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hi, Been looking to get another car seeing as I have blown my car up at the minute. Now while I love my type R I can't really risk blowing it up again while doing track days. So had a look at swapping to a hot hatch. Looked at all the cars and decided it has to be the clio 182. Now what I...

Done my first few mods over the last couple of days, nothing major compared to some on here but all little things to improve the T. Intermittent wiper stalk - £15, Bosch Aerotwin wipers - £19.50, Osram Night Breaker H7 bulbs - £19 from Powerbulbs, Phillips Blue Vision side lights - free from...

morning all. Im ross im 19 and im a new owner, whoop whoop. so yer just wanted to get the deal really, the happenings and any thing i need to know about my trophy. i realise this car will be a future classic, and don't plan on modding it .....to much, although i'm finding the brakes soft...

2003/03 Clio 172 Cup in Mondial Blue. 93000m with FSH, a folder full of invoices including servicing, discs and pads, KTEC cat back exhaust, braided lines, cam belt and aux belt change at 72000m. Just had new coil pack at a cost of £250+VAT. Only two owners. Refurbished alloys and good tyres...

Thought I might put a few photos up of the first track day of the year, got a few things to do before the next one in June, anyway hope you like.

Hello, Anyone know what these pads are like, need to change my fronts when i put new discs (Brembo HC's) on in a few weeks. Only do road driving and don't really wanna spend more the £40. http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=245 comments welcome. Cheers Ollie

what exactly is "corkscrewing" as mentioned by Harry T in this months Evo....?

I am selling my wife's silver Mondeo as we have a third child on the way and just bought an 8 seater! It is an an Lx model which comes as standard with air con, abs power steering, front and rear elec' windows, 50+ mpg easily cheap tax and insurance, huge boot and dual air bags. Also it has a...

Was driving on an A road at speed and needed to slow down, however, the car did not slow down as it should and literally had to press the pedal till it would go no further. The car eventually slowed to a stop right up behind the car in front waiting at the round about. He must have thought I...

Hi folks, Ive been wanting to replace my brake disks on the front + back of the clio and also front and back break pads, Can someone please put me in the direct direction and post some web sites for me to go and look at to see about buying them. cheers phillip

As title says now and then there seems to be no go from the engine as if its sticking (if that makes sense) only seemed to occour in 4th at around 3k revs, you could feel the vibration through the throttle pedal too. Any ideas?. (i have been having some probs with my new pads and discs and also...

Hi all .. Newbie here ... ;) Being Renault daft as i am i have decided to treat myself to a Trophy, im based in the Glasgow area although most for sale seem to be miles away from me so it may take me a while to find the right one .. lol .. I'll be doing as much homework as i can so maybe...

Hope you guys can help me :D Question 1 I'm thinking about replacing the exhaust on T450, would you recommend replacing the rear and centre exhaust mounts as well, (i've/shes done 22k).? also whats this exhaust mod i've heard about concerning hosepipe/sockets/copper pipe etc? Question 2 i'm...

Cheapest place to buy? cheers in advance.

Trophy almost 4 years old obviously, don't know if aux belt has been replaced or not, gona get that done and timing belt at same time so i don't have to worry bout it...my query is, is there really such a thing as an aux belt kit... i've read posts on here about one existing but not what it...

Hi guys just thought id let you all know after buying number 172 5 months ago my circumstances have changed. and this great "T" is going up for sale .im a mature driver and a bit of a tart when i comes to cars.i will miss it as i had a V6 before the t and would whip it butt.the car is in first...

OK a few things have changed and my Anniversary is up for sale. We bought the car from a Fireman who got it from his local VW Dealership with just over 1K Miles on the clock and kept it for the next 6 years,The car has only ever been serviced from the same VW Main dealer he got the car from and...

Just testing the water but mrs Tonto has decided she wants to get rid of the Trophy :( . But she has said she would take a Megane as the replacement :( So if anyones potentially looking to swap a nice R26 perferably black or white with Recaros in the next few months then pop me a PM...

changed discs and pads all round last week and today i was parked on a slope and my abs, sercice and traction control light came on? went off when i drove off!!! any ideas? ta

Comes with extra sticky pads - but haven't got the allen key to remove back, but can easily get one from any motor store. £10 posted will get pics sorted out soon

Are these the ones that you guys are talking about: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-172- ... otohosting Regards, jsthomson

=D> ....i think people are finally starting to realise trophy's are amazing cars and people can't keep selling them for peanuts!!...mine was £9k last september there is no way on earth i would let it go for under £7k especially as it took me over 8 months to source such a minter (093)

Hi, The guy at the garage is trying to tell me that the rear disks/pads have to be bought at renault garage due to the bearings and discs being one as well as the pads..is this true. Regards, jsthomson

Hi I have recived a rear disk kit for my Trophy http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1574 (not ordered by k-tecracing) The included PADS are the Pads EBC RedStuff DP983, looking on ebc's site http://www.ebcbrakes-webshop.co.uk/default.aspx?product=DP983 I have discovered they are...

Hi All, I've recently uprated my brakes to Brembo HC disk, DS 2500 pads, braided lines and DOT 5.1 fluid. The brakes were treated gently for the first 250 miles, however, on returning back from a long drive I noticed they started squeeling when coming to a stop. As I was still a long way from...

GDI 172/182 Wilwood 4 pot conversion kit which works with the standard 280mm discs. Kit includes, calipers, pads, hoses and brake fluid and will work with the standard wheels £400 ono 182 Cup front seats in mint condition £100 ono 4 x orange MK1 15" valver wheels without tyres £50 2 x...

I am selling my low mileage clio trophy. 29k fsh getting service this week usual trophy spec 4 good tyres recent brake discs and pads and rear bearings (2k ago) stainless steel cat back exhaust ITG panel filter excellent condition inside and out £7495 call or text on 07970091982 i am based...

I am looking to buy a Trophy and wonder does anyone have knowledge of car No. 232/500? I went to see this car yesterday at a local used car dealer and have a few concerns. The dealer is fitting new rear discs and shockers due to wear and tear (fairly common at this milage I understand) however...

Greetings! I have found a Trophy for sale for £7485 with 48,911 miles on the clock. In your opinions what should I be paying for it and is that mileage too high? Also, should I expect the belts to be changed already? Cheers.

Hi sorry I have some problems understanding English, about the removal of the pin, in the posts I have found some pics and many info, it is not clear what must be removed, also some questions: - must be removed only the pin visible on the top sid of the red piece (named dial?)? - to remove the...