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My Trophy's exhaust back boxes are finally on their last legs and so the selection of an aftermarket cat back system begins... So the initial search led me to the KTR Ultra performance system, which has a 2.5 inch bore from cat back. A bit more research led me to the understanding that the...

Well even after nearly 6 years of ownership this little pocket rocket still surprises me. I know how quick it is on a B road, but in a straight line i always thought it slightly underpowered to take on the great and good of Germany's finest but boy was I wrong. 100 octane racing fuel on board...

I always get my EML and it showed with a mifire so i have done the following. New Oil filter & oil New Air filter New Pollen filter New Coil pack New HT leads And i have just done my spark plugs which where bad. Now im getting the EML on with this code saying i need a bank 1 lambda probe...

182 engine on 93k. Slightly rattly de-phaser pulley when warm. Can be supplied with a 3 month old dephaser pulley if required. Cambelt and Auxbelt done 2 years ago by Sideways Danny. Can be heard running or can be taken to JMS for condition check- £355. 182 gearbox on 93k. No crunches and...

So what happened to you all then? I remeber the thread saying a few T owners were joining the goup buy then nothing. . . . Was hoping there would be a few reviews, videos, sound bites anything really. Is it silence as all you do now is sit in the car all day everyday listening to the induction...

I just read on a recent topic that shell v power is good for reducing the carbon on piston heads. I've always used this up until recently as shell garages are becoming harder to find where I live, my nearest is about 20 miles away ! I've often wondered how much difference it makes using high...

My trophy has gone in for its major service. It went to a garage rather than Renault them selves due to it costing nearly 500 pounds more at Renault. My trophy was having everything changed that was on the Renault major service check list and genuine Renault parts however i had a small leak of...

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...

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...

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

The JMS RS2 Intake Manifold The RS2 Manifold as it has been named, is a ground breaking product for the ph2 range of RenaultSport Clios. Traditional NA tuning methods surrounding the 2.0 Litre Renault engine involve extensive & costly changes to either the engines internals, or via ITB...

I've got a yozza decat fitted, and for the last few weeks its been sounding abit rough; a fizzy blowing noise underneath the gear stick area. Only really happenens when the exhaust is under load, i.e in fith gear, going slow and foot to the floor. Just had it serviced and they have adivised me...

anyone thinking about getting this set up? or seen it in the flesh? looks the amazing.

Just about to buy a matched inlet manifold and was told AP Developments was the place to go, over angel works and k-tec. Anyone got their matched inlets or heard anything about them? Chears.

would someone mind holding my hand though this topic please. ive had a look over on CS and ofcourse theres a whole bunch of talk with little out come. the standard 'no mines better' and i know theres a few very clever cats on here that can give me some sensible information. my 72,000 mile...

http://www.angel-works.co.uk/product_2ltrinlet.php Not particularly just the Angel-works ones(although they do seem better value than say K-Tec) but the matched inlet manifold in general? anyone on here have one fitted?

not had my trophy that long, today getting in my car i started it up and the engine started reving the nakers off on its own so i knocked it off and tryed again and it did it again. i dipped the clutch and it was still reving itself but i put it into gear and pulled off its was still reving...

Just bought no 429 , 29k miles. I want to get big service, belts etc etc. I am in north London, any advice very welcome as doing really want to go to main dealer. Also, any top tips re tuning/chipping the car for better / smoother running ? Thanks Neil

Hi guys, my Trophy currently has uprated Brembo brakes/pads and full stainless steel exhaust system. I have a few hundred pound to spend on the car and as it is due it's MOT in October I was considering getting remap done at the same time. I have spoken to a guy called Paul whom I believe...

Exhaust manifold heat reduction options - Exhaust insulant wrap - ceramic paint coating has anyone got one of these options? or both!? The idea is that the heat from the exhaust manifold increases performance though various pathways which i wont explain now decreases. by insuring the...

The joint at the back of my cat (towards the rear) has cracked. :( Is this an easy fix or new cat jobby? ALso there is no clamp on this joint, it looks like there should be one there? :idea:

Before I begin, most item prices have the postage included. Everything will be posted first class recorded delivery! I'd prefer collection which will mean a discount off the price. You will know the things I can post and what I can't. I have split the items in to 4 sections: - Engine -...

hello people thought i would join as i have just got masel a 54 plate 182 will get pictures up over next few days, just want a bit advice hopwfully with someone in the know. its had an aftermarket replacement twin exhaust straight through and i have the decat here but cat is in place, the...

hi all, spoke to k tec today about throttle bodies with the ecu and performance cams. i also wanted the labour and vat included it was £3441 all in thats a dyno and mapping aswell. (poke) just wondering what you lot thought. my trophy is running 184.5 bhp atm with pipe and filter and sports...

Anybody had experience of Redline Tuning in Basildon,Essex.According to the website they have developed a modified airbox for clio 172/182 that will produce gains of 12-18 bhp.Anybody had first hand experience?

Just brought my black 2001 clio 172, its covered 72k just had major service, completely standard apart from spax springs and oz f1's powder coated white, not too sure on proformance figures but i hope its as nippy as my other cars: 1st car- mk2 fiat uno turbo, 2nd car- grande punto t-jet, 3rd...

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...

Hey all I own a clio 182 and i have done the below mods. As i am sure you all know we get used to the speed, power and well we end up wanting more :D . Is there any advice you can give me ? Please note that i am in south africa so really looking for suggestions like cams ect and i will find...

I've resently aquired a clio trophy No. 131 the last coupe of times i have been out as I reverse off of the drive there is a slight clonking noise a bit like a drive shaft also when cornering on bumpy roundabouts the front seems to rattle. I have spoke with K-Tec about there bolt in top mounts...

Hi all, Have just purchased an RS192 Decat (£55 delivered!) which I'll be fitting soon. Have a Miltek catback also and the k-tec fault reader which I'll no doubt need! Question is... do I need some sort of fitting kit or should the original bolts/sprints/gasket be OK? Do I need exhaust paste...