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  1. Tommo.

    Creating a heat map

    Hi all, Bit of a random one, I have some data consisting of a few thousand postcodes in a UK city that I am looking to create a heat map from. The idea is it will show where most people are choosing to live. Done some googling but haven't been able to find a way of doing it so thought I'd ask...
  2. Tommo.

    New clutch but have a judder pulling off

    Hi all, Just looking for some advice here. My Trophy had done 110k on the original clutch so I decided to have it changed, it wasn’t slipping or anything, but as you can imagine the pedal feel wasn’t great. Having driven several 1*2’s following a clutch change I was expecting a nice light...
  3. Tommo.

    Replacing upper cambelt cover

    Hi all, I'm trying to replace the upper cambelt cover on my Trophy (threads have been damaged previously and seemed easier/cheaper to just replace the part). I have removed all of the nuts and bolts holding the cover to the engine and it's loose, but the bracket going to the alternator is in...
  4. Tommo.

    Cadwell in the Trophy

    So last week I headed over to Cadwell in the Trophy. It was my first time on track and I had a great time. The trophy felt incredible on the new suspension and performed without fault the whole evening... unfortunately the driver still needs some work :up: Anyway, I thought I'd share a few...
  5. Tommo.

    Clio bonnet - up and down movement when closed - normal?

    Hi all, My Trophy has been off the road for a while and I've had the bumper off during this time. I've just refitted it and noticed the bonnet can be pushed down a bit when closed, rather than being fixed in one position. I hope this makes sense but if not I can put a video up. Is this normal...
  6. Tommo.

    Serpentine / Aux Belt Tensioning Tool

    Can anyone recommend one? I know people have successfully used jubilee clips and home-made tools, but I would rather buy a proper tool if possible (sure it will get some use over the years). A few people have recommended the Snap-on tool and have mentioned it costing around £30, but the only...
  7. Tommo.

    Changing Rear Brake Caliper

    Need to change one of my rear calipers tomorrow. Anybody able to give me a quick guide to removing them? Thanks, Tom
  8. Tommo.

    Refurbished Sachs (and info for Trophy owners)

    Got my dampers back from BG Motorsport a couple of weeks ago so thought I'd upload some photos... They've had a full rebuild; including powder coating, replacement shafts, adjuster upgrade, and of course, new stickers! BG were great to deal with from start to finish and I would definitely...
  9. Tommo.

    Which ABS sensors?

    Unfortunately, I had to butcher my front ABS sensors when removing them from the hub carriers, so I need to replace them. Is this a 'genuine only' part of is there a good (and cheaper) alternative? Thanks in advance.
  10. Tommo.

    Painting Driveshafts

    Hi all. Just a quick one, I have the driveshafts off my car and I'm looking to give them a lick of paint before refitting, can anybody recommend the best type of paint to use and process to follow? Many thanks :up:
  11. Tommo.

    Powder Coating

    Hi all, I have a few bits i'm looking to get powder coated (subframe, wishbones, ARB, etc.) and so i'm just looking for some recommendations? Preferably in Derby or close to, but I don't mind travelling further afield.
  12. Tommo.

    Clio DCI - do I or don't I?

    I'm planning to take my Trophy off the road for a little while next year, whilst I do a few bits to it and just to keep the miles off a bit. So I'm looking for a cheap runabout to use in the meantime and I keep coming back to the Clio DCI's (mk2). I do about 20k per year, which is costing me...
  13. Tommo.

    Wheel Alignment & Camber Adjustment

    Can anybody recommend anywhere for the above in the East Midlands? I had planned to use ETS in Derby but when I called them today they quoted an additional £48+VAT per hour for camber adjustment and they couldn't give me an estimate on how many hours it would take them to do- I didn't even...
  14. Tommo.

    Mark Fish Suspension

    The dampers on my Trophy are well and truly in need of a refurb :cry: Whilst they're off the car, I thought I might as well collect some bits to give the suspension a bit of an overhaul / refresh. I'll be replacing the steering rack bushes, ARB bushes, inner tie rods, track rod ends, lower...
  15. Tommo.

    Knocking whilst at a complete stop??

    Bit of a weird one- I've been experiencing a knocking noise, it happens when braking just before coming to a stop, but then also when the car is completely stationary (even if the engine is off!!). For example, i can be sat at the traffic lights and it will start knocking, it is a continuous...
  16. Tommo.

    Knocking noise

    Hi guys, Got a bit of an issue with my Trophy (again!!)- is it me or do these cars just have one niggly fault after another? As soon as I fix one thing, something else needs doing. Fortunately, never anything major... Anyway, onto this weeks problem- I have noticed a knocking noise when the...
  17. Tommo.

    Trophy @ 4:15pm in Chester Green, Derby

    Didn't catch your reg! I was in the white 208 (company car) that let you out....
  18. Tommo.

    Strange issue with my Trophy!

    Had a little trouble with my car this morning- I was driving to work when I noticed a sudden loss of power, when I accelerated in any gear the engine just felt bogged down and didn't do anything. I pulled over and turned the engine off, tried to restart it and it wouldn't start. Eventually got...
  19. Tommo.

    JoePeps - Pride Park, Derby

    Think it was you anyway JoePeps? Was yesterday around 5:30pm....
  20. Tommo.

    Idle issues (video inside)

    As you will hear in the video below, my car is idling VERY rough. Unfortunately, we can find no problem with the car and it drives 100% fine. I'm hoping you guys can help as I do not know what else to do!! I have just had the car serviced and it was in the garage for a week in the hope of...
  21. Tommo.

    Airbag light query

    I recently replaced the squib on my Trophy. It was second hand, removed from a 182. Everything went back together fine with no issues. However, when I started the car up, the airbag and service lights came on. I thought it might be because I hadn't connected it up properly so took the airbag...
  22. Tommo.

    Trophy #224 - Progress Thread

    Having owned Trophy #224 for a few months now I thought it was about time I started a progress thread. There are just a few "choice" modifications- Brembo HC front discs, DS2500 pads, braided lines, Eibach camber bolts, K-Tec Ultra Performance exhaust and a remap. As with any car, there were...
  23. Tommo.

    Engine Mounts

    Just bought a PowerFlex dog bone mount and I'm looking to replace the top Gearbox and Engine mounts whilst I'm at it. I've noticed that you can buy non-genuine mounts from GSF, which work out at around £70 for both. Does anybody have any experience with these? The genuine ones are around £130...
  24. Tommo.

    Clio 182 Trophy - F12 *** - Ashby-de-la-Zouch Tesco

    Saw a Trophy at Tesco in Ashby-de-la-Zouch last night, can't remember the exact time, probably around 8pm. Had a private plate starting F12. Guessing you're on here?
  25. Tommo.

    Clio Headlight Restoration

    Is there anyone in the EM area that would be willing to restore the headlights on my 182? I would do them myself, but I don't have a polisher anymore. I've also heard bad things about the restoration kits that are available so I'm a bit weary of those. I will of course pay for your services...
  26. Tommo.

    Titanium 182 - Progress Thread

    Earlier in the year I decided to sell my Fiesta ST and buy a Clio 1*2. I spotted this Titanium 182 locally at a good price and it turned out to be a good example so I bought it on the spot. It has a full service history inlcuding a cambelt and aux belt replacement by Dan @ 519 Automotive in...
  27. Tommo.

    RB 182 - Swarkestone Bridge, Derby - 28/04/2013

    Not sure if you're on here? Passed you this afternoon - I was in the Titanium 182.
  28. Tommo.

    Trophy - Shepshed - 30/03/2013 @ 9:15am

    Passed a Trophy today going through Shepshed at around 9:15am this morning. Anyone on here?
  29. Tommo.

    Bilstein B14 now available for 182 Cup?

    http://www.fastcar.co.uk/2013/02/06/bilstein-clio-182-cup-coilovers/ Not sure if true, can anyone confirm?
  30. Tommo.

    Black 182 - Silverstone for PistonHeads Sunday Service - 17/02/2013

    I was parked up behind you in the Titanium 182. Would be interested to know what you've done suspension wise? Yours was sitting exactly how I'd like mine!
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