Where's it go? What's the best brand? Valvoline...

Hi guys! I'm currently breaking a full Trophy (number 117) 59k engine + gearbox - £? ECU - £100 Piper exhaust (cat back) - £250 Wilwood midilite calipers including Jamsport hanger brackets (to suit 300mm discs) - £400 Boot lid including spoiler - £450 N/S wing - £150 N/S skirt - £80 N/S side...

Good news, Opie Oils now offer an online oil recommendation tool for standard cars where you can find the correct Engine Oil & Filter Service Kits, Engine Oil only service kits and 1 litre Engine Oil Top Up Kits for your car. Please note If you've got a vehicle with significant performance...

I am reluctantly putting up 218 up for sale. I acquired 218 as the second owner in February 2008 with 29k miles on the clock. The car is pretty much standard except for the Scorpion RS192 exhaust which was fitted in 2008. I fitted Brembo HC discs and OE Ferodo pads in 2009 and the rear...

I recently acquired a new car to replace the Trophy after 6 years of ownership, call it a mid life crisis if you will, but want to try out something different and found it in the guise of a '08 BMW 135i Coupe. It's a big step up in performance and still need to take things carefully to get used...