Trophy modifications argument...

[Martin]

This arguemnt could go on for ever, there is no answer it is all opinion.

Should Martin be Hung for stripping and gutting a williams?

Some will say yes.. others will say he took one of the greatest road cars and made it an even better because he didn't have to work within the constrainsts of Renault when they were designing it.

some1 stripped and gutted a williams? they shud b gutted themselves!

Sue me :lolup:

 

[Tyson-182]

Thought i would check this thread out, didn't have internet over the weekend.. I've sent the link to Ruth, I will see what she makes of it. She may even post a reply herself based on what you guys have said.

Tyson.

 

[Steve]

on the track a 182cup is faster a trophy is faster on the road. the probo with the trophy is it rides too high imo.

id wager LEDA or H&R on any 182 would be equal if not better

The test you refer to had a trophy running on cold damp track, cup was run on dry track.

They have never done back to back in the same conditions.

 

[Cue]

on the track a 182cup is faster a trophy is faster on the road. the probo with the trophy is it rides too high imo.

id wager LEDA or H&R on any 182 would be equal if not better

The test you refer to had a trophy running on cold damp track, cup was run on dry track.

They have never done back to back in the same conditions.

different drivers also - no way was it a fair test. Having taken both on track the 182 Cup is slower!

 

[Cue]

on the track a 182cup is faster a trophy is faster on the road. the probo with the trophy is it rides too high imo.

id wager LEDA or H&R on any 182 would be equal if not better

The test you refer to had a trophy running on cold damp track, cup was run on dry track.

They have never done back to back in the same conditions.

different drivers also - no way was it a fair test. Having taken both on track the 182 Cup is slower!

Back on topic: suitable mods for the Trophy are:

Brakes + Hoses
Air Filter - Personally I'd say panel over Cone
ECU
Exhaust
Carbon Bonnet - Painted Capsicum Red of course :approve:

 

[Alex_225]

I'd say that if its tastful you can modify any motor!! Its up to you.

On all owners clubs there are the purists who say you shouldn't modify certain cars but its up to the owner. How it looks is all a matter of opinion anyway.

The only thing with the Clio Trophy is the chances of you bumping into another one is fairly slim so they look quite individual as they are.

 

[Rich]

I'd say that if its tastful you can modify any motor!! Its up to you.

On all owners clubs there are the purists who say you shouldn't modify certain cars but its up to the owner. How it looks is all a matter of opinion anyway.

The only thing with the Clio Trophy is the chances of you bumping into another one is fairly slim so they look quite individual as they are.

Agreed - First thing I would do to a Trophy is paint it another colour :quiet:

 

[Alex_225]

Yeah, I'll have a racing blue Trophy please!!!

 

[miketheman2k]

Whats the height difference between a 182 Cup and a Trophy - both look like they're on stilts as standard, can only be 10mm at most which wouldn't make any real difference. I'd bet the spring rates would affect the times much more.

 

[Nik]

According to the specs the Trophy is 10mm lower that the 182 Cup at the front and the same height on the rear.

 

[Rich]

The Eibachs on the front of the Trophy account for the drop then ?

 

[Cue]

The Eibachs on the front of the Trophy account for the drop then ?

yeh, plus they're stiffer, coupled with the slighty shorter thicker rods in the dampers.

 

[Leeshez]

I would have at least put silvervisions in