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hey, long time since i last post.. ive got a 1.2 clio, but ive been thinking about changing the engine to something like a 1.8, anyone know where i could start, any problems etc, cost (would it be cheaper to just buy one...or better ) thanks grant!

Hi guys, this should probably go in the Trophy Faults section but I thought that since it could cost a lot to fix people should know. My beloved Trophy has been in the garage for a week because a number of seals around the engine and gear box were perishing. It's taken so long cause the garage...

Just the other day i was driving down a 70mph road and the car infront of me was doing 40mph, i decided to overtake in 3rd gear, as i overtook a approached 70mph and there was a strange noise, it sounded like the front arch liner had peeled away and was rubbing on my wheel. I stopped the car and...

So, who's heading off to the moutains again this coming season? I plan to return to Tignes for my 2nd boarding experience. Sadly this year I shall be going during Feb half-term as my girlfriend is accompanying us and she is now teaching.. Expecting the slopes to be totally rammed but hey, if...

Hi, Just bought a Trophy and I have my 1st question. I've noticed that I get a funny tinkling/whistling noise coming from what sounds like the passenger footwell or under the gear stick when I rev the car from about 300rpm all the way to the red line, this happens in any gear! I'm not sure if...

At 194mph! (not on the road of course - at bruntingthorpe) You know a car is fast when it gets the traction control light flashing when you change into 4th gear at 130mph... With my job i have experienced extremely fast cars all the time, but have never had a real chance at a high speed run...

My Trophy is more than likely going to be sold unless it gets an 11th hour reprieve to help fund my wedding. At present im running upgraded brakes, maxogen and CAT back exaust. I have been looking at the resale prices on numberous websites and quite frankly the secondhand prices are shockingly...

I hate the cup rear bench and want something a bit nicer looking. I presume the 172 & 182 leather seats will fit straight in? Guess that as with most cars, the split/fold system has a bit that bolts to the car where the seats split, is there provision for all of this? Which seats match the...

Does anyone know whether 182 Cup dampers will fit a Trophy? Reason I ask is that my nearside front damper has a loose remote reservoir and has leaked oil and is therefore shot. My car has done only 31000 miles. I've only a few days left of my warranty (end of Aug, great timing!!) and will try...

Hi Everyone Having just purchased a nice low mileage trophy a month or so back im having to consider moving it on. Unfortunately for me I just cant get away with the driving position. Has anyone else had this problem and come up with a fix? Everything else about the car is great and its a...

Hi guys, at the moment ive got a 197 which is great apart from the fuel costs and im thinking of selling as i want to buy a house soon and need to cut down on my monthly payments etc... and thinking about maybe 'down grading' to a trophy (if i can find a nice one for the right price, otherwise a...

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In my short time here (a week) I get the impression that trophy owners seem to be older and more mature than normal RS owners. Is this a fair assumption? For the record i'm 28 and pick 480 up tomorrow.

Topic and picture originally from cliosport.net Me and Sharky UK's Trophys snapped in the Black Mountains today, mental roads! :D Sad i know posting my own car this way but i just had too :lol: (by the way should i have put this in spotted section?!)

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Having driven a variety of very poweful and quick cars over the last few years this is a bit hard for me to tell. My CESM Mobile no. 224/500 has a bit of a jerky pull away when cold. I suspect this will get a lot worse when winter comes. Also i've noticed that the car has what can only be...

Feet are itching again and it's the same old R26 that's causing it. I've been offered a 6,000 mile R26 with xenons for an additional 5.5k with part/x on my 24k mint, new front PE2's, serviced, mot'd and taxed Trophy. Shall I ???? Is it a [-X or a :wink: Basically 8k for mine 13.5k for...

im so close to getting my trophy but its just failed its MOT on emmissions test,(being too high) the garage are not telling me anything as im a girl and think im stupid how serious is this as im going to be driving this everyday and as i keep saying im a girl dont want a dangerous car or an un...

Hi all!! It has been a while but I'm back! Well, not for long actually as I am relocating to Singapore in the next few weeks... so I need to sell my 350Z very very quickly, hence the crazy bargain basement price... cheapest int he UK like-for-like, bar none, with just 17.5k miles, and still...

Due to an unfortunate change in circumstances, the Trophy will have to go. Registered in July 2005 it has tax til 31st Jan 2009 and has done 25,269 miles. I am the second owner of number 31 and it is in good condition. Recently had 2 new Mich PE2's on the front (1 month ago) and the front brakes...

everytime i get in my car and start it up everything is fine but when i move off i get this weird knocking sound, it feels like its from the clutch or summt but when driving around its fine, even after when im waiting in traffic lights then move off again it seems fine, do you think its...

Got my mate to take some better pics of the Trophy on Hardknott pass. I think youll like :D + the weather was better this time round. 8) http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm281/BenGun03/

I'm in the position to replace the Clio next year sometime next year, but nothing on the market was grabbing me. R26 was fancied, but from what I've read not better than the Trophy enough to justify the change. Then went crazy and started fantasising about a 996 Carrera 4, until my old man...

i was on my way to the jet washers to clean the car and at the traffic lights lies a mclaren slr, i was hoping he'll go the back route which he did!, and i couldnt believe how good my car is, i took traction control off and its so much better, it turns in so much quicker and it didnt feel scary...

Done a search and I think I may be the first one to report on this! My Trophy has developed a loud creaking from the rear of the car over the past couple of months, I thought it could have been the interior trim in the boot, or the boot lock and rubber stops, but i've tried replicating the...

Hey guys, just thought I'd introduce myself. Picked up Trophy 498 last week, blown away by the car so far. It's my 4th RS clio, and can't believe the difference so far. Current mods are a bmc cda, and a blueflame exhaust. Future plans -New gear knob (ordered) -Parrot bluetooth kit (ordered) -New...

Check this out for a bit of lift off oversteer. (The last clip is full lock). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mILuoaZvVX4

thought id put up a lil speedo vid of my 172, standard apart from a blueflame system, and with 113k on at the time, no excuses but it wasnt running its best when i shot this comments welcome and i love the new forum look too!

Gave the clio a good wash the other day and thought i would post some pictures. Car is doing me well alltho its just been in for a service with rentech which cost me £300. Not bad considering Renault wanted £600 odd. As you can see it needs a new foglight/splitter/ small amount of bumper...

i see this months Evo features a trophy against a 197 cup around the new west circuit at the Bedford Autrodrome....guess who wins and details of the new megane R26-R (not sure about those wheels)