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[PlageBLN]

I'm into French hot hatches since forever. This is my current toy.

It's a Clio RS (3rd Generation, Phase 2) from 2012. In the English speaking world it's also called a "Clio 200" because it has 200hp (on paper). Mine is a limited version called "Sport Auto Edition". 99 cars were made for a German car magazine called "Sport Auto". This edition only comes in matt grey and with basically all options. It also has the so called "Cup chassis" which has a slightly lower and stiffer suspension and a slightly quicker steering rack compared to the standard RS versions. For it's age it has a relatively low mileage and is in quite good condition.

It has some upgrades like:

• KW V3 Clubsport coilovers
• Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system
• Wiechers strut brace (front)
• Wiechers "Club Sport" rolebar (rear bench removed and re-registered as two seater)
• Ferodo DS 1.11 pads (front)
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (not really happy with these)

It comes with proper Brembo 4-piston brake calipers in the front and has an actually functional diffusor that produces 40kg extra downforce at 160 km/h IIRC.

The wheels (rims) are Speedline Interlagos in 8x18" with 215/40 R18 tyres. They're actually OEM and were first introduced with the Megane R26.R but later also got used for a couple of Clio special editions. They're quite heavy and there are better alternatives but I keep them because I like the look.

It also has Recaro Sportster CS in a nice leather finish with RS imprinting. I also have Sparco "screw-in" 4-point harnesses for them.

I'm mostly using it for out of city tours and on our local track from time to time. I also visit Renault Sport & Alpine meetings and such with it. The car got signed with two autographs by Jean Ragnotti himself during an event in France a couple years ago.

Some data:

Engine: 4-cylinder 1998ccm F4R engine (naturally aspirated)
Power/Torque: 201hp / 215Nm (158.5 ft-lb)
RPM: 7500 rpm (with hard limiter and acoustic shifting indicator)
Gearbox: 6 gears
Topspeed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
0-100 km/h: 6,9 sec. (~0-60 mph)
Weight: ~1280kg (~2820 lbs)

Since it's naturally aspirated you have to keep it over 4.500 rpm to keep it moving. It's by far not the fastest in a straight line but the corner speeds you can achieve are impressive. It's home are twisty country or mountains roads and tracks with not too many topspeed parts.

These Clios are great out of the box already and have a quite good price-performance ratio. That's why you saw and still see them around the Ring for example. Some people with experience actually call it "the pocket GT3 RS".

 

[MagpieRacer]

I'm into French hot hatches since forever. This is my current toy.

It's a Clio RS (3rd Generation, Phase 2) from 2012. In the English speaking world it's also called a "Clio 200" because it has 200hp (on paper). Mine is a limited version called "Sport Auto Edition". 99 cars were made for a German car magazine called "Sport Auto". This edition only comes in matt grey and with basically all options. It also has the so called "Cup chassis" which has a slightly lower and stiffer suspension and a slightly quicker steering rack compared to the standard RS versions. For it's age it has a relatively low mileage and is in quite good condition.

It has some upgrades like:

• KW V3 Clubsport coilovers
• Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system
• Wiechers strut brace (front)
• Wiechers "Club Sport" rolebar (rear bench removed and re-registered as two seater)
• Ferodo DS 1.11 pads (front)
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (not really happy with these)

It comes with proper Brembo 4-piston brake calipers in the front and has an actually functional diffusor that produces 40kg extra downforce at 160 km/h IIRC.

The wheels (rims) are Speedline Interlagos in 8x18" with 215/40 R18 tyres. They're actually OEM and were first introduced with the Megane R.26R but later also got used for a couple of Clio special editions. They're quite heavy and there are better alternatives but I keep them because I like the look.

It also has Recaro Sportster CS in a nice leather finish with RS imprinting I also have Sparco "screw-in" 4-point harnesses for.

I'm mostly using it for out of city tours and rarely on our local track from time to time. I also visit Renault Sport & Alpine meetings and such with it. The car got signed with two autographs by Jean Ragnotti himself during an event in France a couple years ago.

Some data:

Engine: 4-cylinder 1998ccm F4R engine (naturally aspirated)
Power/Torque: 201hp / 215Nm (158.5 ft-lb)
RPM: 7500 rpm (with hard limiter and acoustic shifting indicator)
Gearbox: 6-gears
Topspeed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
0-100 km/h: 6,9 sec. (~0-60 mph)
Weight: ~1280kg (~2820 lbs)

Since it's naturally aspirated you have to keep it over 4.500 rpm to keep it moving. It's by far not the fastest in a straight line but the corner speeds you can achieve are impressive. It's home are twisty country or mountains roads and tracks with not too many topspeed parts.

These Clios are great out of the box already and have a quite good price-perfromance ratio. That's why you saw and still see them around the Ring for example. Some people with experience actually call it "the pocket GT3 RS".

That's a really cool special edition, Europe got quite a few interesting Renault Sport specials. With you on loving French hot hatches though, I've posted mine in my thread but not on here yet:

 

[eran0004]

Had a 300 km drive in the Polo yesterday, during which it passed the 100.000 km milestone

For around 80 of those 300 km I had a dozen bikers behind me on winding forest roads, it felt like I was driving the pace car in some Nürburgring motorcycle endurance race.

 

[PlageBLN]

That's a really cool special edition, Europe got quite a few interesting Renault Sport specials. With you on loving French hot hatches though, I've posted mine in my thread but not on here yet:
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Thanks, actually one of the first cars that came in matt grey from factory if I'm not mistaken. You've a special edition called "Raider" over there that also comes in matt grey or red. They're even more rare then my edition. When it comes to special editions in general the Australians and South Africans also got a couple ones. There's a limited Clio F1 Team R27 edition with only 27 cars in SA or an Australian GP edition with only 30 (31) cars built for the specific market for example.

The Twingo 2 RS is an underrated but truely great car. We'll have a little RS meeting at the end of the month and one of my buddies will bring his Gordini. He'll keep up with us Clios without any problem. I actually like the look of the Phase 1 a bit more than the 2 but really just slighlty as the rally lights also have their charm.

Nice to meet a fellow RS fan. Vive le sport!

 

[TypeRDC5]

Picked this up a few weeks ago. First ever BMW i've owned, had to go for it in Estoril Blue of course

 

[Siasi0]

My dad’s Focus ST sitting at mechanic’s after he crashed it😭 I was with him at the moment of the crash. An old lady suddenly stopped and we didn’t brake in time…

 

[Korvregn]

Returning home from vacation with the Cupra Leon ST. It is a really good and fun family car.
And what a beautiful evening it was! Travelling long distances is easy when the sky is so pretty.

 

[TB]

@Korvregn - Do you have to put your license plate number on a piece of paper when you're blocking the plate? I've never seen that before.

 

[Korvregn]

@Korvregn - Do you have to put your license plate number on a piece of paper when you're blocking the plate? I've never seen that before.

Yeah, this paper thing would most likely not hold in court so to speak, in Sweden you are supposed to have a license plate ”unblocked” front and rear at all times. And that means you need a proper license plate.

Usually I order another plate (they are super cheap, like $9) and put it somewhere where it can be seen but I forgot to order it before the trip and since you kiiiind of can spot the plate under the bicycles I decided to do my own guerilla-solution with some white cardboard and a marker pen and that way maaaybe, just maybe, be able to talk myself out of a fine 😂

 

[05XR8]

@Korvregn - Do you have to put your license plate number on a piece of paper when you're blocking the plate? I've never seen that before.

For a second I got you and Terronium mixed up. I was thinking how haven't you seen a paper licence plate and be from Brooklyn?!

 

[eran0004]

Going to vacation on the island of Gotland. We drove 700 km yesterday to Nynäshamn, including some 30 km on the most fun road I have been on (road 225 from Södertälje to Nynäshamn). Took the ferry this morning and just now arrived at our hostel, found a nice parking space next to a Mazda MX5.

 

[SVX]

Went from:

To:

Left NZ for Japan and picked up a 1991 Honda Beat.

 

[05XR8]

Went from:

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Left NZ for Japan and picked up a 1991 Honda Beat.

Congratulations! So dope!... and so cool there's a white one in the GT7 Used Car Dealership. Would make a cool gtplanet article.

Edit: @SVX My initial look was on my phone. Just now looked on a bigger screen. Look like you scored some crazy rare black CF48s! Did they come with the covers?
That’s a wheel I first saw on a first gen Mugen Acura Integra race car in the states. The wheels were white though.

Again, choice ride. 👍

Edit2: Just read your thread. Excellent score with the wheels and whole car.

 

[SVX]

Congratulations! So dope!... and so cool there's a white one in the GT7 Used Car Dealership. Would make a cool gtplanet article.

Edit: @SVX My initial look was on my phone. Just now looked on a bigger screen. Look like you scored some crazy rare black CF48s! Did they come with the covers?
That’s a wheel I first saw on a first gen Mugen Acura Integra race car in the states. The wheels were white though.

Again, choice ride. 👍

Edit2: Just read your thread. Excellent score with the wheels and whole car.

Funnily enough, I work for a wheel exporter in Japan (and been a Honda guy for over 10 years!), so it wasn't by accident

I don't think they suit the car in all honesty. They are more of an E-AT Civic suiting wheel.

My inspiration is the Cozy Lights demo car:

 

[RaY29rus]

Some pics of my Roadster (featuring my second car in one shot)
Soon will be a year since I got it
Such an incredible machine

 

[Nico_Ble99]

Finally took some proper pictures after lowering it last September.
Still love it to bits, especially after fitting a HKS piggyback ECU last month.

DSC02111 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC02110 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC02116 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC02132 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

DSC02128 by NBLKRVISUALS, auf Flickr

 

[ScottPuss20]

It doesn't get out that often anymore because my brother and I no longer go to school. Still going to keep it because there's no other van like it.

 

[Volksauto]

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

 

[FPV MIC]

A bit of a clean up ready for an regrettable sale. Unfortunately I won't have room to keep it when the new car arrives, unless it goes outside, but I'd rather see it go to a good home and be well looked after (my brother is buying it for mates rates ).

I've just run out of options

Edit: I probably should mention the new car that's on the cargo ship to 'Down Under' as I type this is a brand spanking new Mustang Dark Horse

 

[MedigoFlame]

Always wanted to find an open lumbar yard that I could take photos in. There was almost none without "NO TRESPASSING" signs or gated fenced in areas. But I managed to find one to get this shot at least with my Z.

And...a bit of a cheat on my end. Posting up my brother's 1999 Nissan Stagea RS Four V that he acquired a few months ago from a dealer in Michigan. Factory Lightning Yellow was probably the selling point that made him want to get this particular car. Funny how the RS Four V was in Gran Turismo 2 (another selling point), but they then used just the Autech and RS Four S in Gran Turismo 4 to Gran Turismo 6. First ever JDM car in our home fleet, so it certainly took a bit of time to get used to.

 

[MagpieRacer]

My newest ride.

 

[unit-one]

Some light off-roading. =)

 

[Nico_Ble99]

Always wanted to find an open lumbar yard that I could take photos in. There was almost none without "NO TRESPASSING" signs or gated fenced in areas. But I managed to find one to get this shot at least with my Z.

And...a bit of a cheat on my end. Posting up my brother's 1999 Nissan Stagea RS Four V that he acquired a few months ago from a dealer in Michigan. Factory Lightning Yellow was probably the selling point that made him want to get this particular car. Funny how the RS Four V was in Gran Turismo 2 (another selling point), but they then used just the Autech and RS Four S in Gran Turismo 4 to Gran Turismo 6. First ever JDM car in our home fleet, so it certainly took a bit of time to get used to.

The Z is a ncie car on it's own, but that Stagea makes me tingle in all the right ways.