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You just keep it on the boil, its not hard. Highly strung NA, all the way. If you want loads of low down grunt, buy a TD
Agreed. However, I don't think anyone wouldn't prefer the same car, but with the slightly more urgent feel more akin to a 182. It's never going to be a drag monster but it's not an unusual opinion that they could do with a bit more grunt. Every motoring press road test I've ever read says the same thing. So do I, and so do many others. I should clarify that my only experience was a197, and yes I did drive it properly. Getting the back end out on a b-road with the sales guy holding on for dear life, isn't a 10-minute cruise around town
They're awesome cars. They'd be even more awesome with a bit more torque to counter the increased bulk.
Fanboys who won't have a bad word said about their car are annoying.
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
^ 90% of the time the car wouldnt be driven on the lmit.
Day to day I couldnt live with it for my stated reasons. Wanted to like it, gave it a shot and didnt.
I wouldnt get offended if you couldnt handle a DC2
re refined, not a rattly rover x
M2,XJS,S1000RR
re refined, not a rattly rover x
Basically yeah. I like my DC2 because it's like the 182, feels like you are going fast. In real terms probably no faster than a 197/200.
A proper hot hatch should be good at everything.
And for the record, I love my mates R27, the 200 doesn;t seem to have any improvements over that.
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
Suppose thats why i have the best of both worlds. I have the gf's 106 GTI often, and i love that. Old school, not a million miles off RS pace, raw. Its a good car.
as posted above though, slightly damed if they do, damed if they dont. The rattles/gruffnes of the mk2 grated on me after 4 years. I wanted more refinement, the mk3 is a big step up.
as posted above though, slightly damed if they do, damed if they dont. The rattles/gruffnes of the mk2 grated on me after 4 years. I wanted more refinement, the mk3 is a big step up.
so in summary most people on here hate the 200.
what is the gearing difference between the 197 to 200 then?
what is the gearing difference between the 197 to 200 then?
The_Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Will be worth the money when there under 8k in 3 years imo
I don't know the ratios, but apparently the first three gears are lower. Hopefully the overall gearing in top is at least the same or higher.
yeah comes with spliter.
the front end is my only so so point with the 200 but f**k it i get it on the 10th october so will get used to it
albi blue with antharcite pack
Gentlemans spec 200
Typical. If you remove the chip fom your shoulder, there's been very few people -ve about the 200.
cup pack
folding door mirrors
cornering lights
not into recaros so wouldnt even consider them, find standard seats comfy so fit my purpose
do they f**k!!!
And yes, i've got both
Do the Recaros still fall apart due to 'fair wear & tear' just like the 182 capstan? Remember kids...softer plastics doesn't equal better engineering
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
Do the Recaros still fall apart due to 'fair wear & tear' just like the 182 capstan? Remember kids...softer plastics doesn't equal better engineering
Probably, but i cant see it when i'm sat in them
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
Why do you only need Recaro's for the track?
They are fitted in LOADS of road cars these days
seb
ClioSport Club Member
Clio trophy
sure but i found them a pain in the arse to get in and out of for an everyday car, the standard hug you loads aswell but its personal init
are u big boned? (serious.)
I think you would be mad to do leather in a clio
loved my 182's half leather interior
