UR Clio 200: Clubsport Project.

[Christopher]

I don't really post too much on here, as I'm mainly on CS, but I thought that I'd do a little update.

I've owned the car from new in 2012, and it has pretty much every option bar rear sensors (as they ruin the bumper) and I've enjoyed every minute of ownership. It's been to Le Mans, done loads of road trips, shows and the Nurburgring.

Now I thought, would be a good time for upgrades. So I fitted a new set of Cup dampers to replace the 65k old ones, new H&R springs and fitted a set of Advan AD08Rs. The interior was also stripped and carpeted. The exhaust resonator was also modified for a bit more crackle and rasp, and it has had its last main dealer service.

Next, the plans are to finish off the interior with a pair of either Recaro SPGs or Pole Positions, finish my rear brace/luggage divider with an R26R red strap net, fit my mini fire extinguisher, and get the wheel retrimmed by Royal in grey alcantara.

I'm planning on a few UK trackdays as well as heading back to the Ring in the summer, so I may do further updates as and when they happen.

Chris

So yeah. Pics.

 

[Robert_197]

Looks really nice mate. Do you do any special prep for track days?

 

[Big Ben]

Lovely car. Nice pics

 

[James17]

really great looking car, what spacers are you running? very similar setup to what i want to run on my AG clio. no idea what i want suspension wise though but at 62k the ride is incredibly brutal over anything other than a smooth road

 

[Christopher]

Looks really nice mate. Do you do any special prep for track days?

I couldn't tell you mate, I'm yet to do a UK trackday in it! I'm booking Anglesey for May/June time though, then the Ring again in August hopefully.

When I did the Nurburgring the last time, I just prepped the usual basics like servicing beforehand, carry spare bolts/filters/fluids/pads etc, and just make sure that you do in-laps to help it cool down, rather than just parking it.

 

[Christopher]

really great looking car, what spacers are you running? very similar setup to what i want to run on my AG clio. no idea what i want suspension wise though but at 62k the ride is incredibly brutal over anything other than a smooth road

They're H&R 25mm hubcentrics. Cheers.

 

[Christopher]

really great looking car, what spacers are you running? very similar setup to what i want to run on my AG clio. no idea what i want suspension wise though but at 62k the ride is incredibly brutal over anything other than a smooth road

Worth refreshing the dampers/springs then.

I've done this and it made a difference to the damping on B roads. In the future, I might go Bilstein B14s.

 

[Micah]

That is one mean looking UR! Do you not find the spacers affect the handling at that width?

 

[LiamRS197]

Enjoying the look of this clio! Will be watching this space

 

[Christopher]

That is one mean looking UR! Do you not find the spacers affect the handling at that width?

Thanks. Nope, not really. Under braking it tramlines a touch more, but I can deal with that.

On track it's no issue because of the surface being so smooth.

 

[Pav]

nice..such a great colour..

 

[sevenfourate]

Solid looking car; clean and with a great stance.

As a Racing Blue owner.......i still think UR is my favourite colour.

And IMO looks even better on a 200 than a 197.

Yea. Very nice

 

[Christopher]

Solid looking car; clean and with a great stance.

As a Racing Blue owner.......i still think UR is my favourite colour.

And IMO looks even better on a 200 than a 197.

Yea. Very nice

Haha. High praise indeed!

Thanks mate. UR is a great colour. I used to have an RB 182 so I've been there too

 

[Christopher]

My old 182. Still miss it now.

 

[Dystant]

Lovely car mate, and some great pictures. Stance is brilliant

@Micah @Jimmy thoughts on the Recaro stickers on the back of the seats? I'm half tempted to be honest!

 

[LOCKE]

That is one serious looking car! Looks super aggressive.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Very nice @Christopher car looks fantastic bud (SPA October) if you fancy it

 

[Sideshowfred]

Cars looking great! What is your plan for the boot brace/luggage divider bar as i'm doing the same thing but just not sure exactly where to mount it?

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[Christopher]

Very nice @Christopher car looks fantastic bud (SPA October) if you fancy it

Possibly! Renaultsport one?

 

[Christopher]

Cars looking great! What is your plan for the boot brace/luggage divider bar as i'm doing the same thing but just not sure exactly where to mount it?

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I've not looked into it fully yet, but potentially using the rear seat belt mounting holes. I just need a dry day to have a proper look! I'll let you know