Clio 197 LUX.

[seb]

repost?

 

[Christopher]

I've never seen one before. Nice though.

But... adding more weight to an already portly car? Hmm

I guess there's the Cup for those that think like me.

 

[ForceIndia]

Does leather weigh much more?

 

[fUbAr]

being ignorant, whats the differences?

 

[seb]

Originally posted by Jeremy RUK

New version launched today.

197 + the i.d. leather, climate control, auto lights and wipers, extra tinted glass, raider alloys, satin chrome pack, cornering lights, MP3, carpet mats and the satin chrome detailing to the dashboard.

Separately, the equipment is over £2000 but the price is £100 more than the 197 - £16995. All colours except Nimbus.

 

[JR]

Looks very nice that, better than the optional leather i have seen posted here before.

 

[fUbAr]

All colours except Nimbus.

:S why would they do that!? Nimbus is one of best colours!

I like the satin Chrome, looks nice

 

[bmh.01]

Imo, thats what should've been standard spec like the 1*2. Having said that the cabasse radio is a fecker if your planning on changing it.

 

[JR]

Imo, thats what should've been standard spec like the 1*2. Having said that the cabasse radio is a fecker if your planning on changing it.

Agreed

 

[seb]

:S why would they do that!? Nimbus is one of best colours!

I like the satin Chrome, looks nice

Originally posted by Jeremy RUK

The design guys didn't think it went well with the raider wheels and i.d. chrome bits

 

[Mells]

I've never seen one before. Nice though.

But... adding more weight to an already portly car? Hmm

I guess there's the Cup for those that think like me.

Like a pikey?

 

[Christopher]

It's the best colour though!

 

[fUbAr]

lol

the design guys MUST be right then!

 

[Christopher]

Does leather weigh much more?

Loads more!

Like a pikey?

D'ya like dags?

I like the 197 Cup though... i think i may even put up with the dashboard.

 

[Jonny1*2]

being ignorant, whats the differences?

Dito. Can't tell any difference from the pic really. Are they even full leather? Presumably they are the recaros?

 

[theduck]

been available on the continent since launch iirc. Also the one photo'd has the optional 'carbon' inserts.

 

[seb]

no the full leather is for the normal seats iirc.

 

[Gaz_]

I've never seen one before. Nice though.

But... adding more weight to an already portly car? Hmm

I guess there's the Cup for those that think like me.

With only a 20kgs saving on the 197 cup, it should be ashamed to carry the Cup name, real Cups save 80+....... I think 197 cheap is more appropriate, think 182

 

[theduck]

197 cup = i care about driving and money in the bank more than things I dont use even in the car I have that already has them

 

[Timmay]

meh. wonder if they will split like the recaros do?

 

[Gaz_]

197 cup = i care about driving and money in the bank more than things I dont use even in the car I have that already has them

Older 197, bin suspension for coilovers = Money in the bank, and more focused than a Cup, with the added bonus of keyless entry + AC

 

[Darren S]

With only a 20kgs saving on the 197 cup, it should be ashamed to carry the Cup name, real Cups save 80+....... I think 197 cheap is more appropriate, think 182

Hell, yeah! They should do a 197R version - get rid of the back seats too.

Still think the 1*2's look a nicer car though....

D.

 

[Gaz_]

meh. wonder if they will split like the recaros do?

Nope. The Standard seats are VERY good. One of the best non branded sportseats i've sat in. The Recaro's in the 197 are fabric covered.

 

[theduck]

New 197 cup, spec I want (a/c, recaros, spoiler, white - which imo looks better on Cups than non-cups) and still cheaper than older 197 because finance rates on new cars were so much better at the time than on second hand cars, so money in the bank (smaller deposit) AND full waranty

 

[Gaz_]

Hell, yeah! They should do a 197R version - get rid of the back seats too.

Still think the 1*2's look a nicer car though....

D.

Indeed. My sister has a 182, and when parked next to my 197 it has 0% presence. The rear arches are sooooo skinny. Its all about the flaired bodywork

 

[Darren S]

Indeed. My sister has a 182, and when parked next to my 197 it has 0% presence. The rear arches are sooooo skinny. Its all about the lardy look

Couldn't agree more.

Turn-coat. :rasp:

D.

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, they have wider rear arches and big wings... but IMO, the 182 still looks the meaner, leaner car.

I M O

 

[Gaz_]

New 197 cup, spec I want (a/c, recaros, spoiler, white - which imo looks better on Cups than non-cups) and still cheaper than older 197 because finance rates on new cars were so much better at the time than on second hand cars, so money in the bank (smaller deposit) AND full waranty

I bought it outright, so finance deals werent needed. Also still have warranty, but my car never goes to Renault, the perks of being best mates with Steve @ Birchdown Also on my wish list was black headlamps, they make the front end more agressive imo

Do agree on the spolier though, looks much better on White.

 

[Gaz_]

Yeah, they have wider rear arches and big wings... but IMO, the 182 still looks the meaner, leaner car.

I M O

Not a chance sir. Looks like a 1.2 next to the bad boy 197

 

[Christopher]

Not a chance sir. Looks like the Exxon Valdez next to the bad boy 182

Agreed!

 

[Gaz_]

Yeah, they have wider rear arches and big wings... but IMO, the 182 still looks the meaner, leaner car.

I M O

Out it comes again

182 looks like its camp brother

 

[seb]

anyone got the pic of the 182 next to the 197? shows how much more aggressive the 197 is over the 182

edit - *you read my mind*

 

[Christopher]

That Racing Blue one looks mint!

Fair play!

182's still look hard though

 

[seb]

i personally like the porsche just out of view. but i'll settle for my 197.

 

[theduck]

in fairness to the 1*2 its showing the 197 at the best possible angle and the 197 has spacers on it...

 

[Christopher]

in fairness to the 1*2 its showing the 197 at the best possible angle and the 197 has spacers on it...

Agreed. It's the best i've seen one look.

Not quite so good from... well, most other angles though

 

[seb]

shoosh ducky

 

[CabinFever]

in fairness to the 1*2 its showing the 197 at the best possible angle and the 197 has spacers on it...

Just out of interest, whats the 182s best angle?

 

[Christopher]

Crotch height. 45 degrees from the front IMO

My crotch height... so everyone else's knee height.

 

[seb]

Just out of interest, whats the 182s best angle?

thats quite nice imo. but i just like posting it