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  1. S

    Trophy Parts - Recaros, Turinis/Exaltos & mint 182 Steering

    For sale from my recently purchased 2nd Trophy: *Recaro Trendlines in very nice condition, no rips/tears. *Couple of marks from use (as per pics) & one of the 'flip-forward' handles has come off the drivers seat. *Include the subframes, so simply unbolt your existing seats & bolt these in. As...
  2. C

    Clean 007

    I've recently purchased my trophy no.007, I know a couple of its previous owners have been on here and thats great news When I bought the car the paint was horrific, no scratches but heavy swirling so I spent around 10-14hours getting the paint to a standard I'm happy with I was showing it on...
  3. J

    172/182 Dash strips, steering insert and gear knob insert

    I was going to redo all my dashstrips, steering insert and my gear knob inserts in carbon fibre but i cant be botherd any more if iam honist. They are all silver, will need a lick of paint to be fair, £25 deliverd j
  4. M

    #138 For Sale

    Unfortunately I'm going to have to sell the car I had planned on keeping forever. Due to a total change in career No.138 is for sale. - 30,538 miles - Registered August '05 - 1 previous owner - Full service history - Dampers refurbed by BG Motorsport mid August, covered roughly 500 miles...
  5. C

    Wheel Cleaning - What do you use?

    Hi Guys, I've used various products over the years but what do you find is best for cleaning your alloys? Like my old Cup, i find the wheels on the Trophy very fiddley to clean between the spokes but am reluctant to spray with some of the chemicals i've used on regular alloys in case it takes...
  6. T

    Engine bay heat, abit of advice would be appreciated.

    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...
  7. 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?
  8. Ash87

    2002 Clio 172 £3800 ono

    RENAULT Clio 2.0 16v Renaultsport 172, (2002) Climate Control, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, auto Xenon Headlights, Auto Wipers, Heated screen, Driver airbag, Passenger airbag, Side airbags, Power assisted steering, ABS, Metallic Paint, cobra Fitted Alarm System. Selling my 172 as...
  9. G

    Project Make My Trophy New Is Beginning...

    Okay, picked up Trophy 207 a couple of weeks back and today the quest began to make it like new! I'm aiming for a 100% factory-fresh look and feel and after not really getting anything much done in the past couple of weeks, progress is finally being made! Now, when I collected it, it was clear...
  10. R

    Ordered a Clio 200

    Hello All, I have just ordered a Clio 200 with the following spec: •Storm Grey •Cup Suspension •Black Speedlines •Bluetooth Due for delivery in October. I cannot wait! Anyone want a Trophy? It will be going up for sale v.soon. Rex
  11. A

    Engine cover 2.0

    Hi, have a black engine cover for sale, parts of the paint has flakes away so could be resprayed or just used if your not to Bothered by it
  12. I

    Gave the 182 a clay, polish and paint seal.... just afew pic

    nothing you havent seen before but here she is..... car wasnt to bad, but a light clay caught abit of contaminaints... after a good polish with autoglym deep gloss she came up nice... and then time for some lifeshine paint seal... and there she is, nicely cleaned up and treated.... sorry...
  13. T

    Nissan 350z ft. Wet-Sanding

    Hi guys :wave: Spent the day on this Process used Washing *Due to heat and sunlight I changed it slightly* DoorShuts and Engine Bay cleansed with APC and detailing Brushes Bilberry through Foaming spray head APC on tyres and arches All scrubbed and rinsed SnowFoamed Rinsed Foamed again and...
  14. T

    SLK55 AMG - Paint Correction

    Hi guys - Not sure where to put this, but thought I would share a few of my latest jobs with you all A friend of mine has seen a bit of my work on a few cars and asked if I could give his car a going over, and was arranged for this week. Ended up carrying out the process inside a Mercedes main...
  15. R

    Small things

    Ok, i walk out to my car in the mornings and always say the same thing. She needs her windows tinted.... so has anyone done this and how does it look? Air filters? What would be best one to go for? Cd player is cack... any aftermarket ones tht i can use with the stalk and the trophy decals on...
  16. keith185

    Silver Interior trim colour

    Does anyone know of a paint code or make that is a match for the silver Interior trim on clio trophys? Tried few silvers I had but are a different shade.
  17. 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...
  18. H

    Badge removals

    Hey folks...need sum advice i wanna take me badges off on the boot n door also the clio and renault on the boot..trophy gettin a proper good clean this year...any help on how to take them off
  19. G

    Suprised no one has mentioned this yet

    http://www.which.co.uk/news/2010/06/renault-clio-gordini-200-prices-announced-217521 Looks v tasty - only 500 made.... yet £20,000!!!! [-X :shock: £20K for a clio !! :?
  20. 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...
  21. T

    Trophy - Paint Correction & Swissvax Devine

    Finally got round to get the paint properly corrected and treated a full Swissvax detail by a true pro. Just need to go and pick it up :lol: The car should now look better than when it was brand new: http://is.gd/d6aBf
  22. M

    WANTED

    I need a front bumper for my trophy. am located in cheshire. reg plate M5KY G. look out for me! does anyone have one or know of anyone who has one for sale? thanks mike.
  23. J

    For sale #113 - excellent condition £6500

    this is it. after months of avoiding the issue and thinking of excuses not to, i finally have to sell the poor bugger. Hopefully it will go to a loving home where it can be driven as was intended and not just the daily commute... :( . im also advertising on pistonheads and autotrader Renault...
  24. B

    Wheel nuts + paint?

    Alright guys, my wheel nuts are looking a bit worse for wear with bits of rust poking through. What colour paint best matches the wheels and where can I order it from? Do I need to apply primer first also? Cheers.
  25. A

    * Greetings from a new member/Prospective buyer! *

    Hello! I thought I'd intro myself! My name is Anthony, I'm 27 and live in Stafford in the Midlands. Been a member of loads of forums, saxo sports club, golf gti forum, m3 cutters etc... But now I'm considering a Trophy so thought Id pop in and see what the crack is from the people in the know...
  26. O

    RenaultSport Clio 182 Trophy #84

    After owning many Fords and a S1 Elise (briefly), I sold Ford Racing Puma #192 last October to fund a house purchase and I have been driving a standard 1.7 Puma since then. I've always fancied a Trophy, so thought it was about time I bit the bullet and bought one! I've had it nearly three weeks...
  27. M

    Bumper Scratch

    unfortunately i bumped the car into my girlfriends house, dont laugh as i know how pathetic that sounds. does anyone know where a new bumper for my trophy can be found and roughly what price i am looking at to get it put on? also my horn is very tempremental and only works when it wants to...
  28. P

    New Owner of 427

    Briefly introduced myself in the newbies section last week. A week down on the ownership of No 427 and all is good. However someone has attempted to machine polish the car before me owning it and has made a right mess of the paint work, holograms and swirls all over the place. Marks left...
  29. Johnny E

    How much for a

    Cat D Trophy?? I,m in the middle of trying to sell my Leon Cupra and looking to buy a Trophy,thought my car was sold last week through Ebay but the guy buying mine could not sell his car SO WHY BID ON MINE :? Right how much would be a good price to buy a cat D Trophy,it looks mint and been...
  30. M

    Paint scuff/scratch

    Hi, Someone has put a large scratch/scuff on the roof of my car-looks like a crate or heavy bag 's been dragged across it. I'd like to get repaired/repainted. Can anyone recommend a good place to get this done in Newcastle/Tyne and wear? Thanks in advance.
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