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swap my civic type r for 197?



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craigctr

  civic type r
hello.

thought i would sign up and see if you guys had some general advice for me on the clio 197

i am wanting to sell/px my civic type r for a clio 197

the main reason for this is that i need a car with group 15 or lower insurance and this seems to be the best car i can find!

i had my eyes on a 197 cup in white but after looking around i think i could want a liquid yellow f1 :D

the car has to have low miles and be 07 plate+ with recaro's :cool:

what would you go for if you were me and is there anything i should look out for?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/697897.htm
 
seb

seb

ClioSport Club Member
  Clio trophy
the recaros tend to wear heavily on the sides. some argue there is a correlation between the drivers BMI and wear levels on the recaros. nothing has been proven yet.

the frames to the recaros can rust. also
 
Mr Burns

Mr Burns

  Swift Sport
Its upto you really mate, but if you can afford a liquid yellow F1 thats what I'd go for for sure!!!

Great cars btw :)
 
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craigctr

  civic type r
so... recaros are poo! arnt these the same seat as the corsa vxr and fiesta st185! surly they should be good seats.
 
seb

seb

ClioSport Club Member
  Clio trophy
yes they are, but they have a differnet material on them to the corsa vxr.

some have complained about issues of wear on them on the bolsters... with only a few k's on them. but tbh, it my come down to fatties being lazy getting in and out.

on the flipside, many have had no problems with them.

yeah the seats are very comfy. i liked them when i sat in them.
 
theduck

theduck

the recaros are brilliant, though can wear prematurely. Personally I love my 197 Cup and wouldnt have anything else in its place, other than maybe the new Megane R26R :D
 
Luke_m

Luke_m

  Liquid Yellow 197 F1
I love my Liquid Yellow F1 the looks you get from peole especially if you get the spoiler whacked on the back, the recaros are great they are comfy even on long jorneys. I can't say i've noticed any wear on them yet but mines only done 4k. I think i read some where you can get them re-covered under warrenty.
 
cup182 racing blue

cup182 racing blue

  clio 182 cup
my friend has the 197 f1 and its georgous definetly nicer than the other similar cars at the moment ie the fiesta st or corsa vxr.
hes had the carbon look spoiler, splitter and skirts fitted and it looks awesome id be definetly px'in the type r
 
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craigctr

  civic type r
Luke_m said:
I love my Liquid Yellow F1 the looks you get from peole especially if you get the spoiler whacked on the back, the recaros are great they are comfy even on long jorneys. I can't say i've noticed any wear on them yet but mines only done 4k. I think i read some where you can get them re-covered under warrenty.
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this is what i want something like this with low miles!

thanks for the advice so far, tbh i think i will take either a cup or a f1 but in a perfect world this guy will swap me his lol
 
Mr Burns

Mr Burns

  Swift Sport
There are plenty of options mate, so look around...

You can find regular 197's with the cup chassis and Recaros, you can even get them in white if you're very lucky!
 
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craigctr

  civic type r
because the company i work for will insure me for free if i have a group 15 insurance or lower!!!!

save me about 2k lol
 
R

RobHardyUK

  Renault Clio 172 Ph2
I had a CTR with a few cars before the 197, so sort of hard to compare directly. But performance the CTR is a bit better, but all other areas I preferred the 197. Its a much more modern car.
 
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iain187

  DCi
172 and 182's are all 16 (except the 182 trophy which is 17) and the 197's are all 15 according to parkers.
 
A

Alan

  ST
seb said:
the recaros tend to wear heavily on the sides. some argue there is a correlation between the drivers BMI and wear levels on the recaros. nothing has been proven yet.

the frames to the recaros can rust. also
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Only if you're a fatty...mine are like new after a year..
 
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Alan

  ST
Danny_172 said:
15E to be precise, not as cheap to insure as one might think

It suprises me that my Ph1 is a Grp 16

Suppose it is faster :star:
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Mine was £650 for a year there mate...3 years NCB, G72 postcode, garaged, me main driver, mum second driver, 10k a year with privilage..
 
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Alan

  ST
Danny_172 said:
15E to be precise, not as cheap to insure as one might think

It suprises me that my Ph1 is a Grp 16

Suppose it is faster :star:
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Mine was £650 for a year there mate...3 years NCB, G72 postcode, garaged, me main driver, mum second driver, 10k a year with privilage..
 
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CupSport

  RB
craigctr said:
hello.

thought i would sign up and see if you guys had some general advice for me on the clio 197

i am wanting to sell/px my civic type r for a clio 197

the main reason for this is that i need a car with group 15 or lower insurance and this seems to be the best car i can find!

i had my eyes on a 197 cup in white but after looking around i think i could want a liquid yellow f1 :D

the car has to have low miles and be 07 plate+ with recaro's :cool:

what would you go for if you were me and is there anything i should look out for?
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I'd avoid the 197 altogether there shat...
 
seb

seb

ClioSport Club Member
  Clio trophy
yes they're shat... a bit like your gramatical skillz... moron tbh.

Alan, yeah i know what you are saying re the recaros, but you are a slender wee beast. a lot over on the RS forum are having issues. just something for the OP to realise incase he wieghs the same as a small elephant.
 
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Alan

  ST
CupSport said:
I'd avoid the 197 altogether there shat...
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Going on what??

I've owned a 182 and now have an R27...an all round better car..

seb said:
yes they're shat... a bit like your gramatical skillz... moron tbh.

Alan, yeah i know what you are saying re the recaros, but you are a slender wee beast. a lot over on the RS forum are having issues. just something for the OP to realise incase he wieghs the same as a small elephant.
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Knowsit seberino..

These 197 haters WILL come round at some point..
 
Steve

Steve

ClioSport Club Member
  ST3 8.5
I'm looking for 1 after 45 mins hooning round Oulton Park in a 197 Cup.
 
1

182-racing-blue

Keep your civic and buy a set of 19's I have in my shed for next to nothing. Ive also got original springs and standard exhaust both taken off the car after 6k.
 
A

alanc1000

  White clique
Alan said:
Going on what??

I've owned a 182 and now have an R27...an all round better car..



Knowsit seberino..

These 197 haters WILL come round at some point..
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the 197 haters tend to be those that a) havent owned one, and b) can't afford one ;)

Wait until they are sub 6k - they'll all be sat in one as well going on about how cool they are.

Blatant sour grapes.
 
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Alan

  ST
alant1000 said:
the 197 haters tend to be those that a) havent owned one, and b) can't afford one ;)

Wait until they are sub 6k - they'll all be sat in one as well going on about how cool they are.

Blatant sour grapes.
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Indeed...by then i'll be in a 335i or the likes lol..
 
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