Aucky's Trophy.. Progress Thread

[aucky]

RS2 write up to follow shortly

 

[Italian_Job]

where did you get those top mounts?

 

[aucky]

They aren't mounts.
They are just some covers made by Hillpower years ago (I think). Like hens teeth nowadays.

 

[leewxm]

crackin example

 

[andywa]

Lovely.

 

[aucky]

Not happy with the state of my old Turinis, one would normally get a refurb yes?

Nah, 4 new'uns

Sealed with Gtechniq.

Oem rear discs and pads also fitted

 

[Jon.G]

Funny I was just reading your progress thread.

Did they come with the speedline corse stickers?

I hope your not putting them on during winter! How much did 4 cost btw?

 

[Gaz_]

The should come with stickers if o.e

 

[Jon.G]

As far as im away, from the factory the trophy never came with those stickers on the outer rim.

 

[is1]

As far as im away, from the factory the trophy never came with those stickers on the outer rim.

Yes, they did. One transfer directly opposite the valve. Only "Speedline Corse" though, not "flowforming" as you see some people have put on.

 

[Wests Renault]

that's how they come from the factory to Renault

 

[aucky]

Summer wheels

 

[Jon.G]

Oh dear, I need to get myself some stickers then :/

 

[Chris205]

Any RS2 write-up?

 

[Jon.G]

What colour are the speedline stickers on these? I need to order some but need to know what colour they are?

 

[aucky]

They don't feel like stickers tbh, there is no outline. Its sort of a translucent white print

 

[Jon.G]

Urgh, most likely some type of transfer that was put on pre-clearcoat

 

[aucky]

Any RS2 write-up?

I haven't been back to my local rollers yet to get some graphs so I won't talk in numbers.

In short, its very good. Its not blindingly quicker than a standard clio so its quite easy to forget the difference. But when I drove a friends 172 of similar performance to mine prior to RS2, it felt worlds apart.
The low down torwue just wooshes you along at low speeds, then pulls much harder through the mid range and onto the 7500rpm limit. I'm not sure if it 'throws' itself onto the limit like it used to, but that could just be getting used to it.
Key points to consider
-its not ITBS
-its not about the peak figures, if you haven't driven one, you probably won;t understand
-its VERY drivable. It has the same manors as a standard car
-it sounds awesome
-mpg is not affected, I got 44.5mpg on the way to CSS
-I don't think I could go back.

All in all I'm pretty happy with it.
The cost, considering I would have bought new mounts and a remap at some stage anyway, I consider it to be good value for me. Would it be such great value at full price? (non group buy)... I can't say.

 

[aucky]

Plans for winter
-New bonnet and bumper- respray
-Front damper refurb at BG, sand blast and respray
-Rebuild suspension with MF springs/sportlines
-Fit winter wheels wit winter tyres
-Service
-Remove, de-squeek and de-rattle interior, re-fit
-Remove/sandblast/paint various suspension and steering components
-Source a pair of second hand xenons
-Full DIY paint correction and mega winter sealing project
-Refurb 'winter wheels' into 'track wheels' with an interesting colour (spring time)
-New windscreen


/moneypit

 

[.Tyler]

Plans for winter
-New bonnet and bumper- respray
-Front damper refurb at BG, sand blast and respray
-Rebuild suspension with MF springs/sportlines
-Fit winter wheels wit winter tyres
-Service
-Remove, de-squeek and de-rattle interior, re-fit
-Remove/sandblast/paint various suspension and steering components
-Source a pair of second hand xenons
-Full DIY paint correction and mega winter sealing project
-Refurb 'winter wheels' into 'track wheels' with an interesting colour (spring time)
-New windscreen


/moneypit

/nail..head

Nice plans though, coming along well mate!

 

[JamesT87]

Plans for winter
-New bonnet and bumper- respray
-Front damper refurb at BG, sand blast and respray
-Rebuild suspension with MF springs/sportlines
-Fit winter wheels wit winter tyres
-Service
-Remove, de-squeek and de-rattle interior, re-fit
-Remove/sandblast/paint various suspension and steering components
-Source a pair of second hand xenons
-Full DIY paint correction and mega winter sealing project
-Refurb 'winter wheels' into 'track wheels' with an interesting colour (spring time)
-New windscreen


/moneypit

Sounds Great! I sometimes have that feeling of the money pit!.

I am seriously considering an RS2 after going in Toms. Xenons are a mut, once you get them you will wonder why renault didnt fit them standard as I did!

Would be great to have a non-standard trophy meet next year lol!

 

[Keith185]

Like it when a plan comes together

Get some Bilt hamber Hydrate 80 for any of suspension and steering parts, awesome stuff.

http://www.bilthamber.com/pro-introduction.php?cname=Corrosion%20Removal&name=hydrate%2080

 

[aucky]

''off white/blue tinge''
Sounds perfect for the dampers

 

[Keith185]

''off white/blue tinge''
Sounds perfect for the dampers

It dries dark purple though lol. I used that as base coat/primer on dampers. Then Hammerite smooth silver is pretty much perfect match for the Sachs.

 

[aucky]

Sneak preview

 

[Dan]

i get most of that list of things to do but whats up with your window screen??

 

[aucky]

i get most of that list of things to do but whats up with your window screen??

Minor stone chips etc. Windscreen cover on the insurance so its not much to replace to make it perfect. Just being picky tbh.

 

[Joe#]

Good choice of colour for the wheels
I saw you at Hoole roundabout just before too.

 

[aucky]

Hehe Just on my way home from work.

LunaRRRRR ftw.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Wheels look a bit better than when you bought them lol ...

Full pics required though

 

[aucky]

There is still rust on my Grandad's drive lol.

They should be on sometime this week

 

[Dan]

Hehe Just on my way home from work.

LunaRRRRR/base coat primer colour with a special name ftw.

Edited for accuracy

 

[aucky]

What pearlescent primer have you been using? Hero colour

 

[aucky]

**WINTER SPEC UPDATE**

Apologies for the lame iPhone photos...


Mark Fish springs & Koni adjustable rear dampers.

Pro Race 3 wheels painted Lunar Grey & Dunlop M3 Sport winter tyres.

 

[PaulClioSport]

Great write up and absolute lovely Trophy you've got! Personally i prefer the Turini's on the Trophy

How much lower are the Mark fish springs over standard? And what do you think about the Koni adjustables as i was considering the for my Flamer

 

[Infamous Nikko]

Damn, I <3 Pro Race 3s.

o/

 

[Sir_Dave]

Wheels look ace!! Although i think i preferred them the black/rusty colour they were before if im entirely honest

 

[Jakey92]

very tidy

have you considered some more carbon fibre items? fog light surrounds/rear bumper insert/headlight washers blanking plate

 

[Stefan.]

nice alloys just dont think they look good on the trophy or the nose ring. nice car though

 

[SharkyUK]

A very nice example of a modified Trophy - good stuff!