steve11 Posted 31, May 2012 Report Share Posted 31, May 2012 Hi all, Pick up my latest ride tomorrow...10' Clio RS200 20TH Anniversary. Be very interesting to compare to my recently departed toys... 07' Civic Type R & 04' Mini Cooper S JCW. Spent several years successfully racing a 99 STI coupe & had a long list of other performance stuff but this is my first Renault, hopefully it is representative of other quality Euro stuff. Anyway just wanted to say g'day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exar Kun Posted 31, May 2012 Report Share Posted 31, May 2012 Welcome - jealous of your choice! Look forward to seeing some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rado Posted 31, May 2012 Report Share Posted 31, May 2012 Welcome! Some nice cars you use to own! Where you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 31, May 2012 Report Share Posted 31, May 2012 Welcome. You will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 31, May 2012 Report Share Posted 31, May 2012 Very nice! Coming from the Type-R, you will love the Clio! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 31, May 2012 Report Share Posted 31, May 2012 Hey Steve!! Welcome from another local Clio lover and owner. I look forward to seeing your new wheels and you will see that I am an EX cooper S owner as well. Are you buying from Sydney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 1, June 2012 Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Welcome to OZRS and congrats on the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 1, June 2012 Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Nice to have another 20th Anniversary model join our ranks. Well done, and welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 1, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Hey Guys, Thanks for the warm welcome, look forward to catching up with you all at a run or event in the near future. Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 1, June 2012 Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Welcome Steve! Congrats on the purchase from a fellow Clio RS 200 owner. It's a seriously good car and I'm sure it won't take long before it gets under your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 1, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Thanks nemz, Like your wheel change, good choice, suits the colour well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted 1, June 2012 Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Hey Steve, you in Sydney? Sorry of obvious question but I'm viewing on phone and can't see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccrowe795 Posted 1, June 2012 Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 Hey there and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 1, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 I must say this forum is very friendly, casual & knowledgable, it's a nice change from some of the others around. Having owned 2 x STI's & a normal rex i was on the local Subaru forum from 1997 onwards & watched it go down hill as the popularity of the Subi rose. Mini forum was ok though the average owner wasn't what i'd call an enthusiast, Honda type R forum was a playground for ill informed kids & the Holden/HSV forum (ashamedly i had a ve hsv ute for a very short period) is an absolute embarrassment to anyone who knows anything about motor vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRS Posted 1, June 2012 Report Share Posted 1, June 2012 It's a bit like drinking wine when U go out compared to XXXX hey mate. Way more classier... Lol. Being a newbie I share ur thoughts as well. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treza360 Posted 2, June 2012 Report Share Posted 2, June 2012 Welcome aboard and with the best version of the current RS lineup. I may be a little bit biased though. Cheers, Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemz Posted 2, June 2012 Report Share Posted 2, June 2012 Thanks nemz,Like your wheel change, good choice, suits the colour well. Thanks a lot. Transformed the look of the car, in my opinion. Best of luck with yours. Hope to see some pics in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treza360 Posted 2, June 2012 Report Share Posted 2, June 2012 Also don't forget to add your car to the 20th AE register sticky thread. Cheers, Trent via Tapatalk. Sorry for the auto correct failures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 2, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 2, June 2012 Picked the car up from Sydney today in pouring rain, drove home with R070 semi slicks through lots of standing water & loved every minute of it, what a great car these are. The steering feel is what really impressed me, the close ratio gearbox makes it so easy to keep it on the boil too. Very happy & hanging onto this one for a while for sure. Yes i have seen the light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 2, June 2012 Report Share Posted 2, June 2012 Nice work! Welcome to the forum and thanks for the positive comments. Been said many times before but this is a tip top forum for sure. There will be a weekend social drive north from Sydney some time this month. Check out the Social Events section. Would be great to see you and the Clio at the event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownleyian Posted 2, June 2012 Report Share Posted 2, June 2012 Welcome steve11 you will love the Clio RS 200 AE and every day get's better. I have seen on another post you are getting the Akropovic Evolution great decision mate you won't regret it. Hope to see you and the AE on the next drive 17th of June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 5, June 2012 Report Share Posted 5, June 2012 Hey Steve, any chance of you coming on the drive day on the 17th June? I'd be happy to collect you on the way down to join in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 5, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 5, June 2012 Hi Ray, I will definitely be there as long as i can get out of soccer (i coach a local team). I'll be in touch as we get closer. Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 5, June 2012 Report Share Posted 5, June 2012 Cool. Soccer's my game too lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 5, June 2012 Report Share Posted 5, June 2012 welcome steve . sounds like youre enjoying the car already . and it'll only get better ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 6, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 6, June 2012 Ordered Akrapovic evolution exhaust today...2-3 weeks delivery time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 13, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 13, June 2012 Pics of some previous toys; http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... img142.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... o00242.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... 99rex4.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... =TR029.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... 5-Copy.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... =45410.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... 73xagt.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... 4ehute.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted 13, June 2012 Report Share Posted 13, June 2012 Top range of cars there Steve. Quite an eclectic mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 15, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 15, June 2012 Some pics of 200 at last... http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... s20015.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... s20019.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... rs2006.jpg http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... rs2005.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 15, June 2012 Report Share Posted 15, June 2012 Welcome Steve! You're gonna love the Akra! You've got a seriously impressive car history list Steve!! Absolutely love that HQ beast with the roll cage! And I see from your JCW that you're already more than familiar with our awesome Recaros! Nice work mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 15, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 15, June 2012 Welcome Steve! You're gonna love the Akra! You've got a seriously impressive car history list Steve!! Absolutely love that HQ beast with the roll cage! And I see from your JCW that you're already more than familiar with our awesome Recaros! Nice work mate! Thanks Ange. HQ was a ''Street Machine" magazine cover car back in the day & ran a best of 11.8 1/4 mile. Purchased the Recaro Sportster seats for Mini from a Porsche dealer in the US in 2005 as the standard Mini seats were rubbish. As a matter of interest i noticed your previous ride & back when i was 18 (long long ago) i also had TE Gemini, http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww20 ... gemini.jpg fitted it with a G180 & twin 45mm Webbers (severely over carburetted but sounded tuff) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted 15, June 2012 Report Share Posted 15, June 2012 Ha yeah loved that Gemini! You had a similar set up to mine! With the webers on that thing drank like a seasoned alcoholic but with the lumpy cam, boy did it sound hot! Was considering spending the cashola to put an FJ20 into it so that I could run quarters like your beast but my brain overpowered my heart! Again, love your selection of past cars and love what you're driving now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccrowe795 Posted 15, June 2012 Report Share Posted 15, June 2012 Wow! That's a serious catalogue of cars! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 15, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 15, June 2012 Wow! That's a serious catalogue of cars! Nice work. Thanks, Chris. There has actually been a few more that i didn't list too. Been a fun experience but i could have had another house with what ive spent on mods alone... Theres quite a few others on here with the same problem im guessing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 16, June 2012 Author Report Share Posted 16, June 2012 Ha yeah loved that Gemini! You had a similar set up to mine! With the webers on that thing drank like a seasoned alcoholic but with the lumpy cam, boy did it sound hot! Was considering spending the cashola to put an FJ20 into it so that I could run quarters like your beast but my brain overpowered my heart! Again, love your selection of past cars and love what you're driving now! Wise move staying away from the Nissan engine transplant big $'s, though that Group C Bluebird of George Fury's went like crazy... Re the clio... I was originally after an AGP 200 myself but my budget didn't quite stretch that far so settled for the 20th AE 200 & very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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