Mark L Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Hello Renault enthusiasts, My first post. Just wanted to say thanks to the bloke that said hello on parramatta rd and complimented my car. (Matt red angel and demon rs Clio). And passing on the invite to join the crew. Just quickly, I knew nothing about Renaults until 2 years ago I bought a run about which happened to be a 172 rs Clio. It was insane, I fell in love. 6 months ago I bought a angel and demon. What an absolute ripper of car. It goes hard and handles amazing. A bit of info. I also own an fg f6 ute 2012, to put into perspective, on the m4 exit turning left onto Walgrove rd, for the guys out west that may know. In my ute, the fastest my guts let me go around that corner is 85 km/hr. In my Clio i can take it at 105km/ hr. It's just an outstanding little car. The ute in straight line is quick but nowhere near as quick around corners, and nowhere near as much fun. Anyways, I will try and upload some pics of my old 172 and the new 200. If anyone has any advice on flash tunes and recommends a good Renault mechanic to do some upgrades. Sydney area. Please, if possible let me know. Also I have a set of wheels and tyres from the 172 at home if anyone wants them. a case of heineken and there yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Hi Mark L, glad to hear you are having fun. The story of surprised discovery via the brilliant little hatches seems to be a common one. From what I've read Paul V seems to be the mechanic of choice in Sydney and RS Tuner the go for the mapping. A search on each will yield heaps of info. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweezle Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Ain't they a blast!! Pmd regarding wheels!!!!! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jets4 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Nice! Welcome looking forward to seeing some pics! ah the Clios are very easy to fall in love with Enjoy the 200 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Clio's rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Don't they? Love the accidental 172 purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 First Renault is a Megane, gotta say though wouldn't mind getting into the seat of a Clio one time(or many?) Congrats on the purchase mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Name is Earl Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 G'day Mark. That was me on Parra road in the XR6 ute! Glad you made your way to the forum and hope you can get out with these guys for a drive sometime Cheers Mick/Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Welcome mate! Great intro story Pics of both Clios please! Paul V is the man. I just picked my 197 up from him tonight and it feels AMAZING! So tight and responsive. He's like a Renaultsport whisperer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy93 Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Hello Renault enthusiasts, My first post. Just wanted to say thanks to the bloke that said hello on parramatta rd and complimented my car. (Matt red angel and demon rs Clio). And passing on the invite to join the crew. Just quickly, I knew nothing about Renaults until 2 years ago I bought a run about which happened to be a 172 rs Clio. It was insane, I fell in love. 6 months ago I bought a angel and demon. What an absolute ripper of car. It goes hard and handles amazing. A bit of info. I also own an fg f6 ute 2012, to put into perspective, on the m4 exit turning left onto Walgrove rd, for the guys out west that may know. In my ute, the fastest my guts let me go around that corner is 85 km/hr. In my Clio i can take it at 105km/ hr. It's just an outstanding little car. The ute in straight line is quick but nowhere near as quick around corners, and nowhere near as much fun. Anyways, I will try and upload some pics of my old 172 and the new 200. If anyone has any advice on flash tunes and recommends a good Renault mechanic to do some upgrades. Sydney area. Please, if possible let me know. Also I have a set of wheels and tyres from the 172 at home if anyone wants them. a case of heineken and there yours. Welcome mate. I know the corner, do it nearly every day, you never lose that challenge of 'can I get round here and merge before that car coming through the lights' game do you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Welcome MarkL.. Gotta love the zippy CLios. Enjoy all you get from this fab forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted 8, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 8, February 2013 Just a thank you for the welcome, info and replies. Appreciated! Look froward to maybe a drive day some time in the near future. Mt white anyone. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy93 Posted 8, February 2013 Report Share Posted 8, February 2013 Just a thank you for the welcome, info and replies. Appreciated! Look froward to maybe a drive day some time in the near future. Mt white anyone. Cheers. Post up in the 'Driving' section and you'll definitely get a few tag along. Like most here, I'm always keen for a drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted 9, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 9, February 2013 G'day Mark. That was me on Parra road in the XR6 ute! Glad you made your way to the forum and hope you can get out with these guys for a drive sometime Cheers Mick/Earl Hey mick, Thanks again for the invite, and seems like your a ford man as well as Renault, mad. Drive day would be good, just when and where and im in. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 9, February 2013 Report Share Posted 9, February 2013 Post up in the 'Driving' section and you'll definitely get a few tag along. Like most here, I'm always keen for a drive! Just a reminder that newbies don't have access to the "DRIVING" discussion without being granted added permission by an admin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy93 Posted 9, February 2013 Report Share Posted 9, February 2013 Post up in the 'Driving' section and you'll definitely get a few tag along. Like most here, I'm always keen for a drive! Just a reminder that newbies don't have access to the "DRIVING" discussion without being granted added permission by an admin. Well they can chase that up with Bremund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Name is Earl Posted 10, February 2013 Report Share Posted 10, February 2013 G'day Mark. That was me on Parra road in the XR6 ute! Glad you made your way to the forum and hope you can get out with these guys for a drive sometime Cheers Mick/Earl Hey mick, Thanks again for the invite, and seems like your a ford man as well as Renault, mad. No worries I'm def have a soft spot for fords. My dad had a 10sec TC Cortina. Windsor bottom end and cleaveland heads (thanks to an custom adaptor plate). Was brought home from the hospital as a newborn in it. Dad had a succession of hotted up XYs, XDs, XFs and ED XR8's. I had an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Fords in my childhood. What put me off in the end was my brother. He's a classic hoon and his habits, friends and situations he found himself in put me off the scene. Spotted a 172 on Gran Turismo 4, "drove it", liked it. Read millions of reviews. Bought a 172. Fell in love with the car, brand and the crowd it attracted (and the crowd it didn't). Never looked back. In the car collection in my head I'd have an FG FPV in a heartbeat, but reality is any ford is a long way down my list. Ford is fortunate Renault don't make a tuff Aussie ute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 11, February 2013 Report Share Posted 11, February 2013 Just a reminder that newbies don't have access to the "DRIVING" discussion without being granted added permission by an admin. Suppose I should do that sometime too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted 12, February 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12, February 2013 G'day Mark. That was me on Parra road in the XR6 ute! Glad you made your way to the forum and hope you can get out with these guys for a drive sometime Cheers Mick/Earl Hey mick, Thanks again for the invite, and seems like your a ford man as well as Renault, mad. No worries I'm def have a soft spot for fords. My dad had a 10sec TC Cortina. Windsor bottom end and cleaveland heads (thanks to an custom adaptor plate). Was brought home from the hospital as a newborn in it. Dad had a succession of hotted up XYs, XDs, XFs and ED XR8's. I had an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Fords in my childhood. What put me off in the end was my brother. He's a classic hoon and his habits, friends and situations he found himself in put me off the scene. Spotted a 172 on Gran Turismo 4, "drove it", liked it. Read millions of reviews. Bought a 172. Fell in love with the car, brand and the crowd it attracted (and the crowd it didn't). Never looked back. In the car collection in my head I'd have an FG FPV in a heartbeat, but reality is any ford is a long way down my list. Ford is fortunate Renault don't make a tuff Aussie ute That's awesome, 10 sec Cortina. my first car my a 1969 l440 mkii cortina, I have a massive soft spot for them. I always wanted an xy, so bought that for my first car, looked kinda similar. It had a 3.0l v6 gt capri motor, engineered an all, xy gt shaker on it cause the air filter stuck out of the bonnet lol. Sounded tough too. Stupid car though for me to have on my L's and red p's as you can imagine I blew two diffs and stripped second gear all on seperate ocasions and doing burnouts. Young and stupid! I could afford to maintain it so sold it. Biggest mistake though. Loved that car. Your right though, if Renault made a rear drive ute, sedan whatever with similar power figures they would embarrass ford and Holden. It's all well and good to have a stright line car, but handling is so much better especially once driven a Renault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermillion_fire Posted 14, February 2013 Report Share Posted 14, February 2013 Welcome from a fellow western Sydney newbie. I see a few guys on here with love for old fords, good to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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