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Trophy Front Sachs Dampers
- Thread starter MarcB
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Clio 182
I just can't understand who these are aimed at though. If someone wants better suspension there are better and cheaper options than this, and if someone wants a completely standard car these are useless because they've been modified haven't they? I'm sure they weren't adjustable from factory 🤔
Clearly aimed at Trophy owners or people looking for spares.
They have been modified as they have been de-pinned so they are now fully adjustable dampers for 60mm Hubs on a Clio.
If you wanted them back to standard you could re-pin them again but you would need to make sure that you have the correct amount of clicks so the dampers are matched.
I have to agree with the general consensus here, I personally think they're a silly price and that's coming from a Trophy owner.
I know us Trophy lot are probably a bit daft when it comes to the bits & bobs on the cars which are now getting a bit rare, but I'd like to think not silly enough to be spending that much on a set of dampers which would really need another look at by BG before actually fitting to a car, thus more expense on top of the purchase. The cost of new dampers from Renault 'back in the day' when you could still buy them is somewhat academic and irrelevant in today's market. As Stefan points out, you could source a set of dampers and have BG do a fresh refurb on them for a lot less than even the opening reserve price on these let alone the 'buy it now'.
Just my twopenneth and no offence intended to the seller if they're on here watching. I just feel a more realistic price would be more likely to achieve a sale.
I know us Trophy lot are probably a bit daft when it comes to the bits & bobs on the cars which are now getting a bit rare, but I'd like to think not silly enough to be spending that much on a set of dampers which would really need another look at by BG before actually fitting to a car, thus more expense on top of the purchase. The cost of new dampers from Renault 'back in the day' when you could still buy them is somewhat academic and irrelevant in today's market. As Stefan points out, you could source a set of dampers and have BG do a fresh refurb on them for a lot less than even the opening reserve price on these let alone the 'buy it now'.
Just my twopenneth and no offence intended to the seller if they're on here watching. I just feel a more realistic price would be more likely to achieve a sale.
Yep absolutely mental pricing - I have seen people trying to sell other ‘trophy’ parts for stupid prices
1. Clio trophy engine - needs belts and limited history £1100
2. Recaros which have had more cuts in them than a saw film £1000
If the parts were in good condition I might be more tolerable but I think some people are just on a different planet
1. Clio trophy engine - needs belts and limited history £1100
2. Recaros which have had more cuts in them than a saw film £1000
If the parts were in good condition I might be more tolerable but I think some people are just on a different planet
Parts in general mate
The amount of bits I see for sale that are nearly the cost of a new one, ive even seen people trying to flog sabelt wheels that look like they’ve been in a builders van for more than what you can get them for new. Saw the same with bucket seats when I was looking as well.
People are on crack.
To be fair the only thing with "Trophy TAX" should be
1, Sachs
2, Trophy spec turini's
3, V6 Spoiler
4, Recaro Seats
5, Heater Control Pannel
Everything else IMO is just standard Pov spec Clio / RS parts.
Yes I agree parts for Mk 2s from Renault in general are now more or less no more but it should not mean that everything should shoot up in price and have "Trophy Tax"
The above will be rare but by no means should it be more than the price of a second hand car.
1, Sachs
2, Trophy spec turini's
3, V6 Spoiler
4, Recaro Seats
5, Heater Control Pannel
Everything else IMO is just standard Pov spec Clio / RS parts.
Yes I agree parts for Mk 2s from Renault in general are now more or less no more but it should not mean that everything should shoot up in price and have "Trophy Tax"
The above will be rare but by no means should it be more than the price of a second hand car.
Yeah, it's cost me a fortune... I've had 4 or 5 of the damn things...
I'm pretty sure "Red Arrow Man" tried selling a "Trophy Engine" years ago for some ridiculous markup.
NickReilly063
ClioSport Club Member
182 Trophy Rs265
💵💵 Crazy money in my view 💵💵 - however if you need some you need some.
But like Stef says they do come up for a lot less and I know plenty of owners who already have these stashed away - looking at the rebuild costs these things are going to get more expensive or just taken off and wrapped up safely.
But like Stef says they do come up for a lot less and I know plenty of owners who already have these stashed away - looking at the rebuild costs these things are going to get more expensive or just taken off and wrapped up safely.
It all depends if he genuinely thinks they’ll sell at that price (deluded), or is he a marketing genius?
He’s got people on multiple Trophy-related platforms giving him free advertising, which may result in a sale.
The fact is, if you’re looking to buy a Trophy the first question you’ll ask the seller is does it have the Sachs. It’s also not an uncommon question between existing Trophy owners. I’m sure there are a handful/dozen Trophys without Sachs, so there’ll be demand, and supply is sporadic at best.
So someone sees them because of this thread, drops him an offer and says will you accept £1200, which he does. Job done.
Or he’s completely mental.
He’s got people on multiple Trophy-related platforms giving him free advertising, which may result in a sale.
The fact is, if you’re looking to buy a Trophy the first question you’ll ask the seller is does it have the Sachs. It’s also not an uncommon question between existing Trophy owners. I’m sure there are a handful/dozen Trophys without Sachs, so there’ll be demand, and supply is sporadic at best.
So someone sees them because of this thread, drops him an offer and says will you accept £1200, which he does. Job done.
Or he’s completely mental.
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
Hardly rare, its the same as any non RS 01-05 with AC/no climate there's about 5 in my local scrappy lol
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What's the name/location of the scrappy fella?
