One in One out

[Ed.200]

Well after some debating, and doing sums, the 200 finally went

Was sad to see it go, a phenomenal car always put a smile on my face.

One of my favourite photos, taken by a 'The Fatty' at a meet.

And a few from its final clean.

So the replacement ...
(sorry crap wet iphone pics)

A very tidy 182FF off a fellow CS member, with some AST springs, and currently a decat yozza.

Not so many plans just yet, might consider the RS2 intake, but apart from that enjoy it like I did the 200.

 

[Chi]

Very nice mate. ..

 

[.GAZ.]

Lovely!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

The first pic of the 200 is awesome! Gorgeous car to be fair! Must have been hard seeing that go down the road!

 

[paulo flip]

I like it

 

[Gibbo4k]

Both cars look real nice mate.

 

[Cub.]

Nice Ed, be interested to see how you find it on track compared to the 200.

 

[Inequality Street]

This is what Im planning to do, sell my 200 and buy a 182 (or a derv of some kind). The thought of selling my 200 is horrible though Love this car!

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

id rather have the 182.... and the cash in my pocket

 

[McGherkin]

Shame to have to lose the 200 mate, but that 182 looks nice 'n tidy

However, you are now either going to have to change your name, or achieve 200bhp.

 

[MarkCup]

No headlight washers?

Isn't that a problem come MOT time with the Xenon lights?

 

[George182]

Both are lovely cars.

It would be great to hear the pros and cons of reverting to an older generation Renaultsport.

 

[Ed.200]

Thanks for the comments

Had a run in it tonight, I am no writer or journalist. Honestly, the two cars are not easily comparable as they are very different, they are 5+ years apart so the advances in ergonomics and cabin quality are evident. The 200 was a nicer place to be, and the driving position is much better. Sticking your foot down in the 182 does feel more immediate, due to it being 150-200kg lighter. Yes I miss the 200, but I am very happy with the 182

 

[plymcl172]

great move Ed pleased for u

what is it with u and Blue Clios.......

 

[plymcl172]

No headlight washers?

Isn't that a problem come MOT time with the Xenon lights?

no, don't take it too an anal tester

 

[Rob]

First photo of the 200 is great, nice mk2 though, personally they're more for me.

 

[Gorms]

Nice change Ed. I'm also looking to do a similar change.

 

[R-Sport.]

good luck with the new car- I saw your car listed with a trader-

S

 

[Sir_Dave]

No headlight washers?

Isn't that a problem come MOT time with the Xenon lights?

Was just thinking that, its a 182 so xenons/washer jets would have been standard? New bumper fitted perhaps?

 

[Adamm.]

I wouldn't be surprised if the owner removed them, filled the holes and sprayed over it, anything to get rid of the hideous horns on the front of the car lol.

Nice car though mate.

 

[JaredHasNoBrain]

Both are real nice cars!
Did you sell the 200 to someone in south Wales? I swear I seen it this morning

 

[Tunst]

Was just thinking that, its a 182 so xenons/washer jets would have been standard? New bumper fitted perhaps?

That or just smoothed out due to leaking/looking s**t blanks are the simple option mind

 

[Ed.200]

what is it with u and Blue Clios.......

Haha, well might of taken an inferno, or trophy, but none were close by, or in were abit dog-eared. But yes I like blue!

good luck with the new car- I saw your car listed with a trader-

S

Yeh went round 3 different places, and 2 were not buying. Tried to see if they would hold the deal open, but having been round 2 larger dealerships, decided to take the offer needed it gone. Yeh the high number of owners held it back, but o well. Does make me think the V5 could be more detailed with the history, as to when it has changed hands, and whether it was a dealer or a private owner.

Was just thinking that, its a 182 so xenons/washer jets would have been standard? New bumper fitted perhaps?

Damaged and replaced by Renault. Worst I have to do is retrofit the kit.

Both are real nice cars!
Did you sell the 200 to someone in south Wales? I swear I seen it this morning

Most likely another one, doubt it moved that quickly

Cheers for the other comments

 

[The Fatty]

Hi Ed, nice replacement! Glad to see your still in a clio!! Jealous of the yozza! lol. is that a carbon splitter on the front?

I still have a CS-SW rear window sticker here for you that I was going to post up but haven't had the time yet! Your welcome to a set of my custom RS182FF stickers as well if you like? (free of charge of course).

 

[Leeshez]

They both are nice cars.

 

[plymcl172]

the front bumper was replaced by Renault you say, isn't this a bit strange did they use a cup bumper on it or something?

look forward to seeing it in the flesh, carbon splitter is great till you hit a rabbit!!

 

[McGherkin]

carbon splitter is great till you hit a rabbit!!

4x4 ride height for the win

 

[plymcl172]

4x4 ride height for the win

that's how you get so much air off the bridge then.....

 

[McGherkin]

Yup. That and a complete lack of mechanical sympathy.

 

[cat171]

That first pics is great, it looks like a toy car there

 

[Bobby.]

I wouldn't worry about the lack of headlight washers, its not a failure if their not their.

Also, AST springs?

 

[MarkCup]

Is it not?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?612325-Do-xenon-headlights-have-to-have-washers

 

[Mark_P]

Is it not?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?612325-Do-xenon-headlights-have-to-have-washers

My washers are currently off, spoke to two MOT stations who both said it was fine and then it flew through its test with no issues.

EDIT: and properly ghetto blanked with some blue tape

 

[McGherkin]

FFS. This has been covered 13 million times. If washers are present they must work, if they aren't fitted it will pass.

 

[Bobby.]

Is it not?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?612325-Do-xenon-headlights-have-to-have-washers

No it isn't.

 

[gez 172]

Lovely cars.

If I was to do the same, I'd be getting an RB182 Cup.

but I love the 200 too much to think of selling atm

 

[Ed.200]

Hi Ed, nice replacement! Glad to see your still in a clio!! Jealous of the yozza! lol. is that a carbon splitter on the front?

I still have a CS-SW rear window sticker here for you that I was going to post up but haven't had the time yet! Your welcome to a set of my custom RS182FF stickers as well if you like? (free of charge of course).

Yeh streamline carbon one. No need to post, if you have some, in the new RS style ones you did (if they are the ones I am thinking) just bring them to the next meet if you can make it.

And for the washers issue - my 200 went through with HID's in, but will cross that bridge when I come to it

 

[Lawro]

Looks very nice, hope you enjoy it as much as the 200!

I have washer blanks fitted to my FF 182 and had no issues at my last MOT.

 

[McGherkin]

I'll say it again. No washers WILL pass.

 

[koi]

Great 1st pic. Tilt shift lens?