walkie86 Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Well, literally just got home from collecting my new car. A huge thanks to Jonathon (jpgibson) who has been great throughout the whole process, once he decided he wanted to sell! Just a few quick photos as I just got her home. This afternoon will be a wash & detail, followed by a few little bits and pieces. She's currently fitted with a K-Tec cat-back exhaust and RSTuner remap (and goes great!), window tint & has just been serviced by Paul V More to come: Thanks again Jonathon and enjoy your new toy when you get her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Congrats on the purchase Alex! Nice colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 For the third time in two days: congrats Alex!! And welcome to the excitement that is Clio III ownership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Well, literally just got home from collecting my new car. A huge thanks to Jonathon (jpgibson) Nice one Alex. I would have bet a tenner that's what you were up too. Top buy, was constantly telling myself, Don't buy Clio, after seeing that for sale. Can't wait to see a few mod's Alex. Maybe colouring rims then ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 3, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Cheers fellas Gave her a quick wash and vacuum this arvo before I realised I had something on so going to try and rope rob 240 into some detailing action on father's day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsr Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 nice work! was certainly tempting at the price im guessing stripes and gloss black wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 3, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 ^^^ not sure on stripes but R27 colour wheels are tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jpgibson Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Bloody hell, you dont muck around do you?! Gone to a MUCH more deserving home.What's her new name? The photos look great btw. Almost as good as the ones i took with my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LigerZero Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Congratulations on the new girl there Alex... my goodness it's a family filled with blue Renaults. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 blue ones are faster ! cant wait to get the clay bar and random orbital out later today . if alex hadnt have bought her , i would have for swmbo . pleasure meeting jonathon ... hope to catch up on the next run as to mods - we need a sik show car blinged clio with 20's on the forum , don't we ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Arrgh!!! Nice!! Gratz Alex, I've been wrapped for you since you broke the news. It looks awesome and I can't wait to see what you do with her!! -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath Posted 3, September 2011 Report Share Posted 3, September 2011 Congrats mate, nice choice. Think I saw you in the 182 around 11am on Foster St crossing Marion St yesterday. A flame red 172 in front of you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LigerZero Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 blue ones are faster ! cant wait to get the clay bar and random orbital out later today . if alex hadnt have bought her , i would have for swmbo . pleasure meeting jonathon ... hope to catch up on the next run as to mods - we need a sik show car blinged clio with 20's on the forum , don't we ? I love the fatherly support there Rob, wish my Dad had the same passion about Renault's unfortunately his is tied up in big box classic American cars. BTW... Happy Father's Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 yankee classics are cool too . i test drove a HUGE cadillac soft top circa 1970 model a while back . white - red interior . it wasnt much to drive but it was an ''event'' to peddle it around . . didnt buy it as it didnt fit into the collection plans [ small / hard / euro / silly / track ] drove walkies car this arvo , very very nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 Awesome Alex, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 4, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 Thanks everyone! Loving it so far - it's different to the 182 but certainly a step up in several areas. Overall it feels like a much newer, better put together car and with the K-tec exhaust and RSTuner remap, feels a lot "torqueier" than I remembered 197s to be. Very happy! Just a few small plans for now as Jonathon had it pretty well sorted already: - silvervision indicator bulbs - debadge C L I O - OZRS sticker - LED parkers - full detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 Nice work, Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 clay bar ready ... lets go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 The exhaust should still be shiny clean Congrats Alex - and jp - Clio 3's are great things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azz Posted 4, September 2011 Report Share Posted 4, September 2011 Beautiful car at a bargain, congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 5, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 I used the excuse of having to go to the dentist to drive to work day, even if it cost me $20 in parking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 5, September 2011 Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 congrats Alex! I guessed wrong, I thought you were going for a Koleos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 5, September 2011 Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 So when's the signature getting updated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 5, September 2011 Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 Very cool...a nice blue flamer. All the best with it, hope to hear from you one day, cause i would lovvvvvve to see some nice black magnesiums - on a Blue 197 - WELL photographed. Cheers Alex, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 5, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 Haha cheers Wolf, by black magnesiums, you mean the R26.R wheels? Do they come in 17s?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 5, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 So when's the signature getting updated? Oops! Will get onto it. I've already done the new 'Garage' entry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie Posted 5, September 2011 Report Share Posted 5, September 2011 I used the excuse of having to go to the dentist to drive to work day, even if it cost me $20 in parking! If you're at a loose end I'm happy to pm you my shopping list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jeffster Posted 7, September 2011 Report Share Posted 7, September 2011 Alex, car looks great I might be moving to Balmain will have to drop in more and say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert Posted 7, September 2011 Report Share Posted 7, September 2011 Awesome work, looks like my exhaust found another great home Please keep it shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 7, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 7, September 2011 Awesome work, looks like my exhaust found another great home Please keep it shiny. Don't worry, Bert. I will I'd take good care of those Ultraleggaras too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert Posted 7, September 2011 Report Share Posted 7, September 2011 black or charcoal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rado Posted 7, September 2011 Report Share Posted 7, September 2011 Congrats on the new car Alex! I happened to spot a nice color like yours when i was in Monaco last month and this was on its way there! When i saw it i though to myself this is going to be the next color combo for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted 9, September 2011 Report Share Posted 9, September 2011 Saw this Alex and thought it might of been you testing out the new car. KS8-YKaDxUc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 9, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 9, September 2011 ^^^ haha no Braden, I look after my cars and treat them very well I'm driving down to Jervis Bay tonight and back on Sunday so keep an eye out on the freeway/Mt Ousley for me in the new beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 9, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 9, September 2011 So did a back to back with buddy and his stock R27 a few nights ago. Some impressions were: - Cup suspension feels stiffer and more planted. Non-cup still feels "sporty" though - RS Tuner remap on mine increases mid-range torque but flattens out the "5k kick" - Stock 197 seats actually go lower than the Recaros and hug you pretty well. I love the look and feel of the Recaros but probably wouldn't change the stockies. - The K-tec exhaust sounds mean - Silver wheels suit the blue and anthracite suits the white, though anthracite would also work on the blue whereas silver wouldn't work on the white! Overall, very happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted 9, September 2011 Report Share Posted 9, September 2011 ^^^ haha no Braden, I look after my cars and treat them very well I'm driving down to Jervis Bay tonight and back on Sunday so keep an eye out on the freeway/Mt Ousley for me in the new beast! Mate, if you feel like a coffee or a stretch of the legs, swing past, I'd love to see the new beast.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 9, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 9, September 2011 ^^^ haha no Braden, I look after my cars and treat them very well I'm driving down to Jervis Bay tonight and back on Sunday so keep an eye out on the freeway/Mt Ousley for me in the new beast! Mate, if you feel like a coffee or a stretch of the legs, swing past, I'd love to see the new beast.... Maybe Sunday arvo? Should have Coop with me in the car too. Will be in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 9, September 2011 Report Share Posted 9, September 2011 Alex - Cograts again. Only just saw this thread now! Enjoy Jervis and if sober for part of the weekend, a drive through some of those twisties we did the summer before last is a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 10, September 2011 Report Share Posted 10, September 2011 So did a back to back with buddy and his stock R27 a few nights ago. So where was my invite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted 11, September 2011 Report Share Posted 11, September 2011 Sorry Moosey, it was after a dinner we went to. Teki would have felt even worse if there was another Renault there. Alex now fully understands that my Cleo is a F1 car. It's so fast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 11, September 2011 Report Share Posted 11, September 2011 Alex now fully understands that my Cleo is a F1 car. It's so fast!! Your Cleo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azz Posted 11, September 2011 Report Share Posted 11, September 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezza Posted 11, September 2011 Report Share Posted 11, September 2011 Very nice Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 11, September 2011 Report Share Posted 11, September 2011 Nice work, Azz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman197 Posted 16, September 2011 Report Share Posted 16, September 2011 Congratulations Alex! a fine choice! and there's something i love about that colour.......... Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 16, September 2011 Author Report Share Posted 16, September 2011 Congratulations Alex! a fine choice!and there's something i love about that colour.......... Sam. Thanks Sam! What happened to your wee beastie? You sold it a little while back, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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