197 / 200 Track Only Car Advice

[Daverb]

Hi All,

I was wondering if I can get advice on buying a 197 / 200 car for track days only.

The car will be totally stripped inside and suspension changed for coilovers.

Therefore what is best out of 197/200? 197 cars seem to be a lot cheaper and if I'm ripping the car to bits would this be the best option or would a 200 be worth going for? I prefer the 200 front end and bumper but is it worth paying the extra money for this? Is there any changes in the chassis or suspension - arms or joints for example not the shocks and springs as they will be replaced.

Thanks,

David.

 

[Advikaz]

If you really want a 197/200 then both are fairly even.

For me personally though, as a track car only I'd get a 172/182 (most likely 172 Cup).

More money to spend on track trinkets.

 

[Cub.]

As Advikaz said, if it is to be a track only car, you want the lightest / cheapest which would be a 172 cup.

But, if you're attached to the shape of a 197 / 200 then get the 197.

 

[Daverb]

Ive had a 172/182 before so wanting a 197/200.

Are the changes just cosmetic then between the 197 and 200?

 

[Advikaz]

Ive had a 172/182 before so wanting a 197/200.

Are the changes just cosmetic then between the 197 and 200?

For the most part.

Some engine changes but nothing you'll notice.

 

[Feirny]

The 200 has a quicker steering rack doesn't it?

Everyone says the 200 is the car the 197 should've been to start with.

 

[Advikaz]

The 200 has a quicker steering rack doesn't it?

Everyone says the 200 is the car the 197 should've been to start with.

Yeah I think so, Aren't the boxes different too from memory - or ratios...

 

[Daverb]

I'd really love a Storm Grey 200. That would be the perfect car but they seem to be about 11k. Thats really my budget so it doesn't leave money to buy any parts for it.

If it happened to have a Megane 225 engine in it too that really would be perfect.

 

[Knuckles]

Get an early 197 with no options, you can pick them up for £3/4k.

There's no point paying a premium for a 200 or a nice 197 when you're going to strip it.

 

[Jamie86]

Someone on here was selling a 250 engined one..

Perfect for track work imo..