Setting myself up for abuse here:

[neef]

dirty Perves.
I haven't got many of the vxr. It's not an Astra anyway.

These are ones I got tagged in on fb so don't blame me for the bad pics. I have got ones of it at the ring as well but I'm at work and Cba to find them right now.

 

[Mr R.]

I like that.

 

[Jekyll]

Jen, you but this from a chap called Dave? Thought it was going quite cheap so you probably got a bargain. (A lot cheaper than making a rep, and it still being the real deal lol)

Let the trophy police hate! Your car, your mods.

 

[neef]

Yes, he was from your area. He and I have a few friends in common.
Got the car for 3.5k. Came with stereo and uprated speakers too.
Lovely bloke. He wants it back.

 

[SBV116]

This place cracks me up at times.... its a few K clio ffs, not an E type Jag! Enjoy it, sell it, buy something else!!

 

[MarcB]

You want haters to hate and to be different fit these

 

[banther]

^^^^

Why would they get hate?

They look good.

 

[plymcl172]

what's with the thread title ??

I am lost.... why do you need lower profile tyres

 

[neef]

Because I'm not a sheep. And I've strayed from 'the flock' and modified a trophy. SHOCK!
Lower profile tyres because the ones I have look a little chunky

 

[Sir_Dave]

You want haters to hate and to be different fit these

They look far better on yours than they did on mine lol

OP - dont worry about the hate, i cleaned my Trophy twice in 2 years, i got quite a bit of abuse for that over there tbh.

 

[Tim.]

OP - dont worry about the hate, i cleaned my Trophy twice in 2 years, i got quite a bit of abuse for that over there tbh.

Not allowed back iirc, not that that will stop you - they always come back (multiple times)

 

[neef]

thanks guys. I can never understand the hate to be honest. It's strange though, the day before I posted this thread. Someone posted a thread with pics of their trophy on different wheels. Yet they get no s**t. Something seriously makes me think it's either because I'm femme, or my face just doesn't fit the requirements for here.
Strange place

 

[McGherkin]

You always get a couple of haters, no matter what you do.

 

[plymcl172]

TBH though your thread title says you were expecting it and you seem shocked when you get some members that don't like it lol

I thought it looked ok - end of the day its your car, make your car your own and who cares what people behind a keyboard think

 

[neef]

I don't care if they don't like it. I think some comments are unjustified. There's a difference.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

I like it! Firstly the 172 headlights are a huge improvement cosmetically compared to the crappy Trophy ones, also the standard ride height of a Trophy is too high(looks jacked up! although handles well..) also a new K-tec setup is far better than a nackered Sach's setup, and if you don't drive it to the limit then a nice stance beats tip top handling so I'd say good job all round! Especially what you paid for it! The wheels are nice because they're different as well although Trophy Turini's are also lovely! The hate I don't understand, enjoy your unique car!

 

[mossyv6]

Fancy ruining a lovely Trophy!!!!
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Looks lovely mate!

This is my Trophy to upset the purist, lol.

 

[ch!ppen]

^^^^

Why would they get hate?

They look shocking.

EFA. No offence to MarcR lol.

 

[aucky]

I can never understand the hate to be honest.

Probably because people usually buy a Trophy for its superior performance parts, chief of which is several thousand pounds worth of suspenion, which you have now downgraded and therefore voided it's 'superior' title so to me it's just a 182 now.

Just to clarify, I don't really give a f**k. It's not my car after all.

 

[Tim.]

With 75,000 members CS is bound to divide opinions on nearly everything.

 

[neef]

Probably because people usually buy a Trophy for its superior performance parts, chief of which is several thousand pounds worth of suspenion, which you have now downgraded and therefore voided it's 'superior' title so to me it's just a 182 now.

Just to clarify, I don't really give a f**k. It's not my car after all.

Probably.

But that's not why I bought it.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Probably because people usually buy a Trophy for its superior performance parts, chief of which is several thousand pounds worth of suspenion, which you have now downgraded and therefore voided it's 'superior' title so to me it's just a 182 now.

Just to clarify, I don't really give a f**k. It's not my car after all.

So my question is this: If the OP had fitted Ast sportline 2's, which lets be honest, gets rave reviews on here and is used by pretty much all the racers, would that make a trophy less superior? This is a genuine question that I'm keen to find out opinions on.

I think it looks quite cool with the wheels and current stance, which is unusual for me as I prefer substance over style.

 

[aucky]

So my question is this: If the OP had fitted Ast sportline 2's, which lets be honest, gets rave reviews on here and is used by pretty much all the racers, would that make a trophy less superior? This is a genuine question that I'm keen to find out opinions on.

I think it looks quite cool with the wheels and current stance, which is unusual for me as I prefer substance over style.

Interesting! I suppose I would respect it as a performance car a bit more but I would still feel like it's tainted the 'Trophy' brand.

I'm not overly opposed to swapping the dampers in all cases, if mine failed after buying brand new units I'd consider a high end alternative, but I'd know deep down something wasn't right about the car. Thats just me though. To some people its purely a lump of metal and painting it in red hammerite wouldn't matter.

 

[mjf93]

Yes yes yes, shouldnt have got rid of them.
don't bother going on about the Sachs. You're wasting your time.
I didn't like the ride height. I didn't buy it for the suspension.

Looks really nice! People will say about the suspension, as it's what makes the trophy different to a normal 182, so removing it makes it a normal 182 really. So it's effectively the only red 182 imo lol. Looks smart though .

 

[NorthloopCup]

Interesting! I suppose I would respect it as a performance car a bit more but I would still feel like it's tainted the 'Trophy' brand.

I'm not overly opposed to swapping the dampers in all cases, if mine failed after buying brand new units I'd consider a high end alternative, but I'd know deep down something wasn't right about the car. Thats just me though. To some people its purely a lump of metal and painting it in red hammerite wouldn't matter.

Yeah that's fair enough mate, I can understand your point of view towards it as well.

 

[jimmy182]

Needs a clean

 

[neef]

Tell me about it

 

[jimmy182]

I'm trying not to wash any Cars so it helps my ocd ha

 

[Ray Gin]

If you're going to deck it at least give it a bit of stance. Looks a bit poo TBH, but it's your car.

 

[MarcB]

The only thing that lets it down for me is the Sachs not being there but other than that i love the wheels and the look of the car.

 

[neef]

Liam
Have you not read the comments? It's work... In... Progress.
Having just poured all my money into buying a house, the car has taken a back seat. Can only afford a little at a time.
The bf bought the wheels for me and kept the money we got for the f1s. Next thing on the list is actually a new windscreen before anything else. Not going to rush and do loads to the car at once and for it to be a shoddy job.
Thanks for the advice though, it's in the works.

Thanks Marc.

 

[Ray Gin]

Not really, I just looked at the pics lol. Fair dos, look forward to the updates.

 

[neef]

Knowing me, i probably won't post any updates for Ages.
Lazy b**ch.