cup200 Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Hi all, I just joined up on the forum in anticipation of my new clio 200 arriving (hopefully soon). I recently sold my 1969 Porsche 911, and was in desperate need of a new car that was everyday friendly, and with a change of tyres, could take on super sprints and track days in its stride, hence the 200. I am a member of the Porsche club and did the full season of racing last year. It was slow though..69kw atw. I have owned another Renault in the past, a 1966 R10!! To say that Im excited of my new car coming, is an understatement. Im looking forward to being a part of the forum and sharing any news on the new Clio. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Hi Matt, and welcome. I assume you're aware of the Renault F1 day coming up this week in Melbourne? (Registrations closed yesterday, but here's the link anyway - http://www.renault.com.au/renaultsport/f1-team-day/ ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 22, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Thanks for the welcome. I have registered for the F1 day. As I live in Sydney, Im trying to organise my escape plan now. I really hope to make it. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Welcome Matt! So you've ordered the 200?! What colour/spec/options etc? Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 22, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Thanks Alex, I put down a deposit on one a while ago. There isn't much info on the cars. From what Im told there is only 3 colours coming for the time-being.. black, silver and red. I ordered the Silver with Recaro's. All cars are based on the FF with the Cup Chassis added. With a pack including Recaro's as an option. There is also mention of the cars coming with the "anthracite" pack. I hope this is not the case on the silver car, as I actually prefer the black front and the black diffuser (on silver) anyway. If the wheels come in silver I'll get them painted black. Im also unsure if the silver is Nimbus or Mercury. Hopefully I will find out soon Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Probably more info that i had heard to date on the Oz delivered cars!! Welcome and loook forward to meeting sometime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Sounds like a nice car Matt, good choice spec'ing the Recaro seats they look awesome. Keep the thread updated of your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 22, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 You guys will be the first to know when it I get it. It would be hard not to have those Recaro's, they look the goods! The only certain thing about the car at the moment is the number plate I ordered a while back. You guessed..... CUP-200. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 oh wow, our first 200 member! Congrats!! Sounds like a nice spec you've ordered there Hope to see you on Thursday... I for one cannot wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 22, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 oh wow, our first 200 member! Congrats!! Sounds like a nice spec you've ordered there Hope to see you on Thursday... I for one cannot wait I was actually told I was the first to get the 200 in the country, not sure about that one If I make it on Thursday, I'll be the one trying to steal the keys from Kubica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 cup200, welcome to the forum! I hope you make it to some social events so I can see a 200Cup in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Sounds good Matt, that's commitment for you, money down pre-viewing or drive, nice work!!!!.[attachment=0]renault-clio-rs-1.jpg[/attachment] I guess it will look a little like this one. This one looks like black not anthracite though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.Sport Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Wow our first Cup200 Congrats and post up some piccys when she arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 22, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Thanks everyone for the welcome. With reference to money down before seeing it etc, There isn't much else (new) for the money that suits my needs. I think I've read every article and seen every video since it came out in Europe, and Im smitten. Oddly enough I still think its not the best looking car, but you cant see it when you're driving It has to be better than a slow 40 yr old car. I cant wait to get it out on the track!! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Hi Matt and welcome aboard. There's a Renault event happening up here in Brisbane some time in the middle of the year. ....Come up!!! Failing that, enjoy your new ride and know you have an entire forum envious. Cheers, WOLF-200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiemark72 Posted 22, March 2010 Report Share Posted 22, March 2010 Congratulation mate, Renault Sport is the best kept secret ever, like the bastard son of a Porche father & Alfa Mother. Clio's are for kids who never grow up or mature, a real Peter Pan Car owned by everyone from 18 year olds to 60 year olds with rules to the demographic. Look forward to searching for excuses to drive it, taking the long way home becomes the norm. Post some photo's in the garage section & members ride section when you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 27, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 27, March 2010 I ended up getting to the launch in Melbourne. It was a great afternoon, highlighted by the fact a managed to snare a hot-lap with Kubica. We chatted the whole lap about various things, including him saying it was strange shifting left-handed.He was really pushing it and had a few "moments" where he came in a bit hot to a couple of corners and pushed wide to the armco with him saying woooah. It was a lot of fun and something I will remember vividly. The car was very, very impressive, feeling like it was on semi-slicks, it had that much grip. The brakes were outstanding. I will find out for myself on Wednesday when I get mine. Im still not happy with the spec. I prefer the non- trophy wheels (I will swap later), don't like the anthracite and would have preferred white. I must say the car looks much better in the flesh, a bit meaner. Somebody went for a lap after me and a Renault guy took my picture in the car on his camera. If you are reading this I would love a copy. Cant wait until Wednesday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 27, March 2010 Report Share Posted 27, March 2010 Happy to help with the wheels if Renault OZ don't... keep me posted. Which dealership? Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIR-26T Posted 27, March 2010 Report Share Posted 27, March 2010 WELCOME Matt, i hate you in a good way of course.... So jelous, the little Clios are the bomb, hence why im selling the Golf.... CONGRATS with the buy... Im sure you will enjoy everything it has to offer.... Few more days and you will be driving one.... Woop, woop!!!!! Might see you on the track, my plan is to jump in a new Clio or even a Megane 250 and undetake some more track events.... Might join you you can be my co driver ... You never know.... Once again congrats and welcome to the forum.... We are a friendly bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 27, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 27, March 2010 Thanks Wolf, I'll see how I go with the wheels from Renault and let you know. FIR-26T - Get a Clio!! I am pumped to get it on the track, Im going to Wakefield in the next few weeks to get some laps in, then a Porsche super-sprint on May 1st. Its going to be interesting learning the car after the old Porsche. The Clio has almost double the HP and is FWD, both have lift-off oversteer and good brakes, the Clio should be way quicker. My old Porsche had the same power to weight as a Toyota Yaris. Anyone for Wakefield in the next week or two?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIR-26T Posted 27, March 2010 Report Share Posted 27, March 2010 Thanks Wolf, I'll see how I go with the wheels from Renault and let you know. FIR-26T - Get a Clio!! I am pumped to get it on the track, Im going to Wakefield in the next few weeks to get some laps in, then a Porsche super-sprint on May 1st. Its going to be interesting learning the car after the old Porsche. The Clio has almost double the HP and is FWD, both have lift-off oversteer and good brakes, the Clio should be way quicker. My old Porsche had the same power to weight as a Toyota Yaris. Anyone for Wakefield in the next week or two?? The Clio will demolish Wakefield.... It wont oversteer... Well i hope not... Ill show you a thing or two with front wheel drive cars (with my limited kowledge) AS long as i get a few laps with or within the Clio .... Id be keen to take the Golf out and do a time comparo with the other hot hatches ive driven.... One thing the Golf is missing in an LSD.... On the other hand the Clio has proven that it can corner hard, even without an LSD..... Im available for a track day on; Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th, Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st of April Pick a day and post up a new thread in the appropriate section.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teki04 Posted 28, March 2010 Report Share Posted 28, March 2010 Im still not happy with the spec. I prefer the non- trophy wheels (I will swap later), don't like the anthracite and would have preferred white. Welcome Matt And, I hear ya! Hope to see your car out and about in Sydney. Will look out for the plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 28, March 2010 Report Share Posted 28, March 2010 Calls for a meet asap Sydneysiders!! Kk meetup? Where abouts in syd are you cup200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 29, March 2010 Report Share Posted 29, March 2010 There's a drive planned for the 11th of April - see Social Events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup200 Posted 29, March 2010 Author Report Share Posted 29, March 2010 Hey guys, Im keen to meet up. Im in the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney). Either a little catch-up or a social meet, whatever works best. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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