How many other Clio RS200 owners on here?
Discussion
200 in Pearl White here
Cup chassis
Black roof
Black GT spoiler
Absolutely love it. Though slightly biased as I love most Renaultsports. The 200 is about the best they've done that suits my needs. Great for heading out into the Yorkshire Dales on a quiet Sunday morning, but can also do a family holiday to Scotland. Love the high revving engine, handling is sublime, goes round corners as fast as you like, what more do you want?
Cup chassis
Black roof
Black GT spoiler
Absolutely love it. Though slightly biased as I love most Renaultsports. The 200 is about the best they've done that suits my needs. Great for heading out into the Yorkshire Dales on a quiet Sunday morning, but can also do a family holiday to Scotland. Love the high revving engine, handling is sublime, goes round corners as fast as you like, what more do you want?
roystinho said:
I've been pretty quick in a meg, but it's just too easy. The satisfaction in the Clio is that you need to wring it's neck to get the performance out of it, that's why I prefer it.
But I understand others love the power on tap, and that's fine, just not my thing
This is exactly my thought. The 250 is a great car but the 200 is more of a drivers car all day long IMO.But I understand others love the power on tap, and that's fine, just not my thing
liquid yellow Cup with recaros. Anyone got any favourite options? Don't want much gadgetry. 
I'd love to get a 200 as a track toy to go with my Megane 250.
The Mrs is dying to drive on track too but Greenlight won't insure her on the Megane until she's 25 (she's 21 so a bit of a wait!).
I'd have to get an LSD fitted though, driving a FWD car without one after the Megane feels frustrating, it really helps you get the power down early out of corners!
The Mrs is dying to drive on track too but Greenlight won't insure her on the Megane until she's 25 (she's 21 so a bit of a wait!).
I'd have to get an LSD fitted though, driving a FWD car without one after the Megane feels frustrating, it really helps you get the power down early out of corners!
Must haves for Clio 200
Cup chassis
Recaros
Bluetooth stereo (and you might as well have the RS monitor for a bit extra as it shows Oil temp)
A spoiler of some sort
I'd always go for the sport + cup chassis instead of cup too. Keyless, climate, auto wipers and lights and nicer interior. Also has reach and rake as opposed to just rake on cup.
Personally I prefer the black speedline wheels, and depending on colour, the black roof option
Cup chassis
Recaros
Bluetooth stereo (and you might as well have the RS monitor for a bit extra as it shows Oil temp)
A spoiler of some sort
I'd always go for the sport + cup chassis instead of cup too. Keyless, climate, auto wipers and lights and nicer interior. Also has reach and rake as opposed to just rake on cup.
Personally I prefer the black speedline wheels, and depending on colour, the black roof option
The Clio 200 (non-cup) is on my list of cars to choose as a 'business user' car. Advice needed:
1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
Redlake27 said:
The Clio 200 (non-cup) is on my list of cars to choose as a 'business user' car. Advice needed:
1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
If you travel quite a few miles I advise you get something else. I test drove Cup and non-Cup and bought a full fat with Cup chassis. It was much sharper but the ride suffers. The 1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
Cup is 100% a drivers car and responds amazingly as such. Only test drove the non cup for 20 mins so can't say too much but blindfolded I would tell them apart straight away. Cruise control is very good and the cabin sound is not too bad at 70mph. Went to france 300 miles or so mainly at 90mph and the noise levels were ok. Also consider the Cup looks much sportier and chunky being lower and with better alloys. In your position, I would try something else (so hate to say that!)
Redlake27 said:
The Clio 200 (non-cup) is on my list of cars to choose as a 'business user' car. Advice needed:
1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
1) If the non-cup is the only choice, just add the cup chassis from the options1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
2) MPG on a run to Edinburgh from Leeds at *ahem* motorway speeds was 35+. If you've come from those cars you'll want the cup chassis too as the steering rack is quicker to go with the better 'on a hoon' suspension. I live day to day with mine on the rubbish roads on Leeds, and while it's a bit firm, I can live with it no problem. It just depends on your tolerances I suppose
Redlake27 said:
The Clio 200 (non-cup) is on my list of cars to choose as a 'business user' car. Advice needed:
1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
1) If the non-cup is the only choice, just add the cup chassis from the options1) The non-cup is the only choice I have. Will I enjoy its suppleness or be frustrated by its lack of spark?
2) 10% of my driving is on fast, bumpy B-roads where I enjoy pushing (my previous cars were a Cayman and Elise so I've got high expectations for the Clio too), but 90% of my driving is on a dual carraigeway commute. I read a few things on here about low gearing and noise. Tell me what a 200 is like on cruise control at 75....and what mpg I'd get?
Thanks for your advice!
2) MPG on a run to Edinburgh from Leeds at *ahem* motorway speeds was 35+. If you've come from those cars you'll want the cup chassis too as the steering rack is quicker to go with the better 'on a hoon' suspension. I live day to day with mine on the rubbish roads on Leeds, and while it's a bit firm, I can live with it no problem. It just depends on your tolerances I suppose
Apologies for the hi-jack.
Does a Cup Chasis car...lets say this one for example http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3683480.htm have an adjustable Steering Column?
I've read the standard 200 does have adjustment but Cup spec doesn't, is that correct?
Does a Cup Chasis car...lets say this one for example http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3683480.htm have an adjustable Steering Column?
I've read the standard 200 does have adjustment but Cup spec doesn't, is that correct?
BlueNGT said:
Apologies for the hi-jack.
Does a Cup Chasis car...lets say this one for example http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3683480.htm have an adjustable Steering Column?
I've read the standard 200 does have adjustment but Cup spec doesn't, is that correct?
That car does have the adjustable steering column as it is a sport + cup chassis HTHDoes a Cup Chasis car...lets say this one for example http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3683480.htm have an adjustable Steering Column?
I've read the standard 200 does have adjustment but Cup spec doesn't, is that correct?
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