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New Car
- Thread starter Paddy80
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Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
Will really miss the N/A sound, my lass probably won't!
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
I already do that in the Clio! I'm nearing 40 now so maybe time for less cabin intrusion!
Evo 5 RS
New car excitement is better than a good poo.
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
Depends how long you've been waiting!
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Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
Collected it today! Weather has been very poor and have been working so only done a few miles. Initial thoughts are, WOW! Yes it obviously has got more grunt than the 200 but it's the steering feel that stands out so far. Weather looks dry tomorrow so going to head up to Northumberland for a proper drive! Will take some pics.
Keep thinking about my old 200, she didn't miss a beat and I will always miss her!
Keep thinking about my old 200, she didn't miss a beat and I will always miss her!
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
Here's a few shots from today plus a farewell one of the 200 (), appreciate they're not best! I'm head over heels! Loving the LSD, very effective. Longing for the some warm summer days. Going to France in July, very tempted to take this instead of her boring A3 1.6TDI!
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
It is a bit over the top like, I'll live with it though! Debating whether or not to remove the Cup-S sticker, not sure it works for me?
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
The car came with new Michelin PS4's on the front and the original PS2's on the rear ( still with 6mm ). Have swapped them round as I'd rather wear the old ones out and then replace with PS4's. The PS2's are clearly a very good tyre but the PS4's give far better traction when accelerating hard, very noticeable. I think they look much better too, not that it really matters! Hurry up spring time, I need some warmer tarmac!!!
Allso fuel consumption is better now after £100 worth of v-power! :up::up:
Allso fuel consumption is better now after £100 worth of v-power! :up::up:
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Like it, looks well. Didn't like the facelift when it first came out, but it's grown on me lately. Love that colour too.
What spec is it? If it's got the standard exhaust, get the centre silencer removed, it unleashes the pops and bangs and gives a slightly more aggressive exhaust note. Best £50 I've ever spent on a car!
What spec is it? If it's got the standard exhaust, get the centre silencer removed, it unleashes the pops and bangs and gives a slightly more aggressive exhaust note. Best £50 I've ever spent on a car!
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
Pretty basic spec, no Recaros or Akrapovic. Has got the Sat Nav and climate control though. I had a budget and I'm more than happy with it. Most importantly it's got the cup chassis, LSD and good tyres. I'm not massively into loud exhausts and the standard seats are really comfy and supportive ( I'm 6ft 3 ). May consider a few mods once it's out of warranty! Have put a K and N panel filter in though, might help a little with MPG!
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Yeah climate was s must for me, along with Cup chassis. It does look great.
The mid box chop isn't really loud at all to be honest. Still sounds very OEM, but just a few more pops and bangs and less like a vacuum cleaner lol. I'd recommend going in one if you can. As I say, best £50 I've ever spent on a car. Gives it some character but is still subtle.
The mid box chop isn't really loud at all to be honest. Still sounds very OEM, but just a few more pops and bangs and less like a vacuum cleaner lol. I'd recommend going in one if you can. As I say, best £50 I've ever spent on a car. Gives it some character but is still subtle.
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
What colour is yours? Will definitely consider I mid box chop, the pops seem pretty random as it is!
BMW M4; S1000 RR
Ohlins?
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
No, would have been above my budget unfortunately. Will probably only do one track day a year max so will make do with the standard cup chassis set up.
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Mine is a pre-facelift 265 in Capsicum Red:
I spent quite a long time finding one with plenty of options, so I have 19s, Cup chassis, leather Recaro, R.S. Monitor, black roof, Xenon's, even the R.S. gear knob lol.
Currently standard apart from the mid box chop, GT Performance silicone intake hoses, home made induction kit and recirc. delete. Aftermarket 18s, H&R springs, intercooler and remap are all on the list though.
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
That
Mine is my only car and my daily so went for newer with low mileage and warranty. Was also thinking of the Clio 220 Trophy but the Megane feels much better to drive and I wanted to keep my left leg busy! What's your reasoning for wanting 18's instead of 19's?
That is bloody lovely mate, I like the pre-facelift as much as the mine. The red and black contrast works beautifully. It's my Birthday on Friday so going to order myself an R.S gear knob, bet it feels much better! :wink:
Mine is my only car and my daily so went for newer with low mileage and warranty. Was also thinking of the Clio 220 Trophy but the Megane feels much better to drive and I wanted to keep my left leg busy! What's your reasoning for wanting 18's instead of 19's?
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Thanks mate. I do love the colour combination. Most pre-facelifts seem to be black, white or grey, so was nice to find one in a slightly different colour.
I know what you mean. I had a Golf R before this which, in many ways, was a better daily, but this is so much more fun and engaging to drive. It's worth the slightly worse ride and reduced practicality.
18s is for a couple of reasons really. I'm not a huge fan of any of the factory wheel options, so a change is my preference. The roads round my way are awful, so a drop in rim size, with the slight increase in sidewall height, should help the ride a bit, especially when lowered. Other than that, I just think they look great with a slight drop and some racy wheels :smile:
Paddy80
ClioSport Club Member
RS 275 Cup-S
I'm finding the ride on 18's to be absolutely fine, firm but not ridiculous. So desperate for some better weather so I can really feel the handling prowess of these machines! With you on the practically, no space behind me so it's essentially a 3 seater, big enough boot though. I reckon black OZ Ultraleggera's or Alleggerita's would look class on your car.
