GT - RearSpacers fitted and a wash

[Cliotoby]

Coils are going on this weekend, insurance only want another £30 and my warranty doesnt get voided. Car was waxed last week, HD cleanse/Zymol Carbon mix, and blackfire tyre gel. I might have used some wonder wheels to shift the heavy brake dust

Got some nanolex professional wheel sealant to go on too but it needs to cure at 15 deg or above.

Want to do this, not sure though

Very Unhappy with the car at the moment, the tyres are disgusting, cant get much grip even in the dry, look s**t too and handles like a boat and has possibly the worst driving position ever.

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[jens89]

Really Nice GT Coilover fitted in & be happy

 

[Tigger]

You'll be happy when you get the coilies fitted and give the whole car a good cleaning session

 

[Addz]

looks nice and clean, you might enjoy it more when the coilovers are on and slammed

 

[Cliotoby]

looks nice and clean, you might enjoy it more when the coilovers are on and slammed

my mk2 was way more fun to drive than this.

 

[BioHzrd]

Needs spacers on front ! specialy once you lower it !

Trust me ive been there !!!!

 

[Davis]

looks nice, will be sweet once lowered

 

[Cliotoby]

Needs spacers on front ! specialy once you lower it !

Trust me ive been there !!!!

Theyre in my boot still, looked like a tractor on the front so i removed them.

Jens89 uploaded some pics, i think his doesnt have spacers on the front, but has 20mm on the rear.

 

[daydotz]

my mk2 was way more fun to drive than this.

does look very shiny

i can understand this i think mums mk2 is more fun to drive then my mk3 but id have hoped the gt would have been just as good or better

the coils may help though

 

[mat-nos]

lol you still moaning??
im sure there will be a thread about how awesome it is after its coiled up.
lack of grip from the tyres will be down to the std suspension wait until summer im sure your opinion on them will change........

 

[Cliotoby]

lol you still moaning??
im sure there will be a thread about how awesome it is after its coiled up.
lack of grip from the tyres will be down to the std suspension wait until summer im sure your opinion on them will change........

Sometimes i do love it though. Has its issues tho

 

[jens89]

Hey hey yes, @ front are no spacers and @ the rear 30mm per axle 15mm per side

 

[Jason_E]

Can you PM me a link to them please Thanks babes

Also toying with the idea of doing rear CLIO badge. Looks well

 

[EllD90]

Get rid of the stupid Clio badge. Unnecessary weight!

 

[Cliotoby]

Can you PM me a link to them please Thanks babes

Also toying with the idea of doing rear CLIO badge. Looks well

Oh you .

Get rid of the stupid Clio badge. Unnecessary weight!

Spare wheels getting removed soon !!! Want a new air filter, same box as the 197 so ill be getting an ITG.

 

[Jason_E]

You have a spare wheel ? They didnt tick that free option for me Tyre in a can FTW. We can get an ITG too?

 

[Cliotoby]

Yer its under the car.

 

[Jason_E]

Not with mine I love the driving position, comfort, and handling of the car as it is! But really want to slam it

 

[Jordi17]

really like these, what are they like performance wise? quick as the twingo renaultsport?

 

[Christopher]

The GT's really awkward-looking. Not a fan.

 

[Jason_E]

really like these, what are they like performance wise? quick as the twingo renaultsport?

No, the performance is OK. It keeps up with my brothers Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 which is all it needs to do really.

 

[Jordi17]

no they arnt as quick u mean? although there is only about 5bhp between the two, although i spose the twingo feels more nippy.

 

[BioHzrd]

No, the performance is OK. It keeps up with my brothers Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 which is all it needs to do really.

thats cause there pish cars my bogo 1.6 with 111Bhp could keep up and pass my mates one !!! and the GT's have what 128 ??

 

[jens89]

Yes 128 !!

 

[Christopher]

Why would anyone get one, over the RS Twingo?

 

[JCC]

Common sense tells you they're not as fast as a Twingo.

Will look awesome once coils are on.

 

[BioHzrd]

Id rather a twingo over the Mk3 Ph2's front looks gash :/

 

[sofaboy]

My 1.poor(4) keeps up with my mates zetec s. People on here have seen it do so.

 

[BREMBO]

Really like the GT!

Very clean

 

[trailerparktrev]

"has possibly the worst driving position ever"

You've obviously not driven a Clio 2 then?

 

[Nick_P]

Thats going to look sick on the coils

 

[Cliotoby]

really like these, what are they like performance wise? quick as the twingo renaultsport?

No, second slower, 6 speed short ratios compared to the twingo's 5 speed. AWFUL slow clutch too, even under normal driving, something that really narks me about the GT.

No, the performance is OK. It keeps up with my brothers Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 which is all it needs to do really.

It really needs more torque and power and a better torque curve.

no they arnt as quick u mean? although there is only about 5bhp between the two, although i spose the twingo feels more nippy.

Better suspension setup and chassis from the Twingo and better tyres, lighter car.

Why would anyone get one, over the RS Twingo?

Because the Twingo looks s**t, its far too small and girly and has a horrible interior and layout. Capable as it may be and slighty faster than the GT, i would definately not buy one.

"has possibly the worst driving position ever"

You've obviously not driven a Clio 2 then?

Ive owned 2 MK2's prior to the GT and my best mate owns a 172 cup so i still drive it around now and again. The seats are too high for a start. MK2 wasnt great but it was acceptable.

 

[Jason_E]

no they arnt as quick u mean? although there is only about 5bhp between the two, although i spose the twingo feels more nippy.

No, the twingo has a bit more power and super light!

thats cause there pish cars my bogo 1.6 with 111Bhp could keep up and pass my mates one !!! and the GT's have what 128 ??

Sorry but if you haven't owned one you don't have much of an opinion. I know you've driven one on a test drive. But without owning one and driving it dailiy you can't just say its pisch and that be it. Before this car was run in it was slow as feck, it's a lot quicker now. It could easily beat the Fiesta yes but in my book thats its rival so thats what it has to at least keep up with, its also ££££ Cheaper.

Why would anyone get one, over the RS Twingo?

Insurance is cheaper on the Clio.

 

[Cliotoby]

No, the twingo has a bit more power and super light!



Sorry but if you haven't owned one you don't have much of an opinion. I know you've driven one on a test drive. But without owning one and driving it dailiy you can't just say its pisch and that be it. Before this car was run in it was slow as feck, it's a lot quicker now. It could easily beat the Fiesta yes but in my book thats its rival so thats what it has to at least keep up with, its also ££££ Cheaper.



Insurance is cheaper on the Clio.

It did get better as the miles went on, but my car seems to be back on a go slow again. car feels slow as s**t right now when normally it can be fairly fun to drive.

About him not having an opinion, yeah, you need to drive the car more, but this time your right, its a proper b**ch to drive at the moment, ill be selling it in a year or 2 at the most.

 

[Jason_E]

When its cold its a pain in the cnut, but its also a Renault .

I REALLY Don't get what you mean about the seats? They are the same as in the 197/200. Comfy and they hug you.

 

[Cliotoby]

When its cold its a pain in the cnut, but its also a Renault .

I REALLY Don't get what you mean about the seats? They are the same as in the 197/200. Comfy and they hug you.

Seats are good, BUT the boulsters for your legs are too ..... weak and dont provide enough support. I dont feel that the sides go high enough either, hell i know theyre not recaros but i miss my MK2 now.

Its the seating position thats my main dissapointment, feels so flat.


And that GOD DAMM CLUTCH CREAKING is driving me INSANE.

 

[Jordi17]

No, the twingo has a bit more power and super light!

yep thats what i said

 

[SC03OTT]

I wasn't sure about these when they came out. I've now decided I'm not a fan, sorry. I'd also opt for a Twingo if I was in the market for a warm hatch.

 

[stevo040880]

It did get better as the miles went on, but my car seems to be back on a go slow again. car feels slow as s**t right now when normally it can be fairly fun to drive.

About him not having an opinion, yeah, you need to drive the car more, but this time your right, its a proper b**ch to drive at the moment, ill be selling it in a year or 2 at the most.

Not being funny but if you hate the car that much and plan on getting rid in a year or 2 why waste your money modding it

 

[mat-nos]

really like these, what are they like performance wise? quick as the twingo renaultsport?

same top end but half second quicker to 60 in the twingo due to less weight and 5bhp more. handles better on the cup suspension but i personally couldnt live with the boot size and dash set up or one would be sat outside my house instead of the gt...........