Ultra Red 200.

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. Help required...

Yeah, the 197 with 40k on it was considerably pokier than the 200 with 10k on it.

Also, it would appear that tyre choice makes a big difference. 197 with Contis vs 200 with Primewells (who the f*ck would fit them, non-cup owners FTL). The steering is still very light at low speeds (i didnt realise it was variable assistance ), but does weigh up considerably when your actually moving.

Managed to get a test drive by myself on Saturday, so instead of pootling around town/down the motorway (where the steering is light/cr4p), i managed to hoon down some lanes at warp factor 10. Wasnt so bad then ...

Recaros make huge difference as well, wouldnt even consider a 197/200 without them. They make the interior considerably more bearable.

I thought the 20k 197 I drove felt slower than the 200 with 88 miles on it.

The gearing really helps the 200 though.

Agreed about the Recaros though, even if I had to persuade her to agree with me on them.

 

[Tom_90]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Epic choice, test drove one this weekend whilst I was back home. Out of the several cars I drove, the 200 was by far and away the most fun, can wait to buy one when I get home! some 1 yr old bargains out there!

 

[Chili Red]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Good choice! I await the detailing photos...

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I've already bought the HID kit and need to stock up on some new waxes.

 

[Gally]

Ohhhh new products! Make sure Amigo is one of them! A lot of waxes look good on Red.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I need you to recommend some bits.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I just caved and added the GT Spoiler.

 

[aucky]

Perfect spec mate. Respect for not going at it half arsed.

 

[aucky]

Ohhhh new products! Make sure Amigo is one of them! A lot of waxes look good on Red.

Plenty of room up here on the Glasur bandwagon

 

[welshname]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

NOOOOOO CHRIS! Why ruin it?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I just caved and added the GT Spoiler.

Cup Spoiler FTW.

/chav

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Lee's Nimbus convinced me that the back end looks loads chunkier with the subtle lip.

I'd never choose the Cup one. Hideous thing!

 

[Gally]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I just caved and added the GT Spoiler.

Oh...

Yeah. No spolier FTW.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I even drove a 38 mile round-trip to see the demo at the dealership with the GT Spoiler fitted.

It definitely makes the rear end more beefy.

The Cup jobbie is way too pikey for me. lol. Makes it look like a pram.

 

[Gally]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

GT pwns the cup spoiler all over the place. Much more subtle. Completes the car imo.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Yup, definitely.

 

[welshname]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I nearly had kittens then. For some reason I read it as cup spoiler. FML.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Agreeeeee GT spoiler is a nice touch. Cup spoiler is handy if you cba with a bike rack though ;D

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

LOL! Never!

 

[Adamm.]

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Never even heard of the gt spoiler so just had a look on google.The gt spoiler looks awesome they always look a bit bare without but as you say the cup spoiler is fugly.

 

[cafcross]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Good man! Perfect spec (bar the colour...nimbus is better)

 

[Sir_Dave]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

GT pwns the cup spoiler all over the place. Much more subtle. Completes the car imo.

Its a bright red clio lol. You want subtle, buy a 318se.

Personally, if you're spend 20 grand on a clio, its because you are a little bit bonkers, so the cup spoiler is the way forwards i reckon.

:drunk:

 

[Owen]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

What does the GT spoiler look like?

 

[Lee]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

What does the GT spoiler look like?

I think it's spot on. Similar to the way the V6 spoiler looked right on the Trophy. It looks like it should have been there all along. I didn't bother on the Cup, but that got away with it as the diffuser wasn't so in your face. With the chunky black diffuser it balances the rear better IMO.

Clio_200_006 by RodStreet, on Flickr

Clio_200_008 by RodStreet, on Flickr

 

[cafcross]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

And that pic above is why you should've got a nimbus one Chris...

 

[Owen]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Nice one Lee, was having a 'mare on the search trying to find one.

Looks spot on.

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Nimbus is too subtle for me.

Really pleased that I added the GT spoiler though. Looks spot on.

 

[ScarySquirrel]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Nimbus (aka. silver) = boring, in my opinion.

Good choice on the UR.

 

[Brookie.]

Great choices all round mate! I'm really tempted by one myself at the moment.

Also, I have to agree with your spoiler choice. The cup spoiler looks way too Halfords-esque to me. I imagine it would be great if you were 17 and spent a lot of time at McDonald's. Love the GT spoiler!

 

[Lee]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Nimbus is too subtle for me.

Really pleased that I added the GT spoiler though. Looks spot on.

Good call Chris.

I had Red with the Trophy, white on the cup and blue on 172 and 182. I very nearly bought a red 200 as its definitely one of the best colours. I'm an old b*****d so the more subtle nimbus is fine by me. The black roof etc. really set it off. You rarely see either colour.

 

[Spoza 71]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

' White For Sure . . . . :race:

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Good call Chris.

I had Red with the Trophy, white on the cup and blue on 172 and 182. I very nearly bought a red 200 as its definitely one of the best colours. I'm an old b*****d so the more subtle nimbus is fine by me. The black roof etc. really set it off. You rarely see either colour.

Cheers mate. It was the pictures of yours that made me add the GT spoiler... So I'll collect my £205 at CSS, yeah?

 

[AK]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Not bad, Mr Christoper "I don't think the 200 suits a spoiler" Turner.

 

[Jay.]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Good choice dude.

I think the 200 looks a tad bland without some kind of spoiler!

Cup spoiler for me though!

wh0re -

 

[Lee]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Cheers mate. It was the pictures of yours that made me add the GT spoiler... So I'll collect my £205 at CSS, yeah?

I was surprised a guy with your impecable taste hadn't gone for the GT. Now it's perfect. :approve:

 

[Brett]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Proper hero spec this Chris. Looking forward to seeing it in my rear view mirror on the way to Le Mans

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I was surprised a guy with your impecable taste hadn't gone for the GT. Now it's perfect. :approve:

Ha, ta mate.

Proper hero spec this Chris. Looking forward to seeing it in my rear view mirror on the way to Le Mans

Too right... I'll be running it in!

 

[TimR26]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

I haven't seen the GT spoiler before, looks good

They do look like something is missing without a spoiler.

Are there any more options left for you to tick now lol?

 

[Christopher]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Not really

 

[AK]

Re: Decision time. EDIT: Ultra Red ordered.

Side skirts.

He's ticking that tomorrow.