Trophy spoiler issue

[Filippo]

When I bought my Trophy the boot struts were knackered. The boot wouldn't open fully - and wouldn't stay open when you let go of it. I got some new struts from Renparts and the boot now opens fully and operates as it should....well, nearly. When the boot is opened to its full extent, the back of the spoiler touches the roof of the car. Over the last few weeks it has started to leave a small mark on the roof as they collide.

Sooooo, did the Trophy come with different struts to accommodate the larger spoiler? I'm not even sure its the size of the spoiler thats the issue to be honest.

The mark on the roof is not too much of an issue right now as I will be getting it resprayed soon...but obviously I don't want it happening when I've forked out for new paint.

Any suggestions? Does anyone even have the slightest clue what I'm on about?

Thanks

 

[McGherkin]

They had different struts, apparently BMW 1 series struts work too IIRC.

 

[Mr R.]

Is the spoiler fitted tight to the boot lid?

So when the boot opens the gap is not to small, picts would help.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Trophies had smaller struts the same ones used on the Clio v6. As said above though BMW 1 series struts fit.

 

[mossyv6]

Anyone got the part number or link to the BMW struts as my boot struts are fubared!!!!

 

[Filippo]

Its heartening to see that I'm not talking complete s**t. I'll look into the BMW ones then. Cheers folks

 

[Filippo]

Is the spoiler fitted tight to the boot lid?

So when the boot opens the gap is not to small, picts would help.

I did take a few pics mate, but hopefully these lads have solved the problem.

 

[Filippo]

The ones from Renault are £500!!!!!!

 

[mossyv6]

The ones from Renault are £500!!!!!!

Crazy ain't it!!!!

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[mossyv6]

Found it mate:

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gsc1123-bmw-1-series-bonnet-strut

 

[The_Pirate]

The ones from Renault are £500!!!!!!

​For a pair of boot struts? Shirley not?

 

[Filippo]

Found it mate:

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gsc1123-bmw-1-series-bonnet-strut

Top man. Thank you

 

[Gally]

Yup Danny boy.

Oh they're off a V6.... bum rape me please sir.

 

[MarcB]

The Clio trophy came with the V6 spoiler on the back which needed shorter tailgate struts and would not allow the boot to open fully.
If the standard strus are put on it causes the spoiler to hit off the roof.

Here is Renaults Part number and price.

The BMW series 1 struts are very cheap and they are ment to be a perfect replacement for the V6 ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1-SER...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab750d9ae

 

[chrisazzy]

I've got the BMW struts on my cup and they are perfect.

 

[The_Pirate]

I'd love to know who found out that the 1 series struts fit the clio, great find that.

 

[Don]

I'd love to know who found out that the 1 series struts fit the clio, great find that.

Yeah, similar to the Skoda Fabia Splitter. Its the joys of Renault making their own prices up at stupid rates. Luckily some people are happy to try alternatives and share the results.

 

[Filippo]

I'd love to know who found out that the 1 series struts fit the clio, great find that.

Jenic posted a thread on it

 

[PS Trophy]

I have the SGS BMW 1 series ones and they are ok but they also do a Trophy specific one now!

 

[TonkaTruck]

Jag X Type also fit spot on

 

[Harbinger]

WOW, Thank F**K I read this thread before I fitted my newly Salvaged Trophy Spoiler.... back to the breakers to loot a 1 series!

 

[scarble]

In the meantime get a bit of string just a bit shorter than the size of the boot opening
Or tape a brick to the inside of the tailgate so it won't open as fast or as far.

 

[Filippo]

Finally got the strut from the 1 series fit today. It doesn't fit right at all. The bottom ball joint has a retaining pin that just doesn't squeeze through.

From the same website Ive found these... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-...io/gsc2549-renault-clio-trophy-tailgate-strut

They say theyre for a Trophy...but judging by the picture, they don't know what a Trophy is. Anyone ordered a pair in the past? Do they fit?

 

[Filippo]

Can somebody please get me the part number from their Trophy strut. I need to get one ordered tonight.

 

[julzh]

Can somebody please get me the part number from their Trophy strut. I need to get one ordered tonight.

Get over to CT a whole thread devoted to this.

 

[Filippo]

Yes I know mate but I need the number. Somebody has put a number up but I want to make sure it's right before I buy two. Nobody seems to be too sure so I'd like somebody to have a look at the original part.

 

[The Russian.]

How Do the 1 series struts not fit??? Everyone said they did?? My trophy spoiler comes soon

 

[julzh]

Yes I know mate but I need the number. Somebody has put a number up but I want to make sure it's right before I buy two. Nobody seems to be too sure so I'd like somebody to have a look at the original part.

The original original strut? Hang on a minute.

 

[julzh]

As on page 1, 60200 14 070

 

[Flat Eric]

You aren't going to pay full price are you?

 

[Filippo]

As on page 1, 60200 14 070

Is that from your strut or from the website?

The 1 series struts are the right size but don't fit properly to the ball joint on the car. There is a tiny retaining pin that won't fit in place. I guess you could deal with it but I opened my boot the other day and the strut was falling off.

SGS do a version for the Trophy - but the picture they have up is of a standard 182. It makes me think they might have labeled the part up incorrectly...so I'd like confirmation from someone with access to an original part - which seems to be a big f**king ask.

 

[julzh]

Is that from your strut or from the website?

​I physically checked.

 

[The Russian.]

This???

 

[Filippo]

​I physically checked.

​Thank you

 

[Filippo]

This???

Yes! He has changed the picture since I contacted him yesterday. Right, I'll buy two of those little b*****ds. Thanks for your help

 

[The Russian.]

Yes! He has changed the picture since I contacted him on Yesterday. Right, I'll buy two of those little b******s. Thanks for your help

No Mate, thank you. I need them as well and if you had problems with the BMW 1's then I probably would had.


Let me know how you go with these mate.

I'm not to far from them either.

 

[julzh]

Look at the part number in blue, that is incorrect, I think that is the part no. for newer model Clio?

 

[Filippo]

Look at the part number in blue, that is incorrect, I think that is the part no. for newer model Clio?

Look just to the right of 'Add To Basket' - that's the right number.

 

[julzh]

Ah right, worth a go then, can always blame the site if they are incorrect.

 

[Filippo]

Right, I can't believe the problems I'm having with these bloody struts! Can someone please look on their original Trophy struts and tell me what pressure it says on the side. They should have 340 newtons in them but can somebody please confirm this.