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firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Just picked up my new Clio 200 - first impressions - WOW - the handling feels fantastic - and even keeping the revs below 3500 it is still very lively. Cant wait for the milage to click over 600 then i can give it the beans. Already got my first track day booked for next month and a hoon with the chaps of renaultsport next weekend.
See ya
Dave

Merp

2,252 posts

259 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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My mate had the 197, its just like a Go-Kart! The only probably he had though was a rattly interior which was common with most of them!

Good on you though, im seriously considering trading in my ST for one!
What colour have you gone for?

firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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I have gone for black as i am not sure about the black front bumper on coloured models.
Its got grey anthracite wheels and it looks the muts nuts
Dave

rob999

607 posts

188 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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congrats on the purchase... smile

i just don't like the 200's front compared to the 197...my personal opinion but hey..still a fun little kart mind!

jumplead

1,823 posts

219 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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congratulations on the new steed Dave, is this to replace the 500 or in addition to it?

combine

3,114 posts

236 months

Friday 16th October 2009
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firesafetydave said:
Just picked up my new Clio 200 - first impressions - WOW - the handling feels fantastic - and even keeping the revs below 3500 it is still very lively. Cant wait for the milage to click over 600 then i can give it the beans. Already got my first track day booked for next month and a hoon with the chaps of renaultsport next weekend.
See ya
Dave
How does it compare to the seight ?

firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Saturday 17th October 2009
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The 500 went quite some time ago and was relaced with a new defender - got bored of that so that has gone to make way for the 200 - Lisa now has a 52 plate rover 25 which i bought from my parents with only 40k on the clock - good news is she wont be using the clio much.

A bit hard to compare to the seight as i am running it in - but first impressions are good. Great brakes as i opted for the cup suspension which comes with uprated brembo,s - the handling if fantastic and its quiet,warm and has music.It will never replace the beast but it too puts amile on my face.

See you soon - hopefully

Dave

SB - Nigel

7,898 posts

241 months

Saturday 17th October 2009
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Dave, you're more likely to get a speeding ticket in that than the ratty SeiGHT smile

IF and only if, the weather is really bad and it would not be reasonable for an older person to go out in a totally open car then you could perhaps have this Clio as a reserve to the ratty at the Sporting Bears Dream Rides at the NEC - altho' of course Robert will still be taking the Lagonda (made of tougher stuff)

For my safety's sake I was hoping to get a ride in the Clio before you'd run it in

I'm sure Lisa would look more suitable in the Clio and you in the Rover

firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Saturday 17th October 2009
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Nigel,
The clio will be run in by tomorow - whatever the weather ratty will be at the NEC!!

firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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Here goes - i'll try to post up some piccies






SB - Nigel

7,898 posts

241 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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Mid-life crisis?

Not got the ugly appeal of the ratty

Three seats, careful Dave that means witnesses

sparky74

160 posts

238 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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Nice one, looks great in black. I've just turned 1,000 miles in mine now.

Out of interest where did you get your's from? Peterborough for me.

Mark


firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Monday 19th October 2009
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sparky74 said:
Nice one, looks great in black. I've just turned 1,000 miles in mine now.

Out of interest where did you get your's from? Peterborough for me.

Mark
Hi Mark,
Got mine from Allen @ riverside in Northampton - and i have to say fantastic service from Floyd the salesman.Just over 500 in mine now and thats enough running in for me and anyway there is no way on earth i will still have it in three years so the warrenty will deal with any major engine issues.
Dave

obes

3,298 posts

251 months

Thursday 22nd October 2009
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Looks good Dave smile, do you have the same login on Renaultsport?

firesafetydave

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955 posts

255 months

Thursday 22nd October 2009
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obes said:
Looks good Dave smile, do you have the same login on Renaultsport?
Yeah i do

obes

3,298 posts

251 months

Friday 23rd October 2009
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see you over there ! smile

80quattro

1,737 posts

202 months

Sunday 8th November 2009
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I work for Renault Kettering - Can probably look after local PH'ers for aftersales with prices & good service.


swilding

555 posts

257 months

Monday 9th November 2009
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80quattro said:
I work for Renault Kettering - Can probably look after local PH'ers for aftersales with prices & good service.
Are Renault still offering discounts for friends and families?

80quattro

1,737 posts

202 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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swilding said:
80quattro said:
I work for Renault Kettering - Can probably look after local PH'ers for aftersales with prices & good service.
Are Renault still offering discounts for friends and families?
F&F discounts now apply to anyone with a pulse biggrin

swilding

555 posts

257 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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80quattro said:
swilding said:
80quattro said:
I work for Renault Kettering - Can probably look after local PH'ers for aftersales with prices & good service.
Are Renault still offering discounts for friends and families?
F&F discounts now apply to anyone with a pulse biggrin
In all seriousness I could be in the market for one of these. Dave's looks great.