Clio 200 vs Clio 200 cup

[Ecosseven]

Is there an easy way to tell in a regular Renaultsport Clio 200 has been fitted with the cup pack when viewing a second hand car? I’m keen on a 200 cup but also want the adjustable steering wheel and A/C that only comes with the regular 200. I know that you can order the regular 200 with the cup chassis for an extra £400.

All the best.

[SwineFluPirate]

Ecosseven said:

Is there an easy way to tell in a regular Renaultsport Clio 200 has been fitted with the cup pack when viewing a second hand car? I’m keen on a 200 cup but also want the adjustable steering wheel and A/C that only comes with the regular 200. I know that you can order the regular 200 with the cup chassis for an extra £400.

All the best.

Yes - The brake calipers will be Red. The 200 Cup will have Black plastic bump strips as opposed to colour coded.

Edited by SwineFluPirate on Wednesday 28th April 09:38

[jkracing]

As said, all of the cup and 'cup chassis' cars come with the red brembo calipers.

And the 200 with the cup chassis is easily the way to go, only 36kgs heavier and all the luxuries, it's no contest.

[hotmelt]

It is a contest if you drive often over very bumpy roads, than the regular chassis and Recaro as an option. Regular chassis has been rated also as excellent in various reviews.

[Dan7357]

I have had both, the RS200 Cup and the RS200 (non cup chassis). I think the non cup chassis is fine, handles well, not too bumpy !

If your going to track the car lots, Cup Chassis, if not normal is fine for a few tracks days a year.

[Rs2oo]

I have a full fat 200 with cup chassis. Get the cup chassis. Dont get the Reccaros, they sit high and are not comfortable. Standard seats look right and hold you in very well.

If you buy a standard cup car, its like driving a bog standard Clio, thin steering wheel, crap interior. On a track day as a non professional driver, how much faster will the lighter car go ? you will never notice the difference. The full fat car is crammed with goodies for 99.9% road use.

Edited by Rs2oo on Monday 21st June 23:25

[nammynake]

Rs2oo said:

I have a full fat 200 with cup chassis. Get the cup chassis. Dont get the Reccaros, they sit high and are not comfortable. Standard seats look right and hold you in very well.

Edited by Rs2oo on Monday 21st June 23:25

I would recommend sitting in the Recaros. I find mine very comfortable, but I suspect they suit shorter and thinner drivers, rather than chubby chaps!

[hotmelt]

nammynake said:

Rs2oo said:

I have a full fat 200 with cup chassis. Get the cup chassis. Dont get the Reccaros, they sit high and are not comfortable. Standard seats look right and hold you in very well.

Edited by Rs2oo on Monday 21st June 23:25

I would recommend sitting in the Recaros. I find mine very comfortable, but I suspect they suit shorter and thinner drivers, rather than chubby chaps!

Yes, they are especially good for the lower back. Normal seats usually are too soft.