2012 R.S Clio 200
Discussion
Hi all,
Been a member of the forum for a while so I thought it was time I'd start making a few posts and a thread of my recent car.
Took delivery of the car end of May, treated myself to a 21st birthday present.
Spec of the car:
. Recaro seats
. Cup pack; stiffer/ lower suspension, quicker steering rack, red brembos and anthracite wheels
. Push start engine button
. Keyless entry
. Air con
. Climate control
. Cruise control
. Speed limiter
. Red line rev counter beep warning
0-60 in 6.5
Top speed 141 mph
I decided for the car as its a perfect daily driver with all the luxuries and also had the kit to be able to go for spirited driving or trackdays in standard form.
Anyway, some pictures of the car:
The car definitely has met every expectation and exelled in them, I can see why the car wins best hot hatch,
The handling is mind blowing for a fwd hot hatch, the brakes are a perfect compliment and give plenty of trust in them,
And straight line speed is plentiful for what is needed.
Already took it to Le Mans for the classics show, planning on the nurburgring this time next year, just can not seem to get myself out of the car, it's so rewarding to drive.
No major plans for the car as it needs for nothing. All I have done is bought a K&n replacement panel filter to appreciate the 7,700 rpm n/a sound and plans for a subtle exhaust upgrade. Time will tell
Thanks for reading
Comments and suggestions welcome
Updates soon enough
Gez
Been a member of the forum for a while so I thought it was time I'd start making a few posts and a thread of my recent car.
Took delivery of the car end of May, treated myself to a 21st birthday present.
Spec of the car:
. Recaro seats
. Cup pack; stiffer/ lower suspension, quicker steering rack, red brembos and anthracite wheels
. Push start engine button
. Keyless entry
. Air con
. Climate control
. Cruise control
. Speed limiter
. Red line rev counter beep warning
0-60 in 6.5
Top speed 141 mph
I decided for the car as its a perfect daily driver with all the luxuries and also had the kit to be able to go for spirited driving or trackdays in standard form.
Anyway, some pictures of the car:
The car definitely has met every expectation and exelled in them, I can see why the car wins best hot hatch,
The handling is mind blowing for a fwd hot hatch, the brakes are a perfect compliment and give plenty of trust in them,
And straight line speed is plentiful for what is needed.
Already took it to Le Mans for the classics show, planning on the nurburgring this time next year, just can not seem to get myself out of the car, it's so rewarding to drive.
No major plans for the car as it needs for nothing. All I have done is bought a K&n replacement panel filter to appreciate the 7,700 rpm n/a sound and plans for a subtle exhaust upgrade. Time will tell
Thanks for reading
Comments and suggestions welcome
Updates soon enough
Gez
Edited by gez c16b on Wednesday 15th August 12:25
Edited by gez c16b on Wednesday 15th August 12:28
Thanks for the comments
It's just shy off 6K, I managed to do 2K in France.
I'm not fussed on the speedlines, look like the laguna wheels and they're heavier, so I just kept the standard cup pack wheels.
It is loosening up the more I'm doing it in, looking forward to getting in k&n panel in.
I had a 172 before this, and the 200 is miles ahead in every aspect apart from straight line speed, due to it being heavier. Seats are lovely too. I'm happy
It's just shy off 6K, I managed to do 2K in France.
I'm not fussed on the speedlines, look like the laguna wheels and they're heavier, so I just kept the standard cup pack wheels.
It is loosening up the more I'm doing it in, looking forward to getting in k&n panel in.
I had a 172 before this, and the 200 is miles ahead in every aspect apart from straight line speed, due to it being heavier. Seats are lovely too. I'm happy
There was a thread the other day on this, that the last of the 200's may hold their value quite well, being the last 3 door Renaultsport, your average joe isn't going to want a 5 door Clio. The 3 door Focus St is holding value well because more people are buying them as they don't want 5 doors.
Don't fancy drilling the 200's air box tbf, Its a new car and just don't want to start cutting things up on a new car.
It'll give a bit more grunt noise, I'll be happy.
I done my fair share to my old 172, so I shouldn't feel the need to do anything to this, nothing drastic anyway.
Just to show you all my previous cars:
To say I like I clean car is a bit of an understatement
My 1st car, vauxhall corsa 1.6 sport
Ended up running 145 bhp with some fancy parts and standalone ecu
Then I moved onto a car I have always wanted from a young age, vaux hall nova Sri:
then, took the plunge to be ripped off with insurance at 18, my 172 ph1
Had a few cars In between, but nothing worth mentioning
And now my 200
It'll give a bit more grunt noise, I'll be happy.
I done my fair share to my old 172, so I shouldn't feel the need to do anything to this, nothing drastic anyway.
Just to show you all my previous cars:
To say I like I clean car is a bit of an understatement
My 1st car, vauxhall corsa 1.6 sport
Ended up running 145 bhp with some fancy parts and standalone ecu
Then I moved onto a car I have always wanted from a young age, vaux hall nova Sri:
then, took the plunge to be ripped off with insurance at 18, my 172 ph1
Had a few cars In between, but nothing worth mentioning
And now my 200
Edited by gez c16b on Friday 17th August 17:04
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