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New addition to the garage - now I have 3 non daily drive cars 1960 TR3 (birthday present for the Mrs)

Hi all, I was cursing along at 50mph when all of a sudden an engine light came on the dash, i haved checked the oil and coolant and ran the OSD on the cars display and no faults were present just - - - - , has anyone else ran into this before?

Whats the best technique/product to re-generate/ freshen up & make the Trophy look red again instead of looking faded pink colour? Understand T Cut is not a good idea, machine polish? Mopping? or Turtlewax red colour restorer? Cheers

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Hi there My trophy is up for sale - it is advertised on PH and Ebay (you can see pictures there). Located in West Yorkshire - for sale for £5500. Thanks! Any questions please message me (There is a chip in the windscreen which happened 3 days ago on the motorway (? stone) - it is around 1-2cm...

Hi all, Im going to view a Clio Trophy this coming Saturday, and having read several buyers guides and i feel i understand the main areas to look out for when purchasing a Trophy. However for piece of mind i would really like it looked over by a specialist before purchasing. Can anyone...

With deep sorrow the time has come to sell my much loved Trophy as I am now in need of a 5 door car as we are expecting a new arrival in the family. The car has been very well maintained and drives absolutely superbly. I have owned the Trophy for 5 and a half years and have not had a single...

I got hold of a trophy at a reasonable price. I knew it needed work. One of the things it came to my attention is the sound the engine is making. Here is a quick video. 182 trophy engine grind: http://youtu.be/Sh0a8OIifEI I got a receipt for the dephaser and Pully. If the engines gubbed I...

I am returning 299 to standard as I've now started my own business and am going full time with Stealthsport. We are a Renaultsport specialist based in Basingstoke in Hampshire. www.stealthsport.co.uk

I need a set of track wheels for my 182. Anyone got any?

I recently acquired a new car to replace the Trophy after 6 years of ownership, call it a mid life crisis if you will, but want to try out something different and found it in the guise of a '08 BMW 135i Coupe. It's a big step up in performance and still need to take things carefully to get used...

RenaultSport 182 Trophy, 248/500 £5250 Currently on 54K but as it is my daily will probably increase by about 300 miles each week. This is my main reason for selling, can no longer justify the fuel costs versus the enjoyment factor as it is now purely an A to B car for me. Comes with...

Hi all New to this site, so still feeling my way around. I have been seriously considering buying a 172 CUP or 182 Cup for weekend fun use and perhaps the occasional track day, maybe!!! Every time I look at the classified it appeasers that approx: 98% of 172 & 182's are owned by the young...

Does anyone know a powder colour colour for the Turini's? The one/s I have are all wet paint codes :/

Hi all New to this site, so still feeling my way around. I have been seriously considering buying a 172 CUP or 182 Cup for weekend fun use and perhaps the occasional track day, maybe!!! Every time I look at the classified it appeasers that approx: 98% of 172 & 182's are owned by the young...

Clio Trophy 182, AT Power ITBs Specialist Components Standalone ECU £5000 OK Here Goes, after listening to advice I have decided to sell my latest acquisition, since doing my first trackday last year I was blown away by my old Trophy 321's handling and the noise and speed of a few clios...

Hi all, Does anyone know of any specialists in or around south Wales that will cater for a full cambelt and aux belt, dephaser and tensioner change? I have searched around and only found AP Developments but I think they have either gone out of business or changed location. I have also...

Hi, I have been quoted £580 for all of the the above supplied and fitted. Does that sojnd about right and is there anything else needing done at the sametime? jsthomson

I live in South Yorkshire, but have been going to Harrats in Pontefract for several years. They've been great in the past, but the trouble is, they seem to be going downhill - more expensive, not returning calls, and I'm losing a bit of trust. Any recommendations for dealers/specialists oop...

Hello all. Wasn't quite sure if there is an introduction section (unless im being dumb) but Hi :) Needing some advice as im not in the slightest bit familiar with these engines, ill try not to make this an essay. My 172 Cup developed a misfire which turned out to be deemed as a 'multiple...

Anyone know what has happened to Ren-tech in Portsmouth. They have looked after my car since I bought it 5 years ago. Been trying to phone them for a service this week and it just rings and rings. Anyone know of another good specialist in Hampshire. (ktec are a big money making company IMO and...

Hi all My T is approaching the 72k mile mark so will be going for a full service in a few weeks time. I know that the cambelt and acc belt should also be replaced at this mileage (or every 5 years) but the previous owner did this at the 40k mile mark around 3 years ago. Would you agree that I...

Howdo, I'm hoping some of you tecnically minded people will be able to help but you will have to bear with me while I try to explain it. I have a very loud metal snapping noise coming from cenrally under the engine, this is only when turing the wheel staionory or manoeuvring slowly. The noise is...

I'm selling my Trophy. 23 of 500. 2005 05 reg. 2 owners (including me). 66,000 miles. Sachs dampers serviced at BG Motorsport in February 2012. Polybushes on front wishbones and anti-roll bar, KTec solid top mounts and camber bolts. Stainless steel cat-back exhaust system and K&N air filter...

Is it worth taking it to be done at a dealership or are they likely to be over fussy?

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Hi Im looking to buy a Trophy and as well as looking at some great ones listed here, there seems to be lots on ebay as well as other sites such as Gumtree.. At the moment there is 9 available on ebay which is making it difficult for me to make a decision.. As you guys are experts in all that...

Easy?? I have acquired a scratch on mine and it's bugging me to the point that i've tried various sticker designs to try and cover it up but with not much success:mad: Cheers

Sadly the time has come. Number 272 48,000 miles Full service history (main dealer and specialist) Janspeed exhaust fitted by previous owner; otherwise completely original Dampers done by BG Motorsport September 2012 Cambelt service September 2010 @ 38,000 miles MOT until September 2013 6...

Do I spend the extra on Supercharging my T or buying a V6? decisions ...