197 Road Presence

[EdV6220]

I've seen a few 197's on the road lately and have to say they look bloody lovely when driving past, nice wide profile. I don't actually think they're far behind the Vee in terms of their presence. Not sure why but they certainly look better than the 200 to me.

In summary, great all round car

 

[gex23]

Funny you say that, i'm selling mine due to it's 'lack' of presence! (Well that and it's mediocre performance).

 

[Gaz_]

They are ace, I never appreciate mine, until I see another, nice drop accentuates it even more

 

[EdV6220]

Funny you say that, i'm selling mine due to it's 'lack' of presence! (Well that and it's mediocre performance).

Really? Pics of said car please.

 

[Matt W]

The width of them doesn't come across in photos, only in real life do you notice!

 

[Knuckles]

ive noticed that, i think its something to do with the front bumper making them look wider. 200s dont look as wide on the road which is odd :dapprove:

how much wider is the v6 than the 197/200 does anyone know?

 

[gex23]

Really? Pics of said car please.

It's just a bog standard Nimbus Grey 197. The best angle is bang on front, especially when walking back to the car after paying for fuel - I think 'fcuk yeah'! Side profile I don't like though - much preferred the overall look of my 172 Cup tbh!

Gaz - I agree a subtle drop and spacers on the rear make the car, I just have no desire to 'modify' this car for some reason :S. Looking to replace with either an R26 or a MK1 FRS though.

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[Knuckles]

The best angle is bang on front, especially when walking back to the car after paying for fuel - I think 'fcuk yeah'!

true story

 

[EdV6220]

The width of the Vee is 183cm at it's widest point (excluding wing mirrors). No idea what the 197 is.

 

[StephenJ]

^ lovely looking car.

PM details?

 

[Knuckles]

after looking at these pics, i think the 197 front bumper ends a lot more 'suddenly' whereas the 200 has more of a nose/point to it

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[Knuckles]

The width of the Vee is 183cm at it's widest point (excluding wing mirrors). No idea what the 197 is.

ill bust out a tape measure tomorrow

front wings yeah?

 

[Gaz_]

The width of them doesn't come across in photos, only in real life do you notice!

Indeed

I do think the black headlights also help somewhat. I've often thought of blacking my cup ones

 

[EdV6220]

ill bust out a tape measure tomorrow

front wings yeah?

Side skirts are the widest point apparently.

 

[Gaz_]

 

[EdV6220]

Racing Blue FTW, looks extra wide in that colour for some reason!

 

[Knuckles]

Side skirts are the widest point apparently.

on the vee? ill measure my skirts and wings.

gaz, those pics make them look awesome!



its a very, very odd question, but has anyone seen these coming over hills/crests? no idea why but they look so fat and focused plowing over them lol

 

[Gaz_]

after looking at these pics, i think the 197 front bumper ends a lot more 'suddenly' whereas the 200 has more of a nose/point to it

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Christ even now 200's still look w**k
200's lose it imo as its gives a 'pinched in' impression

Still gay that 'join' etc

 

[Knuckles]

Christ even now 200's still look w**k
200's lose it imo as its gives a 'pinched in' impression

Still gay that 'join' etc

pinched in? as in grabbing the front and pulling lol?

and that join?... the headlight/bumper?

 

[jesus]

They're wider than a vee aren't they? Remember seeing a pic of a vee next to a 197 and it looked tiny, I'll try and dig it out.

 

[Knuckles]

vees look tiny in general lol *height wise* i was shocked when i saw ashs in person.

it looked so small next to a 172

 

[jesus]

They are no wider than a normal MK2 (mirror to mirror), that shocked me when I first realised!

 

[Gaz_]

pinched in? as in grabbing the front and pulling lol?

and that join?... the headlight/bumper?

Join being the bumper/headligt, still looks an arse three years later

Pinched in

Its like an optical illusion of where the bumper sides/bottom of the headlights meet the black insert..... it seems to make the car have less presence?

 

[Feirny]

Look at Craig's RB197, that looks like a beast.

 

[EdV6220]

They're wider than a vee aren't they? Remember seeing a pic of a vee next to a 197 and it looked tiny, I'll try and dig it out.

It wouldn't surprise me, the way the Vee looks is down to it's proportions (width v height).

 

[Knuckles]

Join being the bumper/headligt, still looks an arse three years later

Pinched in

Its like an optical illusion of where the bumper sides/bottom of the headlights meet the black insert..... it seems to make the car have less presence?

i get you. its the slightly 'more vertical' headlights (if that even makes sense)

 

[Gaz_]

The 197 just works imo, it was how the Mk3 was supposed to look, not some half arsed nose slapped on it to 'freshen' it up....

Its a good looking car with a few tweeks imo

 

[jesus]

I can't find the bugger :dapprove:

Here's another though. Hope Magpie doesn't mind me using this. 197 is definitely taller but looks almost as wide! Totally agree with OP though. A lot of road presence.

 

[Knuckles]

The 197 just works imo, it was how the Mk3 was supposed to look, not some half arsed nose slapped on it to 'freshen' it up....

Its a good looking car with a few tweeks imo

down and out?... and hero spoiler?

 

[Gaz_]

down, not a fan of spacers (fitted them to the Abli in the pic above) hero spoiler mmmmmmmmm, depends what colour, not been brave enough on any of mine yet :/

 

[COLZO]

I like the look of the 197 over the 200. Much better IMO.

 

[Knuckles]

down, not a fan of spacers (fitted them to the Abli in the pic above) hero spoiler mmmmmmmmm, depends what colour, not been brave enough on any of mine yet :/

i think the wheels need to be coaxed out of the arches, they look like go karts when theyre dropped slightly and spaced

yours is white isnt it? that can pull off any of the spoilers

 

[Gaz_]

Indeed, dropped on KW's also

I have a sprint fitted, but quite like the naked look!

 

[Knuckles]

i hate the naked look!

i cant help but think it looks like this

lol

that drop is lovely!

after mine having tips i find these really weird with standard exhausts now :/

 

[Christopher]

The 197 front is better looking, for sure.

The back looks SO weedy in comparison though. They need the 200's diffuser and badges. And no daft ironing board spoiler.

Fat b*stard.

 

[Knuckles]

I think the exhaust tips on the 200 help, Chris

I'm not sure if its the diffuser being black, or the bits around the trim that make it look chunky

 

[Adam.P]

Can't wait for mine to have lows and spacers, looks 100% better with a bit of stance, roll on next month!

The main reason I got mine was after seeing an albi blue, just looked so wide from the front, and it made my mind up straight away!

 

[Munson]

Awesome looking cars. Just not enough poke to pull a used condom from a flaccid penis.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I loved how 'wide' my 197 was - loved looking in the side mirrors and seeing the rear three quarters bulging outwards.

Such a shame it was slower than the Trophy, but used more fuel than the M3.

 

[R-Sport.]

If you have a lowered spacered 197 with the front splitter & Xenons they look epic-

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