Clio 200 Incoming

[Lubermans]

Hi chaps

Picking up a new (to me) 62 plate Clio 200 FF on Friday, it's really a car for the OH but I can see myself taking the keys for it as often as possible, what an absolute hoot to drive! Living with the Brecon Beacons on our doorstep means it's going to get a lot of B road blasts. I was originally after a Megane 265 but will wait another year or so for these to drop in price a little more.

No recaro seats unfortunately but happy enough with the standard offering, late low mileage cars with the benefit of the Renault 4+ package are few and far between - so if Technomatt is still about I'm really not worried about the gearbox

Guess I should get myself registered on Clio197/200 forum?

[HTP99]

Great news, they are fantastic cars, one thing though; depending on who had the car first or how it was purchased it may not have the servicing element of the 4+ Package.

[Lubermans]

Cheers for that, the advert and dealer definitely said servicing included (basically two services as I understand it) and it's from a Renault main dealer so I'll get them to confirm this tomorrow.

Pics to follow...

[Tickle]

Enjoy it! Yes 197/200net is a good source of info. they are a bit of a pig when cold both engine and gearbox so just like any car let the engine and box warm up before hooning. Sure you will love it though especially in the Brecons. Mine has had plenty of run outs to North Wales and every time impressed. Just coming up to its first MOT and has been treated to some new Goodyear Eagles, upgraded gearbox Oil and Engine oil.

[matt1269]

I've also got a 200 and live near Brecon Get yourself over onto Cliosport

[nammynake]

I used to have a Clio 200 with the cup chassis. What an incredible little car. It wasn't best suited to my daily commute but taking it out into the Dales for a weekend blast always redeemed itself. The way they hold the corners and have barely any body roll - just phenomenal.

I'm driving an M135i now, which is a stonking car, but I doubt many cars can put a smile on your face like a Clio 200.

I'm thinking of ways to convince the girlfriend to buy one...

[Lubermans]

Thanks chaps Had it for 48 hours now and it's most definitely in it's element on B roads - took it up towards Brecon/Hay on Wye today and back down to Abergavenny. Just need to spend a bit more time getting used to thrashing it some more to make progress!

Just one quick question for 200 owners - how loud is your horn? Mine is so quiet you can barely hear it in the cabin, suspect it needs looking at. Other than that, all good.

[BlackCup]

[AGK]

I do miss mines.

Get some pics up!

[Lubermans]

I'll take some pictures this weekend!

Found out that the headlights aren't that great down unlit B roads though, will have to look into upgrading the bulbs at some point.

[GrumpyTwig]

Lubermans said:

I'll take some pictures this weekend!

Found out that the headlights aren't that great down unlit B roads though, will have to look into upgrading the bulbs at some point.

Some Phillips Xtreme Vision work a treat, oem bulbs were some Osram bulbs on mine but they were terrible.

[turboheads]

something about those cars just so loud, raw, overenergized, and feels like a pitbull being held back by a leash... i dont know how renaultsport does it.
really does make you want to act like a hooligan on the streets

[gez c16b]

Where in the Beacons do you live buddy? I'm fairly close to Brecon, and pass through Brecon>hay on a weekly basis.

I'll keep my eyes out for you

[CMPunkBITW]

Nice. There is no such thing as ff on the 200 though. It's either a normal 200 or 200 cup. The FF used to refer to cup packs on the 182. There are no cup packs on the 200.

[HTP99]

CMPunkBITW said:

Nice. There is no such thing as ff on the 200 though. It's either a normal 200 or 200 cup. The FF used to refer to cup packs on the 182. There are no cup packs on the 200.

You can get a 200 with a Cup Pack, it was a factory option; it gives you the Cup chassis, Brembo brakes and Anthracite wheels.

[CMPunkBITW]

They are all Brembo brakes, only difference is Cup chassis has red calipers. No Cup chassis are silver Brembo brakes. Best bet, spec Cup chassis and Speedlines, as the standard wheels are cack.

[HTP99]

Ok I may have got the Brembo brakes wrong I'll need to check however you said there are no Cup Packs on the 200, there is; the Cup chassis pack.

[CMPunkBITW]

Not really a pack as such though seeing as most people with eyes spec Speedlines, therfore you're just getting cup chassis in your 'pack'. Plus that's not an FF, but an F.

[HTP99]

Speedlines were a separate option that were available on either the 200 (I think) or 200 with Cup Pack or the 200 Cup, the Cup and 200 with Cup Pack came with anthracite 5 spokes (can't recall the name) the non Cup chassis 200 came with silver ones.

[CMPunkBITW]

You could spec Speedlines on any, regardless if it has Cup chassis.

Fact is, there is no such thing as FF on a 200. #peaceout