Renault Clio 197 Cup
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Love these cars, at one point I will make sure I have one as a toy.
Just a point regarding your criticism, the pedals are correctly set up for heel-toe, the reason the accelerator sits a couple of inches lower than the brake is so that when you're braking the accelerator is level with a depressed brake pedal making it possible to slide your heel over the accelerator to blip the throttle as you brake.
If you're finding the accelerator isn't level or higher than the brake pedal when you're trying to brake then you're not braking hard enough.
Just a point regarding your criticism, the pedals are correctly set up for heel-toe, the reason the accelerator sits a couple of inches lower than the brake is so that when you're braking the accelerator is level with a depressed brake pedal making it possible to slide your heel over the accelerator to blip the throttle as you brake.
If you're finding the accelerator isn't level or higher than the brake pedal when you're trying to brake then you're not braking hard enough.
Nice car.
I had a full fat 197 (before Cups were available) from 2007-9 - see my Garage review. I had the gearbox crunch problem within the first month and had the post-September '07 'box fitted under warranty, which had longer gear ratios in 5th / 6th I believe.
I remember that the car's exhaust sounded better after the first 10k miles or so had passed - and that if you take the top off the air filter housing (just pops off) then the induction noise is much nicer.
I had a full fat 197 (before Cups were available) from 2007-9 - see my Garage review. I had the gearbox crunch problem within the first month and had the post-September '07 'box fitted under warranty, which had longer gear ratios in 5th / 6th I believe.
I remember that the car's exhaust sounded better after the first 10k miles or so had passed - and that if you take the top off the air filter housing (just pops off) then the induction noise is much nicer.
TobyLaRohne said:
Love these cars, at one point I will make sure I have one as a toy.
Just a point regarding your criticism, the pedals are correctly set up for heel-toe, the reason the accelerator sits a couple of inches lower than the brake is so that when you're braking the accelerator is level with a depressed brake pedal making it possible to slide your heel over the accelerator to blip the throttle as you brake.
If you're finding the accelerator isn't level or higher than the brake pedal when you're trying to brake then you're not braking hard enough.
I am gradually getting used to it, it just feels different that's all.Just a point regarding your criticism, the pedals are correctly set up for heel-toe, the reason the accelerator sits a couple of inches lower than the brake is so that when you're braking the accelerator is level with a depressed brake pedal making it possible to slide your heel over the accelerator to blip the throttle as you brake.
If you're finding the accelerator isn't level or higher than the brake pedal when you're trying to brake then you're not braking hard enough.
Basil Hume said:
Nice car.
I had a full fat 197 (before Cups were available) from 2007-9 - see my Garage review. I had the gearbox crunch problem within the first month and had the post-September '07 'box fitted under warranty, which had longer gear ratios in 5th / 6th I believe.
I remember that the car's exhaust sounded better after the first 10k miles or so had passed - and that if you take the top off the air filter housing (just pops off) then the induction noise is much nicer.
There is a pipe presently missing from the engine bay (see pic below), the replacement has been sent out to me from the dealer. Is this the pipe you are referring to ?I had a full fat 197 (before Cups were available) from 2007-9 - see my Garage review. I had the gearbox crunch problem within the first month and had the post-September '07 'box fitted under warranty, which had longer gear ratios in 5th / 6th I believe.
I remember that the car's exhaust sounded better after the first 10k miles or so had passed - and that if you take the top off the air filter housing (just pops off) then the induction noise is much nicer.
just took off the top cover so will go out for a play and see what's what 
Buff Mchugelarge said:
The bit you've circled is the bit you want.
There's two tabs on the sides, pop those off and you'll see the filter inside. If you're going to leave the lid off make sure the filter is properly attached inside it's box.
(you'll see what I mean when you see it! )
Yep done it, the filter is fixed although it isn't difficult to move it out of place. It should stay secure. There's two tabs on the sides, pop those off and you'll see the filter inside. If you're going to leave the lid off make sure the filter is properly attached inside it's box.
(you'll see what I mean when you see it! )
Mahoon said:
Great looking car! I was looking to buy one myself at some point but ended up getting fiesta st.
Is it faster than the new fiesta ST?
My good friend had a new Fiesta ST2, is it as quick....... I am not sure but I don't think there is much in it. Despite peak power being towards the top end of the rev range the Clio is very keen to rev and feels pretty quick. I think the Clio has a firmer ride than the fiesta ST.Is it faster than the new fiesta ST?
This Clio flies. Melvster led a whole host of pretty quick cars from the triangle over towards, Betsy coed, festiniog, bala and then towards oswestry. Brilliant roads mate, good choice. Thought we were on our own for a while, lol. Keeping a new Audi s3, evo integrale, my m3 and the scooby at bay must must convince you that you've made a cracking choice. Send me a text when you are next off out for a blast toward wales.
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