HITORIHANZO Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 Just saying hi , new to the forum and renault ownership. Purchased a white 09 R27 F1 clio which I think had a previous owner on here. Love the car absolutely amazing handling and stopping ability, it has really blown me away. I come from a heavy JDM background so this was a complete new path for me but really enjoying it Cheers 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple3337 Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 Welcome! What made you change to the Clio from JDM? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 The R27 car made famous by the F1 star "buddy"! Good to see it's still looking clean and well loved 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH58 Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 Cliios RS Mk 1 to 3 aren't poles apart in general ethos from a NA Civic/Integta Type R. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HITORIHANZO Posted 1, September 2016 Author Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 (edited) Still Have a strong JDM heart and have an FD RX7 to fill that need. But was looking for something a bit different and I have had CRX's and civics before and loved the hi revving NA. But the braking and handling on the clio is second to none. You can just beat on it and drive it ten tenths and it delivers. Driving style is somewhat different not being able to rely on solid torque out of corners you have to carry much more mid corner speed. An extra 30 horsepower would be great Edited 1, September 2016 by HITORIHANZO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH58 Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 Still Have a strong JDM heart and have an FD RX7 to fill that need. But was looking for something a bit different and I have had CRX's and civics before and loved the hi revving NA. But the braking and handling on the clio is second to none. You can just beat on it and drive it ten tenths and it delivers. Driving style is somewhat different not being able to rely on solid torque out of corners you have to carry much more mid corner speed. An extra 30 horsepower would be great The best handling FWD cars I've ever driven were my Honda Prelude ATTS, the Integra R DC2, and the Clio RS 3 and Megane RS 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple3337 Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 (edited) The R27 has the stiffest suspension of any of the Clio 3's in Oz (from my experience anyway). While the ride can be harsh on bumpy roads the payoff in cornering is bordering on the ridiculous. Just keep the revs up near the limiter and I doubt you'll miss the torque. Enjoy! Edited 1, September 2016 by apple3337 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jong Posted 1, September 2016 Report Share Posted 1, September 2016 thats an awesome R27 enjoy and welcome. FD is a perfect 2nd car as well awesome car combo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH58 Posted 2, September 2016 Report Share Posted 2, September 2016 The best handling FWD cars I've ever driven were my Honda Prelude ATTS, the Integra R DC2, and the Clio RS 3 and Megane RS 3. Actually, what I should have said was that these cars were amongst the best handling cars I've ever driven irrespective of which end was putting the power down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSFan Posted 2, September 2016 Report Share Posted 2, September 2016 Actually, what I should have said was that these cars were amongst the best handling cars I've ever driven irrespective of which end was putting the power down. Better than your current ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 3, September 2016 Report Share Posted 3, September 2016 (edited) ^^ Miles better ???????????? Welcome ! Excellent choice . JDM doesnt do cornering quite like RS - enjoy the experience. Hope to see you at the track ???? Edited 3, September 2016 by rob 240 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH58 Posted 3, September 2016 Report Share Posted 3, September 2016 Better than your current ride? The BRZ is a sweet handler for sure. It's up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_hazard Posted 5, September 2016 Report Share Posted 5, September 2016 Still Have a strong JDM heart and have an FD RX7 to fill that need. But was looking for something a bit different and I have had CRX's and civics before and loved the hi revving NA. But the braking and handling on the clio is second to none. You can just beat on it and drive it ten tenths and it delivers. Driving style is somewhat different not being able to rely on solid torque out of corners you have to carry much more mid corner speed. An extra 30 horsepower would be great Would love to see some photos of the FD if you have some! Would love to add one to the garage at some stage... Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanb Posted 5, September 2016 Report Share Posted 5, September 2016 Welcome, great choice and sounds like you've got great taste with your JDM choices too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS275 Posted 6, September 2016 Report Share Posted 6, September 2016 Hi Guys, Just saying hi as just joined. I drive a RS275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob 240 Posted 6, September 2016 Report Share Posted 6, September 2016 Welcome . Good choice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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