First time out in new Clio

[Ash M400]

And wow, what a car this is, I have never driven anything that grips like this.

It was a day at Snetterton and we took the car for testing.

Best time was being taken out in it by a proper racer, used to do the Clio Cup, second best was seeing an Exige and deciding to see if I could keep up with it, it just ran rings round it.

Caterhams much the same, cornring about the same, but when Rob took to the wheel, he had em.

We will be entering Britcar next year so will keep you informed of our progress.

We have lots to learn but why I never did this before now I will never know.

[Catherine197]

Ash was that the new road going cup, F1 or 197?

We have a 197 and find it amazing in the ride and handling dept.

[Ash M400]

Catherine197 said:

Ash was that the new road going cup, F1 or 197?

We have a 197 and find it amazing in the ride and handling dept.

It is a Clio cup, not road going.

I will try and post some pics of the car later.

[Catherine197]

Oh very nice, have seen a couple of pics of those doing track work.

[Ash M400]

Pics.

Pics may take a long time to download.








Will post more when I get them back from the track day.

[jagdpanther]

Very nice

So Ash, what car will we see outside the old Plod station now??

[Stu R]

was that painted in newcastle by any chance?



just wondering if it's the one that can be seen in the background at the bodyshop I used (heaton park coachworks).

[Haze]

Great car Ash, should hope to get a ride soon.....

[Ash M400]

We got the car painted like that, all stickers are off now, getting new ones soon.

[fridaypassion]

see you at the world series fella

[Ash M400]

fridaypassion said:

see you at the world series fella

Britcar is our race series next year.

Hope some of you can make it

[pbsaxman]

Ash M400 said:

fridaypassion said:

see you at the world series fella

Britcar is our race series next year.

Hope some of you can make it

Hope to mate. Seems far too long since we've met up

Go careful in that grey beast of yours. The fact its not in the classifieds now have you decided to keep it or was I just having a senior moment ?

Peter

[Ash M400]

pbsaxman said:

Ash M400 said:

fridaypassion said:

see you at the world series fella

Britcar is our race series next year.

Hope some of you can make it

Hope to mate. Seems far too long since we've met up

Go careful in that grey beast of yours. The fact its not in the classifieds now have you decided to keep it or was I just having a senior moment ?

Peter

Sell Noble, buy Porker.

Keep Noble and race.

I chose race

[Martin_Hx]

Ah yes seen those little things flying around @ oulton park, would love to have a play

[pbsaxman]

Ash M400 said:

pbsaxman said:

Ash M400 said:

fridaypassion said:

see you at the world series fella

Britcar is our race series next year.

Hope some of you can make it

Hope to mate. Seems far too long since we've met up

Go careful in that grey beast of yours. The fact its not in the classifieds now have you decided to keep it or was I just having a senior moment ?

Peter

Sell Noble, buy Porker.

Keep Noble and race.

I chose race

Sound decision in my view but then I've always hated Pork Mind I like crackling so maybe if one was to set fire to, no I mustn't!!!!

[Ash M400]

pbsaxman said:

Ash M400 said:

pbsaxman said:

Ash M400 said:

fridaypassion said:

see you at the world series fella

Britcar is our race series next year.

Hope some of you can make it

Hope to mate. Seems far too long since we've met up

Go careful in that grey beast of yours. The fact its not in the classifieds now have you decided to keep it or was I just having a senior moment ?

Peter

Sell Noble, buy Porker.

Keep Noble and race.

I chose race

Sound decision in my view but then I've always hated Pork Mind I like crackling so maybe if one was to set fire to, no I mustn't!!!!

You bad boy

[Dantxd]

Although it's not a Cup Racer - I tested a new 197 not long back, just cos I was a bit bored really heh, and the salesman was more interested in having a look round the Vee than trying to extort any money from me. It was actually very impressive. Had the normal gripes I seem to have with new cars, seating position too high, seem to be sat miiiiiiiiiiiiiles from the windscreen. Went quite well though, demo had 4k miles on the clock and felt to be loosening up nicely, and the brakes were absolutely awesome. All in all, I quite liked it

Dan

[Ash M400]

Dantxd said:

Although it's not a Cup Racer - I tested a new 197 not long back, just cos I was a bit bored really heh, and the salesman was more interested in having a look round the Vee than trying to extort any money from me. It was actually very impressive. Had the normal gripes I seem to have with new cars, seating position too high, seem to be sat miiiiiiiiiiiiiles from the windscreen. Went quite well though, demo had 4k miles on the clock and felt to be loosening up nicely, and the brakes were absolutely awesome. All in all, I quite liked it

Dan

To be honest I am thinking of getting one as a run around, the one with the Cup chassis etc.

I am supposed to be doing a track day soon in the Noble however, it just leaves me cold now having taken the Cup round, yes, it is that good.

Straight line speed no where near, round the twisty bits, WOW.

Leaves the M400 standing.

[Catherine197]

Ash M400 said:

Dantxd said:

Although it's not a Cup Racer - I tested a new 197 not long back, just cos I was a bit bored really heh, and the salesman was more interested in having a look round the Vee than trying to extort any money from me. It was actually very impressive. Had the normal gripes I seem to have with new cars, seating position too high, seem to be sat miiiiiiiiiiiiiles from the windscreen. Went quite well though, demo had 4k miles on the clock and felt to be loosening up nicely, and the brakes were absolutely awesome. All in all, I quite liked it

Dan

To be honest I am thinking of getting one as a run around, the one with the Cup chassis etc.

I am supposed to be doing a track day soon in the Noble however, it just leaves me cold now having taken the Cup round, yes, it is that good.

Straight line speed no where near, round the twisty bits, WOW.

Leaves the M400 standing.

Yes definately do it!!!!.

If you are quick you might be able to get an F27, if not and you want the cup chassis then it will have to be the new Cup, which lacks quite a lot of the standard 197 bits, some of which you can add on. You should join www.renaultsport.co.uk, there are a number of dealers who are always willing to deal so to speak.

[worty]

Nice one
Looks a quicker than Matt and Gregs stead
worty