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My rear pads need replacing very soon i've used the search facility and found lots of posts regarding brakes etc. Now i know the brakes at the rear only take about 20%, so i was going to go for either the standard renault OEM pads or the Ferodo DS2500's which i think quite a few people are...

Performance French Cars Magazine have released the cover of next month’s Rally Special with an exclusive Leob interview. The magazine is receiving awesome feedback and support from the clubs. (see bottom of the message) Highlights include:- 100 pages - we now beat previous publisher’s page...

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

Has anyone else noticed the trophy (in flight) on the cover of the Evo special "performance car heroes" Basically it's just a compalation of old Evo features, but still worth a look, I'd post a pick but I can from my phone...

I recently bought some port matched inlets butbefore fitting I spent hours polishing up the out side before fitting. I complemented this with a polished strut brace that really doesn't offer much in way of performance increase but unlike the way it looks. Also did my own tacho change by buying...

Hey Guys My bootlid decided to slam itself on my head this morning :evil:!!! I understand the boot gas struts (if thats what they are called) are slightly shorted than the normal 182's to accommodate the V6 spoiler. Thought i'd see if anyone has any idea how much they cost and where to buy...

Just wondering how the Trophy stacks up against later Clio's? Similar pace, but what's the true quality difference and any handaling differences.

Capsicum Red. 2005 05 reg. 40,000 miles. No. 084 of 500 made. First registered on 09/07/2005. MOT until September 29th 2011. Tax until 31st December 2010. Full service history log: 11,652 Miles - 01/02/07 – Renault Croydon 23,419 Miles – 30/05/08 – Renault Croydon 29,265 Miles – 25/09/09 –...

Has anyone contemplated using them? If so, what brand and size? Also would they actually provide better grip than the PE2's in winter? I was looking at UK mean maximum temperatures from October to April, and between at least November to March temperatures should be highly suitable for winter...

Those with PS3s fitted - what tyre pressures are you using? I normally run 32 front but they seem a bit squidgy if you chuck the front around. I'm guessing a softer sidewall causes this? Gonna try 35 front later and have a tinker.

Hi all, I’m currently going through redundancy at work and as a result, I am looking to sell my Trophy to get something cheaper and more practical. As you will see below, the car has never gone short. I am in two minds about selling it and will be genuinely sad to see it go. Car & Service...

Hey guys, went to try a new Megane RS 250 this morning from Hylton Renault Worcester. I tried a FF 250 version not the cup version which I would personally opt for, but was quite impressed by it anyway. It felt very composed and the build quality is indeed leagues ahead of the 182, as most...

Guys, your thoughts on the below please.. My T was serviced a number of months ago and has since covered approximately 1100 miles. Today it went for its MOT and failed on a ball joint. So my questions are... - Would you have expected a significant failure to occur within the space of a number...

So a few pople there then. . . One parked in the Infield on the show stand (left pretty early) Then replaced by another on the same stand in the afternoon. Also one in the car park to the right of the main entrance bridge. And Stealthsports Trophy on the Tour De Force stand.

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...

Hi everyone.. does anybody know if http://www.rs192.co.uk get back to you after you have ordered from them? Ordered the cat back exhaust system yesterday, payment has gone through, recieved a receipt of paypal but nothing from the website confirming the order at all!?!? just a bit concerned...

Hello, As Cambelts are the new 'Hot Topic' for Trophy's at the Moment can we maybe Sticky this topic so it's easy to see. Can we start a list below of dealers that people have used and been happy with for getting the work done. Just need dealer name, if the service was good or not, price...

FS: Late 2003 / 53 Plate Renaultsport Clio 172 Cup in Mondial Blue. FSH. 57000m. Great condition throughout. Well maintained with Cam Belt done. 3m Warranty. New MOT & tax to end Feb 2011. Fantastic performance value from this lightweight (-70kgs vs 172) special edition. Offered at £4284. e-mail...

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...

The yozzasport one is nice. The Orb promised much, but I have to say I was underwelmed with what I heard. Is custom the best option? Any thoughts?

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...

At what miles does the "main" cambelt service usually flash up on a T? i don't mean what do you guys do it but if you were going by Renault reccomendations?

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!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-RENAULT-CLIO ... 2c5499ced4 After a dissapointing day :( I got on the search again - I have since found this one - However what seats are these in the car? Trophy seats???? I cant tell looks very similar. Simon

My Trophy - #433 **Warning essay content** Having now owned the Trophy for 6 weeks & 3k miles, i thought i had better put a little thread up about it ... Basically, since October last year, id been rolling around in a Golf Gti Edition 30, which really wasnt to my taste & did shoddy mpg...

A much discussed topic i know and ive tried to read through previous posts in case i have missed something, like everybody i would imagine, im looking at getting the cheapest insurance quote with the best cover. i use the T now as a second car and if irrc others like hoolio who i spoke to...

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...

Hi Guys, just taken the 182 for a test and shes failed :-( on the emissions, the tester said it will be the lambda sensor....but wich one??? before the cat, or after?? does anyone know where i could get one as i dont fancy paying renault prices, cheers.

Morning all As some of you are already aware I have now started a company supplying performance parts for Renault's and many other cars. My premises is located in Basingstoke in Hampshire just off of the M3 and I share a unit with X Sport Racing who are a well established race prearation...

Im looking to get a Trophy and im in talks with a guy now, its got 57k on now its had the aux belt changed at 36k is this correct and will it need doing again but the cambelt needs doing at 70k or 5 years, so it needs doing now is this correct. The dampers have not been serviced but are ok i...