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Bit of an update from the last few days… First up, changing the clock/dials surround. Never been a particularly big fan of the silver surround/bezel. Found some dials from a Dci going cheap, which come with a matt black surround instead of silver. Here they are… Set about stripping these...

Could be crank sensor (TDC sensor), common problem.

Thanks for the reply Marc. I changed the brake light switch yesterday as it was only £15 for a genuine one and worth a go. Hasn't changed anything though. I would say my brake lights seem to come on too late though, so will have another look at adjusting the switch to see if I can get them on...

Thanks for replies. I opted for one of the genuine ones through K-Tec for one side, although because they are closing end of this week, and their Renault dealer has already closed, I don’t quite know when I’ll receive it. The other side I opted for the GKN one from Euros, general consensus is...

Quick question guys. My MOT expires in just over a month. Going to try and book it in within next week while I can and MOT’s still taking place. I’ve had warning lights come on last few weeks (ABS, Serv, Traction). They go out when turn car off but will come on again. Likely an ABS ring...

Definitely drive a few before making your mind up. I had my first 182 about 5-6 years ago and I remember the test drive very well. Probably helped that the dealer let me go out in the car on my own, so I could put it through it's paces. It was also a lower mileage example, with new belts and...

And then onto today’s job. I bought some Jon Foz lowered Recaro adapters just before I actually purchased the Trophy! No pictures of the adapters, but made a start on fitting them. Got the car on axle stands so I could get to all the bolts underneath... Before picture from the boot...

Few weeks back, I got hold of a Sabelt steering wheel... ...and then sent it off to Royal Steering Wheels to be retrimmed in alcantara with red stitching. Arrived a week or two ago... Also had my steering wheel boss arrived from K-Tec, and managed to source a brand new Ph1 indicator stalk...

So a little bit of an update on the Trophy. Bought a seat cover for the driver’s side. Normally only me in the car if I take it out, but am thinking of getting another for the passenger side. Also bought an outdoor cover from Classic Additions. Instead of getting one tailor made for the...

Not mine, just think it is insanely cool! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202936138251

Somebody I know is selling a brand new (only fitted but never used) Pure Motorsport cat-back for 182 with upgraded mounts etc for £400. Pretty much best system you can currently buy new for the 182. Let me know if you are interested and want details.

Top, top work. Looks like your efforts have paid off massively. Did you get it for a good price given it had just been stood and paint was in poor condition? Please source a centre cap for the front left Turini :p

Yes, standard halogen lights will work fine. Plug and play to swap them over, as easy as that.

Looking into buying a pair of new driveshafts for the Trophy. Always prefer to buy genuine stuff. K-Tec have both sides on their site, but phoned them today, one is about 3-4 days from Renault, the other has no timescale from Renault. Need them within the next couple of weeks (ish) to go with...

Nice to see another Trophy owner on here. Looks a well kept and nice example. Go to RenaultPartsDirect (often referred to as RPD) for the rear number plate light, about £8 for a brand new genuine one including bulb. Just bought one myself, makes a big difference. As for steering wheel, either...

Amazing, love this. Beautiful example too, in the best colour. If I was to have another Ph1, it would have to be an Odyssey.

So when I bought the car, noticed the right centre air vent appears to be broken in some way. None of the slats are snapped, but they don’t appear to be connected to the slider part as can evidently be seen. Is there a way of replacing these? Is it a dash top off job? I don’t mind taking top...

Now I have done it once, I think I could do it in about an hour to hour and a half. Not particularly hard, just a pain getting to the cables behind! Don’t be surprised if your garage hates you afterwards :LOL: Yes, you can’t get your hands behind otherwise to disconnect the plugs and heater...

Just a few more pics of the fruits of this weekend’s labour, as I couldn’t get them all in the last post!

Small update on the Trophy. Not driven it that much, but that has been nice because on the odd occasion I do, it always feels really special. So, main thing I wanted to do over this weekend was fit a bluetooth headunit so I could play my own tunes! As most Trophy owners know, the heater...

Awesome mate. Those seats... Also nice to see somebody else knows the virtues of ACF50 (y)

Just want to double check that these are the correct replacement ball joints for a 182 (with Cup/Trophy suspension)? Pretty sure this is the case as they are the 12mm ones. If I remember correctly, you can get 10mm ones too which are incorrect. Thanks for any help.

Absolutely love it mate. Not had much time to enjoy driving it yet mind. It’s a second car as I have a TDI Golf for the daily commute to work and back, but makes it feel even more special when I do have get round to driving it. Have you driven #366 yet then, as I see you mentioned you’ve not...

Spotted going eastbound M27 towards Portsmouth and then A27. Reg S10 WJK, looked stripped/cage etc. Anybody on here? I was in the daily Golf.

Thanks mate. You’re absolutely right I am a nightmare, but I plan on keeping this one! They can be picked up for about £5-6k for higher mileage examples which need some work/tlc. Lower mileage and best examples can range anywhere between £8-12k, perhaps even a little higher for concours...

Hi guys, I'm back in a Clio again! Just can’t seem to stay away! I sold the Liquid Yellow 265 Trophy back in December, so I only had it for about 2 months or so (yes I know, I never keep any car more than 2 minutes!). Must admit, I just feel more at home in a Clio. I’m a pretty capable...

Yes definitely keep it. When you first mentioned you were potentially “thinking” of selling to have the Cup as a project instead, I almost messaged you to say I would buy it. Always wanted a Racing Blue, and I’d have paid you decent money as not bothered about mileage when you can see a car has...

Just interested to know if anybody can recommend a good sprayer if I wanted bumper/bonnet spraying for example? In the Hampshire area or fairly near. Would be wanting a very good job therefore fully expecting to pay more than the average place. Thanks

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C895781 Firstly, overpriced. But anybody heard of the colour “Black with goldfish effect”? :unsure: 😂

I know SprayShack used to make the smoothed bullets for Ph2 Clio’s but I don’t think they’re around any longer? Are we still able to get smoother bullets from somewhere else or not? Ash