Trophy in Brighouse

hopgop1 · Dec 18, 2023

Looks very nice, is the red around the wheels factory or some weird rim protector thing?

NickReilly063 · Dec 18, 2023

It’s how they came from the factory - not the stupid alligator specials, but they do look similar

NickReilly063 · Apr 4, 2024

Wheels and callipers back now all looking like new -

NickReilly063 · Apr 9, 2024

Fitted back on the car last night - makes such a difference for only £300 - SSL Horbury Wakefield.

Also found out that we have a fancy Disc skimming machine at work that bolts on the hubs - should bring the face up to look like new.

NickReilly063 · Apr 9, 2024

Back sat on all four’s tonight - GoTints Huddersfield have done a amazing job as usual with the wheels.

Dicky Belly · Apr 9, 2024

Just read this from start to finish, what a read!!

An absolute credit to you mate!! 👌🏽

NickReilly063 · Apr 22, 2024

I’ve not had the cover off No63 for a while - however I’ve put her on charge in anticipation that the weather may change - gave the backend a quick polish and brasso’d the gorgeous tail pipes - roll on the summer 🚗🏆❤️

NickReilly063 · Apr 24, 2024

Finished the Megane off today and taken it home to meet the Trophy -

NickReilly063 · May 5, 2024

First polish since being put away last July - still looks a stunning thing in my eyes.

These seat backs are in amazing condition for a 19 year old car -

It’s going back to work hopefully soon so I can bring the Megane home for a while.

NickReilly063 · Jun 27, 2024

Had No63 on the road yesterday - picked her up on the way home from the auction's so I could clean up the rear brake disc's as there not coated like the front one's - gave her a wipe down underneath at the same time and tightened up all the bolts as it's now done 500 mile's since the refurb in 2022.

Then a quick polish at work before going back in the garage - Maybe get it out again on Sunday for a drive up to the Motorist.

Mr Underhill · Jun 27, 2024

I'd love to drive that through a muddy puddle 🤣

NickReilly063 · Aug 4, 2024

Last week No63 had an outing to the Collecting Cars Motorist day - so the night before I treated it to a full ceramic coating and scrubbed up the interior pedals which have come up lovely - I also got out the Magic Sponges and went over the exterior door seals again -

Louis · Aug 4, 2024

NickReilly063 said:
Last week No63 had an outing to the Collecting Cars Motorist day - so the night before I treated it to a full ceramic coating and scrubbed up the interior pedals which have come up lovely - I also got out the Magic Sponges and went over the exterior door seals again -

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I can only imagine how slowly you drove on that gravel Nick 🤣

Car looks stunning as always.

NickReilly063 · Aug 10, 2024

Cleaning the Escort RS this morning - favours back for all the help I get with my own fleet

🪣🧽🪣🧽🪣🧽

They bring back quite a few memories

🚗🏆❤️

NickReilly063 · Sep 12, 2024

No63 was treated to some new Grams rear exhaust rubbers a few weeks ago to slightly lift the rear back box up a touch - I don't think they look out of place in black -

Still lovely under there even two years after the refurb -

Mr Underhill · Sep 12, 2024

NickReilly063 · Apr 21, 2025

After just seeing Jon’s @Mr Underhill post which looks awesome as usual I thought I’d post my spring clean too from Saturday

Quick wipe down ready to come out soon for a service and some other little bits doing - coolant fluid to the correct Renault spec being one -

Also fitted a new gearbox trim too which I purchased last year -

davo172 · Apr 21, 2025

NickReilly063 said:
Cleaning the Escort RS this morning - favours back for all the help I get with my own fleet

🪣🧽🪣🧽🪣🧽

They bring back quite a few memories

🚗🏆❤️

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More cossie pics required?
You should know nobody on this forum is intrested in clios anymore!!🤣

NickReilly063 · Aug 25, 2025

Nice to have a little time to finally get No63 out yesterday for a polish - and after seeing everyone’s wonderful little Red cars a few weeks ago at the Alpine F1 factory I thought I'd get it out, does make me smile when I look back to how it looked when I first bought it over four years ago

🚗🏆❤️

NickReilly063 · Mar 13, 2026

I’ve got a new restoration project coming soon, should be a challenge however I think it will definitely deserve the effort in the end, hopefully I will have it ready for this years CSF for some track time - not that I will be able to drive it like this lot.

Matt Cup · Mar 13, 2026

Wow that’s extremely special 👍

Clio_fool · Mar 13, 2026

Nice project. Where did you find it?

NickReilly063 · Mar 13, 2026

I’m in the trade and come across all sorts of stuff -

Brigsy · Mar 13, 2026

Cant wait to see this one come together Nick. Will be mega with a clean up.

Jamie · Mar 13, 2026

NickReilly063 said:
The Big underneath
has now begun - made great progress today with stripping everything off

Powder coating bits to take on Monday / Callipers same for a total rebuild and paint.

Can someone let me know what colour to do my front subframe - Silver or Black.

Also what colour do I paint the underneath of the car and in the wheel arches and ideas of what to buy.

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When you see a subframe like this, it looks as simple as bolts off and on. I would love a new subframe on my 200 - just for perfectionism.

NickReilly063 · Mar 13, 2026

Brigsy said:
Cant wait to see this one come together Nick. Will be mega with a clean up.

I might buzz you again Jon for some pointers - mapped by these Chaps if you know them.

Brigsy · Mar 13, 2026

NickReilly063 said:
I might buzz you again Jon for some pointers - mapped by these Chaps if you know them.

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No problem at all mate. Engine dynamics are good, you wont have any issues. Standard apart from map?

NickReilly063 · Mar 13, 2026

Brigsy said:
No problem at all mate. Engine dynamics are good, you wont have any issues. Standard apart from map?

Looks it I think - however you are the expert Sir.

Brigsy · Mar 13, 2026

Looks oem at a glance. Any close up pics of intercooler through the bumper grill?

K&n sticker on airbox so might have a drop in panel filter upgrade. Wash and go instead of replace if decent.

Brigsy · Mar 13, 2026

Also map might be activated on the sport button. Try it in normal mode then in sport mode to see if it feels faster.

Louis · Mar 13, 2026

How much do you want for it nick 👀

NickReilly063 · Mar 13, 2026

Louis said:
How much do you want for it nick 👀

It’s not for sale Sir, also you know I like the grief of making them as good as I can get them.

Why do you fancy one ???

npt · Mar 13, 2026

The clio 182 trophy is great, but for everyday car hands down the mk3rs just walks away from it easily from my daily driving, I drive a 275 daily ots just easy to drive fast as a road car imo

NickReilly063 · Mar 13, 2026

Yes the Megane’s do drive fantastic and are way more advanced then a 182 Trophy - however I love my current winter daily especially with all the pot holes nowadays.

Louis · Mar 13, 2026

NickReilly063 said:
It’s not for sale Sir, also you know I like the grief of making them as good as I can get them.

Why do you fancy one ???

You do like the pain 😂

I'll be looking to get back into something later this year I reckon! Need to swap out the e92 for an estate of some sort first then something fun will be on the cards.

Looks great, looking forward to the progress!

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