The life of... SharkyUK's Trophy

[donnylad]

now that is sex on wheels tbh!

well done, looks amazing!

 

[Flat Eric]

What an amazing car to replace the trophy with.
I've just been browsing the approved used on Porsche website.
I need to save! Haha

 

[Dredd]

Nice one Andy, enjoy the GT4 (one of several on my bucket list to own). When do you pick her up?

 

[TimR26]

Nice upgrade Andy. Will you do any trackdays in it?

 

[MatthewR]

Amazing car! It's been such a rollercoaster with the trophy to get to this but I bet it's been worth it for you!

Is that Porsche Bolton?

 

[B-shaw557]

Sick!
I'm not gonna lie, I'm only here for Porsche content
Never hear a bad word about the GT4, they're supposed to be bloody amazing.

 

[Detail Chris]

A sad ending and the End of an era to happily ever after!
Congratulations dude, you MORE THAN deserve it

 

[SharkyUK]

Ladies and gentlemen... apologies in advance for the multi-quote but I like to respond to all who kindly take the time to reply!

Well that's f**king awesome oh and can I have your lsd gearbox for my cup

Mate... still after my LSD gearbox? You have first refusal...

Really happy for you mate, the GT4 is an epic car!

Thank you - I still haven't come down yet.

Wow, what a replacement! The Wales weekender will be a bit different in that!

Never met you but really pleased to finally see something positive come out of all this.

I'm hoping the rest of the Trophy owners' club won't notice the difference given the very similar colour and the fact I have retained my 'Trophy' plate for the GT4... Sounds a bit different mind...

Thank you mate

Really pleased for you, onwards and upwards! Enjoy...

Exactly that, rich - thank you

Incredible! So chuffed that you’ve come out the other end with a positive!

I think you should get some trophy side skirt stickers for the porka ?

PMSL! Hmm... now there's an idea. A friend already suggested a sunstrip that says 'me' and 'me Julie'... Thanks gez.

Very sad to hear you've given up with the Trophy but wow what a replacement! I'd have chopped it in myself if that was on the cards!

One of my favourite drivers cars at the moment. Very good choice.

Welcome to Porsche ownership. You simply cannot beat them for driving pleasures!!

Thank you Martin - it's been a very nice experience so far. I've really been looked after! I can certainly understand where you are coming from in terms of being a drivers' car. And I've not even touched the surface with this car yet (it's yet to be delivered). However, I knew within a few hundred yards that it was the one. 'Special' doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about it.

All i can say its that its been a pleasure.

The day i collected my first Porsche, in Guards/Trophy Red naturally, was one of the best days of my life.

So to be a part in making that happen for you, after all the issues with #165, genuinely makes me so happy ? ... ?????

Luff you - you are "my man!" Seriously, you are a true gentleman. Fwends forever!

That is f**king pornographic - love it!

Thank you mate. The missus loves it, too. A bit too much...

lol, Andy...

That's mega.

Maaaaaaate! FLOL! I won't be buying PC hardware for a few years now. Thanks mate. I'm liking your new wheels, too.

You’ll never ever think of the Trophy again.

Enjoy

What Trophy?! Thanks mate.

Well that escalated... Nice purchase & well deserved - enjoy!

Haha, I will mate - cheers!

Woahh!!!! Yeah man!! One of my all time favourite cars!

Massive congrats to you Andy!!

Ditto - it's bloody lovely mate. I've already got trips, shows and events being planned. Thank you sir, all the best!

now that is sex on wheels tbh!

well done, looks amazing!

Thank you fella

What an amazing car to replace the trophy with.
I've just been browsing the approved used on Porsche website.
I need to save! Haha

It's a slippery slope, Chris...

Nice one Andy, enjoy the GT4 (one of several on my bucket list to own). When do you pick her up?

Thanks buddy! I will enjoy it, no doubt. Luckily Porsche have kindly arranged to have it delivered straight to my doorstep via one of their preferred car transporters. It actually works out cheaper (and safer) to do that than it is to drive / train / fly to collect it. It is arriving Saturday afternoon!!!

Nice upgrade Andy. Will you do any trackdays in it?

Thanks Tim! Yes, my insurance has trackday cover so I'll be letting loose on track at some point.

Amazing car! It's been such a rollercoaster with the trophy to get to this but I bet it's been worth it for you!

Is that Porsche Bolton?

Thank you Matthew Spot on, sir - it is Porsche Centre Bolton.

Sick!
I'm not gonna lie, I'm only here for Porsche content
Never hear a bad word about the GT4, they're supposed to be bloody amazing.

Pahahahahaha! No worries mate! I look forward to reporting back and updating as I spend more time with this epic vehicle.

A sad ending and the End of an era to happily ever after!
Congratulations dude, you MORE THAN deserve it

Thank you very much, Chris - very kind of you. Here's to a long happily ever after!

 

[SharkyUK]

Just a couple more... I can't help it. Sorry. Not sorry.

❤

 

[brisa4984]

fantastic. you now own the M4 peasants

 

[SharkyUK]

fantastic. you now own the M4 peasants

I'm not so sure about that but thank you sir!

 

[Pep]

Just wow. My dream car, although mine will be blue.
Massive congratulations.

 

[SharkyUK]

Just wow. My dream car, although mine will be blue.
Massive congratulations.

Thank you, sir. The blue (as in the metallic sapphire blue) was the only other colour I was contemplating. A stunning colour for a stunning car. All the best mate.

 

[d19wood]

I'll put my name in the hat for the flywheel, turbo and LSD box also if yeecup doesn't take it. Guess you'll be needing gas money now ?

 

[SharkyUK]

I'll put my name in the hat for the flywheel, turbo and LSD box also if yeecup doesn't take it. Guess you'll be needing gas money now ?

All monies greatly received... LOL! I just paid the tax and insurance on it (the GT4) today!

 

[d19wood]

At least you'll be on the road shortly with this one after paying out your annual dues. Still sooooo jealous, looks amazing man.

 

[Hixle]

Trophy? What Trophy?!

Amazing choice Andy, my ‘grail’ car. Congrats mate, you deserve it!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Maaaaaaate! FLOL! I won't be buying PC hardware for a few years now. Thanks mate. I'm liking your new wheels, too.

I'll be inundated with stuff by then lol. I was only thinking not long ago how long you've stuck by the project - I think this more than makes up for it ten fold. Future classic for sure, bit of envy from my corner!

 

[Oggy997]

Needs Turini's and sportlines, then it'll be perfect.

 

[SharkyUK]

At least you'll be on the road shortly with this one after paying out your annual dues. Still sooooo jealous, looks amazing man.

Yes, exactly mate. Another 18 hours or so and it will be here... Thank you.
(If you are still serious about the flywheel and turbo then we can talk fella. It's a bit hectic at the minute but I'm happy to hold on to those items and give you first refusal).

Trophy? What Trophy?!

Amazing choice Andy, my ‘grail’ car. Congrats mate, you deserve it!

People keep bleating on about some Trophy or other... no idea what they are on about, Luke! Thank you mate - all the best!

I'll be inundated with stuff by then lol. I was only thinking not long ago how long you've stuck by the project what an idiot you are to have put up with this s**t for so long - I think this more than makes up for it ten fold. Future classic for sure, bit of envy from my corner!

LOL! EFA.
I'll take you for a spin in return for a 1TB SSD, 2x spins for a 2TB SSD, 3x spins for an nVidia GPU and you can look at the car from 50ft away in return for a Radeon of any description... Cheers fella!

Needs Turini's and sportlines, then it'll be perfect.

I'm already ahead of you there, Og!

 

[MatthewR]

Thank you Matthew Spot on, sir - it is Porsche Centre Bolton.

The finest town for the finest vehicle

 

[SharkyUK]

The finest town for the finest vehicle

Sadly I didn't get much time to explore but I will take your word for it!

 

[MatthewR]

Pay a visit, give me a shout IL show you Fred dibnahs statue and Carr's pasties, Its definitely worth the 300 mile trip so I can sit in your car ?

 

[SharkyUK]

Pay a visit, give me a shout IL show you Fred dibnahs statue and Carr's pasties, Its definitely worth the 300 mile trip so I can sit in your car ?

Mate - it's all about the pasties!!! Absolutely worth the trip! I'll give you a shout when I'm next up that way!!!!

 

[Clio_fool]

Threads not seen this much action in years! ???

 

[d19wood]

Yes, exactly mate. Another 18 hours or so and it will be here... Thank you.
(If you are still serious about the flywheel and turbo then we can talk fella. It's a bit hectic at the minute but I'm happy to hold on to those items and give you first refusal).

Yeh definitely still interested depending on price and condition. I hope to be picking up a low miler in the next week or so and will drop in a forged block . Did you manage to get the parts left open to the elements in the yard assed and de-creepy crawlied yet?

 

[SharkyUK]

Threads not seen this much action in years! ???

Tell me about it!

Yeh definitely still interested depending on price and condition. I hope to be picking up a low miler in the next week or so and will drop in a forged block . Did you manage to get the parts left open to the elements in the yard assed and de-creepy crawlied yet?

The flywheel is mint (not been used!) and the turbo is mint (not been used!) All failed or missing parts were mostly replaced and the engine was sent back to the builder, assessed and fixed up again. All good as new and perfect condition with new and unused components in it. Quite a nice spec to be honest!

EDIT: The engine hasn't even been turned over yet.

 

[Filters]

Ahem....
Shotgun ??

 

[SharkyUK]

Ahem....
Shotgun ??

Well of course!

 

[d19wood]

Have a think about how much you want for those parts then and drop me a line and see if we can sort something out.

 

[Filters]

Well of course!

Leg...end!

 

[Kimster]

Hey Andy, I just wanted to congratulate you on the dream car. I've read the whole thread since joining the forum a few days ago (i was bored, very, very bored) and felt that, at times, i may have been reading a shakespearean tragedy... but to see a happy ending, well, i'm just delighted for you. I think the users who've been here since the beginning deserve a picture of you in it grinning like the Cheshire Cat

Really though, all the best and hope to see another update soon. Take care, Marcus.

 

[SharkyUK]

Hey Andy, I just wanted to congratulate you on the dream car. I've read the whole thread since joining the forum a few days ago (i was bored, very, very bored) and felt that, at times, i may have been reading a shakespearean tragedy... but to see a happy ending, well, i'm just delighted for you. I think the users who've been here since the beginning deserve a picture of you in it grinning like the Cheshire Cat

Really though, all the best and hope to see another update soon. Take care, Marcus.

Hi Marcus,
Oh man - as you say, you MUST have been bored! But thank you all the same for taking the time to read through the entire thread. If it can provide kind folks and petrol heads with a bit of a diversion to pass a few minutes (or hours) then great. Mission achieved!

As for a picture of me in it [grinning like a Cheshire cat]... well, the jury is still out on that one! I'm not particularly photogenic and my good lady takes an awful photo... I'll think about it! I've started a new thread about my GT4 in the appropriate section here - https://www.cliosport.net/threads/sharkyuks-porsche-gt4.826496/

Please do take a look if you are interested. I will continue to add a few more updates here as I go and as Clio Trophy #165 is put back to standard.

Many thanks and all the best right back at ya!

 

[Kimster]

Hi Marcus,
Oh man - as you say, you MUST have been bored! But thank you all the same for taking the time to read through the entire thread. If it can provide kind folks and petrol heads with a bit of a diversion to pass a few minutes (or hours) then great. Mission achieved!

As for a picture of me in it [grinning like a Cheshire cat]... well, the jury is still out on that one! I'm not particularly photogenic and my good lady takes an awful photo... I'll think about it! I've started a new thread about my GT4 in the appropriate section here - https://www.cliosport.net/threads/sharkyuks-porsche-gt4.826496/

Please do take a look if you are interested. I will continue to add a few more updates here as I go and as Clio Trophy #165 is put back to standard.

Many thanks and all the best right back at ya!

Thrilled for you mate! Hope you can enjoy every minute of it.

P.S. I couldn't reply in that thread but will enjoy following your updates should you post anymore

 

[SharkyUK]

May 2019 (continued) - A Slight Delay

There has been a slight delay in returning #165 back to standard due to not quite being able to find the time to source all the needed parts. This will likely happen towards the end of June now, giving me a bit more time to track down those outstanding bits.

On the flip side, I did say that T44PHY would live on. It does! The upgrade to T44PHY v2.0 is now official!

More news on #165 later in June...

 

[d19wood]

Whack a Fabia splitter on there and you'd never notice the difference ?

 

[Chris V6 255]

Whack a Fabia splitter on there and you'd never notice the difference ?

Dont forget the Trophy style Decal ?

 

[Ocsltd]

I've read and followed this thread throughout it's ups and downs, but haven't really commented.

Although I've never met you, you're obviously a thoroughly nice guy, who completely deserves this STUNNING car!! (It's nice to see someone quite humble!)

Hopefully this will help heel the heartache caused by the Trophy!

Congratulations on purchasing what would be my 'PERFECT' car, and please, please keep the pictures coming!!! That car truly is sexual!!!

 

[Silent_Scone]

That is actually Porsche lettering, too

 

[Chris V6 255]

GT4 Trophy [emoji1303]

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