Best Clio Model For Track Car

[KieranM]

I am looking at buying a Clio Sport for a track car but I'm not 100% what to go for. Is there any certain models that are best suited for being turned into track cars? If so why?

 

[Mertin]

172 Cup. They had no aircon, ABS or traction control. Slightly more camber on the rear, some added caster on the front wishbones and came with a basic interior. Obviously demand a slightly higher premium for good condition examples though if you were on a tight budget

 

[Djw John]

No sound deadening tar to remove either

 

[JB21]

Yep 172 cup is the most track orientated out the box.

 

[Akay]

A ph2 172 is cheap as chips and readily available compared to Cups which are increasing in price, having said that as mentioned above they have more deadening etc. to remove.

 

[Inequality Street]

No sound deadening tar to remove either

I didn't know this, they dont come with that?

 

[Djw John]

Nope, saves a lot of hassle if you're wanting to take it that far.

 

[Briank_]

They do have sound deadening, but far less than an original 172.
Still some sound deadening on the rear arches and near the spare wheel. Also in the front engine part where the wiper stuff is.

 

[KieranM]

The plan is to go full track car so all unnecessary items will be getting removed, such as AC, power steering, 90% of the interior, windows will be changed for poly ones and panels will be fibreglass. I don't want to end up buying a normal 172 and then have to source a lot of Cup parts but if there's not that many Cup parts needed then I'd just get a normal 172

 

[masekwm]

@KieranM take a look in for sale at my Cup, it's done most tracks in the UK as it is, all the suspension components have done less than 5000 miles. It's had it's coilovers removed for selling it on. Buy that at £1400 and a set of BCs and you've got a cracker for £2200.

 

[STEVE.M]

I am looking at buying a Clio Sport for a track car but I'm not 100% what to go for. Is there any certain models that are best suited for being turned into track cars? If so why?

If this is still hanging around, make an offer.
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/renaultsport-clio-172-track-car-£3-250-ono.807791/#post-11393164

 

[imprezaworks]

My old car that

No it's not. He had a different Monaco track car of mine

 

[Bluebeard]

My old car that

Some say the interior still smells of sperm and disappointment.

 

[Fletcher]

172 cup without a doubt.

 

[Djw John]

If that's your intent defo a 172 cup. Not a 182 cup. A 182 cup is just a fast dynamique really.

 

[Briank_]

Like said, go for the 172 cup version. Did the same myself. Look for the differences on here, they go further than just some suspension and weight changes.

 

[Darren61]

If that's your intent defo a 172 cup. Not a 182 cup. A 182 cup is just a fast dynamique really.

Don't hate. Appreciate.

 

[Djw John]

I own one, but with xenons, leather interior and aircon delete. Mongrel spec!

 

[Darren61]

And it's been to the moon and back

Do like the white wheels with RB though!

 

[Djw John]

Pics are sympathetic...

 

[imprezaworks]

If that's your intent defo a 172 cup. Not a 182 cup. A 182 cup is just a fast dynamique really.

Did laugh at the latter

 

[KieranM]

Thanks for all the replies guys, looks like it'll be a 172 Cup I'll be going for.

@KieranM take a look in for sale at my Cup, it's done most tracks in the UK as it is, all the suspension components have done less than 5000 miles. It's had it's coilovers removed for selling it on. Buy that at £1400 and a set of BCs and you've got a cracker for £2200.

Unfortunately it'll be couple of weeks yet before I buy one.

My current car is pretty much ready for track but the price of track tyres and decent discs and pads is going to cost the same as a 172 cup so it doesn't make sense to ruin my Edition 30 yet, and I can imagine a clio will be more fun! Here's a picture of it anyway.