Chris’s 182 Trophy #151

[Chris V6 255]

So after a few months of looking at everything from a 2k Saab to a 20k 996 C4S I ended up jumping on the Trophy bandwagon.

Picked it up yesterday morning & headed back up North, rude not to have a quick stop off at Caffeine & Machine on the way back.

Got a few bits & pieces with the car so thought I’d start straight away with the easy stuff

Replacement gear knob cap makes such a big difference.

Next on the hit list will be the heater panel.

Recaro’s are mint so will be keeping them that way.

Never seen an OEM steering wheel in as good condition as this. Have got 2 x spare so will be getting one re trimmed at some point.

Cheeky mileage shot [emoji6]

At home with big brother.

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[PP200t]

Wow still love these. Congrats!

 

[BaileyWolves]

Beutiful Chris two lovely appreciating classics, how did it drive on the way home ? Congrats mate

 

[Matthew]

Nice mileage!

 

[Joe#]

Great purchase! Any other plans?

 

[Chris V6 255]

Nice mileage!

Less than the V6 [emoji23]


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[Chris V6 255]

Great purchase! Any other plans?

Just keep it as standard as possible & enjoy.

Currently has a milltek exhaust which is on the loud side, sounds nice but might switch it back to OEM because I’m an old fart!


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[Feirny]

Hero.

jealous.

Hate you.

 

[Mr Underhill]

What did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve been looking at a few higher mileage ones which need some TLC so still unsure whether to go for a pristine version or stick a few quid into one.


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[Chris V6 255]

What did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve been looking at a few higher mileage ones which need some TLC so still unsure whether to go for a pristine version or stick a few quid into one.

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More than any sane person would spend on a 14 year old Clio [emoji6]

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[Mr Underhill]

I’ve never understood the age thing tbh. If somebody’s prepared to pay good money for something then that’s just the market doing its thing. It’s all good for us Clio owners [emoji16]


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[Chris V6 255]

Turns out my current milltek exhaust is non resonated version & is abit loud for my liking.

I have bought a resonated central section to fit at some point in the near future.

God I must be getting old [emoji23][emoji23]


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[yeecup]

I reckon around £8k. Looks mint and to have this and A V6 makes me very jealous. Enjoy

 

[Chris V6 255]

Funny how small it is compared to the VRS

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[Stuflac]

I'll hopefully be in a trophy in the coming months.

Come the summer, what keys will you be grabbing? The V6 or trophy's?

 

[Chris V6 255]

I'll hopefully be in a trophy in the coming months.

Come the summer, what keys will you be grabbing? The V6 or trophy's?

Think it’s the right time to get one before the prices go too silly.

Trophy will be more of a daily driver so V6 will be used for weekend fun / shows.


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[Chris V6 255]

Some more goodies arrived today.

Milltek resonated central section, with it being a daily I thought I’d have something a little less antisocial [emoji23]

Will probably sell non res section if anyone is interested, only done about 3k miles.


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[mossyv6]

Glad you’ve got a topic going Chris - looks a good’un and a wise decision mate
And welcome to the V6 and Trophy owners club - besides us 2 is there anyone else you know of?

 

[Stefan.]

Glad you’ve got a topic going Chris - looks a good’un and a wise decision mate
And welcome to the V6 and Trophy owners club - besides us 2 is there anyone else you know of?

Me.... But the v6 is my dads 😂

 

[Chris V6 255]

Me.... But the v6 is my dads [emoji23]

Is he on the V6 forum?


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[Stefan.]

Is he on the V6 forum?


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No, not that I know of.

 

[Djw John]

How can that heater panel be so battered and the wheel and seats so nice?!

 

[Chris V6 255]

How can that heater panel be so battered and the wheel and seats so nice?!

I have no idea [emoji23]

Assume because it’s been garaged most of its life & previous owner had reflective foam mat on windscreen to block out the sun.

Even the one on my V6 was very melted in comparison to this one.


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[Chris V6 255]

Discovered my interior light wasn’t working today.

Bit of a faff getting it apart but managed it in the end.

Off to Halfords for a bulb in the morning.



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[Ocsltd]

So after a few months of looking at everything from a 2k Saab to a 20k 996 C4S I ended up jumping on the Trophy bandwagon.

Picked it up yesterday morning & headed back up North, rude not to have a quick stop off at Caffeine & Machine on the way back.

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Got a few bits & pieces with the car so thought I’d start straight away with the easy stuff

Replacement gear knob cap makes such a big difference.

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Next on the hit list will be the heater panel.

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Recaro’s are mint so will be keeping them that way.

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Never seen an OEM steering wheel in as good condition as this. Have got 2 x spare so will be getting one re trimmed at some point.

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Cheeky mileage shot [emoji6]

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At home with big brother.

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Congratulations on the purchase!

Have you got a link to that gear knob cap by any chance? I bought one of the eBay ones, but it was chrome when it turned up, so would like a Matt silver one like yours.

Cheers

 

[Danith]

you drove past me the other day by sankey way. Sounds meaty with the milltek.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Congratulations on the purchase!

Have you got a link to that gear knob cap by any chance? I bought one of the eBay ones, but it was chrome when it turned up, so would like a Matt silver one like yours.

Cheers

Not too sure to be honest. Came with the car when I bought it.

Just done a quick search on eBay & found this one

New Black Renault Gear Knob Lift Reverse Silver matt Cap 1-5 R OEM Shift Replace | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Black Renault Gear Knob Lift Reverse Silver matt Cap 1-5 R OEM Shift Replace at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

rover.ebay.com

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[Ocsltd]

Not too sure to be honest. Came with the car when I bought it.

Just done a quick search on eBay & found this one

New Black Renault Gear Knob Lift Reverse Silver matt Cap 1-5 R OEM Shift Replace | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Black Renault Gear Knob Lift Reverse Silver matt Cap 1-5 R OEM Shift Replace at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

rover.ebay.com

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Ok, cheers for that.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Car is booked in with Birchdown for a few bits next week.

Rear discs & pads
Swap central exhaust section for resonated pipe.
Swap heater control panel. (Was going to do it myself but heard it’s a right ballache)

Also thinking about upgrading the rear bench seat to standard 182 rear seats.

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[Danith]

The trophy is cloth? Tight b******s

 

[Chris V6 255]

The trophy is cloth? Tight b******s

Yeah & has no head rests.

All in aid of shaving off a few pounds.


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[cat171]

Yep, deffo upgrade it. Keep the original somewhere for later.

 

[MarcB]

@Chris V6 255

Its the first thing I done . . . . . along with door cards front and back from a 1*2

But I still have the original rear bench thats been in storage for 10 years.

 

[Chris V6 255]

It’s gonna be worth f**k all at this rate [emoji23]

Driven not detailed [emoji1303]


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[Chris V6 255]

Took the Trophy down to the guys at Birchdown Autos for a few bits yesterday.

Awesome service as usual from the guys.

New rear discs & pads sorted.

Central ASBO exhaust section swapped

New heater panel fitted.

Makes such a big difference to the interior

Also treated her to a set of pilot sport 3’s and some cup shocks for Valentines Day.

Next on the list will be Sachs rebuild.
Turning out to be abit more of a project than anticipated [emoji23]


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[Danith]

Birchdown still going?!

Good move taking the zorst off, sounded a bit Ott when I saw you

 

[Chris V6 255]

Birchdown still going?!

Good move taking the zorst off, sounded a bit Ott when I saw you

Yeah mate. They have been doing work on my RS’s for years, just a shame they aren’t 20 miles closer.

100% recommended! Their work & customer care / service is top notch.


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[Danith]

Used em about 10 years ago on my 172 cup. Mad little place

 

[Chris V6 255]

More goodies arrived today.

Cup shocks getting fitted on Friday so I can get the Sachs rebuilt at some point in the near future.


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[Chris V6 255]

Sachs are off the trophy. Cup shocks on in their place for now.

Think it’s safe to say the drivers side damper has seen better days.

Cheeky side pod shot just because [emoji6]

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