upgrade to 197 or 200?

[jtnmalone]

Hi everyone,

Ive currently got a 182 and thinking of upgrading to a 197 or 200 in a few months. I am tempted by some other makes but i do love the clio sport. Just wondering if anyone has done the same and upgraded from a mk2 to a mk3?? and if it was a good choice.

Also what are the optional extras on the mk3 to try and get when buying..

Thanks!

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

I'd only get an r27 if i was to get a 197, Dad had a plain 197 a few years back and it seemed a bit dull. Whatever you buy make sure it has Recaro's and the cup chassis.

 

[Pete.]

Definitely go for a R27 as it has Recaros, cup suspension and outstanding handling as standard. Avoid early 197s as the gearboxes were diffferent. I would also say make sure it has xenon lights as well but that is purely my choice. Much better than the cornering lights. Climate control is also an essential for me. Apart from that prepare yourself for the fuel bills. Most struggle to make 30mpg.

 

[AK]

R27.

 

[Dave Hester]

They are an upgrade in build quality and refinement

Theres no upgrade in performance

And there is a downgrade in fuel ecomomy ie 10mpg less

 

[Knuckles]

R27 or ff200 + recaros

 

[Gaz_]

Or a loaded 197 with all the options. Dont really get the CS fascination with R27's, a standard 197 can be specced the same as a R27, and you cant get a R27 in White

Also early 197 gearboxes are fine, they just rev a bit higher in 5th/6th. No other component changes.

 

[Richyy182]

Keep the BG

 

[mike1pow]

200, some are very cheap now!

 

[MonacoSteve]

Definitely go for a R27 as it has Recaros, cup suspension and outstanding handling as standard. Avoid early 197s as the gearboxes were diffferent. I would also say make sure it has xenon lights as well but that is purely my choice. Much better than the cornering lights. Climate control is also an essential for me. Apart from that prepare yourself for the fuel bills. Most struggle to make 30mpg.

Gearboxes only have 750rpm difference in 6th gear not huge change and it didn't come in until early 2008 so a lot of early R27 have this box too.

My opinion find a tidy R27 and a standard 197 with recaros and drive both then test a 200 to decided probably not a great deal in it. I used to have ff197 with just recaros and it was awesome, cup chassis is good but a good bit firmer Ride depends on what you need it for.

Everyone is different.

 

[Knuckles]

Or a loaded 197 with all the options. Dont really get the CS fascination with R27's, a standard 197 can be specced the same as a R27, and you cant get a R27 in White

Also early 197 gearboxes are fine, they just rev a bit higher in 5th/6th. No other component changes.

They were the first to come with cup chassis werent they? And they have the exclusivity that comes with the numbered plaque

And ly>white :approve:

 

[Goodj]

LY R27, with full cup bodykit, or dont bother.

EDIT: And WITH the vinyls!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Plenty have done the change.

Go drive one. Then drive a Meg

Boost FTW :evil:

 

[Jimbo_M]

What are the exact differentces between an R27 and a 'normal' 197 then just out of interest?

 

[Mike_RS]

What are the exact differentces between an R27 and a 'normal' 197 then just out of interest?

I believe you can spec a 197 to R27 spec (Minus the numbered plaque and stickers)

R27 comes as standard with:
Cup Chassis (Lower ride height, stiffened Dampers, Red brembos, anthracite wheels)
Rear Tints
Recaros
F1 Team stickers (optional to remove these)
Option of Liquid yellow paint on R27 only
Limited to 500 UK models

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

I believe you can spec a 197 to R27 spec (Minus the numbered plaque and stickers)

R27 comes as standard with:
Cup Chassis (Lower ride height, stiffened Dampers, Red brembos, anthracite wheels)
Rear Tints
Recaros
F1 Team stickers (optional to remove these)
Option of Liquid yellow paint on R27 only
Limited to 500 UK models

You can even by the plaques on ebay

 

[MonacoSteve]

There is one white one in the uk handpick customer by Renault.

 

[Jimbo_M]

Thanks for that pal, i never actually knew they were limited!

 

[Adam.P]

I went from a 172 to my R27. Don't regret it one bit.

 

[Luker1990]

200 All The Way!!!!

 

[theduck]

Will you be tracking it regularly?

If not forget cup packs. Standard suspension is better on the road IMO.

 

[Will.]

As TEG has mentioned. Try a megane.