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  1. Claude

    Treat for #455 (ProSpeed exhaust content)

    I hope my boss isn't a visitor to this site because today I was working from "home"... Home was in fact ProSpeed in Cardiff. Turned up first thing this morning for a cat-back 2.5in system with 2.5in cat mod and slash-cut 3.5in exits. Charlie and the guys did a great job, I was on the road by...
  2. T

    New front tyres?

    Need some new fronts on my Trophy, got Toyo's on back. Any deals or reccos out there? Just been reading a few tyre threads but all seem out of date. What is the best Michelin at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated
  3. L

    new to trophy.....

    all, i am new to the trophy world, from previously having a 320bhp scooby this is a bit of a different story. with regards to modifications what would you all suggest i've had a browse at pictures of mods in this forum, so the usual:- Exhaust- where do i go? decat - yes or no? panel...
  4. MarcB

    Trophy Trouble - HELP ASAP

    Yet Again another problem with the Trophy. After going through all the oil level stuff and me buying a oil level sensor (getting fitted on tues) This light now comes up on the car when i start it in the morning. After about 3/4 mins it goes off and does not come back on untill the next again...
  5. Claude

    Insurance declarations

    It's approaching insurance renewal time so I thought I'd start an honesty thread. If I was being up front about modifications to the T I'd declare: - Filter upgrade (ITG panel) - Suspension upgrade without lowering (Koni rear dampers) - Brake upgrade (Ferodo/Brembo) - Exhaust upgrade...
  6. Claude

    What would you do with £1,000?

    Daydreaming at work and thought others might like to join in/help out, especially if you're as bored as me!! Current spec is standard, plus: Wiper stalk mod Brembo/Ferodo discs & pads ITG panel filter One of the rear dampers is on the way out, leaking, so will be replaced with a pair of Koni...
  7. P

    November/December 2011 edition of PFC Magazine

    Performance French Cars Nov 2011 issue is rammed to the brim and the new look magazine is selling extremely well. This is the final issue of the year but we have loads of plans, shoots, meets and technical experts lined up for 2012. To subscribe it’s still only £2.33 an issue so that’s only...
  8. Claude

    #455 at sunrise

    Hopped in the car early on Sunday morning and went for a drive...because I could. 140 miles around West Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire & Gloucestershire guaranteed a smile for the rest of the day! I didn't see a single speed camera the whole journey (and hope none saw me) but I was...
  9. Gazza

    Bar hill, Tesco - Cambridgeshire

    Saw a T at the Tesco petrol station with the owner getting some cash out, had modified exhaust possibly as scorpion??
  10. j0sh

    Creaking suspension noise from drivers side sachs damper

    My trophy's recently started making a creaking noise which looks to be coming from the drivers side suspension. You can hear it when driving over any slight bumps in the road and especially over speed bump. Also today noticed what must be a slow puncture as the pressure on this tyre was down to...
  11. C

    old rides? post here :)

    ill start..... my white 3 door after some tw4t nicked a bus at 2am, this was the aftermath: the keen eye will also notice the 16v clio too, taken in part ex for the ERST i had before this. next up: wish i never sold it, and then this: and then: and then a pimp wagon lol: then...
  12. G

    decat pipe for sale janspeed

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT
  13. R

    Trophy shines again at the 'ring

    Having just returned from the 'ring with another faultless performance from the Trophy I'm still convinced this is the best all-round car I've owned. The 2 degrees negative camber I had on the last geo-setup worked well but was less noticeable than I was expecting. It did seem to have better...
  14. B

    Car acting very strange of late

    Left work at usual time yesterday and the Trophy just did not seem 'right' to drive. Have checked dampers and all seem ok - rear replaced within the last 3 months. MOT also passed early part of July with no advisories so imagine they would have spotted any major 'wear'. Car seems very light...
  15. E

    309/500

    Hi guys time as come to sell my much loved clio Trophy only reason for sale is iv just brought my first house and could do with the extra money. Clio trophy 309/500 Very clean example Will come with fresh 12 month m.o.t for peace of mind. Very clean condition inside and out with a bit of...
  16. R

    For Sale: No. 399/500 - £5750

    Reluctantly, I'm having to sell my 182 Trophy to cater for two little ones and the baggage train that goes with them! Few basics: Just over 58k miles, the car is off the road so this won't change. 2 Previous Owners Full documented Service History with Receipts MOT til December 31st HPI...
  17. C

    newbie

    hi, just about to buy a 54 plate 182 in silver, 44k, 2 owners, fsh, for 4k, reasonable? it is however very mint. very new to the french badge, im really a blue oval nut but i like the drive of the 182, so any pointers will be very appreciated =) mark
  18. G

    VW Golf 1.4 TSI Sport (2007) - Will px Clio Trophy

    Hi We are looking to sell our Golf as we need a slightly bigger car. Details: 2007 (07 plate) VW Golf 1.4 TSI Sport 45k miles Very economical with 40+ mpg. 3 door Black 6 speed manual 140bhp standard Full service history (last service Oct 2010) 4 months MOT 5 months Tax The car has a number...
  19. R

    Standard air box query??

    The standard air box seems to have two inlets for air. One with a cold air feed pipe that disappears somewhere underneath the nearside headlamp and another inlet without any cold air feed. Is this right ? Still having trouble with my T :(
  20. S

    front n/s shock problem?

    It may just be me being worried or the road angle or something, but i seem to feel my front n/s bounces more than the o/s on flat full road width speed bumps where i can feel both rebound at the same time more or less, and there is a little knocking noise every now and then, i know the knocking...
  21. J

    Grinding/shuddering when going uphill

    Hi guys Just wondered if anyone had experienced this before. If you imagine a multi-storey car park, and the 'spirals' you have to drive up in order to go up levels; I have noticed that I experience quite a loud and profound grinding noise when driving up these. The steering wheel also tends to...
  22. B

    sold my 200 and heres the replacement

    hi all havent been on here for a while thought il just post some pics of my new car to replace my 200, its been 7 years having renaults and the trophy was the best of the lot :D. i wanted something abit faster and lighter what do you think? http://flic.kr/p/9UhA4n
  23. P

    July/August issue of Performance French cars Magazine

    July/August issue of Performance French cars Magazine very well received Performance French Cars July/August issue is out now in WHSmiths high street. You can subscribe online for £2.33/issue And that’s £20/year. Feedback on this latest issue has been first class from both...
  24. T

    Trophy spotted M42

    Trophy spotted on the M42 heading west on Tuesday the 7th at around 5.30 and turned off on junction 2 I think! Think it had a janspeed single box system!
  25. W

    Trophy Recaro Seat Cover

    hi, Just clearing out the garage and found: 1 x Trophy Seat Cover - custom fit - cost £47 - £20 posted? 1 x Variable Speed Wiper Stalk - SOLD PM me or email me: wardyworld AT hotmail.com Cheers, wardyworld.
  26. R

    Creaking from the suspension

    Just had the front dampers back from BG motorsports, and replaced the rear dampers and top mounts at the same time. Imagine my surprise to hear creaking still coming from the front suspension somewhere [-X I've done some digging around on here and people suggest replacing the ball joints at...
  27. G

    Onboard my 172 Sport at Werrington Park

    A short vid of my fastest timed run at Plymouth Motor Club's Werrington Park Speed Hillclimb this weekend. 43.22 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUK1p5iNrk
  28. J

    Trophy pic next to integrale & Civic!

    As I was moving cars about & an opportunity to take a quick pic presented itself. The Trophy next to my Lancia integrale EVO & our recently purchased EP3 Civic Type-R Premier Edition.
  29. P

    May/June Issue of Performance French Cars – Freebies include

    David the Ed' has been busy and the next issue is Rammed to the brim with content. We have a new technical editor on board so welcome to Rob Hawkins (many of you will know him). As a special the magazine has for the sixth consecutive issue jumped in size and now over 35% thicker than it was...
  30. S

    PMS Aircon Delete & Huuge Service = Happy!!

    Firstly, thanks to James & Tom at JMS, despite having to be on the Eurotunnel at 6am this morning, James was bleeding my brakes at midnight last night - mostly thanks to another of our friends bringing in a last minute brake related emergency/c0ck up i might add ... IR tired. So, the work done...
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