Why are xenons not on a trophy model??

[Josha]

Hi guys as above, wondering if there was any reason behind this???

Cheers

 

[Joe#]

Extra weight y0.

I honestly don't no tbh. It can't be for weight saving, as they still have aircon and other bits.

 

[Poopensharten]

Always wondered this myself, seems really strange.

 

[Stefan.]

Probably cost

 

[Josha]

That's what I thought, also what other 'extras' are there on a trophy compared to a full fat 182???

 

[sbridgey]

Because the trophy is based on the 182 cup, which didn't have xeons.

 

[Gally]

Probably cost but they would have had thousands of lights 550 wouldn't break the bank.

My thinking is the illusion of lightweight. No washers etc, simple back bench, stripped back racer? It's not but the image they were trying to depict.

 

[Knuckles]

Brc

 

[Tunst]

Racecar is Racecar backwards..

I noticed this today

 

[DrR]

Because the trophy is based on the 182 cup, which didn't have xeons.

This I though?

 

[Poopensharten]

Because the trophy is based on the 182 cup, which didn't have xeons.

Is it though? It's supposed to be the pride of the fleet and it has pissed stained yellow lights :-/

 

[jjames]

That's what I thought, also what other 'extras' are there on a trophy compared to a full fat 182???

Missing Xenon headlights and headlamp washer jets, Climate Control (heater vents for rear footwells also removed), illuminated sun visors, Solar Reflective Windscreen, Automatic headlights and rain sensitive wipers, leather / alcantara seats/door cards (rear bench also downgraded to a single piece item with no headrests), No side air bags. No Engine cover, The carpet and headlining was also downgraded to a basic specification (even the document wallet was downgraded from faux leather to cloth). Sound deadening was also reduced, along with several fabric deflector pads present in the front wheelarch/engine bay gaps and one in the left rear wheel arch being removed from specification. The horn was downgraded from a twin unit to a single unit and the interior light was downgraded to a unit with no map reading function. Borrowed from Wiki
Better seats, suspension, and wheels.

 

[Knuckles]

Racecar is Racecar backwards..

I noticed this today

Lol!

 

[Matthew]

Missing Xenon headlights and headlamp washer jets, Climate Control (heater vents for rear footwells also removed), illuminated sun visors, Solar Reflective Windscreen, Automatic headlights and rain sensitive wipers, leather / alcantara seats/door cards (rear bench also downgraded to a single piece item with no headrests), No side air bags. No Engine cover, The carpet and headlining was also downgraded to a basic specification (even the document wallet was downgraded from faux leather to cloth). Sound deadening was also reduced, along with several fabric deflector pads present in the front wheelarch/engine bay gaps and one in the left rear wheel arch being removed from specification. The horn was downgraded from a twin unit to a single unit and the interior light was downgraded to a unit with no map reading function. Borrowed from Wiki
Better seats, suspension, and wheels.

So basically the the trophy is s**t and should be cheaper

 

[Josha]

That's what it sounds like, so why is the trophy so much more??? think I'd rather have a spec'd up 182

 

[jjames]

£2400 suspension, £1000 seats, £800 wheels

 

[Stefan.]

£2400 suspension, £1000 seats, £800 wheels, trophy/v6 spoiler and pink paint

EFA

 

[SharkyUK]

Parts bin special. I love my pink shed.

 

[Tim.]

Plenty have fitted Xenons to a Trophy, I don't think it's a big deal really.

 

[Feirny]

Trophy is too good for xenons.

Xenophobia IIRC.

 

[aucky]

That's what it sounds like, so why is the trophy so much more??? think I'd rather have a spec'd up 182

It would probably cost you more to spec it to the same level.

 

[Poopensharten]

Plenty have fitted Xenons to a Trophy, I don't think it's a big deal really.

And by that Renault should have fitted them, so it is kind of a pain in the arse for Trophy owners.

 

[Gally]

I'm looking for a cheap cheap set!

 

[Joef]

Racecar is Racecar backwards..

I noticed this today

Thats called a "Palindrome"

 

[Andrew.182]

Racecar is Racecar backwards..

I noticed this today

you just blew my mind!

 

[Hixle]

Because the trophy is based on the 182 cup, which didn't have xeons.

Bingo. Hence why it doesn't have adjustable wipers, has a cloth rear bench, poverty gear knob and doorcards, washers blanks, cup hubs, etc.

They did chuck in a non-cup steering wheel though, presumably as it had to work with the CC (don't 100% know if cups came with it?) and to give it a sportier feel to fit in with the Recaro's.

Jesus, that's probably the most Clio related geek post I've ever made on here.

 

[Stan.]

I'm thinking of putting xenons on my Trophy.

Is it an expensive job?

I'm assuming I'd need washer jets fitted too, so it doesn't fail MOT etc.

 

[Munson]

MkII Clio xenons are rubbish anyway. The standard lamps light the road up much better. Proven.

But anyway yes. Trophy is a 182Cup with better suspension and standard fit Recaros.

 

[cafcross]

Bingo. Hence why it doesn't have adjustable wipers, has a cloth rear bench, poverty gear knob and doorcards, washers blanks, cup hubs, etc.

They did chuck in a non-cup steering wheel though, presumably as it had to work with the CC (don't 100% know if cups came with it?) and to give it a sportier feel to fit in with the Recaro's.

Jesus, that's probably the most Clio related geek post I've ever made on here.

182 Cups came with a non sport steering wheel but with cruise control. The only thing to make cruise control fit a non sport wheel is a sport airbag, as they have space at the edges for the CC buttons.

 

[Gally]

Xenons are dangerous anyway, no one can see you...

 

[Hixle]

Ah, fair does. Was just speculating at why they'd include the melting wheel in the Trophy instead of the cup item, lol.

 

[Martin.]

I'm assuming I'd need washer jets fitted too, so it doesn't fail MOT etc.

I was thinking this recently. But apparently you don't.

Considering blanking my washers out and my mate said he wouldn't fail a car for not having washers if there was Xenons.

 

[Munson]

Xenons are dangerous anyway, no one can see you...

Especially in the daytime IIRC.

 

[Gally]

Verging on invisibility.

 

[JaredHasNoBrain]

Racecar is Racecar backwards..

I noticed this today

 

[plymcl172]

One of the reasons overall why I think the 182 FF ticks all the boxes

How many trophy owners say they 'arnt bothered about xenons' then they go and fit them!

 

[jesus]

I fitted them to mine, then removed them as I prefer the standard look. If it came with Xenons, I'd leave them there for the standard look.

 

[Gaz_]

good man! I was the same with my172 Cup, dont look right with Xenons for me!