Due to an unfortunate change in circumstances, the Trophy will have to go. Registered in July 2005 it has tax til 31st Jan 2009 and has done 25,269 miles. I am the second owner of number 31 and it is in good condition. Recently had 2 new Mich PE2's on the front (1 month ago) and the front brakes...
EXTENDED WARRENTY???
Warrenty on my 163 2005 runs up in august, i have heard about extending the warrenty.
hw do i go about this and how much is it likely to cost me???
2003 03 plate VW Golf GT 1.9 TDI 130 3dr in Jazz Blue, first registered 15th April 2003.
Full GT Spec which includes 15" 5 spoke alloys, Electric Windows, Mirrors, Sports front seats, 6 disc in dash CD changer, Climate Control and front arm rest. In addition there is a Nokia handsfree telephone...
Picked it up last week, and finally managed to give a clean this weekend. Although it looks uber clean, the paintwork has a fair ammount of swirls, and although I have clayed the car, it is still like sandpaper in some areas!. Perhaps a more aggressive 'clay' required? Anyway...
Has anyone used these on there trophy?
Did it mark the paint or spoiler?
I have not used one for years. Last time I took my bikes on hols I hired an estate car.
My trophy has several small dents along the centre crease on the bonnet. Having been to a few meets I know this is a common issue. (pushing on the bonnet to latch it!! ) :evil
Was wondering if anyone has had this repaired or looked at. Am having my permagard topup in may so thought now...
bit off the subject of mark 2, does any1 kno of a reliable way to touch paint work, iv bn using the t-cut an getting th little scratches out, so i wna touch up the piant now,,,,, any ideas???
cheers
Hello Everyone
Many thanks already for the hundreds of tips and suggestions I've read so far. I don't actually own a Trophy yet but by the end of February I hope to have one nailed down.
I was hoping I could get a little assistance from you all.
Servicing:
Clearly RenTech are the...
My bonnet is covered in loads of tiny little dents that I assume are caused by stones hitting the bonnet, although they haven't dented the paintwork. Has anyone noticed this on their bonnet, and has anyone had any companies remove these ?
2005 renault clio Trophy 182, build number 397/500 in excellent condition
First registered 7/10/2005
40,000 miles
Tax until 4/08
I'm the second owner from new
Usual Trophy extras
-2.0/16v 182 engine
-Recaro Trendline Half Leather & Alcantara Seats
-Anthracite Renaultsport...
Due to some kind hearted, delightful young guys, I am now in need of a new wing mirror cover which they shattered for a laugh, along with a number of other cars in my road this evening. :cry:
Does anyone know if they come pre coloured or if I will have to purchase one and get it sprayed...
Have a new supply of microfiber detailing cloths and am offering the following
16"x16" Microfiber detailing cloths
80% Polyester
20% Polyamide
Multipurpose towels can be used for waxing, buffing, quik detailing, interior cleaning, glass & plastic & polishing
I have tried these on my...
Y March 2001 (last of the Mk1 172's)
68,000 genuine miles (Cambelt replaced)
Pearl Black
16" OZ F1 Cups (rare)
Prospeed Custom Exhaust
Brembo Discs/Greenstuff Pads/Goodridge Braided Lines
PH2 rear Bumper, bump strips and rear lights.
Sat on Eibach Pro springs
Laserline alarm/immobiliser...
Selling my trophy i love this car its awsome as you all know!, Im looking for a change but dont think il find something so much fun as this and somhow i can see myself getting another for sure!! reason is im putting milage on it and i dont want it to be a high milage trophy as this will be a...
The time has come guys :(
For Sale….
My Williams 2 for which I have owned for just over 2 years. I bought it on 72,000 miles, in the 2 years I have owned it I have only covered aprox 9,000 miles! It is currently on 81,500 miles.
The service book is almost fully stamped up...
As i require a 2nd and 3rd opinion on my rear bumper.
The Renault "MASTER" (Used very loosely) Tech at my local garage looked at my paintwork defect for all of a few mins and came to the conclusion my car has been rear ended and the whole rear bumper resprayed as there is more than 1 layer of...
Cars having a service on Sat morning.
Is it worth putting different brake fluid in??
As mechanic will either replace original or upgrade if i supply.
What you guys got, any difference?
i've never clayed a car before and wasn't confident enough to try it for the first time on the Trophy. also i wanted the paintwork correcting - especially on the bonnet. so i decided to get it done professionally.
after looking around on the web i selected Gary Funnell from the aptly named...
Hi, I will try with this interesting variant about the topic of Matt X2C.
I hope someone has this kind of pictures or he will do some pics, although in UK and Switzerland the clima is not like in the caribean ;)
Another time sorry for my bad English ;)
bye
Luca
After a week of ownership I thought she deserved some tlc, 9 hours late (gold service at www.shine-detailing.co.uk) here are the results, spent 2 hours the next evening detailing the wheels and inside the arches, let me know what you think :) Cheers :)
So im just about to book a driver training day through car limits. One of there airfield days at north weald. Before I booked I just thought I would see if any one has done this kind of thing anywhere else.
I know some people have done this one and its recommended, just curious whats out...
Hi there i am new to the site i currently own a citroen C2 and i am loving it and have done a few nice tasteul mods.
Planning on looking for a clio trophy in a couple of months time when i have more money and untill after my 20th birthday whne insurance becomes a little better.
I was...
Im supposed to be collecting my R26 megane on wednesday and looking to sell my trophy week beginning mon 21st May. It has minor chips on the alloys and has a few minor scuffs on the paintwork but other than that its in good condition.
totally standard
never been tracked
15k on the clock...
i must live in the dustiest streets in the uk... and Bird S*** central..... (dont pigeons just love a clean Trophy!)
+ my neigbours are building a whackin great extention soon
i worry about rubbing/marking the paintwork but really fancy getting a car cover.
can anyone reccomend a good 1...
Ok, this may sound a bit random or stupid. But how does everyone dry their cars after a wash and what products do they use to do it.
I have my car permagarded and want something to get her nice a dry after a rinse. I have never been a big fan of the shammy leather but maybe its cos i bought...
Im going to look at a VX220 tomorrow! Really can't decide whether i want one or to stick with the trophy? What are peoples thoughts on the VX220? And do you think its worth the change?? Cheers
With the start of the summer weather appearing it was time to get the Trophy looking good again. The previous owner obviously had some kind of fascination with car washes judging by the swirlmarks in the paintwork :roll:
Having never PC'd a car myself I opted for the slightly lazyboy...