My GW 197 Cup
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chettle

Original Poster:

24 posts

171 months

Monday 3rd December 2012
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Ive recently decided to get rid of my old 350z in favour of something a little more fun/practicle, picked this up a few weeks ago now!



Got some new disks/pads/braided lines/fluid ordered, but other than that, a damn good clean is in order!

wackojacko

8,581 posts

219 months

Monday 3rd December 2012
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Nice, these always need that cup rear spoiler.... Think they look odd without.

S10GTA

13,771 posts

196 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Love these. What are they like to drive?

AA88

397 posts

171 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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How does it compare to the 350?

bazza1000

294 posts

181 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Looks great, love it in white

chettle

Original Poster:

24 posts

171 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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cheers guys, its an absolute hoon to drive, its got naff all torque but once up in the revs its so happy to be there!

The zed definately felt more solid as a car, but imo the clio is much much more fun! The nissan was great in a straight line, but far too easy to get your licence removed. Any road other than a motorway i would pick the clio 9 times out of 10! It just handles like its on rails, 4pot brembos and recaro's, its great!!! I can see me keeping it a while tbh!

Butter Face

34,696 posts

189 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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I sold that car to the first owner smile

Very nice car!!

chettle

Original Poster:

24 posts

171 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Small world eh!!! Cheers!

Butter Face

34,696 posts

189 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Had a lot of options ticked!


Butter Face

34,696 posts

189 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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A few pics when it was brand brand new too!!






SammyW

733 posts

249 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Great little car, love it in the white. Really could be tempted into one of these some day.

oj121

1,548 posts

201 months

Wednesday 12th December 2012
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This thread really needs an update. I am currently in a 350 and went for the sports car as something different. I really am interested in a full rundown of the change mate!

chettle

Original Poster:

24 posts

171 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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Ok.... Update! Sorry its a little late!

I love the Clio, its not the greatest on fuel (25mpg), Lacks torque, Cup suspension is pretty hard, and the seats are a little awkward to get in and out of... but practicality aside, its epic!

Bought her a few little treats over xmas...

New brakes went on along with a cambelt and service

New floor mats

Then i replaced the standard reflector lights for some projector style lenses


Put a full set of Osram Night breaker bulbs in them while i was at it as i really dont wannt be taking the bumper off again in a hurry!

NateWM

1,742 posts

208 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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Looks so much better with the projectors!

SamJP

34 posts

171 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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Looks a lot better with the projectors. Not a massive fan of the front splitter though.

Good spec too!

alfboden

24 posts

163 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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Looks lovely, I personally like the splitter.

GrumpyTwig

3,354 posts

186 months

Monday 18th February 2013
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They're a bit addictive when you're in the mood, they'll put a massive grin on your face.

The odd times when you just want to get from A-B in comfort or maybe suffer from a bad back you could do with an inbuilt swear filter.

Love mine most of the time, winter doesn't help though.

C2james

4,685 posts

194 months

Tuesday 19th February 2013
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Looks pretty nice, just bought a standard 197 myself. If you don't mind me asking how much we're the floor mats and where did you get them as I need a set. smile

chettle

Original Poster:

24 posts

171 months

Tuesday 19th February 2013
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Amazon mate, were about £45, clips to hold them secure were £5 from Renault (77 11 220 013 is the part number for the clips)

philmots

4,665 posts

289 months

Tuesday 19th February 2013
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Awesome. I loved mine.