Dr Pepper
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Registered: 21st Sep 02
Location: oxford Drives Renault Clio RS200
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So with a heavy heart I dropped my R27 off at the dealers -- really loved that car
And drove away this with a big smile on my face....... photos are off my phone so they dont really pick the colour up to well - when the sun comes out it looks stunning - really happy I went for the Blue now .... will try and get some good pictures done at the weekend.
Took my ice out of the old one and put it all into this, need a new amp soon so I might get a false floor put in boot at same time-
plans are pretty subtle mods .....
Wheel spacers needed on the rear
Will be taking the C L I O badge off the rear asap
Front Splitter will be fitted when they get round to making a rensport one for the 200's
Maybe look into a small suspension drop at some point
Gonna try and do something to liven up the interior a little bit.
Other than that its good to go - definately feels like it has more low down torque than the R27 - the handling and the brakes are just as astonishingly good. I do prefer the new back end - its nice that the diffusers are now painted so they wont fade - I prefer these exhausts as well -- better tone and they look nicer than the slash cut on the r27 imo.
Best thing about it is that im used to black cars after having two in a row --- ive forgotten what its l,ike to clean a car and it actually still look perfect a week later ...... I think im done with black cars - look sick when cleaned and polished but an absolute nightmare to maintain - this seems very easy to keep clean with the black wheels as well.
All in all im very very happy with the switch ... cant really recommend these renaultsports high enough.
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Very very nice mate, I've got to say though, are you not tempted to get her out on track to stretch it's legs?
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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That looks smart. The seats look amazing!
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Very very nice mate, I've got to say though, are you not tempted to get her out on track to stretch it's legs?
Yes - will be done this year .... It needs to be tracked badly just to see how far it can be pushed - you cant really get anywhere close to the limits of the grip on a road
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by Nath
That looks smart. The seats look amazing!
Seats are sooo nice
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ed
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Jealous. End of 
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Colin
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Think I prefered the front on the old one, blue ones a bit quirky looking....
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Colin
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Did you have any issues with the R27?
A guy at work has a blue F1 clio & has had no end of mechanical issues, had to get a new engine fitted & all sorts, then even after that it still broke down on him. I think its just one of those cars though!! 
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by Colin
Did you have any issues with the R27?
A guy at work has a blue F1 clio & has had no end of mechanical issues, had to get a new engine fitted & all sorts, then even after that it still broke down on him. I think its just one of those cars though!!
not one problem in 30k miles - sounds like he got a friday build
[Edited on 15-06-2010 by Dr Pepper]
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spikedjack
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Registered: 16th Oct 08
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doesnt that front bumper channel the air underneath to create something like 60kg of downforce at 80mph?
lovely car
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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Nice.
Still not a fan of that spoiler though
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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Not a fan. Sorry.
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by James
Not a fan. Sorry.
Thats all good - looks much better in the flesh anyhow
More about how it goes than how it shows - I accept the looks are a bit marmite
[Edited on 15-06-2010 by Dr Pepper]
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James
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It's nice car don't get me wrong, just not to my tastes. I think I preferred your old one.
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by James
It's nice car don't get me wrong, just not to my tastes. I think I preferred your old one.
so did I looks wise - although the back end on these and the wheels are a step forward imo
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Ant B
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them seats look really comfy,and they look ace
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Ojc
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The Clio 200 is much like the Corsa VXR in that in pictures the front end looks horrible, but in the flesh when you see it all together and your eyes aren't focused on one particular area they look awesome.
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Marc
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I like them both 
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
The Clio 200 is much like the Corsa VXR in that in pictures the front end looks horrible, but in the flesh when you see it all together and your eyes aren't focused on one particular area they look awesome.
Agreed - both cars are very hard to get a decent photo of ... but they look great in the flesh.
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Nick-S
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Registered: 3rd Mar 04
Location: Leigh. Drives: RS Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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want
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Did you have any issues with the R27?
A guy at work has a blue F1 clio & has had no end of mechanical issues, had to get a new engine fitted & all sorts, then even after that it still broke down on him. I think its just one of those cars though!!
not one problem in 30k miles - sounds like he got a friday build
[Edited on 15-06-2010 by Dr Pepper]
Yeah thats what I keep telling him
The engine gave up about 300 miles after he bought it, it was fixed under warranty but that would have been enough for me to get rid of it.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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Love it mate, think you made a good decision there!
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Very cool, 200 looks so much more modern and purposeful than the 197.
Im still never going to be a fan of that spoiler though, looks a bit much
I am loving the headunit though i have the same one!
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Colin
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How much is the head unit?? Still need to get one for the Cooper S.
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Jambo
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Mine was £350 including steering wheel adapter etc
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