My Ultra Red Clio 197

[jonny g]

This is my 197 in red.

Purchased this clio around 4 months ago, bought it as it was in ultra red and because it has pretty much every optional extra barr the RS bucket seats. I had a 182 trophy with recaro's previously, so the normal renault sport seats were a fresh change and something i was after, as oppose to the buckets.

I decided to do a few subtle modifications. Mainly the H&R springs and 25mm spacers all round, de-badged rear, wind deflectors, pearlecent indicator bulbs front and rear, bee-sting areal and alot of maguires to keep her nice and shiny

Future mods, i am keen on getting a subtle spoiler, some club stickers! and maybe an after market zorst system, possibly k-tec's own one brand

Any comments welcome

 

[RS197]

Car looks wicked! Awesome stance :thumbup1:

I have the K-tec exhaust and can't recommend it enough, better performance and excellent sound! :thumbup:

 

[Liambo-201]

Like the wind deflectors mate, got a set ordered for me. Good looking car there.

 

[MT_R27]

i like the spacers, i'm presuming that it is not a cup version?

i have an R27, if i was to go for spacers would this mess up the handling?

i'm assuming that mine already has a similar modification with regards to suspension, as it has the cup suspension.

 

[Foxspeed]

looks superb :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

 

[Adrian]

Car looks great, sits just nice

i like the spacers, i'm presuming that it is not a cup version?

i have an R27, if i was to go for spacers would this mess up the handling?

i'm assuming that mine already has a similar modification with regards to suspension, as it has the cup suspension.

I have the spacers, it feels a little different at 1st, but after 10 mins or so you get used to it, certainly dont mess up the handling

 

[chappo]

looking good mate,

nice pics as well, wind deflecters are a nice little touch,

 

[MT_R27]

Car looks great, sits just nice



I have the spacers, it feels a little different at 1st, but after 10 mins or so you get used to it, certainly dont mess up the handling

in what way different?

 

[jonny g]

Mine is not the cup version, just the standard one.

I to be honest, didn't notice a difference with the spacers on (handling wise that is) obviously the look of the car totally changed, which was what i was after. The wheels now filll the arches nicely and something Renault in my opinion should have done out of the factory with the 197's! Gives it a meaner and more aggressive look.

It was the H&R's that did it for me tho, totally stiffened up the ride and the whole car felt much more agile and held the road far better. I am not sure what the Cup comes out of the factory with? I know my mate has a 197 F1 and they are 8-9mm lover (there abouts) and are also stiffer than the standard 197's.

I imagine the Cup's have something along the same lines, although i really aint sure.

I would reccomend the H&R combo of springs and spacers though, money well spent in my opinion

 

[Raptor6767]

Looking great - nice color! :lol:8)

 

[Roy]

very nice 8):thumbup::drool:

 

[brad197]

Lookin good! 8) Was thinking of the same h&r combo on my ultra red. How is it over the bumbs now? Its just the roads down here on the Island are rubbish!

Also thinkin k-tec exhaust, Any performance increase would be great, im sure it would sound awsome and I like the standard looks (slashed tailpipes)

 

[jonny g]

Lookin good! 8) Was thinking of the same h&r combo on my ultra red. How is it over the bumbs now? Its just the roads down here on the Island are rubbish!

Also thinkin k-tec exhaust, Any performance increase would be great, im sure it would sound awsome and I like the standard looks (slashed tailpipes)

Hey! Yeah over bumps it is all ok. a little stiffer than it was, you feel them more but all is good! Handles and lookes so, so, so much better.

I am also debating a k-tec exhaust for christmas i have heard the sound of it for real, and it is Luuuuuurvely!

 

[jonny g]

Had my K-tec spoiler sprayed and finally fitted today also!

Love it! Will have to post some pics when i get the chance.

Exhaust next on the list me thinks :w00t:

 

[rg197r27]

Which aerial have you got

rich

 

[jonny g]

its one a got form my local halfrauds