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I get that, for me it’s tidying it up for longevity not about keeping it perfect for ever. Plan is to keep for the long term, we’ve put a lot into the car and know its history so on the way to forming that bond👍

I’m in the fair weather camp! It’s about getting it to a state it’ll be good for another 15-20yrs. I think I will bite the bullet, but want to enjoy it this year before it goes in for 3wks!

That includes rear axle off, all suspension off, exhaust off etc and each item prepped and put back. Any frame or body rust corrected

Just got the quote from Fettle & Finesse for full underbody clean, strip, rust proofing, painting of components and rebuilding everything. c.£3.9k all in Does that seem reasonable? Thinking of booking in for November

I have to admit it’s these write ups that tempted me with the Panda, I know that a lot of folks have modified the rear bump stops and rear springs to eibach. That leaves the Smart Brabus Coupe then, rear engine and rwd. However will need to get the remapping and clutch adjustment done to help...

Second post of the evening! Due to a change in office my wife needs something smaller for parking space availability. Does anyone have any views on the Mini Roadster Cooper S? I have no knowledge or experience of them! Thanks in advance 👍

Hi All, Quick question (s), thinking of that second toy, any views on the Smart Brabus Coupe or Fiat Panda 100hp. Needs to be small to fit with the Clio in the garage. I know the Fiat is meant to be fun but wonder if it’s a bit too similar to the Clio??

Thank you, air conditioning off and back to enjoying it then. Next stop surface rust treatment on the frame underneath in November/December. Getting there now, thank you all

Afternoon all, #309 has got a new leak! Anyone able to tell me likely source? It’s coming off the silver cylinder in the photo below - (very front on passenger side); In its defence it’s been stood the past 6 weeks as I’ve not been well (abscess!😒)

3 currently on flea bay! No 67 and 277, other one not listed by number

Anyone got a recommendation for best place to get capsicum red touch up paint from? I’ve a few runs from the parcel shelf and door shut I want to paint over. Many thanks in advance

Just seen this: https://www.blackartgraphics.com/products/2004-2005-clio-182-trophy

Nice one, I’ll tap away once more!

I’ve just paid on PayPal Nik, thanks for your help 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

That’s the same one 👍👍 9-52 ref plate

No….twitter does a translate function. Appears to be working well. Just no invite to the Jimny Racing Ramen Crew…..yet! Sent him the link to the forum, so he’s been browsing the secret Clio tricks👍

There’s at least one trophy 182 in Japan, speaking to him it’s no. 25/50 so a Swiss export ;

Is it someone on here that runs the forum shop? Happy to give you a call to sort it out 👍

Hi All, Is there anyway to get expedited delivery from the forum shop? Just ordered decal stickers for the side skirts, but need them for Monday as car is in bodyshop and the now need to paint the skirts as well as the sills! Any help would be much appreciated, Thankyou, Dave

It’s not! I was tired….the standard Panda is shorter than the 100hp! It’s just the bumper design on it.

Just received our multi car insurance renewal….51% increase! We’re currently with Admiral. No accidents, one windscreen replacement! Anyone else experiencing similar rises? Or is this price gouging at its finest?!? Lastly….any recommendations for alternative insurers?

Mixed weekend….Clio is back and sounds fab. We’ve worked our dephaser and water pump have not been done! They show in the records as fine in May 2021….followed by an engine replacement in Oct/Nov 2021🫣 So now waiting for a slot in July to get that sorted. In the meantime initial assessment at...

Also Clio might be back this week Mick says the gearbox was the worst he’s ever seen! But just about fixed now…..don’t think I get a prize for that😳😁

Well……I’d made a lowball offer of £1250 and it was accepted. It’ll have to live on the drive….picking it up on Saturday. Anyone ever driven a Panda 100hp? Are they actually any good?

Was out at a customer dinner last night….really good….bad hangover…..found out I’ve made an offer on the Panda!!!! Last time this happened I ended up withLand Rover S3…..god knows what I’ll do if they accept it as it doesn’t fit with the Clio 😳😳😳

Wouldn’t care a Panda 100hp for £1250 (in need of work) would be a great daily and project car

Alas about 3cm! I’d spotted that a standard Clio 182 is reported as being shorter than the Trophy!

I’m hoping that the numbers are wrong….. My Clio is still at Micks , so can’t measure it, but does anyone know the actual length of a Clio 182 trophy? Just been offered a Panda 100hp pandamonium (best special edition name ever!) but appear to be 3cm short in garage length if the official...

I did buy #309 but by autotrader and paid £9.5k…probably a bit over the value but was smitten at first test drive 😂