Liquid Yellow Clio R27 (197 F1)

[chapperzuk]

I've always been a Renault Clio owner. When I passed my driving test 6 years ago, my first car was a red Renault Clio 1.2 litre. After a few years I upgraded to a Silver 1.4 litre. When the insurance became affordable, I upgraded to an Arctic Blue 2.0 litre 182. Having owned the 182 for 2 years, I decided it was time for an upgrade to a newer shaped Clio. I've recently sold my 182 and bought this 197 F1 (R27) in Liquid Yellow.

I've only had it just over a week, but I absolutely love it so far. It's great to drive, comfortable and fun. It's a bit thirsty on fuel compared to the 182, but I was expecting it to be and it's more than worth it. It's number 254/500. The previous owners have looked after it really well and had fitted a Milltek cat back exhaust system, Renault Sport front splitter and LED lights inside and out.

There's not much I want to change about it at the moment really, but I will be updating this thread through my ownership of the car.

Anyway, here she is...

I'm looking to attend a few of the CS Midlands meets in the new year, so will hopefully get to meet some of you in 2014.

 

[Chi]

Lovely car mate, congrats

 

[Kitson93]

Perfect car, perfect colour!

 

[Dan...]

I love these! I will own one!! Not jealous at all.

 

[Lawro]

Looks lovely that!

 

[litchy]

Stunning example....

 

[montana]

looking sweet..is the MPG much lower than the 182 - or is it not as bad as people make out ?

 

[Knuckles]

Heroic spec. Looks amazing

If you notice any wear on the bolsters, it's easy enough to swap the bases over to reduce/even out the wear

 

[MattRS182]

Jamie this is amazing! Cant wait to see it man!!

 

[chapperzuk]

looking sweet..is the MPG much lower than the 182 - or is it not as bad as people make out ?

Thanks. I've done just under 300 miles on my first full tank of V Power fuel averaging 25.8mpg. The fact I went for a drive with my mate in his Nissan 350Z and my other mate in his Nissan GTR, probably didn't help those figures much though. Them things just fly, especially the GTR.

I think it's just down to how you drive it really. When you start driving sensibly, you do see the MPG's increase. I'm looking forward to taking it on a long run though to see what it gets.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Looks cracking that!

 

[david1987]

WOW! What an awesome car 

 

[leeds_182]

Looks proper tidy!

 

[chapperzuk]

Thanks guys. There's a few small items on my eBay watch list at the moment...

- 6000k HID bulbs
- H&R lowering springs
- Wind deflectors (already ordered)
- Phillips head unit
- Smaller aerial
- Cleaning products

I've also ordered a CS URL sticker in yellow for the rear windscreen.

Will post more photos once some of these items have been ordered and fitted.

 

[chapperzuk]

So today I received my wind deflectors in the post. Took me 10 minutes to fit them both and it seemed to go really easy. I will find out if they're secure on my next drive with the windows down I suppose. Really happy with how they look though.

I also received my ClioSport.net sticker in the post last week, so stuck that on the back window too. There's a few iPhone photos below...

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

This is looking good! Pictures in the led light thread look good too

 

[TWS]

looks really nice mate

 

[Knuckles]

I'm umming and strong about deflectors, is there any benefit? Or is it just looks?

 

[chapperzuk]

I'm umming and strong about deflectors, is there any benefit? Or is it just looks?

I like the look of them, but I do find them useful if you want a bit of fresh air in the car whilst it's raining, without getting soaked. It also keeps the wind out of your face too when the windows are down or at least they did when I had some fitted in the 182.

 

[Knuckles]

Worth investing in then? I do hate getting pissed on

do they stop/reduce noise at speed?

 

[chapperzuk]

Worth investing in then? I do hate getting pissed on

do they stop/reduce noise at speed?

I'm not too sure really mate. I'd imagine they do slightly.

 

[Ash']

Great pics

 

[Goodj]

Hero clio.

best of all the 4-banger Clios, ever. Standing ovation, have my babies.

 

[chapperzuk]

Hero clio.

best of all the 4-banger Clios, ever. Standing ovation, have my babies.

Thanks mate, will have to pass on the babies offer though.

 

[Goodj]

your loss

 

[chapperzuk]

I've been ordering a few bits and bobs online this week...

New, shorter aerial...

ITG Panel Filter...

New numberplate bulb holders and LED bulbs...

I'm going to be looking at ordering some new plates soon. Possibly pressed metal plates or just plain normal plates without any border or text on them. Thanks to Adam at Renault Wolverhampton for a good price on the numberplate bulb holders.

 

[Dan...]

Updates look good I agree with you on the clean number plates they would look miles better

 

[chapperzuk]

Updates look good I agree with you on the clean number plates they would look miles better

Thanks mate. Where would you recommend ordering the plates from? I've ordered from Craigs Plates in the past for pressed metal plates, but have also been told about Fancy Plates.

 

[Dan...]

Thanks mate. Where would you recommend ordering the plates from? I've ordered from Craigs Plates in the past for pressed metal plates, but have also been told about Fancy Plates.

I used Fancy Plates for mine and they are perfect - I'd certainly use them again

 

[chapperzuk]

I used Fancy Plates for mine and they are perfect - I'd certainly use them again

Will have to look into it mate. Still not sure whether to go with metal pressed plates or not yet. I have just subscribed to your project thread too, car looks great.

 

[Dan...]

Will have to look into it mate. Still not sure whether to go with metal pressed plates or not yet. I have just subscribed to your project thread too, car looks great.

Pressed metal plates aren't really my cup of tea tbh but I suppose everyone is different.

Ahh cheers mate - I would absolutely love a Liquid Yellow R27 like yours. Insurance for young drivers is a b**ch

 

[gotboost?]

amazing 8)

 

[chapperzuk]

Purchased these the other day. They arrived today and I put them on. I couldn't resist!

 

[Xanda73]

Arr... you had me right up to the Lego caps unfortunately.

Seriously though, that's a great car.

 

[chapperzuk]

Arr... you had me right up to the Lego caps unfortunately.

Seriously though, that's a great car.

Thanks mate. I know the Lego caps aren't to everyone's taste. They're just something subtle.

 

[Stefan.]

Thanks mate. I know the Lego caps aren't to everyone's taste. They're just something subtle.

Bright yellow lego blocks on your wheels are far from subtle...

In all seriousness, looks a lovely car!!

 

[chapperzuk]

Bright yellow lego blocks on your wheels are far from subtle...

In all seriousness, looks a lovely car!!

Haha, thanks mate. They honestly don't stand out all that much from the distance. Chances are they will end up getting robbed in a car park at some point though.

 

[Craig.]

Absolutely gorgeous looking car mate :approve: Wish I got my RB197 in LY best colour. Only thing I don't like about R27s is the decals. A set of rs skirts from the aero kit would finish it off.

 

[chapperzuk]

Absolutely gorgeous looking car mate :approve: Wish I got my RB197 in LY best colour. Only thing I don't like about R27s is the decals. A set of rs skirts from the aero kit would finish it off.

Thanks mate, I do like the RB colour too though. Are these the skirts you're on about?

 

[Dan...]

Thanks mate, I do like the RB colour too though. Are these the skirts you're on about?

Yeah - you can get a front one too!

Edit: you have the front one :banghead: