Looking at purchasing a Clio 200

[scott.kir]

Hello,

New to the forum and especially Clio's, Have not yet purchased a car but I am looking at getting one in the next couple of weeks to use as a track car (but road legal)

Knowing nothing about Clio's I firstly would like to know if buying a 200 for a track car is it worth getting a CUP or not? I have no idea what the differences are exactly but obviously whichever I buy I will be replacing the suspension, brakes and stripping the interior anyway.

Any pointers will be much appreciated!

Thanks
Scott

 

[NorthloopCup]

Hi and welcome to the forum!

All the info you could need is in here mate: http://www.cliosport.net/threads/197-200-model-guide.764458/

 

[PAUL JA]

Welcome to the forum, the 200 is a cracking all round car .Just lacks a little bit of puff on the straights - but braking, speed in and out of corners they are superb
what sort of budget will you be looking at for car and modifications ?

 

[Lctr]

These can have gearbox problems, mine when cold was a pain to get into first gear.

 

[Typhoon]

These can have gearbox problems, mine when cold was a pain to get into first gear.

Same with them all mate. 197's and 200's both hate going in to gear when first fired up. It's a "perk" 😂

Welcome along @scott.kir !

 

[Greigzy]

Welcome along!
Pistonheads did a nice little write up on the 200 too (happens to include my for sale ad haha)
https://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-spottedykywt/renaultsport-clio-200-cup-spotted/36218

If you need any advice on the 200, or are interested in my car, give me a message

 

[Christopher]

Cracking cars. A great base for projects too. Losing weight and fitting sticky tyres transforms them.

 

[Martin_172]

Awesome cars, I really really miss my 197 (not so much my 200 as It was a dog but id like another!)

 

[Clio_fool]

I'd your stripping it anyway then yes get a cup. Oh and welcome!

 

[Bear Head]

Want a track car? Get a 182.

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[Christopher]

Mk2's are cheaper track cars, but Mk3's are better all round.
Watch out for lower ball/spherical joints, gearbox syncro issues, noises from the rack and split manifold flexis.
All give off decent warnings that you can pick up on the test drive. Clunking from the front end over smaller, low speed bumps for the front end joints/bushes. Gearbox will be reluctant to engage or even crunch during changes if they're that worn. Exhaust with blow under load and silver weave on the flexis appear black if it's blowing. Other than a few issues, they're solid cars that can take a lot of track abuse.