gearbox

  1. B

    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...
  2. trophy427

    turbo?....

    Hi i have always said on all my cars i have owned if engine required major repair i.e. piston bent valve etc.. I would put uprated internals in and bolt a turbo on (if only it was that easy:-)) Just woundered wat peoples views are on turbo trophy? (Just to add there is nothing wrong with the...
  3. C

    Trophy breaking prices???

    What is a trophy worth in bits? The car in question is completely standard with engine failure Dampers are fine, one wheel has a kerb mark that I can see and the mileage is 65-70k miles. I'm informed the gearbox is fine and the recaro's are in mint condition, any help is appreciated
  4. T

    New Year Treat!

    Hey Guys! I've fancied a new project for a while and finally found what I was looking for today!... I decided to treat myself to a 106 S1 Rallye to use mainly for track days and road rallies! Great spec, just a few little jobs and she's ready for some track action! I've got a couple of sets of...
  5. M3 Y RT

    Splitting My Massive Spec Ph1 172 Racer. Supercharged, AST's

    I've seen another racecar for sale so am breaking my unfinished racer. Pics of most things can be seen on my site HERE Anything specific just ask and i can get you pics and more details. Also i can fit any of the parts, just ask for a quote. Collection preferred from Carlisle for the big stuff...
  6. B

    Starting woes :o(

    Recently my car has not been starting properly on the first turn of the key if its turned to quickly. i read up on this and it seems alot of 182s suffer with it but today it took me maybe 15 attempts to start the car. The car was turning over strongly but just not catching before but this time...
  7. j0sh

    For Sale: 2003 Lupo Gti, 6 speed, Tornado Red, 87k miles FSH

    For sale is my much loved 2003 VW Lupo Gti in Tornado Red. Selling due to recently buying a Trophy. The Lupo is currently on 87,450 miles but will go up as it is used to commute daily (nearly all motorway miles currently averaging 44MPG). It has only had 2 previous owners before me and...
  8. J

    KTEC UPPER ENGINE & GEARBOX MOUNTS

    GOT A MINT SET OF KTEC UPPER ENGINE AND UPPER GEARBOX MOUNTS. IMPROVES THE FEEL OF THE CAR MASSIVLY. HAD FOR ROUGHLY 4 MONTHS ON THE CUP http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_prod...d=2655&appid=2 £140 DELIVERD
  9. S

    Driven, not detailed. (Warning contains knackered, pink Clio

    Trophy #461 No clean shots in here detailing freaks. It gets driven, & it gets driven hard. 172k miles & counting. Mud is courtesy of the field at Haynes, which was perfect for handbrake turns ;) Trophy # 433 (now owned by Luke_89) On its holidays in August...
  10. P

    CV Boot

    Hi all, Not a huge issue but i was hoping for a some feedback if possible, Couple of weeks ago i took the wheels off for and inside and out clean i noticed the driver side CV rubber boot was pulling slightly away on the small end and exposing grease (had fun cleaning that off the wheels)...
  11. Cue

    question about mounts

    what's the best mounts to go for? i'm after gearbox, engine mounts etc - poly probably but what make?
  12. quik5i1ver

    Speed of ball joint wear

    Guys, your thoughts on the below please.. My T was serviced a number of months ago and has since covered approximately 1100 miles. Today it went for its MOT and failed on a ball joint. So my questions are... - Would you have expected a significant failure to occur within the space of a number...
  13. L

    Few Issues?

    Right I will get straight to the point as I have a list; I have owned my Trophy for now 2 months and when purchased I had timing belts done and an oil and filter change done. This weekend however I was doing a gearbox change and checked the oil now the dipstick read ½ litre low and when I...
  14. T

    Rally Day 2010

    Hey guys! I went along to the Rally Day in Castle Combe on the 18th. Bumped into a fellow Trophy owner and had a quick chat, don't think he was on the forum but told him sign up! Anyway was a great day out seeing loads of track day cars, 60's, 70's classic rally cars along with the Group B...
  15. eljeffo64

    Clutch change

    Anyone decided to replace the clutch yet?? 50 k on mine, no probs other than it squeaks when it's hot on the track ( never on the road) - thinking of doing it anyhow. Any thoughts, 5 years now folks: it's about time maybe????
  16. hyb

    Back To the Future Part 3

    Hello boys and girls, I'm back again on the lookout for a Trophy, let me know if you know of any gooduns! :) Who's still around from the original days?
  17. Jinjur

    Quick Help

    Hey, This is pretty urgent. I am trying to buy a gearbox for my wee Clio 172 (2003). I cannot work out what the code is, i know its a JC-129 or JC-130 and the difference is something ot with teh speedo. Can someone look at the below picture and tell me for sure what box i have...
  18. pete g

    Silverstone TD 16/7

    Nice to meet you Luke 335 at Silverstone last night.. Glad you were treating George Ks old Khumos with respect they deserve ;-) How was your vibration? Find the problem? You were going fairly slowly when I eased past you going into Vale.. sorry about that! This was 200Cs first and trial...
  19. steve f

    My Trophy and some previous cars

    Had my clio trophy no283 just over a month now and has 23k on the clock with FSH. It has Brembo max disks on the front with ferodo ds2500 pads and Hankook RS2 tyres all round and a modified airbox with KTR panel filter.Will mayby get a stainless piper cat back exhaust at some point aswell...
  20. B

    my plans for the trophy

    right here is a list of what needs doing cambelt and auxiliary belt with tensioners ( with 36k sevice) refurbish dampers bonnet respray and other plastics include door handles( anything pink) full set of new pe2s all alloys to be refubished think thats it, now a list of parts im going to...
  21. steve f

    trophy gearbox oil amount ?

    How many litres of gearbox oil would i need to do a change on my trophy ? Been looking through the net and finding different figures.just so i order the right amount. Thanks....steve
  22. A

    got my T back yesterday

    hi everyone i got my trophy back yesterday after getting gearbox rebuild i had fcuked 4 bearings and pininion =D> cost 850 for them to take box out send it to newoods gearbox company and put it back in. thanking luke at southend renault and darren for the discount :D . they had giving me a...
  23. A

    gearbox :(

    went renault for a wheel bearing yesterday and was told i have got a bearing in my gearbox on the way out. my diff bearing. :(
  24. marrow

    Diff for a T...?

    I believe you can get a (?) mechanical Quaiffe diff fitted to a 182...? Around £1000 fitted. Meant to be a very useful mod. Has anyone got any experience/knowledge?
  25. J

    Our Ultimate Clio Collection (Pic Heavy)

    Well until the new owner collects his new Trophy tomorrow evening, eh Dave;) Shame we can't afford to keep all 3 (my wife's is the RB), but I'm chuffed to bits with the 200 and I know the T is going to a good home.
  26. M3 Y RT

    #323 first pics

    Just picked it up yestersday, it involved a lift to the airport from my dad at an unholy hour, a flight from newcastle to gatwick, my mate picked me up from the airport and gave me a lift to brighton then i drove the 376 miles home in it! If you'd seen it up for sale you'll have seen it had...
  27. J

    Test Drove a Clio 200 (Cup Chassis) today

    Well have to say I'm truely blown away by how good it is compared to my old 197. The steering is sharper, the handling is fantastic, gear box is the best renault gearbox I've experienced so far and the performance is superb. Don't have a bad word to say about it tbh and its deffinately in line...
  28. F

    Gauging interest: 2006 Forester Sti part exchange for Trophy

    Hi, Would anyone be interested in part exchanging a Trophy for a 2006 Forester Sti? The Trophy must have low mileage, FSH and be in mint condition. The Forester has done 22k miles, FSH, has just had the 3 year service in December (all fluids, spark plugs replaced etc) and needs nothing doing. It...
  29. T

    gear box oils

    im running MOTUL HIGH PERFORMANCE 300V ENGINE OIL for the engine, what about gear box oil? whats the avanguard oil for gear boxes?
  30. J

    Forthcoming Service at Angelworks

    Yo I've just booked my car in for its 36k at Angelworks in St Neots. It's being done next month. I've also ordered some bits and bobs to be fitted at the same time - the standard brake upgrade package of Brembo HCs, DS2500s and braided lines. Got that lot for £250 delivered from K-Tec...
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