dampers

  1. R

    Lowering springs

    Hi all, I am looking to lower my T as it sits far to high at the rear and intern the side skirts do not sit level with the floor. I have my car booked into K-tec for three weeks time so will get them to sort it out but I need to know what are the best springs and how low to go. I would like...
  2. I

    Trophy 23/500 for sale

    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...
  3. C

    Back with intent..........

    Hi guys, long time no speak. Back on the hunt for a trophy for keeps after letting number 71 go back in 2008 when I bought my second v6 Clio. Sold the v6 in July last year when I picked up my brand new range rover (2 kids and the failing ability to change gear myself tempted me into land...
  4. J

    Leaking from shocker

    HELP my n/s/f shocker is leaking does any one know who has a set for sale or who knows where to get them reconned?? thanks
  5. S

    Refurbished Sachs dampers

    Gauging interest really, I had my spare pair of Sachs back from Cornering Force today, but have again been thinking of a set of coilovers and keeping the current dampers in the shed if I sell the car. They have been blasted and power coated, matched and unpinned, the total bill was just shy of...
  6. L

    Clio V6 owner looking to get a 182 Trophy......

    Hi All, Thought it was time to introduced myself...... I registerded in November 2011, after acquiring my first Clio V6 255 (Phase 2), my first Renault, with the intention of buying a 182 Trophy, but the purchase never happened. Now, a couple of other acquisitions later, I believe I have...
  7. S

    Sachs replacement rubber gaitors

    My spare Sachs are due back from Cornering Force in the coming week, has anybody renewed the rubber gaitor that goes inside the spring to protect the shaft? I can use the ones already on the car but it would be good to fit new to the refurbished dampers really. Do Renault still supply them? I...
  8. K

    Full trophy suspension setup fronts rears spirings, Sachs Eibach

  9. S

    Low mileage trophy - Sub 30/35k ideally-

    As above- I know there is a few trophys still kicking about below 30 k- looking for a decent low mile one. There nothing that fits the bill on Pistonheads etc . If you have one please contact Steve_Murr@Hotmail.com
  10. F

    New member/owner!

    Hello everyone! The Evo Diaries video which Harry Metcalf did a few days ago was the last straw.... I've gone for it, and will be picking my first hot clio up this evening :D THe little Trophy will compliment a Series 1 Lotus Elise in the "fleet" and will replace my 1.9 205 GTi..... Assuming I...
  11. M

    How to Lubricate the top on the shock??

    About 1 1/2 years ago I had my shocks reconditioned and the are fine, but recently there had been horrible noises and clunking coming from the drivers side. After much hassle finding the problem we noticed that it is the lac of lubrication on the top of the shock. Can any one help me and tell me...
  12. S

    Trophy 108 For Sale - 54k miles, Superbly Maintained

    Clio 182 Trophy No. 108 After 4 years of ownership I am reluctantly selling my much loved Trophy. It has received nothing but the best treatment in its life, and is a truly superb example of the car. I have had to purchase a smart fortwo to get me around the streets of London, and the Clio...
  13. marrow

    Cornering Force: overly firm?

    Hi I've just refitted my Sachs after CF serviced them and like at least one other person on here they seem incredibly firm. Now I've owned my T for about 5 years and I've driven lots of other Ts so I have a pretty good idea of what's normal, and quite frankly my Sachs dampers currently feel...
  14. olliep

    Clio Trophy for sale 396

    Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy well maintained reluctant sale (company car and girlfriend says I cannot have 3 cars) £4500 Loads of history and hundreds spent but still standard (part from cat back miltec exhaust) MOT 14/05/14 needed new CAT to pass this year TAX 30/11/13 Full Service carried...
  15. Sean Jones

    Few bits for sale

    I have a set of 182 rear cup dampers. We're on my trophy when I bought it. They were in perfect working order when I removed them. Couple little bits of cosmetic rust. £20 posted. http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/seanjones01/media/null_zps6a030763.jpg.html Top inlet manifold and top engine...
  16. T

    Suspension Woes - Any help hugely appreciated!

    Put the Trophy in for its annual service/MOT and it turns out BOTH front springs are broken and a rear damper is leaking. Car had basically sat for 6 months straight beforehand so I am surprised. Front dampers are fine with no leaks (they were refurbed last August). My questions to you good...
  17. B

    Wondering if any intrest on number 380

    Hi all just wondering if there's any interest in buying my t. In two minds for selling for the v6 or r26.r. 41 on the clock fsh shocks just rebuilt by bg with two new front eibach springs about 2000£ worth of carbon fibre on and in it. cambelt water pump dephaser pulley and aux kit just...
  18. B

    Trophy 181 for sale

    For sale here is Clio Trophy #181 of 500 , the car was first registered in 2005 and is on a 55 plate, it has currently done approx 95k miles. Car was bought only a few months ago as a weekend car/run about and has seen very little use, I’ve probably only done around 1k miles in it, in fact it...
  19. W

    Cooksport Springs in Brief

    These are a hot topic at the mo so thought I'd post up my thoughts... I have now had Cooksports on my T for a week now. A point to note, my front Sachs dampers are in good condition, refurbed recently and no leaks... Rears however are cup shocks, awaiting new Sachs/Koni's to go on. Ride -...
  20. J

    Trophy no. 243/500

    With our second child due in September, we had to rationalise our cars. First the wife's Civic EP3 Type-R Premier went to be replaced by a 5 door MK5 Golf R32, now my Trophy is being replaced by a Megane RS DCi175. I've owned the car for just over 3.5years covering 44,000 brilliant miles, it...
  21. T

    Sachs settings

    How many clicks are best for road use as I just had mine refurbed the seem very solid ?? Thanks in advance
  22. sj2112

    Sachs front dampers for sale

    Hello Selling my sachs front dampers due to selling my 182, they are in very good condition for what they are, no score marks and are both rock solid. Was intending to get them powder coated and check over at cornering force, and if needed a quick refurb. £400
  23. M

    Sachs dampers for sale.

    As title sold as used and requiring a rebuild. One of them is ok, one of them is oil-less. Same for the rears one is knackered one is ok, not sure they are refurbed or just thrown away and replaced.. Rather collection but can post also. Based in Bournemouth. £300 ONO. Thanks Matt
  24. Z

    Need help with important decision

    Just brought a trophy and one of my front sachs has gone :( plus I have snapped a spring. Been advised by bg that its best to get both done at the same drive in and out cost around £700(without springs) I've read some people are switching them out for h&r's/spax rsx kits and I'm swaying...
  25. PS CUP

    182 Cup front dampers

    I'm looking for a pair of 182 Cup dampers to fit while I have my Sachs refurbed! Does anyone have a pair ? Many thanks Pete
  26. S

    Trophy 224 for sale

    Hi everyone. I sadly have to sell 224 to free up a bit more money towards a house deposit. I’m the 3rd owner and I will miss this car hugely. I’ve owned it since October 2009, have done quite a lot of mileage in it and it’s never let me down once. HPI clear. The car has a full service...
  27. W

    New Trophy owner, several questions!

    Hello, I've bought a trophy and I love it lots, but there's a couple of niggles: 1) I feel the car is slightly down on power, the car has an incomplete service history and i'm told the cambelt was changed by the previous owner, it's suggested that I get the timing checked, does anyone know how...
  28. T

    Trophy 121 For Sale. £6350. Superb Condition

    Trophy 121 for sale. I am selling my Trophy, number 121. Belts and dampers done. 38,500 miles. Waxed fortnightly, well loved and cared for. Car in excellent condition. Please give me a pm if you are interested. Thanks
  29. salem

    help suspension advice

    Need some quick expert advice please I have a 182 cup pack. Been offered front trophy suspension with hub only thing is the one damper needs repairing. My question is it worth getting just front and how much to repair generally Cheers
  30. rubens172

    Sachs adjusters

    Hi, I've just had my dampers back from Simon at Cornering Force and don't hesitate to fully recommend his service. They are now 'unpinned' and so I want to try and understand what the adjuster actually does and to what degree. Does anyone have a damper curve for the Sachs at different levels...
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