Steves' PH2 200T

[S-JM]

So, I used to own an EP3, I sold it last August as I fancied something more modern. The Civic was only getting older and as it was a daily it wasn't that suitable due to the lack of modern refinements (plus non-aircon) and I don't have the room for a 3rd car right now alongside mine and the OHs.
Due to lockdowns I ended up doing without a car for about 6 months as there simply wasn't the requirement, until now as there are places to go (wooo) and people to see.

I wanted something 5-door just to future-proof the car, originally lusting after a Leon Cupra however as time went on and as I spent more and more time chirping away with the Yorkshire c*nt collective I started hankering for another Clio RS, the MK4 specifically as many years ago I had a 172 Cup and more recently a 197 Lux. So with that being said, I realised as much as I could have afforded the Leon, I didn't really need to, and the MK4 RS was probably under my initial budget (@Romanian Tyre Fitter keeps my books for me).

I'm one of those types that doesn't look for very long before buying, I get too impatient and perusing the market for a long time just stresses me out and gets me all anxious that the car I find will get swooped up before I can even pull the trigger.

So I practically bought the first car I found . I found a '17 plate PH2 200T, 22k miles for sale at AvailableCar down in Donnington a week ago (one of those car supermarkets), 4 owners (which was an eyebrow raiser but wasn't too concerning). It's white, and my sources tell me the wheels are not an original colour too which is nice (they're mint as well). Had it transported up to Leeds at the weekend, went for a spin, bought it, collected it yesterday, went straight out in it, love it!

It needs a few small bits doing, firstly getting rid of the AvailableCar nonsense from the plates and the rear window, new plates, new wipers too. The tyres are mismatched which is a bit frustrating (originals on the rear, mismatched on the front) and the wheel bolts are a bit crusty but all easily resolvable.

Probably the newest car I've ever owned too and most I've spent on a car, wanted to push the boat out a little bit as always peddled with 5-10 year old hatches sub £10k. Really refreshing car to drive, the race mode and launch are addictive, as well as just tootling around in normal mode in auto.

I'll keep this updated with any developments!

Thanks

 

[Krarl]

I'm sorry Steve I'm going to have to repo this as you have no budget left, I'll be round for the keys in a bit mate

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Nice to see another MK4 on here, do like the look of the facelift

 

[Cub.]

 

[dann2707]

 

[imprezaworks]

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This needs to be banned, forever.

 

[imprezaworks]

Car looks great 👌

 

[dann2707]

This needs to be banned, forever.

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no it doesn't

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It genuinely doesn't

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[S-JM]

I'm sorry Steve I'm going to have to repo this as you have no budget left, I'll be round for the keys in a bit mate

Cheers mate. Park on the outside of the estate and walk in, there'd be a number of upset curtain twitchers seeing a ratty 172 on steelies pegging it down the road.

 

[Krarl]

Cheers mate. Park on the outside of the estate and walk in, there'd be a number of upset curtain twitchers seeing a ratty 172 on steelies pegging it down the road.

When I turned up in the Kia I saw a man having a tug

Have your neighbours said anything about your Clio yet?🤣

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

When I turned up in the Kia I saw a man having a tug

Have your neighbours said anything about your Clio yet?🤣

You been driving a Kia lately mate? You've not mentioned it....

Lovely motor @Steve_RS
I'll be honest, I thought all the later ones were 220 trophies, didn't realise they carried on making the 200

 

[leeds2592]

Nice one phtphetevepheheve

 

[leeds_182]

Sick whip bru.

 

[S-JM]

Nice one phtphetevepheheve

Thanks dad.

 

[S-JM]

You been driving a Kia lately mate? You've not mentioned it....

Lovely motor @Steve_RS
I'll be honest, I thought all the later ones were 220 trophies, didn't realise they carried on making the 200

Don't get me started on that, took me and @Louis at least 4 minutes to come to the conclusion that this particular model was a phase 2 200 EDC Turbo Trophy Type R. But yeah, they did do a PH2 non-trophy, I did initially want a Trophy but like I said, I'm an impatient f*ck.

 

[Krarl]

You been driving a Kia lately mate? You've not mentioned it....

Lovely motor @Steve_RS
I'll be honest, I thought all the later ones were 220 trophies, didn't realise they carried on making the 200

I've been driving a Clio for past week so it just shows how much you engage with me dad

 

[S-JM]

When I turned up in the Kia I saw a man having a tug

Have your neighbours said anything about your Clio yet?🤣

No not yet. However no doubt we'll be seeing a post on the FB group "something something 40 year old thinks he's 20 doing car launches out of the estate this is NOT a race track BTW does anyone want these stunning lampshades for free they're sooo cute xoxoxo"

 

[Krarl]

No not yet. However no doubt we'll be seeing a post on the FB group "something something 40 year old thinks he's 20 doing car launches out of the estate this is NOT a race track BTW does anyone want these stunning lampshades for free they're sooo cute xoxoxo"

"Bloody loud clios are taking over this lovely housing settlement, we should ban them! Also, does anyone want any spag bol?xox"

 

[Coops Mk1]

I love spag bol

Car looks okay I guess for a mk4 not really a Clio ;-)

 

[Clio_fool]

Nice car Phteve👍.

Wasn't it a white ph2 200t edc non 220 trophy that bounced off the nurburgring armco and was then for sale at some car supermarket? I'm sure you ran it through vcheck though before bruying it.

 

[PP200t]

Very nice mate. Do love these especially as you don’t see that many around. Was hoping the prices would’ve dropped to my level by now but they still hold value.

 

[MicahGTi]

Nice purchase!
I can confirm the colour of the wheels is correct for the 200, and they’re black for the 220.
Get it to RS Tuning for a map, will likely get into the 230’s. I dare say someone will set up a group buy with Paul in the near future - feel free to join the Mk4 RS/GT group on Facebook, really friendly community.

 

[S-JM]

Gotten rid of the mismatched tyres and opted for a full set of PS4s in 225 width, over the standard 205. The rears were cracked, the fronts new but differing brands. The original spec/width just seems stretched and low profile too (also doesn't help the arch gap), plus the price difference is ridiculous; £85 per tyre fitted for 225 vs £140 per tyre fitted for 205.

O yep you chunky.

Vs before (car cleaner, better pic, shiny tyres etc etc but you get the idea)

 

[leeds2592]

That after photo hurts my head, whys everything backwards😂

 

[S-JM]

That after photo hurts my head, whys everything backwards😂

I flipped it so it was the same angle as the before photo . I could have just taken a photo at that side but that would have used more energy.

 

[Krarl]

Dan is O YEP

Yours is more like O God

 

[PP200t]

Very nice! So the new tyres are 225/40 r18? Any rubbing issues?

 

[leeds_182]

Sick.

 

[S-JM]

Very nice! So the new tyres are 225/40 r18? Any rubbing issues?

No rubbing issues, from what I know there's only slight concerns of rubbing when running a very low set up.
Yeah 225/40/R18, it's a 7.5" rim so can take 205 up to 225, it's a no brainer really considering the savings, better looks, grip and rim protection.

 

[S-JM]

Major update: I cleaned it.
1 month into ownership now and still really enjoying it, admittedly it's only been taking me to work twice a week so busy commuting traffic hasn't been the best way of experiencing it so far.

Washed it this morning for the first time and stuck a clean plate on the rear, the fronts I'll do another time as I took it off to reveal about 4 layers of tape and 18 screw holes.

Few clean pics:

 

[Krarl]

Major update: I cleaned it.
1 month into ownership now and still really enjoying it, admittedly it's only been taking me to work twice a week so busy commuting traffic hasn't been the best way of experiencing it so far.

Washed it this morning for the first time and stuck a clean plate on the rear, the fronts I'll do another time as I took it off to reveal about 4 layers of tape and 18 screw holes.

Few clean pics:

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They look so good on Trophy wheels

Can I sit in it tomorrow dad?

 

[PP200t]

They don’t, they look rubbish on trophy wheels, wanna swap for some ph1 wheels to make it look better?…. 😕

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Needs the RS stickers back on the wheels 👍

 

[S-JM]

They look so good on Trophy wheels

Can I sit in it tomorrow dad?

Of course son, as long as you clean your botty.

Needs the RS stickers back on the wheels 👍

It had RS stickers on the wheels? 😅. Got a pic? I'll have to look into that!

 

[Clio_fool]

It's not a trophy though. Needs a fake trophy sticker on it.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Of course son, as long as you clean your botty.

It had RS stickers on the wheels? 😅. Got a pic? I'll have to look into that!

I'll grab one off mine when I next go out.

That little raised bit on the edge of the wheel, it goes on there

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Ignore how filthy it is lol

 

[leeds2592]

Can I sit in it tomorrow dad?

No you can't. My son has saved up all his pocket money for this, can't have you sitting in it and depreciating the value within 10 seconds 😡

 

[Krarl]

No you can't. My son has saved up all his pocket money for this, can't have you sitting in it and depreciating the value within 10 seconds 😡

You're just jealous I'm the favorite and get to sit in the front!

 

[S-JM]

No you can't. My son has saved up all his pocket money for this, can't have you sitting in it and depreciating the value within 10 seconds 😡

He'd depreciate the value just by looking at it let alone sitting in it 😂.

Ignore how filthy it is lol

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Nice one! I'll have to see if I can source the decals somewhere 👍