Trophy Test Drive

[ForceIndia]

Got to have a decent go in a mint condition Trophy today.

First of all, massive thanks to Steve, I don't know many people that would let a stranger take out there pride and joy, and then encourage them to go faster and faster!!

I was blown away by the car, such a different machine to a regular 172/182. I'd driven up in my 172, on some of the roads we would later drive on, and despite not really "knowing" the Trophy, was cornering a good 5-10mpg quicker. The car turns in instantly, no slack, no settling period. It stays flat, and the steering seems more 'alive' than in the 172. It's unbelievably composed over broken tarmac, tarmac that would have the 172 all over the place (due to the relatively poor body control).

To sum, it's by some margin the best hot hatch I've ever driven, and the search for a decent one has begun.

 

[The_Pirate]

Shouldnt be a problem theres a few about!

 

[cat171]

There is one on here for 7700, it looks quite nice.

 

[ForceIndia]

There is one on here for 7700, it looks quite nice.

Already chattting to Royal, going to see it wed/thurs.

 

[Mells]

tbf I've recently heard on here that you should save your money and get a 1.6 clio instead. Just as fast around the twisties.

 

[ForceIndia]

True. I believe that several 172cup owners are considering the switch, due to several humiliating twisty and track experiences.

 

[Fletcher]

True. I believe that several 172cup owners are considering the switch, due to several humiliating twisty and track experiences.

But what set up are these 172 cup owners running?

 

[cat171]

There is one on here for 7700, it looks quite nice.

Already chattting to Royal, going to see it wed/thurs.

Good stuff.

Loving Mells's comment :approve:

 

[ForceIndia]

True. I believe that several 172cup owners are considering the switch, due to several humiliating twisty and track experiences.

But what set up are these 172 cup owners running?

Slicks, Bilstein's, 240bhp throttle bodied motors. I'm pretty sure there's some black magic involved with these pesky 1.6's.

 

[Ian_182]

Glad you liked it and fair play to steve for letting you in it

 

[ForceIndia]

Glad you liked it and fair play to steve for letting you in it

Yeah, was amazed to get the offer! And his is absolutely mint. TBF I didn't get close to the speed he was getting (probs around 59mph max), I was a little scared as a passenger, eye opening pace!

 

[Ian_182]

But what set up are these 172 cup owners running?

Slicks, Bilstein's, 240bhp throttle bodied motors. I'm pretty sure there's some black magic involved with these pesky 1.6's.

L.A.D have sprinkled fairy dust on it for them

 

[Steve]

Glad you liked it and fair play to steve for letting you in it

Yeah, was amazed to get the offer! And his is absolutely mint. TBF I didn't get close to the speed he was getting (probs around 59mph max), I was a little scared as a passenger, eye opening pace!

No worries at least now you can understand what all the fuss is about.
You also have an idea of what to look for
Tommy does go well & on roads like my test route i'm still amased how much you can push on

You also see my dilema as to what to replace him with

Nice to meet you.

 

[SirSimon]

Glad you enjoy'd it! There good wee toys

 

[A13EX F Trophy No70]

mines for sale soon hint hint lol

 

[Wizbit]

...but why red, Renault!? WHHHHY!?

 

[Ian_182]

Its a good colour when its all cleaned up

 

[R20 CWH]

tbf I've recently heard on here that you should save your money and get a 1.6 clio instead. Just as fast around the twisties.

post of the day!!

:rofl:

 

[R20 CWH]

...but why red, Renault!? WHHHHY!?

there was a rumour it was meant be yellow, but they shat out of it, it was non metallic btw, kinda millenium product ones that ford did :dead:

 

[Fletcher]

...but why red, Renault!? WHHHHY!?

One of my favourite RS colours

 

[SirSimon]

...but why red, Renault!? WHHHHY!?

 

[R20 CWH]

ah yes SS, you got your splitter on yet?

meet on 5th june by the way, just down the road from you

 

[Wizbit]

...but why red, Renault!? WHHHHY!?

there was a rumour it was meant be yellow, but they shat out of it, it was non metallic btw, kinda millenium product ones that ford did :dead:

heh. That solid yellow that Ford did the he Puma was a bit lame. The metallic yellow Renault do on the 182 / R26 / R27 is one of the best colours ever painted onto a car IMO. (although I could never have one!)


I just think that after the Williams and the Raider, Renault could have continued the blue theme.

 

[R20 CWH]

LY was already on the 182, and a dear option, so it was meant to be a flat colour. well so it was said anyway.

of course reno could have just gave the media a wee bump steer!

 

[Ali]

Considering one myself.

 

[Ian_182]

Maybe it was cheaper

 

[ForceIndia]

Considering one myself.

Have you driven one yet?

 

[R20 CWH]

Considering one myself.

track bus?

 

[A13EX F Trophy No70]

i do love the way renault say it's an exclusive colour yet it's avilable on most renault models (apart from the 172 / 182) it's that common it's available off the shelf in halfrauds

 

[Ali]

Considering one myself.

Have you driven one yet?

No, got a shot in Lee's @ Cadwell...Goes well

Considering one myself.

track bus?

No daily runner. Will sell the vee later in the yr, buy the trophy for the winter and then buy a TVR/Noble etc this time next yr.

 

[R20 CWH]

hmm hairy muff, lots of them in the 40-50k mile bracket, so good luck finding a nice one.

all vehicles ones are usually not bad, if a bit steep cash wise!

 

[CHRISK172+]

I thought the OE set up was for our great British roads, not track?:S and why most would change springs for track work?

 

[ForceIndia]

Will be a few more for sale over next 6 months, warranty time. Only major worry I've heard of is the dampers going. There's a guy on cliotrophy that can rebuild them for ~£500.

 

[ForceIndia]

Have you driven one yet?

No, got a shot in Lee's @ Cadwell...Goes well

Considering one myself.

track bus?

No daily runner. Will sell the vee later in the yr, buy the trophy for the winter and then buy a TVR/Noble etc this time next yr.

I *may* have one soon, if you're down in the civilised country, come and have a go in it.

 

[Ali]

lol at civilised! Birmingham aka Basra strip! No deal wee guy! I'm actually down with work next month!

 

[R20 CWH]

lol at civilised! Birmingham aka Basra strip! No deal wee guy!

lol at basra strip my son.

Im sure youll dig up a guid un, you usually do ya wee helmet

 

[ForceIndia]

lol at civilised! Birmingham aka Basra strip! No deal wee guy! I'm actually down with work next month!

Give me a shout. Could go to Fred's pub, lovely barmaids. Bring a stab vest, the Birmingham ghetto is fierce.

 

[Ali]

I paged that wee baw bag and he neva got bak to me! Sounds like a shout i'll be at a lose end! Think the meeting is at the IOD hub in the centre of town.

 

[R20 CWH]

wear a stab fest ali.

 

[ForceIndia]

I paged that wee baw bag and he neva got bak to me! Sounds like a shout i'll be at a lose end! Think the meeting is at the IOD hub in the centre of town.

He's a fucker to get hold of. IOD??