Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup
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My brother bought one of these in cup spec with the recaros just a couple of months ago and i have to say it really is a wicked bit of kit! It corners flat and fast with little effort and stops on the spot. Its a bit of a tough ride but thats the price you pay for such a good drivers car.
Easily as quick and planted as my impreza through the corners, i was very impressed after driving it.
Like what you have done with the wheel swap, much prefer them to the cup alloys;)
Easily as quick and planted as my impreza through the corners, i was very impressed after driving it.
Like what you have done with the wheel swap, much prefer them to the cup alloys;)
Evil.soup said:
My brother bought one of these in cup spec with the recaros just a couple of months ago and i have to say it really is a wicked bit of kit! It corners flat and fast with little effort and stops on the spot. Its a bit of a tough ride but thats the price you pay for such a good drivers car.
Easily as quick and planted as my impreza through the corners, i was very impressed after driving it.
Like what you have done with the wheel swap, much prefer them to the cup alloys;)
I think the brakes are one of the best bits, they give you a lot of confidence!Easily as quick and planted as my impreza through the corners, i was very impressed after driving it.
Like what you have done with the wheel swap, much prefer them to the cup alloys;)
Another Fluffer said:
Small world, mates car when we went up the EVO triangle
When was this picture taken?That's an ex press car and a local lad bought it and had no end of hassle with it!
I almost bought it but when the dealer wouldn't let me test drive it until we had spoken about "numbers" I went elsewhere and ended up ordering a brand new one instead.
Edited by AGK on Tuesday 21st January 12:10
roystinho said:
Fantastic cars. I had a pearl white one for a couple of years. Brilliant fun for just going for a drive out, but could also carry the kids if needs be. RB looks the nuts too
How did the Clio 200 Cup compare with Mini GP?I test drove a JCW but it didnt feel anywhere near as focused as the Clio. I do like the look of the Series 1 GP's though.
Nice. Quite fancy one of these in Alien Green, although it was my money (or I had some money!) right now I'd probably plump for a Trophy. They still look the business and I know how much fun that generation of Clio is.
Interesting comments on steering feel compared to Trophy. Shame the OP was spoilt by an Elise when he had the Trophy as little is going to feel good in comparison! I had a 172 Cup alongside an S1 Elise for a while and the Clio did feel like a bus after not driving it for a couple of weeks!
Interesting comments on steering feel compared to Trophy. Shame the OP was spoilt by an Elise when he had the Trophy as little is going to feel good in comparison! I had a 172 Cup alongside an S1 Elise for a while and the Clio did feel like a bus after not driving it for a couple of weeks!
Tickle said:
roystinho said:
Fantastic cars. I had a pearl white one for a couple of years. Brilliant fun for just going for a drive out, but could also carry the kids if needs be. RB looks the nuts too
How did the Clio 200 Cup compare with Mini GP?I test drove a JCW but it didnt feel anywhere near as focused as the Clio. I do like the look of the Series 1 GP's though.
But they do feel different, probably through a combination of things. Power delivery for one, the supercharger seems to give the mini much more grunt, I've actually winced a little at how fast I'm going when I look at the speedo going down country lanes. The GP has a proper LSD, which again you can feel when you put the power down mid corner, but like I say my memory says the 200 was very similar in that respect with the suspension and perfohub set up. They both corner pretty flat on the roads (haven't been on track in either), the brakes are maybe a bit better in the clio being brembo 4 pots, but not found the GP's lacking yet.
The other thing the mini has is the supercharger noise, pops and bangs on over-run, and the fact it's stripped out enhances this further. It also feels a little bit more special (dare I say it), a bit like a mini R26.R - literally
Would love to have done a back to back with them. I'm probably doing the 200 a bit of a disservice in that little comparison. I loved the couple of years I had with it, and went on some epic journeys including Scotland and Wales as well as some drives round the dales with some other Renaultsport guys. Almost got another before deciding to get the mini, but have a little vow with myself never to own the same car twice, well, unless I win the lottery then I'll have an example of each I've owned.
A few pics of my old one
roystinho said:
Tickle said:
roystinho said:
Fantastic cars. I had a pearl white one for a couple of years. Brilliant fun for just going for a drive out, but could also carry the kids if needs be. RB looks the nuts too
How did the Clio 200 Cup compare with Mini GP?I test drove a JCW but it didnt feel anywhere near as focused as the Clio. I do like the look of the Series 1 GP's though.
But they do feel different, probably through a combination of things. Power delivery for one, the supercharger seems to give the mini much more grunt, I've actually winced a little at how fast I'm going when I look at the speedo going down country lanes. The GP has a proper LSD, which again you can feel when you put the power down mid corner, but like I say my memory says the 200 was very similar in that respect with the suspension and perfohub set up. They both corner pretty flat on the roads (haven't been on track in either), the brakes are maybe a bit better in the clio being brembo 4 pots, but not found the GP's lacking yet.
The other thing the mini has is the supercharger noise, pops and bangs on over-run, and the fact it's stripped out enhances this further. It also feels a little bit more special (dare I say it), a bit like a mini R26.R - literally
Would love to have done a back to back with them. I'm probably doing the 200 a bit of a disservice in that little comparison. I loved the couple of years I had with it, and went on some epic journeys including Scotland and Wales as well as some drives round the dales with some other Renaultsport guys. Almost got another before deciding to get the mini, but have a little vow with myself never to own the same car twice, well, unless I win the lottery then I'll have an example of each I've owned.
A few pics of my old one
I'm completely with you on the don't own the same car twice thing, if you have owned something good though its kind of cutting you nose to spite your face though. I will own another Elise though but I will be an S1 next.
Good comparison.
I was really tempted with a GP. A few little things put me off the mini to be honest. There are only a few modern'ish hot hatches that I would own and the R56 GP is one. Im sure it will keep its value too.
None of the new era of hatches are tempting me at the moment so this could be my last one.
There's nothing new that tempts me either. Current crop do little for me.
Mine is a R53 GP btw, or are you saying you quite fancy the new one?
What was it about the mini that put you off may I ask?
I get the element of cutting your nose off... I may be tempted by another Clio V6 in the future, and might do the clios again in a few more years to relive this time. I fancy a S1 elise at some point or a S2 exige too, also a Z3MC, Noble, Cayman, 1M, so many cars...
If I had enough cash I'd probably have a 200 and one of the above tbh, be a nice little stable
Mine is a R53 GP btw, or are you saying you quite fancy the new one?
What was it about the mini that put you off may I ask?
I get the element of cutting your nose off... I may be tempted by another Clio V6 in the future, and might do the clios again in a few more years to relive this time. I fancy a S1 elise at some point or a S2 exige too, also a Z3MC, Noble, Cayman, 1M, so many cars...
If I had enough cash I'd probably have a 200 and one of the above tbh, be a nice little stable
roystinho said:
There's nothing new that tempts me either. Current crop do little for me.
Mine is a R53 GP btw, or are you saying you quite fancy the new one?
What was it about the mini that put you off may I ask?
I get the element of cutting your nose off... I may be tempted by another Clio V6 in the future, and might do the clios again in a few more years to relive this time. I fancy a S1 elise at some point or a S2 exige too, also a Z3MC, Noble, Cayman, 1M, so many cars...
If I had enough cash I'd probably have a 200 and one of the above tbh, be a nice little stable
Sorry I meant the R53.Mine is a R53 GP btw, or are you saying you quite fancy the new one?
What was it about the mini that put you off may I ask?
I get the element of cutting your nose off... I may be tempted by another Clio V6 in the future, and might do the clios again in a few more years to relive this time. I fancy a S1 elise at some point or a S2 exige too, also a Z3MC, Noble, Cayman, 1M, so many cars...
If I had enough cash I'd probably have a 200 and one of the above tbh, be a nice little stable
These are nit picky things about the mini, so dont be offended.
I preferred the Clio Cup interior the mini seemed too fussy. That probably sounds mad to most who have sat in both I know! I wasn't keen on the seats, I don't really like leather and a few I checked out had heated seats again I just didn't see the point in a stripped back car. The other things was when I had the test drive in the JCW I didn't like the pedal set up, although I have been assured that they are great for heel and toeing. I should't of been quick to judge on the pedals. Very nit picky things I know.
I do also prefer N/A engines, the over-run pops and bangs you mention could be addictive though!
I have a similar list of future cars. Funnily enough I found myself looking at an Imola Red Z3MC out of curiosity in the classifieds the other day. Some really good cars from the early to mid 00's, good era of drivers cars without too much tech........ just not enough money to own them all.
Edited by Tickle on Wednesday 22 January 06:43
Picked up my R.S. 200 on Monday!
Bought on a whim, its a 60-plate Full Fat with the cup chassis, spoiler, in grey.
Have to say I love it! Bloody noisy though, need to work out whether its had a decat or not (I suspect it might have)
Also need to try out the recaros, not getting on too well with the standard seats, need something with more upper body support. If they offer better comfort for long journeys ill pick up some on ebay (I dont really care about the cost)
And finally, it has 4x landsail tyres on it, so planning on changing to premium ones asap - how are you finding the goodyears? Have you gone for 215 width or 225?
Great fun car though, such a hoot
Bought on a whim, its a 60-plate Full Fat with the cup chassis, spoiler, in grey.
Have to say I love it! Bloody noisy though, need to work out whether its had a decat or not (I suspect it might have)
Also need to try out the recaros, not getting on too well with the standard seats, need something with more upper body support. If they offer better comfort for long journeys ill pick up some on ebay (I dont really care about the cost)
And finally, it has 4x landsail tyres on it, so planning on changing to premium ones asap - how are you finding the goodyears? Have you gone for 215 width or 225?
Great fun car though, such a hoot
crosseyedlion said:
Picked up my R.S. 200 on Monday!
Bought on a whim, its a 60-plate Full Fat with the cup chassis, spoiler, in grey.
Have to say I love it! Bloody noisy though, need to work out whether its had a decat or not (I suspect it might have)
Also need to try out the recaros, not getting on too well with the standard seats, need something with more upper body support. If they offer better comfort for long journeys ill pick up some on ebay (I dont really care about the cost)
And finally, it has 4x landsail tyres on it, so planning on changing to premium ones asap - how are you finding the goodyears? Have you gone for 215 width or 225?
Great fun car though, such a hoot
Yes, I’d would recommend a tyre swap before the seat swap!!!!Bought on a whim, its a 60-plate Full Fat with the cup chassis, spoiler, in grey.
Have to say I love it! Bloody noisy though, need to work out whether its had a decat or not (I suspect it might have)
Also need to try out the recaros, not getting on too well with the standard seats, need something with more upper body support. If they offer better comfort for long journeys ill pick up some on ebay (I dont really care about the cost)
And finally, it has 4x landsail tyres on it, so planning on changing to premium ones asap - how are you finding the goodyears? Have you gone for 215 width or 225?
Great fun car though, such a hoot
The Goodyears are good, I had only heard good things about them. Impressed so far but looking forward to drier roads to have a play on. I was in the dilemma between the Goodyear and Yoko AD08-r’s. I chose the Goodyears as the limits of grip with the worn Contis was good enough for road use plus a bit of predictable traction loss is good. I think the AD08-r’s may of been a bit of overkill for me.
I went for 215's, not sure how the 225's would effect handling. I suspect Renaultsport picked 215's for reason though. The 225's are cheaper though from what I have seen.
They are loud as standard, people who have been in it always comment how loud it is. Not sure if a full fat car has more soundproofing than a Cup though. I know a centre silencer delete is popular so have a look underneath to see if there is a straight bit of pipe where the centre silencer once was or evidence of cutting and newer pipe.
The Recaros are good but prone to wear on the Bolsters, mine has always had a Recaro cover on the driver’s seat from Capital-seating so is wear free.
Enjoy it though they are brilliant cars. A nice dry Sunday morning on your favourite B-roads will have you smiling im sure!
Edited by Tickle on Thursday 23 January 15:48
AGK said:
Another Fluffer said:
Small world, mates car when we went up the EVO triangle
When was this picture taken?That's an ex press car and a local lad bought it and had no end of hassle with it!
I almost bought it but when the dealer wouldn't let me test drive it until we had spoken about "numbers" I went elsewhere and ended up ordering a brand new one instead.
Edited by AGK on Tuesday 21st January 12:10
Yeah it is the ex UK demo car bought by my mate and he's had no trouble with it?
OP You don't travel through Stockport of a morning by any chance do you?
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