SaintClio Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 I am new to Renault ownership, 2 weeks ago took delivery of a Clio 200 Cup Trophee. I love it! Thanks to Pucker for the introduction to OzRENAULTsport! He stalked me down in the Perth hills and introduced himself. I'm a bit of a collector, have been a Peugeot GTi driver to date - 1987 205 GTi (sold on), 1993 205 GTi (still in my garage - new paint needed), 2005 206 GTi (written off when a tree fell on it during storm in Perth in Feb), also have a a 1967 MGB roadster (restored) for sunny summer drives. Have to say the Clio is fantastic, was always looking for things to add or do to my GTis, but I can't think of anything I would change on the Clio. Looking forward to hearing of more Renault news Simon Quote
griffyn Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 Welcome to the fold, S. Hope your 'B has chrome bumpers - it was only the last hurrah that had the horrid plastic ones isn't it? There's a great group of owners in Perth, I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open arms. Quote
nemz Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 Welcome from a fellow 200 Trophee owner. Which colour did u go for? Quote
SaintClio Posted 18, April 2011 Author Report Posted 18, April 2011 Thanks for the welcome. Yes Griffyn, the B has the chrome bumpers and grill. The last of the good looking model before the recessed grill and rubber bumpers. Hi nemz, my Clio is Deep Black, looks great, picked it up as a demo, 2010. Quote
OzSport Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 Hi Saint Clio, welcome aboard! Was that the sexy black beast at Magic's a few weeks back? Cheers, Justin. Quote
SaintClio Posted 18, April 2011 Author Report Posted 18, April 2011 Yes, that's the one! Now happily parked in my garage. Justin, are you the previous owner of Hamish's R26? We introduced ourselves to each other in Kalamunda on the weekend. Simon Quote
OzSport Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 Yep, that was my wee beasty! Was a shame to see her go but a new RS250 beckons. In the meantime I have a 197 loaner, bloody nice car, now I can see what all the fuss is about Quote
Kooki Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 Congratulations on your new RS200. Also a previous owner of Pug 2005 gti 180. Quote
jets4 Posted 18, April 2011 Report Posted 18, April 2011 Hey Welcome to the forum! ah black cars I just love em hope you enjoy the forum- I Know that you will enjoy the car more and more as time goes on! Quote
Pucker Posted 19, April 2011 Report Posted 19, April 2011 G'day Simon, Good to see you found the forum. I will no doubt see you on the road between Kalamunda and Mundaring Cheers, Hamish Quote
Wolf Posted 19, April 2011 Report Posted 19, April 2011 Welcome again Simon. See what i mean, friendly bunch. So 2 things for now: - keeping her stock? - pics of any and all you rides would be good. Cheers, WOLF Quote
SaintClio Posted 19, April 2011 Author Report Posted 19, April 2011 Yes, thanks for the welcome! Stock? Yes I think so, can't think of anything I could improve!! Any suggestions? Maybe some personalised plates! I will organise some photos of the current stable - 205, MGB and of course my heavenly - Saint Clio!! Cheers, Simon Quote
nemz Posted 19, April 2011 Report Posted 19, April 2011 Welcome again Simon.See what i mean, friendly bunch. So 2 things for now: - keeping her stock? - pics of any and all you rides would be good. Cheers, WOLF Wolf loves seeing photos Quote
nemz Posted 19, April 2011 Report Posted 19, April 2011 Wolf, in case you're interested, I'll be uploading some new photos into my garage page soon Quote
SaintClio Posted 19, April 2011 Author Report Posted 19, April 2011 OK, help me!! How do I best poet my photos? Simon Quote
nemz Posted 19, April 2011 Report Posted 19, April 2011 OK, help me!! How do I best poet my photos? Simon You're allowed to upload pics if you create a garage page. Just click on the "Garage" link - underneath the logout button, sort of. Obviously due to storage to storage restrictions, you can only upload a few pics. If you want to attach photos to your posts, the easiest way is to set up an online photo sharing site like flicker, photobucket etc. When you upload a photo into your flicker (for example) account you're given a URL address for each one. Than you simply use that URL within the img tag: ["img]http://insert_photo_URL_here.com[/img"] - minus the quotations "" Hope this helps, if not there's a thread somewhere in the FAQ section. Quote
SaintClio Posted 19, April 2011 Author Report Posted 19, April 2011 Hope this works Here are some photos of past and current. Simon Quote
nemz Posted 19, April 2011 Report Posted 19, April 2011 Good stuff Simon! If you have the time, insert individual photo URLs so we can see a preview here. For example: Quote
SaintClio Posted 20, April 2011 Author Report Posted 20, April 2011 OK, that will be my next challenge. Was wondering how that was done. Thanks Quote
nemz Posted 20, April 2011 Report Posted 20, April 2011 It's easy - just click 'Edit' on my post with pics and it shows you how it's done - the HTML side of it anyway Glad I could help Quote
AUTO Posted 20, April 2011 Report Posted 20, April 2011 Welcome to another Ex-Pug owner. I'm new to RS too and have been looking forward to it. I way looking at the Clio for a while but after the 206 GTi 180 I wanted something a bit bigger. I pick up my new RS250 today. Enjoy the Clio and share lots of pics Quote
nemz Posted 20, April 2011 Report Posted 20, April 2011 I pick up my new RS250 today. Get off the forum then and set up camp in front of the dealership Congrats, u must be excited! Quote
SaintClio Posted 20, April 2011 Author Report Posted 20, April 2011 Welcome to another Ex-Pug owner. I'm new to RS too and have been looking forward to it. I way looking at the Clio for a while but after the 206 GTi 180 I wanted something a bit bigger. I pick up my new RS250 today. Enjoy the Clio and share lots of pics Congrats, Enjoy the new 250, if I had a few more $$ I may have been placing a order myself!! Great timing - an extra long weekend to enjoy your new ride. Quote
Aitch Posted 20, April 2011 Report Posted 20, April 2011 Always wanted one of those final 205GTi Classics in the dark green. With a Mi16 heart-transplant would be a fine thing indeed Quote
SaintClio Posted 20, April 2011 Author Report Posted 20, April 2011 Hi, Yes, still think the 205 is a true classic. Main reason I've hung on to it. I may have to open a museum! The Mi16 change is an interesting idea - maybe an idea for a project. Guessing there would a good number of donors now. Quote
SaintClio Posted 20, April 2011 Author Report Posted 20, April 2011 No doubt that most of you have probably seen theses clips. If not - Enjoy If you have - Enjoy again! Focus RS v Clio 200 Ae4RqTW5UDU Focus RS500 v Clio 200 vYXMKdZvi-c Cheers Quote
nemz Posted 20, April 2011 Report Posted 20, April 2011 Love watching the Alien slugging it out against the mean looking focus... Quote
Wolf Posted 20, April 2011 Report Posted 20, April 2011 WOLF does... Dallas? ....well yeah, if she's asian. WOLF ps: nice pics, and very nice 2nd vid. Edit: 3min 13 = 172 in the background Quote
SaintClio Posted 23, June 2011 Author Report Posted 23, June 2011 Hi All, Time for a "Public Opinion Poll" Thinking about ordering some custom plates for the Clio - just to set it apart from the all the other 'state plated' cars. But I want to make sure that I don't feature on that 'other' thread on the forum! In WA we can have up to 7 characters (including spaces) on the custom plate I plan to order. Question is, what should I order. Possible options are: 1. RSC 200 2. CLIO 200 3. CUP 200 So, what do you think, any of the above? None of the above? Something else? RS CLIO is taken! Thanks, Simon Quote
Pez Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 CUP 200, looks good. That's my vote. What colour combo? Quote
SaintClio Posted 23, June 2011 Author Report Posted 23, June 2011 Thanks for the votes! Colour combo will be 'white on black' Quote
griffyn Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 Just to shake it up a little - 200 CUP Quote
nemz Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 Nath has RSC200 in NSW and someone has the same plate in Victoria on a 20thAE - I've seen it on someone else's photo in the garage section Guess all I'm saying is don't be a copycat Quote
Jeffie Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 I think most are taken in NSW. Might be hard to be 100% original in that case, except if you use all 7 digits. Its not likely they'll run into eachother on the street so I dont think its that big a deal Quote
OzSport Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 Hey mate, RS Clio is on that nice 172 for sale here. Might pay to contact the owner and see if he'll sell the plates? Were you in Wilson yesterday? Quote
nemz Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 Its not likely they'll run into eachother on the street so I dont think its that big a deal RS Nationals? EDIT Don't want to get into this situation: Quote
SaintClio Posted 23, June 2011 Author Report Posted 23, June 2011 what about - "Imitation is the highest form of flattery" Quote
Pucker Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 What about RS CC? This would follow on from the excellent plates Justin chose my his (now my) R26 (RS XXVI). Only those in the know would get it. Quote
Wolf Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 Just to shake it up a little - 200 CUP way to think outside the box Mikee WOLF ps: RS 200 if available gets me vote. Quote
LigerZero Posted 23, June 2011 Report Posted 23, June 2011 Enjoy your new RS200. Great car choice, no regrets I say. Would've got one myself except it was a little too small for what I was looking for. Nice car collection. Welcome to the club. Quote
nemz Posted 24, June 2011 Report Posted 24, June 2011 This one was on Danny's garage page: Nath's: Quote
Nath Posted 24, June 2011 Report Posted 24, June 2011 RSC200 has my vote! (I don't mind you copying ) Quote
SaintClio Posted 29, June 2011 Author Report Posted 29, June 2011 Thanks for all your sugestions! Hamish, What about RS CC? This would follow on from the excellent plates Justin chose my his (now my) R26 (RS XXVI). Only those in the know would get it. Very clever! I did think about CC, but as 'Clio Cup' not CC = 200. My only concern is it makes me think of Peugeot 206CC or 308CC. Nath, Thanks, my first preference was always RSC 200. If I go with this then I think I need to take on the quest to have all 3 'RSC 200' in the same place at the same time!! Would make a great photo! RSC200 has my vote! (I don't mind you copying ) Will let you all know if I manage to get approval from the Finance Department (the wife!) Thanks, Simon Quote
Renmat Posted 13, July 2011 Report Posted 13, July 2011 Hi Simon, Did you also have a blue 182 Cup F1 same as mine? Used to see that at Midland too, but not for a while now. I'm sure someone will know who it is. Paul. Quote
SaintClio Posted 14, July 2011 Author Report Posted 14, July 2011 Hi Paul, I thought that was yours! I used to drive a 206 GTi (Aluminium), sadly it was crushed by some tree branches during the big storm we had at the end of Feb. My service guy said I would be disappointed with a 207 GTi, "get a Clio" was his advice. I believe we have mutual connection, I know Simon Jackson, saw him on the train a few weeks ago and he told me that "Paul with the white 250" lives near me. Hope to meet you soon. Simon Quote
Renmat Posted 14, July 2011 Report Posted 14, July 2011 Simon, It's confusing I know, but there were two blue 182 Cup F1s at the station carpark. How likely is that! Even managed to park next to the other one once. The owner of the other 182 lived in Mahogany Creek, but I haven't seen that car for some months now. Does anyone know who it is? I still park mine there every so often so if you see one it's mine. There seem to be quite a few Sport owners in the hills so a meeting is definitely required soon. I'm happy to post some pics but haven't much idea how to. It seems you have to upload them onto the web first but I need to be walked through that too. Paul. Quote
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