Which model Clio did I see?
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Earlier I saw an '06 Clio, with a little scoop on the roof, twin exhausts etc.
I thought it may have been one of the higher performance models, but when I checked the reg on my car check, it came back as a Renault Clio Dynamique (3 Door Hatchback).
Does this mean it's one of the base models, with a few cosmetic tweaks?
I don't think putting the reg here is a good idea - but let's just say I used to own an 06 LG TV and it was Foxtrot Romeo November!! <<clue to the reg lol!
I thought it may have been one of the higher performance models, but when I checked the reg on my car check, it came back as a Renault Clio Dynamique (3 Door Hatchback).
Does this mean it's one of the base models, with a few cosmetic tweaks?
I don't think putting the reg here is a good idea - but let's just say I used to own an 06 LG TV and it was Foxtrot Romeo November!! <<clue to the reg lol!
Edited by TonyRPH on Thursday 5th July 20:10
Sounds like a modified special. 06 could be a really, really late Clio II or an early Clio III. Which model was it? The Clio II-based 182 had twin exhausts, but the Clio III-based 197 didn't. Only the facelift model that created the 200 marked the return of the twin exhausts, this time as part of the rear diffuser.
David87 said:
Sounds like a modified special. 06 could be a really, really late Clio II or an early Clio III. Which model was it? The Clio II-based 182 had twin exhausts, but the Clio III-based 197 didn't. Only the facelift model that created the 200 marked the return of the twin exhausts, this time as part of the rear diffuser.
I guess you mean the twin pipes weren't prominent on the 197, rather than actually meaning they weren't there at all (as an ex-owner yourself!).Largely irrelevant, but for what it's worth, Renault did sell chrome exhaust finishers as an accessory for the 197, to show off the twin pipes a bit better. Does sound like some modded Clio with an R3 scoop.
Seems clear that the car in question has been identified as a 1.4 with mods. However, the "real" 197/200-based Clio Cup race car has been sold by Renaultsport in the period from 2007 and could be made road legal.
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/championships/cliocu...
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/championships/cliocu...
Edited by Basil Hume on Friday 6th July 09:26
deadmau5 said:
The roof scoop is from a Clio R3.
The Clio 197 did have twin exhausts, they were just disguised in the diffuser but you can see them quite easily.
Were the front lights the same as that Clio R3 posted at the top of the page?
I don't think so...The Clio 197 did have twin exhausts, they were just disguised in the diffuser but you can see them quite easily.
Were the front lights the same as that Clio R3 posted at the top of the page?
Edited by deadmau5 on Friday 6th July 07:44
Not quite.
If I see it again, I'll try and get a pic.
Arun_D said:
I guess you mean the twin pipes weren't prominent on the 197, rather than actually meaning they weren't there at all (as an ex-owner yourself!).Largely irrelevant, but for what it's worth, Renault did sell chrome exhaust finishers as an accessory for the 197, to show off the twin pipes a bit better.
Does sound like some modded Clio with an R3 scoop.
Sorry, should have been more clear - what I meant was that the 197 (as standard) had none on show. Those accessory tailpipe finishers are hideous things!Does sound like some modded Clio with an R3 scoop.
Defcon5 said:
nsmith1180 said:
This is not an R3. This is a Clio Cup.
The R3 is more regularly seen being nutty on gravel and stuff. Different suspension and stuff. The aero kit is similar though.
I know, thats why I wrote 'Clio Cup?' above the photoThe R3 is more regularly seen being nutty on gravel and stuff. Different suspension and stuff. The aero kit is similar though.
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