#417 Freshen up

[mikeh]

I originally owned a 182FF back in 2011, I've always had a thing for Clios and naturally, a Trophy always topped the list.

In the years since, I'd sort of moved on from the Clio in all sorts of fun and interesting cars from an R26, various M3s, S4, M2, K20 Elise, Exige - all sorts.

I regularly found myself looking at Clios but never really had the justification to own one, until now. I wanted to replace my little Swift Sport run around, that's mostly used with the Mrs steals the family car for something a bit more fun. I was willing to put some more money into this run around, so long as I could find something I wouldn't lose money on.

I stumbled across this little gem with the help of a friend and fellow Trophy owner.

It's a little rough around the edges; in need of a new bonnet, some paint on the bumper and a syncro or. two but the fundamentals seem spot on - including a recent refurb engine fitted by Birchdown and a recent suspension and brake refurb.

As a result, the car drives great, looks OK and is a great base to tidy up. The progress of which, I'll be sure to post here.

But for now, I can enjoy it;

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[Rob75]

Welcome to the club Mike.

 

[ocsltd]

Welcome. Subscribed.

 

[mikeh]

Before anything, I wanted to sort out the missing splitter. It looked naked without, so I jumped on a group by on here;

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[mikeh]

One of the first things I wanted to improve was the audio to make the car a bit more usable every day - both in terms of sound quality and things like Bluetooth.

I decided on some Focal AS130 component speakers for the front, Focal RCX-130 co-axial speakers for the rear and a Sony DSX-GS80 to power them. The special thing about the DSX-GS80 headunit is that is has the power to drive the speakers without the need for an extra amp (4x100w max / 45w RMS).

New vs. Old - A big difference in size!

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Fronts fitted re-using existing wiring and tweeters in stock location

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Rear was super easy:

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And the headunit in - I'm just waiting for a new steering wheel adapter lead to arrive. It turns out a normal Clio 182 lead is no good, and I actually need a canbus one from later models.

The improvement in sound is incredible. I'm on the fence on whether I need to add a sub. It would definitely benefit from it sound wise, but it sounds great as it is and it's not really following the Trophy ethos.

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While fitting all this, I discovered a leak - a fair bit of water under the rear seats.

I tracked it down to this silly little grommet.

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Hopefully that's the only place that water is coming in.

Now just need to try it out with the help of a heater and dehumidifier.

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[r1chardh]

Great to see another being given the TLC it deserves.

 

[dablk]

Yeah those 20p boot grommets should be a service item for everyone. Cost next to nothing and stop leaks

 

[r1chardh]

Did you replace with generic grommets, or the specific part? If so, do you have a part number? Cheers.

 

[dablk]

Hi they where 57p in 2015. Specific Renault item as they have a hard outer which the boot sits on if I remember. Sorry don't have the part number anymore and I checked 120 and I unfortunately didn't add them there.

@MarcB might be able to help with that.

Chris

 

[MarcB]

Hi they where 57p in 2015. Specific Renault item as they have a hard outer which the boot sits on if I remember. Sorry don't have the part number anymore and I checked 120 and I unfortunately didn't add them there.

@MarcB might be able to help with that.

Chris

Thank You Chris.

I believe this is the part you are looking for.


Only Available from France - 7 to 10 days (Could take longer)


7703074579 - RRP £2.76+vat

 

[r1chardh]

Thanks!

 

[mikeh]

I picked the car up knowing it needed some attention on the Gearbox front.

I picked up a rebuilt and unfitted gearbox from a Clio group, so hopefully this will last a while!


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[thegreasyweasel]

Thank You Chris.

I believe this is the part you are looking for.


Only Available from France - 7 to 10 days (Could take longer)


7703074579 - RRP £2.76+vat



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I’ve got water coming in the boot which could well be due to these as they’re rattling around and loose.

have you got a website link for getting these grommets from fella?

 

[dablk]

Try asking RPD
Renault parts direct.

I doubt anyone just going to list them.

 

[MarcB]

I’ve got water coming in the boot which could well be due to these as they’re rattling around and loose.

have you got a website link for getting these grommets from fella?

Call up your local Renault parts department.
Give them the OE part number above and order them.
They are a few pounds each.

As said above contact Renault Parts Direct with the part number and order them via them.

 

[Oracle]

Thank You Chris.

I believe this is the part you are looking for.


Only Available from France - 7 to 10 days (Could take longer)


7703074579 - RRP £2.76+vat



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I trust you won`t be offended, as the parts diagram is slightly ambiguous, but the correct part is No 10 7700423111.

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[Oracle]

 

[MarcB]

I still beg to differ on this.

I have put in a genuine trophy part number (mine) and checked the Genuine Renault Parts system

The part number I have supplied below fits the following -

RENAULT
Clio II / Lutecia II (B65)
Clio II / Lutecia II (C65)
Clio II Thalia (L65)
Clio II (S65)

NISSAN
PLATINA
PLATINA
PLATINA




If we take the part number you have supplied which is 7700423111 it also supersedes to 7700428383 and this part number fits the following cars listed on the genuine parts system

RENAULT
Twingo III (B07)
Zoe Z.E. (X10)
Wind (E33)
Megane generation (B32)
Twingo II (C44)
Twingo II (G44)
Sandero II (B52)
Logan II (K52)
Logan II / Symbol II (L52)
Megane I (K64)
Clio II / Lutecia II (B65)
Clio II / Lutecia II (C65)
Clio II (S65)
Laguna II (B74)
Laguna II (K74)
Modus / Grand Modus (F77)
Modus / Grand Modus (J77)
Megane II (B84)
Megane II (C84)
Megane II (G84)
Megane II (K84)
Megane II (S84)
Captur (J87)
Sandero I (B90)
Lodgy (J92)
Megane III (B95)
Megane III (D95)
Scenic III / Grand Scenic III (J95)
Megane III (K95)
Clio IV / Lutecia IV (B98)
Clio IV (K98)
Megane IV (BFB)
Talisman (KFD)
Talisman (LFD)

DACIA
Sandero II (B52)
Logan II (K52)
Logan II (L52)
Sandero I (B90)
Lodgy (J92)
DAIMLER BRAND
SMART

NISSAN
PLATINA
PLATINA
RSM
QM3 (J87)
New SM6 (LFD)