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The life of... SharkyUK's Trophy
Fiesta ST-2 Finsport
Lol didn’t even noticed the Turinis
Keith185
ClioSport Club Member
That's one way to get over the sad Trophy era haha, absoloutly epic. Enjoy Andy 
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
True. Slightly cheaper too. Bonus!
Perfection - that's how it should have left the factory!
Mate - thank you very much for following the thread.
And thank you for your very kind comments! I'm an absolute b**tard in real life but I manage to get away with it online and sounding half-decent on here! I'm not sure I deserve it but I am very fortunate and will definitely take it! With regards to the Trophy it (the GT4) has rekindled my passion for driving and all-things performance car, certainly helping me to get over the dramas of recent years. Don't get me wrong, I still love the Trophy and it will make me immensely happy to see her back to standard and enjoyed by a new owner. The truth is that I think my missus might actually be interested in it... hmm... will it be staying in the family?I'm glad you like the pics of the GT4 - which is a good job really because I can't stop looking at it and taking photos. My neighbours think I am sad. I just saw them laughing and smiling yesterday whilst I had it parked on the driveway and I was taking photos from every angle. There was a reason for all the photos as I am getting the GT4 evaluated to cement an Agreed Value with my insurance company. So I'm not completely sad after all.
I'll be posting up more pics and updates in my GT4 thread. All the best!
Perfection mate - end thread!
I think it's just because they blend in so well......see?
Mate, what are you trying to say?!?!?!Would hate to be the specialist that services this GT4, they'll go under a few months after
It's under Porsche Extended Warranty for at least the next two years so... hmm.One door closes... Thanks Keith! Funnily enough I was in your neck of the woods when I bought the GT4. If it wasn't for an attractive young lady in Lloyds Bank then Porsche wouldn't have got the deposit I promised them and the outcome might have been somewhat different!That's one way to get over the sad Trophy era haha, absoloutly epic. Enjoy Andy
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Welcome to the party, and thank you for the kind comment.
Yup - you simply cannot beat a set of Turinis!
Looks like we decided to both throw in the towel at the same time!
Kudos too us both for dog eared determination in trying to get both our projects up and running against the massive odds stacked against us for sure.
Though my replacement track car won't be as impressive as yours!!
Kudos too us both for dog eared determination in trying to get both our projects up and running against the massive odds stacked against us for sure.
Though my replacement track car won't be as impressive as yours!!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Yes mate - enough is enough! When all avenues have been exhausted and you eventually get fed up of p*ssing into the wind... it's just not worth the ongoing heartache, stress and wallet-ache.
Hey, it doesn't matter what you replace it with. I sincerely hope it provides you with many miles of enjoyment because - let's be honest - there's a fair bit of catching up to be done. All the best mate
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
August 2019 - Erm, plans have changed...
It has been a mad few months and time has just flown by. A combination of illness and heavy workloads have consumed more hours than I care to think about and the Trophy has been far from my mind. However, the good news is that 99% of parts have been sourced for #165 and she is being returned to standard as we speak.
Things have changed a little during that time, though...
I was looking to sell #165 as soon as she was back to standard and running healthy (having had half a dozen people contact me regarding a potential purchase). But then things changed. My good lady expressed an interest in having it! After giving it some thought my mind was swayed back in favour of keeping Le Clio B*stard Rouge. I can't help but feel that I would actually miss it if it were sold. After all the troubles it would be nice to enjoy it in standard form and - hopefully - trouble-free. The upshot of this is that #165 will be coming home soon. I think it will make a great stablemate for the GT4 and the Type-R. One thing is for sure though. It will NOT be modified. Although I might try and source a Txx PHY plate for it!
A very good friend of mine visited at the weekend and the sight of his Trophy alongside the GT4 and Type-R only reinforced the decision to keep #165. Despite being spoilt rotten by the engaging drive that the Porsche offers, I still absolutely love the no-frills thrills of a well-sorted hot-hatch. For me, the Trophy fits that bill even to this day. I look forward to its return.
More updates soon (I hope)...
It has been a mad few months and time has just flown by. A combination of illness and heavy workloads have consumed more hours than I care to think about and the Trophy has been far from my mind. However, the good news is that 99% of parts have been sourced for #165 and she is being returned to standard as we speak.
Things have changed a little during that time, though...
I was looking to sell #165 as soon as she was back to standard and running healthy (having had half a dozen people contact me regarding a potential purchase). But then things changed. My good lady expressed an interest in having it! After giving it some thought my mind was swayed back in favour of keeping Le Clio B*stard Rouge. I can't help but feel that I would actually miss it if it were sold. After all the troubles it would be nice to enjoy it in standard form and - hopefully - trouble-free. The upshot of this is that #165 will be coming home soon. I think it will make a great stablemate for the GT4 and the Type-R.
One thing is for sure though. It will NOT be modified. Although I might try and source a Txx PHY plate for it!A very good friend of mine visited at the weekend and the sight of his Trophy alongside the GT4 and Type-R only reinforced the decision to keep #165. Despite being spoilt rotten by the engaging drive that the Porsche offers, I still absolutely love the no-frills thrills of a well-sorted hot-hatch. For me, the Trophy fits that bill even to this day. I look forward to its return.
More updates soon (I hope)...
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
I'm rather pleased about this. Those three cars will make a great garage and hopefully you'll get plenty of smiles out of it as a standard car - enough to make the bad memories fade away hopefully!
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Nice work
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Sell me the civic lol
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Yes Andy!!
Glad to hear it's a keeper
Glad to hear it's a keeper
d19wood
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172 T , Megane
Although I might try and source a Txx PHY plate for it!
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Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah - you couldn't sell it now Andy.
It's been with you through so much and for so long, it's now part of your DNA!
It's been with you through so much and for so long, it's now part of your DNA!
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Now you're keeping the Trophy, would it not make more sense to put the plate from GT4 back onto the Trophy, and source another plate for the GT4? Think that reg is part of the Trophy's 'identitiy'.....
Just a thought.
Yes that's a must I reckon
Volvo XC60 T8
I keep seeing that around too!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Ultiquote...
I'm sure it will be just fine once back to standard. But it will never be a Lamborghini Aventador...
As said, I do like a hot-hatch and I do think I would have ultimately regretted saying goodbye to #165. I admit that the arrival of the GT4 helped ease a lot of the negativity I was feeling (probably 99.9% of it) but I'm very much looking forward to slipping back into those Recaro Trendlines in the near future. Cheers - all the best!
All joking aside, it would be great to get a bruiser of a cruiser that will just effortlessly glide across continents. Maybe something to think about in the next year or two.
It's in a bit of a sorry state at the moment and going in for some work. It looks like the gearbox is just about ready to implode. To be fair it has done very well given the fact it has lasted 135,000 miles and has been thoroughly enjoyed (although, of course, very much looked after). It has had new driveshafts, wishbones, bearings, suspension, springs, etc. recently and drives like new. Well, it did until recently with the aforementioned gearbox trouble. Either way, it will be replaced / refurbed in the coming weeks.
Still after some parts?! I should now be in a position to sort them out! No worries if it's too late.
endure another decade of pain enjoy another decade of RS fun.
I need to get someone to drive it past me so I can hear what it sounds like from the outside. It certainly sounds pretty good from inside the cabin...
Ah yes - T444 PHY...
...that trophy belongs to a top gentleman who lives out towards Usk. A very nice example it is, too.
I may swap the plate over again, I don't know yet. It depends if I can get a plate at a sensible price - I'm not one to throw stupid amounts of money on anything to do with cars... 🤭
Thanks Matt! The replacement engine fired up and it appears to be a good one. New belts, dephaser and water pump next week...
I'm sure it will be just fine once back to standard. But it will never be a Lamborghini Aventador... Thank you sir
As said, I do like a hot-hatch and I do think I would have ultimately regretted saying goodbye to #165. I admit that the arrival of the GT4 helped ease a lot of the negativity I was feeling (probably 99.9% of it) but I'm very much looking forward to slipping back into those Recaro Trendlines in the near future. Cheers - all the best!Thank you mate. I'm a sucker for free-revving NA engines and very much looking forward to taking the GT4, Trophy, Type-R and missus out onto some of my favourite roads and giving them a spanking.
Ha, cheers fella!
Actually, now you mention it...
All joking aside, it would be great to get a bruiser of a cruiser that will just effortlessly glide across continents. Maybe something to think about in the next year or two. No! LOL! You're persistent...
It's in a bit of a sorry state at the moment and going in for some work. It looks like the gearbox is just about ready to implode. To be fair it has done very well given the fact it has lasted 135,000 miles and has been thoroughly enjoyed (although, of course, very much looked after). It has had new driveshafts, wishbones, bearings, suspension, springs, etc. recently and drives like new. Well, it did until recently with the aforementioned gearbox trouble. Either way, it will be replaced / refurbed in the coming weeks. Thanks for the heads-up.
Still after some parts?! I should now be in a position to sort them out! No worries if it's too late. Thank you mate. I think I might have actually made a sensible decision for once regarding #165!
...it's certainly permanently etched into my very mind and fabric mate! At least keeping it means I can (hopefully)Yeah - you couldn't sell it now Andy.
It's been with you through so much and for so long, it's now part of your DNA!
Thanks buddy!
I need to get someone to drive it past me so I can hear what it sounds like from the outside. It certainly sounds pretty good from inside the cabin... Ah yes - T444 PHY...
...that trophy belongs to a top gentleman who lives out towards Usk.
A very nice example it is, too.Hold on, since when have I done sensible where the Trophy is concerned...?Now you're keeping the Trophy, would it not make more sense to put the plate from GT4 back onto the Trophy, and source another plate for the GT4? Think that reg is part of the Trophy's 'identitiy'.....
Just a thought.
I may swap the plate over again, I don't know yet. It depends if I can get a plate at a sensible price - I'm not one to throw stupid amounts of money on anything to do with cars... 🤭I'll give it some thought.
d19wood
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172 T , Megane
Thanks for the heads-up. Still after some parts?! I should now be in a position to sort them out! No worries if it's too late.
I'm Always after parts for my everlasting project Andy just let me know when you've got time to go through them with Mick. Quaife got the parts back to Mark this week and he'll be building my gearbox this weekend 👍. Great news about #165 but you might need a bigger garage shortly 👷.
Still after some parts?! I should now be in a position to sort them out! No worries if it's too late. I'm Always after parts for my everlasting project Andy just let me know when you've got time to go through them with Mick. Quaife got the parts back to Mark this week and he'll be building my gearbox this weekend 👍. Great news about #165 but you might need a bigger garage shortly 👷.
Good choice Andy think you would of regretted it long term if you got rid , will make the ideal pairing with the GT4. I was looking at the add for the cheap one on here the other day thinking it would probably be a better option than my track car for all the use it gets.
I agree with he who said buy a C63, or tbh any fast saloon/estate car in red, to go with these two.
Problem with finding a plate for the GT4, anything remotely related to Porsche or GT4 will be INSANE money, probably more than the Trophy itself.
Problem with finding a plate for the GT4, anything remotely related to Porsche or GT4 will be INSANE money, probably more than the Trophy itself.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah, I do agree Neil. Now I know it's coming home I am really looking forward to seeing it and enjoying it. In STANDARD form!
My better half is really looking forward to it as well because she's never had the chance to take it out and enjoy it in all the years I've owned it.There are a couple or three nice examples up for sale at the moment but they do, of course, have a little extra 'Trophy Tax' on top. I think a standard Trophy or 172 Cup would make a great companion for your Italian exotic. Maybe the track car is a little too hardcore now as you aren't able to find the time to use it? There's a lot to be said for just being able to jump in something relatively cheap but fun (i.e. for those moments when the 'rarri just doesn't cut it!) Hahahaha!
Cheers mate!
No more mods (other than 'subtle' stuff like brake compounds, fluids, etc)!!!! I can't mod the GT4 as it's under extended warranty (which I don't want to jeopardise) and there's no way I'm even going to consider throwing more money at the Trophy (other than to keep it healthy and maintained). Thanks for following the thread mate.I've been silently watching the your thread for a little while. It's had more plot twists than Game of Thrones!!
Now for the happy ending 😂
Question is which pink car is getting modified first
Once a modder always a modder!!
I have to admit that I haven't driven many big/fast saloons or estates so I'm not really sure what I'd go for. I also think I'd find them a bit boring despite the effortless power they might offer. I'm not really the sort who enjoys burnouts and drifts but test driving a few wouldn't do any harm... especially as I'm getting older and a bit more luxury and comfort would be appreciated!
Great thread this, I've literally spent hours reading through most of it. It's nice to see you're thinking about keeping the Trophy now. What a combination of cars you have in the household btw!
All the best for the future.
All the best for the future.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Hey, thanks for taking the time to read through the thread - appreciate it!
I have to confess I'm a little excited that the Trophy is coming home now and foresee it getting used. A lot! I know my better half is eager to take it out and give it some beans although we are not sure what to do with the EP3 Type-R now. It's still a great hot-hatch and we've just spent a small fortune on it (and more to come with new clutch and gearbox) but I think my good lady is considering moving it on. I don't think I can let it go yet though. That engine and gearbox are still superb. We shall see.Right back at ya - all the best mate.
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
Great to hear you are keeping the trophy. Hopefully I will be jumping on the Trophy bandwagon in the not too distant future [emoji6]
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I heard Mick was using it as a winter beater until he gets something new 👀
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Closer to tripled, mate... big dollar now!
Le B*stard is still with Mick as we wait for the last couple of minor items.It is surprising just how many parts are no longer available. That said, the car is approaching 15 years of age... It was due home last month but the aforementioned lack of parts caused a slight delay so it will now be early 2020. I expect it to soon be taxed, MOT'd and then returning home.Do it, mate - since you read the last paragraph they have now quadrupled in value...
Good luck with the search. It is a mandatory requirement that new Trophy owners take part in the Welsh Weekender as well. Pretty much, yeah!
I did say he can use it for a while if he wants to. I'd rather he find any issues / niggles and fixes 'em before giving it back!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
March 2020 - Update
Well, well, well... will you look at that! Le Clio B*stard Rouge lives! I cannot tell you how much happiness these photos bring me - thank you Mick! After more than half a decade... we are FINALLY on the finishing straight.
Well, well, well... will you look at that! Le Clio B*stard Rouge lives!
I cannot tell you how much happiness these photos bring me - thank you Mick! After more than half a decade... we are FINALLY on the finishing straight.
