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After a traumatic year i have sold the house. What am i going to spend it on ..... What about that Trophy with 24K miles on it ?

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Ordered some sportlines today for the sunflower. Got them from prima at a competitive price. Loads of fun fitting them..

I am trying to improve the fit of my phase 1 bumper. Any tips ? I am finding that the gaps between the bumper and the lights as viewed from above is not equal. Also on one side the tab that fits into the front wing pops out. At the moment i am missing the front arch linings. Could this be...

Its a bit more sparkly now...

Thinking of swapping out my phase 1 sunflower for a 182 Trophy . Are they that much better ?

Looked down tonight and i was doing 160 mph ! The needle when stationery is at 100mph and wont drop below. On the move the needle goes all the way round. Stops at the 6 oclock position..... Any ideas ? New speedo ?

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I was heading East in my Sunflower. You were heading west in yours. Reg was EAY or UAY not sure. Was about 7.30 i think. Nearly turned around and chased after you...

Changing rear discs today on my 2001 Sunflower. The nearside went as expected with no problems. The offside i remove and the wheel bearing falls out ! After checking and calling Dan at 519 ( always helpful ) i find the spacer between the hub and bearing inner face is missing ! I have owned he...

Dropped the sunflower in for mot yesterday ( failed on rear discs ) and when i picked it up the oil level display flashed at me with no level and the 'SERV' light is on constantly. Any ideas ?

in the middle of changing the gasket but the kit has more parts than the one i took off. took off nut, cap and spring. have 2 extra washers per side in the new kit. are they necessary or for use on alternative vehicles?

how do i get the plugs out of a 1.2 clio ? leads are stuck tight...

Having just fitted a new engine to the phase 1 it started first time with no engine warnings. After a few test starts i found it wouldnt idle below 3000rpm and the engine warning light came on. On closer inspection i found what i believe to be the hose to the braking system had popped off the...

having dropped the new motor in and clamped it all up i then find the heat shield sitting on the driveway ! how necessary is it ?

Phase 1 172. Have some electrical connectors running down the back of the gearbox just behind the mounted ECU. What are they can somebody tell me ? Lambda ?

how can i do a quick timing check without the special tools ? are there any timing marks that i can use ? just trying to confirm what happened when my engine failed...

With the box in neutral can i run the motor without risking box damage. Input shaft will be driven i guess... Or am i being blonde ?

Is this a first ????? Lifted the broken engine out of the sunflower this evening. Suspect headgasket as lack of compression across cylinders. As i lifted it out i noticed the aux belt not sitting correctly and pinched under the cambelt cover. Immediately i was thinking that it had jammed the...

My Clio 1.2 does not self centre the steering. Checked wheel alignment and tyre wear and all ok Think it has an electric rack. Do they have problems ? Cant really describe it but its like a high spot if you know what i mean.

Are the aux belt kits still £60 from Renault ?

Saw a sunflower phase 1 between thrapston and Oundle on saturday morning. Anyone on here ? Just road the corner is mine but minus engine.

Looking to get one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1500lb-engine-leveller-superior-quality-engine-crain-inc-vat-/280770646666?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item415f3c128a Can i just remove some head bolts to attach it ?

I want to get the fairing on my GSXR repainted ? Anyone local in Northants willing to help me out ? Just looking to splash some white paint on it.

Can a 172 cylinder head be skimmed ? What is the maximum that can be taken off it ?

what is it ? how is it done ?

Is this a straight swap between the two ? Even with a cup is it just a simple switch of the different ancilliaries ?

My new toy :) nice gsxr. winter bargain...

On the way home last night engine toxic fume warning flashed then stopped then flashed again then stopped. Half a mile up the road and the engine stops with the chritmas tree warnings. Pullover and just turns over. Can see cams moving so not cambelt. Removed the plugs this morning and no...

Anyone have any idea on the paint code \ match for the wheels on a standard phase 1 ?