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  1. Sam_K

    Re-painting dampers

    After having dampers rfeubed, what have people used re-paint them? I noticed some people have used hammerite but isnt this a bit rough? Cheers
  2. T

    Storing my Trophy

    Due to a change in financial circumstances :( I'm taking the rather hard decision to suspend my insurance policy (a huge cost for me being 20) and lay #110 up until maybe spring or early summer next year. That way I'll be saved from renewing my insurance again in June as I can potentially...
  3. T

    Coolant / antifreeze

    I thought that I might change the engine coolant soon, any ideas which is a god one? And how much do you need? I take it it's just a case of removing the bottom hose? Any advice would be great!
  4. T

    Some TW@T scratched my Trophy!

    Need to vent! A couple of days ago I drove to the gym and parked in the quiet car park (only 3-4 other cars in it) as I'm paranoid about door-dingers. I come back out to see a still almost empty car park apart from some genius who decided to park their beaten up sh!tty Honda Accord within...
  5. T

    OIL

    Gonna give the trophy an oil change at the weekend any suggestions on what to use?
  6. T

    sound proofing against road noise.

    so recently Mr Clarksons words have started to ring true. its not the noise i dont like, i love music in the car and i love listening to the massive suck of the V6 air box on sunday mornings. its just motorway road noise thats starting to get to me. having to shout at passengers, so i might...
  7. FISHER

    wheel touch up colour

    not sure if any one has touched minor curbing up on there alloys recently, but having trouble locating the anthracite colour. Ive read on prev thread about a stone grey (rover), halfords no longer do this. any suggestions? cheers simon.
  8. D

    Trophy Anonymous

    So i thought i'd finally sign up here, some of you may remember this car: was the one there was a thread on here advising people not to buy it. However i did work for A/C at the and decided to take the risk to get it brought into my garage to have a good look at it and decide whether i wanted...
  9. Gazza

    wax or sealant

    Hi guys, Just wanted to get an idea of which would be best for the T. Have had a good look on detailing world but would appreciate some of your advice. Dont want to spend a fortune on wax or sealant and a clay bar but would be interested to see what products people are using and what they...
  10. T

    Wiper blades

    Hi Guys, I'm sure it's probably on here all ready but does anyone know what length the wiper blades are suppose to be on the T? I don't think the ones I've got on mine are the right length at the moment and, well at least I know that one of them isn't right!
  11. FISHER

    cleaning probs/dilemas

    hi everyone, just after some help/advice really with regards to cleaning. after the t was purchased it was taken to a professional valeter as I could not clean the car because it had traindust(?) all over. When it came back the results were good. it has since had quite an extensive clean and...
  12. A

    what oil is everyone running?

    hi folks i went into my local halfords for some oil today and on there recommendation book it said 10/40, so i bought myself some fresh oil(magnatec) and proceeded to do the oil change, anway i came on here only to find out in the mainenance guide that 5/40 is recommended which has me curious to...
  13. R

    Guildford

    Saw you parked in Bright Hill car park. In fact I parked almost next to you with mine. Only the 3rd one I've seen in two and a half years. Nice exhaust you've got which one is it?
  14. S

    Engine Coolant Reaplcement Advice

    Alright folks, I intend on replacing the coolant in the next month and just asking the best way to do it. On my old fiesta i just made a big mess by pulling off the hose at the bottom of the rad, and refilled slowly on flat ground. Without a haynes for this car i don't know if there are any...
  15. S

    Oh dear ... the detailing bug is starting to hit me

    after spending £100 last year on better gear, moving to meguirs, i've now discovered the internet's detailing world and spent another £100 on more clobber that you can't buy in Halfords! Bad on my finances but the T will benefit tremendously! Meguiars Lambswool Wash Mitt Eurow - Shag Pile...
  16. T

    HIDs

    hopeing to get a set of HIDs for my birthday, (19th) am i right in thinking the bulb type is a H7 ? (dipped) is there a main beam optional extra? any good companys or deals or just good dealers i should go with?? thankyou Ross.
  17. Cam

    stereo problem

    hi number 093 here. i replaced my standard cd player for a JVC one from halfords. with a couple of leads to link up the stalk controls to the radio. Halfords man took my dash apart but found that the plugs from the stalk control bit (just behind the clock) were not compatable with the stereo...
  18. S

    Speaker surrounds.

    Does anyone have a cure for the incredibly annoying vibrations these things give out when listening to music? I was thinking of going into Halfords and seeing if they had any of that spongy stuff, would that work or is something as simple as velcro good enough? Rcently bought the Them Cooked...
  19. M

    95 ron a no no for the 182?

    Or is it ok or is higher octane ron best?
  20. J

    A few subtle changes

    I was never a fan of the 4 different type faces that were on the outside of the Trophy, ie Renault, Sport and Clio on the tailgate, and then Trophy on the side skirts. Emma, my g/f works for http://www.dread.cc as a designer, she has done many of the Pistonheads T-shirts, stuff for Lamborghini...
  21. T

    front discs

    I'm going to order a new set of discs tonight for the front! Going to go with ebc drilled and grooved + red stuff pads. I was going to go down the standard disc road but changed my mind! :D I just want to confirm before i go ahead and order, what size the front discs are? I can't remember if...
  22. T

    Autoglym Products

    Hi guys, not been on here for agggggggggggggesss! Basically, Im selling Autoglym products, I sell on about 10 forums, mainly saxp, zsoc, 206info, astra o.c etc So, heres the crack - I sell every autoglym product, but at the moment, ive got the products below - If someone wants something else...
  23. M

    2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy - SOLD

    All, Sadly the time has come for me to move on from the Trophy. It's an unfortunate casualty in a series of events and one I wish I could save, however having this and the Vee is out of the question and it'll sorely be missed: It's had: 36,000 miles - and just had BOTH belts done -...
  24. Gazza

    OEM rear pads

    I am planning on changing my rear discs and pads and am phoning round to get prices. Not really after anything uprated as I know there is little benefit and I like the fact the rear wheels are easier to clean. Are the original rear pads made by Bendix or some other manutfatuer? Anyone have a...
  25. S

    Changed me oil today...

    So much less messy than my fiesta! Sump plug is dead vertical so the oil comes out dead straight, not a drop going on the drive. Silkolene Pro S 5w-40 thanks to opie oils plus a new filter which was the messiest bit, awkward to get to but at least it doesn't flow down your arm! Just made the...
  26. O

    TROPHY TOUCH-UP PAINT

    Hi lads, Any ideas on touch up paint, where to get it from, the best sort...? need to tidy up some stone chips. Thanks
  27. A

    I don't like my Trophy anymore...

    ...since I saw this! http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=120&i=20408 and this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxAgyULsVo4 I've owned no less than three Type R's before my T. Infact, even my first car was a Type R and so I don't doubt for a second that this 'machine' will be an...
  28. Cue

    lighten the mood....

    Some years ago, Paddy married an attractive woman, Maggie, half his age, in a small coastal Irish community. After several months, Maggie complained that she had never climaxed during sex and according to her Grandmother all Irish women are entitled to a climax once in a while.. So, to resolve...
  29. S

    Best trackday/road brake pads

    Hi all I've had a quick search on here but am looking for the definitive answer on this as I killed my Ferodo DS2500's last Friday at Bedford. I'm thinking of Pagid's or Carbon Lorraine's but am unsure as to what there like on the road? My current setup is Brembo Max discs, Goodridge braided...
  30. Wheaty

    Which Cleaning Products Should I Buy?

    Since purchasing my Trophy (413) 2 weeks ago i now feel it needs to good clean, polish etc inside and out also the engine bay. Wanted some advice on what products to are best? from my fellow trophy owners.
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