What would you prefer - 182 wise?

[Sir_Dave]

Work colleague is buying a new car, he wants a Clio 1*2 - after some persuasion by myself of course ... £6.5k will get him:

1. '55 Trophy 60k miles (standard)
2. '54 182 with 45k miles, Evo FQ360 suede recaro's, KW V2's & 15" 2118's.

He does 20k a year & is planning on going 5 or 6 track days a year.

What would you have? Is the Trophy really that much better, would it be better on track than a 182 with KW V2's?

 

[kev182cup]

If he wants to mod get the 182, or trophy and leave it standard. IMO

 

[Matthew]

Ive never driven a Trophy so I cant comment, but I think ide rather go for the 182 with less miles and with that spec...

 

[Šįk]

I went for a mint 182 over a trophy.. My budget was 7k. I hAven't regreted it!

PSJ.

 

[ForceIndia]

Option 2. I've owned both (Trophy and V2's). Once setup correctly, it's as good on road as a Trophy, but better on track. Trophy's don't work as well as a standard 182 on track, not as throttle adjustable.

Add a whiteline ARB to the V2's, and it's an incredible setup.

Although bin the 2118's, horrible f**king heavy things.

 

[Guppy]

182 for me.

Trophy for re-sale?

 

[kev182cup]

Wow I actually agree with everything brown bear just said. A first Lol fwiend car fwiend.

 

[Fletcher]

Option 2. I've owned both (Trophy and V2's). Once setup correctly, it's as good on road as a Trophy, but better on track. Trophy's don't work as well as a standard 182 on track, not as throttle adjustable.

Add a whiteline ARB to the V2's, and it's an incredible setup.

2118's, are f**king awesome things.

I'd also go for option 2.

 

[fosk]

Trophy, will hold its value better.

 

[ForceIndia]

Trophy, will hold its value better.

Not with 20k a year miles.

 

[Jonny1*2]

If he wants to mod get the 182, or trophy and leave it standard. IMO

That really. Although a trophy can still be improved kev

 

[kev182cup]

Yeah but a trophy is what it is so why not leave it that way nice and original.

 

[Jonny1*2]

Yeah but a trophy is what it is so why not leave it that way nice and original.

Still just a 182 with fancy dampers with an expensive rebuild cost I'd go for the modded 182 personally Dave. If he doesn't like the ride on the KW's they will get sold in a heartbeat on here.

 

[kev182cup]

Yeah but it's special and has a good rep just like the Williams. I wouldn't mod 1 of those either.

 

[DB.]

2!

 

[Sir_Dave]

Personally, i think no. 2 as well .... but again, with something slightly lighter than 2118's, shame turinis are so common lol - would be perfect

Trophy certainly wouldnt hold its value any better than a normal one at 100k miles in 2 years time! And theres the cost of rebuilding the dampers to factor in as well. Hi squestions were mostly re: V2's vs Sachs on the road & track, and i think Warren has covered that one nicely!

I'll show him this thread later on i think. So keep the opinions flowing nicely please

 

[Jonny1*2]

Yeah but it's special and has a good rep just like the Williams. I wouldn't mod 1 of those either.

I know what you mean mate. Love the standard trophy too

 

[Vish]

If he wants to mod get the 182, or trophy and leave it standard. IMO

Only from the various stuff I've read on CS, I'd go with the above.

Also a 54 182 should have had the belts done, would a 55 Trophy have them done yet?

 

[ForceIndia]

Personally, i think no. 2 as well .... but again, with something slightly lighter than 2118's, shame turinis are so common lol - would be perfect

Trophy certainly wouldnt hold its value any better than a normal one at 100k miles in 2 years time! And theres the cost of rebuilding the dampers to factor in as well. Hi squestions were mostly re: V2's vs Sachs on the road & track, and i think Warren has covered that one nicely!

I'll show him this thread later on i think. So keep the opinions flowing nicely please

Where's he based?

(Oh and not turini's, ultraleggera's!)

 

[kev182cup]

Only from the various stuff I've read on CS, I'd go with the above.

Also a 54 182 should have had the belts done, would a 55 Trophy have them done yet?

Not quite yet 6 months time. Mines 05 and got the letter from Renault saying it's due.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Where's he based?

(Oh and not turini's, ultraleggera's!)

We're both in Surrey ...

 

[ipodsandguns]

Normal 182 for me.

No hard feelings from him self or any one when he wants to touch it.

 

[Sipha]

I'd have the Trophy.

 

[Vish]

Not quite yet 6 months time. Mines 05 and got the letter from Renault saying it's due.

So another cost to factor in then unless it's been done early.

 

[ForceIndia]

We're both in Surrey ...

Shame, if he was nearer could have a shot in mine.

 

[jocker]

ive owned a standard Trophy and 182 with cup packs.

the trophy is an awesome car and does handle better than the standard 182, but its got only a few creature comforts plus 20k a year the 182FF will be cheaper to run (probably) and more comfortable

 

[Soulless]

Both have their pro's and con's.

Bigger insurance premium for the modified 182 over the standard trophy,
so depends on age, as mods could prove expensive if he's a younger driver.

 

[Sir_Dave]

He's an old fart like me, so insurance for either is about £350 ...

I think i need to try a Trophy, as i've had a 182 & a 172 Cup, then ill be able to advise correctly, & get to have a blat about on something else fun & french

 

[Soulless]

OT: Dave, you coming to Llandow tomorrow/friday in the VTS?

Can have a quick nip about in my Trophy if so.

I've driven 172 cups / 182 Cups and FF and my trophy,

the trophy is awesome in stock form.

However I'm sure a decent coilover'd well setup 182 is more apt for the track. (but probably worse for the UK's road conditions in comparison to a T)

 

[Sir_Dave]

OT: Dave, you coming to Llandow tomorrow/friday in the VTS?

Can have a quick nip about in my Trophy if so.

I've driven 172 cups / 182 Cups and FF and my trophy,

the trophy is awesome in stock form.

However I'm sure a decent coilover'd well setup 182 is more apt for the track. (but probably worse for the UK's road conditions in comparison to a T)

Im not going unfortunately, decided against it as i went last week lol. Im now going on Sat 29th May as well though it would seem ... you should come along to that one?!

Shame, would love to have a little peruse of a Trophy - never even sat in one

 

[Gaz_]

Trophy for me, more special.

 

[Peperami]

Trophy for me.

 

[Jamie]

I think I'd have the Trophy.

 

[Gaz_]

Sell me yours?

 

[Jamie]

If you want, £7k.

 

[ForceIndia]

Trophy for me, more special.

True. But for a car that's going to rack up 20k miles a year? And track days?

 

[DB.]

Buy the second one, take it back to standard and make some profit, then buy the first one as well as having some extra cash.

Ill take the coilies for a start and would supply you with my suspension.