Renaultsport! [Archive] - Saxperience

Scott83

2nd January 2013, 17:34

Just my opinion, but I think they are far from shit. Had my 172 for three and a half years and still like driving it.

Edit, just spotted you said the 200. We looked at a couple of 200's when trying to find a car for the wife, we/she wasn't as keen on them. The brakes are better than the 1*2 but I like the fact the 1*2 is a little/nimble car.

She ended up with a Corsa VXR instead which actually seems bigger than the 200

saxo_singh

2nd January 2013, 17:35

Must of been 10000000000x better then driving a mk1 flat arch tho....

smiith

2nd January 2013, 17:35

Before the Renaultsport days, but my mk1 Clio, was quite frankly awesome seating wise.. So comfy.. My mates Megané 225 was nice aswell, with the recaro seats..

The ones with poverty spec interiors are grim for the seats, but if you pay for the better ones, they seem nice!

As for the 172/182, i think people expect epic power.. When the number isn't actually BHP.. Most 182's are usually around 160-170bhp standard

jayline

2nd January 2013, 17:35

Just my opinion, but I think they are far from shit. Had my 172 for three and a half years and still like driving it.

I don't doubt the 172 as a mate has one for track/road use and I loved being just a passenger in it!

Maybe it's just the newer versions?

Ryan

2nd January 2013, 17:36

Before the Renaultsport days, but my mk1 Clio, was quite frankly awesome seating wise.. So comfy.. My mates Megané 225 was nice aswell, with the recaro seats..

The ones with poverty spec interiors are grim for the seats, but if you pay for the better ones, they seem nice!

The new recaros have sadly been known for having wear issues... Well when I mean issues I mean big problems.

jayline

2nd January 2013, 17:36

Must of been 10000000000x better then driving a mk1 flat arch tho....

Ill let pi know when I get to drive the Saxo ;)

Ryan

2nd January 2013, 17:37

I don't doubt the 172 as a mate has one for track/road use and I loved being just a passenger in it!

Maybe it's just the newer versions?

So what you're saying is you didn't like the 200 and so not all renaultsports are shit.

jayline

2nd January 2013, 17:38

So what you're saying is you didn't like the 200 and so not all renaultsports are shit.

Well I'm wondering if it just the newer versions? I've been in a fair few and IMO I think it's getting worse every time they bring a new car out?

smiith

2nd January 2013, 17:39

The new recaros have sadly been known for having wear issues... Well when I mean issues I mean big problems.

Thats sad, they used to be lovely seats! So comfy and hugging!

Scott83

2nd January 2013, 17:39

I don't doubt the 172 as a mate has one for track/road use and I loved being just a passenger in it!

Maybe it's just the newer versions?

I spotted you'd mentioned the 200 and I was editing my post as you quoted. They lost a lot of appeal (to me) when they went bigger. I like little cars.

I considered selling the 172 and getting a newer Twingo 133. I had a test drive in one and it was decent fun.

jayline

2nd January 2013, 17:43

Thats sad, they used to be lovely seats! So comfy and hugging!
This is why Kwan they used to great cars but now I think they are dying out and loosing there touch! The 172 and 182 are great little cars an I would love to own one but I'm not sure how long they will last!

I spotted you'd mentioned the 200 and I was editing my post as you quoted. They lost a lot of appeal (to me) when they went bigger. I like little cars.

I considered selling the 172 and getting a newer Twingo 133. I had a test drive in one and it was decent fun.

Haha, I wouldn't sell the 172 as its a car you sell but regret it after! Haven't tried the new twingo yet, would like to have ago though!

smiith

2nd January 2013, 17:49

Chris_O

2nd January 2013, 17:53

My mate had a twingo 133 when they 1st came out.. Handled like nothing iv ever known! Went round corners so fast, was nippy, and had good pull! Only let down on that was the poverty spec seats, not sure if you can spec them up for better seats or not, if you can, he was stupid not to

Expect a pm from hardcore_blowjob asking you to be his one and only fwend on sax p!

smiith

2nd January 2013, 18:06

Expect a pm from hardcore_blowjob asking you to be his one and only fwend on sax p!

Anyone who gives me a blowjob can be my friend..

Jazz

2nd January 2013, 18:50

Me and 3 mates are looking for a cheap 1k hot-hatch to take to the 'Ring this summer.

Clio 172 is top of our list, also looking at MG ZR160 and.. maybe.... even a VTS.

rey

2nd January 2013, 18:55

How did you have enough of a go in a 200 to get an idea of how good one is when you don't have a license?

leeroybrown

2nd January 2013, 18:58

One of the best hot hatches ever made and you dont like it lol

Aly

2nd January 2013, 19:04

I've owned a Saxo VTR 106 GTI Saxo VTS with PH3 cams Clio Ph1 172 and got my Mini Cooper S and my 172 was the quickest car out of all of them.

Phase 1's have a wicked 1st gear run 14.2 1/4 miles in it made 180bhp on the dyno and pulled very hard, slowed a little bit once in 5th gear as they have a very long 5th gear.

Didn't handle as well as my 106 GTI or Mini Cooper S but it had very good brakes and I used to get nearly 400 miles to a tank.

Mine was very reliable and didn't burn oil, only problem I encountered (probably because of how low it was) power steering pipe rubbed and used to leak pink fluid sometimes but only leaked on very hot days which I never understood.

I'd get another one and I miss mine sooo much but they rot, if you can find a clean one then you're laughing but mine was rusting a lot. One reason I love my Mini they don't rust much and mine is 100% rot free.

Ryan

2nd January 2013, 19:06

Me and 3 mates are looking for a cheap 1k hot-hatch to take to the 'Ring this summer.

Clio 172 is top of our list, also looking at MG ZR160 and.. maybe.... even a VTS.

Clio isn't as fun but safer if you bin it at speed. Also much better on the drive down.

Jazz

2nd January 2013, 19:10

Clio isn't as fun but safer if you bin it at speed. Also much better on the drive down.

Yeah I'd imagine the Clio will be the nicest on the way down.

However, we'll most likely be stripping whichever car we get and popping in some lightweight buckets, so comfort isn't all that high on our agenda :P

Bradtate

2nd January 2013, 19:16

Aly

2nd January 2013, 19:20

I had a Clio 200 and loved it at first, but after a while the ride is horrendous and it just feels very pedestrian, nowhere near as sporty as I was expecting. But had it on finance and couldn't get rid of it until the end of the 2 years so had to put up with it lol now back to the poverty spec saxo :)

I'm glad you said that because I nearly took out an Alien Green 200 with cup packs on finance and I always feel like I regret not doing it, ended up with a Cooper S instead.

Tom5190

2nd January 2013, 19:24

Cant believe you dont like the 200. I dont really like 172/182 models (from what ive driven) but i thought the 197/200 models are awsome. There quick, gearbox felt awsome, handling gave loads of feedback and it gripped really well. Id much rather one than my 16v for just about every reason. Renaultsport offer the best hatchback available imo too in the Megane.

Bradtate

2nd January 2013, 19:33

I'm glad you said that because I nearly took out an Alien Green 200 with cup packs on finance and I always feel like I regret not doing it, ended up with a Cooper S instead.

You did the right thing mate, I loved it for the first two months and then it was just hell. Cost a fortune each month, a fortune in petrol (averaged 27mpg driving sensibly) and the ride was just painful, literally.

Was always good fun when you put your foot down and chucked it round some bends because it did handle well. I had the full fat one with cup suspension and brembos etc, but when it came down to it, I just don't think they're worth the money they are sold for.

How do you find the cooper S? Always liked them just never had the bottle to get one.

jayline

2nd January 2013, 19:43

Some amazing feedback here! I can see what your are all saying but I feel like they are going down hill! The ph1 Clio 172 was the best I think!

leeroybrown

2nd January 2013, 19:49

Some amazing feedback here! I can see what your are all saying but I feel like they are going down hill! The ph1 Clio 172 was the best I think!

Your stuck in a time warp lol

Trophy is the best 172/182 made.

Prickle

2nd January 2013, 19:52

I dont like the seating postion in the 1*2's. Never driven one though.

CHIP

2nd January 2013, 19:54

Has the OP ever driven a 172? I notice he said he'd passengered but ever actually driven one??

ed-bradley

2nd January 2013, 19:55

How did you have enough of a go in a 200 to get an idea of how good one is when you don't have a license?

Lol, Burn.

Yates

2nd January 2013, 20:12

jazz do not got 4s up in a vts! too crowded!

not had much experience with Clio sports or any of the others but for bang for buck u can't complain

baker556

2nd January 2013, 20:13

not sure if srs.

You drove this 200 probably 8 metres to deem its a bad car, you have to rev them keep them on the boil to experience them, much better than any saxo.

jayline

2nd January 2013, 20:19

Has the OP ever driven a 172? I notice he said he'd passengered but ever actually driven one??

I have had the pleasure of driving a standard one when my grandad got one was very nice through the lanes to my house but I was a passenger in a mates on that is for track and loved them even more!

not sure if srs.

You drove this 200 probably 8 metres to deem its a bad car, you have to rev them keep them on the boil to experience them, much better than any saxo.

In regards to this I am being serious and in fact I did quite a bit of driving in one on L plates! I know as my auntie was kind enough to let me drive her about over Xmas! And I was cheeky enough to have a little punt in the lanes nearby! Just to see if its anywhere near what people have Been saying about them!

Jazz

2nd January 2013, 20:20

jazz do not got 4s up in a vts! too crowded!

not had much experience with Clio sports or any of the others but for bang for buck u can't complain

We would strip the car, so only 2 of us would drive down in it. We'll be part of a convoy of about 9-10 cars, the other 2 lads would just grab a lift with someone.

I'm in 2 minds, either chip in for a budget ring slag 172/VTS or just take the M3 so I can do 175 mph on the autobahn lol, don't really want to risk crashing my daily driver on the ring though. Ring slag is very tempting right now.

baker556

2nd January 2013, 20:29

In regards to this I am being serious and in fact I did quite a bit of driving in one on L plates! I know as my auntie was kind enough to let me drive her about over Xmas! And I was cheeky enough to have a little punt in the lanes nearby! Just to see if its anywhere near what people have Been saying about them!

Your auntie has a 200 and let you drive it on L plates, how much was the insurance on that?

Ryan

2nd January 2013, 20:33

We would strip the car, so only 2 of us would drive down in it. We'll be part of a convoy of about 9-10 cars, the other 2 lads would just grab a lift with someone.

I'm in 2 minds, either chip in for a budget ring slag 172/VTS or just take the M3 so I can do 175 mph on the autobahn lol, don't really want to risk crashing my daily driver on the ring though. Ring slag is very tempting right now.

you could just do what a lot of people do and rent from RSR.

Make sure we get a detailed report on it if you do so.

jayline

2nd January 2013, 20:38

Your auntie has a 200 and let you drive it on L plates, how much was the insurance on that?

I don't have a clue matey! She said here's L plates go slap them on and wait for me!

Giraffe

2nd January 2013, 20:41

What the F... OP doesn't even have a licence? OPINION INVALID.

MickyWelsh172

2nd January 2013, 20:42

Absolutely love my 172, really cant see me getting rid of it, even when i get a car from work in April, still keep this for my 'weekend' car lol

And really like the look of the Twingo 133's thats been mentioned!

jayline

2nd January 2013, 20:48

What the F... OP doesn't even have a licence? OPINION INVALID.

What the F...... I don't have a license big whoop! Your comment is invalid! :)

Jazz

2nd January 2013, 20:52

you could just do what a lot of people do and rent from RSR.

Make sure we get a detailed report on it if you do so.

We looked into RSR but it seems a bit pricey, especially since there are 4 of us and their prices are usually for 2 heads iirc. Works out more economical to buy ourselves a cheap car and do it ourselves. We would then possibly just return it to standard and sell it on our return for (hopefully) pretty much what we bought it for.

Giraffe

2nd January 2013, 20:54

What the F...... I don't have a license big whoop! Your comment is invalid! :)

Why don't you have a licence? Revoked or something?

jayline

2nd January 2013, 20:56

Why don't you have a licence? Revoked or something?

Nah doing it soon! Doing a week intense course!

Giraffe

2nd January 2013, 20:57

Wait what, you have a 43 page progress thread yet you've never actually driven a car as anything other than a learner?

jayline

2nd January 2013, 21:08

Wait what, you have a 43 page progress thread yet you've never actually driven a car as anything other than a learner?

That's true! I'm building flat arch ATM!

Dan-Subtle

2nd January 2013, 21:19

my next car will definitely be a clio 172/182.

if you drove your auntie about over xmas jay why do you need a weeks intensive course to learn to drive?

blackie_2k5

2nd January 2013, 21:22

jayline

2nd January 2013, 21:23

my next car will definitely be a clio 172/182.

if you drove your auntie about over xmas jay why do you need a weeks intensive course to learn to drive?

It's because I know I have bad habits and for the sales of 250! I will have a license at the end of it hopefully

Jayzlife

2nd January 2013, 21:26

Wow at this thread.

OP tut tut tut!!!

RobVT

2nd January 2013, 21:32

I'm not sure why you would come onto a forum to billy bullshit............

OP is a mong.

leeroybrown

2nd January 2013, 21:36

There is about 5 people in this thread thy have owned one or still do. Those are the people to listen to they have first hand experience, the rest don't and just jump on the bang wagon!

MonkeyKnifeFight

2nd January 2013, 21:39

If you want to push a hot hatch to its limits, there is no better car to do it in than the 200!!

Simples :)

leeroybrown

2nd January 2013, 21:41

If you want to push a hot hatch to its limits, there is no better car to do it in than the 200!!

Simples :)

Pound for pounds there is nothing better

LWS_71

2nd January 2013, 22:24

I have a Clio 200, Full fat with cup suspension and other goodies. It is easily the best car I have owned and I love it. I rate it more than my old FN2 type R, Zetec S and VTS.

The interior build quality isn't up to German standards, but is very nice indeed and compared to a tin can saxo its like a Bentley.

The power is awesome and so usable, the low down pull due to the VVT is what I really like. After 3k rpm mine just picks up all the way to the 7,500 rpm redline, much better IMO than my old Civic which was great after 5,500 rpm.

The handling is also very good! So easy to push on and drive fast, Clio is soo good on track and faster round Brands than my FN2. The only thing I may do is lower it a little on H&R springs just to get rid of the minimal arch gap.

I don't think you can judge all Renaultsports after a trip to the shop with your nan. They are all very good cars and definitely aren't getting worse with age. I will be keeping mine for many a year to come.

MonkeyKnifeFight

2nd January 2013, 22:51

^^^ Great post!! Did you spec the Rs monitor?

Aly

2nd January 2013, 23:13

You did the right thing mate, I loved it for the first two months and then it was just hell. Cost a fortune each month, a fortune in petrol (averaged 27mpg driving sensibly) and the ride was just painful, literally.

Was always good fun when you put your foot down and chucked it round some bends because it did handle well. I had the full fat one with cup suspension and brembos etc, but when it came down to it, I just don't think they're worth the money they are sold for.

How do you find the cooper S? Always liked them just never had the bottle to get one.

I love it.

Probably the best thing I love about my Cooper S it's a performance car that loves being driven slowly if you get me. My 172 always wanted to be driven fast, you couldn't drive it smooth at 30mph (might have been the RS Tuning map that was on it) and as you built up throttle it was only fully happy when you floored it.

My Mini you can drive it anyway you like it's a lovely cruiser, put it in 6th on the motorway it will pull hard all the way from 50mph right up to 140mph where it tails off a bit, it's a little bit worse on fuel than my 172 has a 50 litre tank and I get around 330 miles to a tank in mine, Clio had a 45 litre tank and used to get about 360-370 to a tank.

It's reliable as hell never let me down, standard the 172 has better brakes think they are 283mm on a 172 whereas my Mini has something like 270mm somewhere around there.

Mini is a lot easier to drive as well I always thought in my Clio I was slumped back even if I adjusted the seat properly, in the Mini you do sit on the floor quite a bit but you sit upright on the floor with the pedals perfectly alligned infront of you, all I'd say about people who diss a Mini they've never driven one, my Mini is not as fast as my 172 and I don't think it ever will be but I sacrifice it because 1) the driving position is perfect 2) its a very very easy car to drive, the quick steering rack makes it a joy and the supercharger sound is just addictive.

Hopefully if I get money sorted I might put it on the road for FCS and take it on track for a bit of fun.

mlawlan69

2nd January 2013, 23:22

I must admit im surprised a cooper s isn't as fast as a 1*2

Aly

2nd January 2013, 23:28

I must admit im surprised a cooper s isn't as fast as a 1*2

Well all the people on Mini Torque say standard Cooper S's run anywhere between 15.8-16.2 on the 1/4 mile, I went to York and ran a 15.4 lol.

They put this sheet up where you can look at what 1/4 mile your car should do and it said under R53 Mini Cooper S standard they should do 14.6, I was doing consistent 15.4's all day and couldn't get near 14.6.

Mini's are rubbish off the line, they have restricted boost in 1st gear and 1st gear isn't very good.

Chr15

2nd January 2013, 23:30

Everybody here sounds like they drive on a track every single day haha

blackie_2k5

2nd January 2013, 23:32

Everybody here sounds like they drive on a track every single day haha

dont you?

Chr15

2nd January 2013, 23:41

No, have to watch the fuel gauge too much haha!

blackie_2k5

2nd January 2013, 23:43

No, have to watch the fuel gauge too much haha!

ahhh yeah!!!

you have an alphalpha :hug:

poor chros

Prickle

2nd January 2013, 23:45

No, have to watch the fuel gauge too much haha!

Is she thirsty? ;)

What sort of mpg does she do?

blackie_2k5

2nd January 2013, 23:47

Is she thirsty? ;)

What sort of mpg does she do?

dont swear at him!!

Ryan

2nd January 2013, 23:55

i now lots have issues with insurance etc

but why do ppl go from vts to 1*2

you may as well move to a better car or stay with the saxo imo

theyre really arent THAT much better.

i know its a newer car etc..but you pay more for not alot more really..when it boils down youve got a newer car with aircon and a slightly better drive

worth the added cost..

People go from a saxo to a Clio because they still want a fun small car but also want something which has better build, more equipment and won't crumple when someone farts near it.

Gandi699

2nd January 2013, 23:58

First renaultsport/172/182/clio/whatever thread of the year?

blackie_2k5

2nd January 2013, 23:58

People go from a saxo to a Clio because they still want a fun small car but also want something which has better build, more equipment and won't crumple when someone farts near it.

and they choose a clio :p

ryan you always nibble my clios posts

Chr15

3rd January 2013, 00:00

MPG in my case is metres per gallon

ive gone from £25 which will last me 7 days to £30 not knowing when ill next have to fill up again!

blackie_2k5

3rd January 2013, 00:01

MPG in my case is metres per gallon

ive gone from £25 which will last me 7 days to £30 not knowing when ill next have to fill up again!

yours 2.5 v6?

Chr15

3rd January 2013, 00:04

yes.

i 'like' the clio's, would just never buy one. even the newer ones and megane 225/r26 have shite tacky interiors

Ryan

3rd January 2013, 00:42

and they choose a clio :p

ryan you always nibble my clios posts

Ncap ratings dear boy ;)

But I still also have a saxo lol.

AlexB

3rd January 2013, 00:47

this thread is the most amazing thing on the forum

for no reason other than its got 4 pages about renaultsports with no hardcorejoeboy in here wanking himself off over the show room brochure

Gandi699

3rd January 2013, 00:51

might be too busy on the phone to the police, who incidentally are "krap"

Chr15

3rd January 2013, 00:52

Ncap ratings dear boy ;)

But I still also have a saxo lol.

when did you last even consider getting it sorted? last thing i remember was plugging in the pred ecu and it running fine, that was ages ago

AlexB

3rd January 2013, 00:56

when did you last even consider getting it sorted? last thing i remember was plugging in the pred ecu and it running fine, that was ages ago

that was before i even had my engine....

Chr15

3rd January 2013, 01:02

well over a year then! pretty sure it was feb last year when i came up and saw you, willsy and steph!

Ryan

3rd January 2013, 01:19

when did you last even consider getting it sorted? last thing i remember was plugging in the pred ecu and it running fine, that was ages ago

It drives. Just waiting for the summer now.

mlawlan69

3rd January 2013, 02:11

So this thread concludes Renault sports are crap, when driven to the shops illegally, from a non licence holding driver.

Waitwut!?

Chr15

3rd January 2013, 02:14

I thought OP had a license and it was somebody else who drove to the 'Ring without one?

Prickle

3rd January 2013, 02:18

So this thread concludes Renault sports are crap, when driven to the shops illegally, from a non licence holding driver.

Waitwut!?

In short - yeah. :zainy:

I thought OP had a license and it was somebody else who drove to the 'Ring without one?

Jay has no license afaik.

Sure he will soon though..

Think you're on about someone else, that drove a Clio?

Chr15

3rd January 2013, 02:24

Thats what I said JG

Cam

3rd January 2013, 02:27

Jay has no license afaik.

Sure he will soon though..

Think you're on about someone else, that drove a Clio?

He has been saying soon for about 6 months now...

Lol.

Prickle

3rd January 2013, 02:53

Thats what I said JG

;) did you? tired eyes ftl. bed time..

He has been saying soon for about 6 months now...

Lol.

Lol, that is a good point. I wont jump on his case im sure he knows.

But me personally getting passed > car would of been my plan of action. Dm now though. Lol. xoxox

Davo106

3rd January 2013, 04:12

R26 <3

Enough said.

devilsadvocate

3rd January 2013, 07:47

So you drove your aunties Clio for a bit with L plates on that you didn't like it.

First off, why do we all make a tread about a car we drove and didn't like?

Everyone has a different opinion on a car, some like and others don't.

I have a Clio 200 and its a very capable car and round a track, it's probably awesome.
The brakes are brilliant but its not as quick as people seem to believe. There are plenty of quicker cars out there, a few 2L TDI's are plenty capable of keeping up with me 40-70mph.

The handling is fantastic, you can stick it into almost any corner and it just grips. Plus with the added advantage of decent brakes, you can brake late so on country roads they are brilliant.

The interior is not the best but its better than it used to be!

If you want to drive it to its limits (i.e high RPM) then you should expect dire MPG.

I filled the tank yesterday (about 50 litres) and driving back from the petrol station through town I was getting 23mpg. Motorway you are looking at about 35-36mpg assuming you stick at 70mph which gives an combined average of about 28-29mpg which seems to be what I get most months (roughly) but that's 90% granny driving with the odd foot down into the high revs.

In hind sight, I would not have bought this if I could go back and start again with my money but you live and learn!!

I will keep the Clio another 18 months then move onto something more sensible (and probably German).

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 10:45

My mate had a twingo 133 when they 1st came out.. Handled like nothing iv ever known! Went round corners so fast, was nippy, and had good pull! Only let down on that was the poverty spec seats, not sure if you can spec them up for better seats or not, if you can, he was stupid not to

Nope. You can't spec recaros which is a shame. The standard seats ARE supportive enough though for track although you usually have to compromise reach in arms and legs.

Aly

3rd January 2013, 11:39

Nope. You can't spec recaros which is a shame. The standard seats ARE supportive enough though for track although you usually have to compromise reach in arms and legs.

http://alltheragefaces.com/img/usercreated/4ffc4a3c77d96.png

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 12:06

Don't quote me but im sure i heard of a renaultsport specific dealership fitting some.clio 200 seats to a twingo after the customer bought the car.

Personally i like the seats in that they are comfy and very easy to wipe clean.

They do look pretty gash though the renaultsport logo in orange can't quite cover up how ugly they are lol

AdamB

3rd January 2013, 12:17

Twingo's are epic cars.
trlololololol

i do like them RS monitors

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 13:28

Think they only came on the silverstones or a huge extra on the options list.

They are good little cars but for the true GT3RS of hot hatch shenanigans its the Clio 200 all the way.

Gandi699

3rd January 2013, 13:36

the 200 is the GT3 RS of hot hatches?

AdamB

3rd January 2013, 13:39

You bet they are

rey

3rd January 2013, 13:44

You heard it here first, straight from the keyboard of a retard.

Ross

3rd January 2013, 13:48

Think they only came on the silverstones or a huge extra on the options list.

They are good little cars but for the true GT3RS of hot hatch shenanigans its the Clio 200 all the way.

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab74/rossdagley/388D9FA0-A0AA-4F21-9EFA-7C57BC8BF23E-409-000001111D2D13ED_zpsb63b434c.jpg

stupotvtr

3rd January 2013, 13:55

So the op thinks the Clio is shit after driving it about with L plates on and his auntie in the car! They are best when they are being thrashed!

I went from a cammed vts to full fat 182, similar in speed but power delivery is different and the Clio felt more solid and better made. Mpg was quite rubbish but drive wise it had loads of grip and great handling.

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 14:17

You heard it here first, straight from the keyboard of a retard.

Well i wouldnt say keyboard but you are close.

Better go call Chris Harris a retard too. Sure he'll appreciate that one.

rey

3rd January 2013, 14:57

He probably would, he does enjoy a good difference of opinion after all.

And I'd say keyboard, seeing as I read what you wrote, I didn't listen to you say it, did I?

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 15:48

But..... i didnt use a keyboard....

AlexB

3rd January 2013, 16:07

joeboy is so hardcore hes had a keyboard inserted in his arse so what you actually read was him taking a shit hitting random buttons

just so happens he loves renault that much even his shit seems too aswell

rey

3rd January 2013, 16:20

But..... i didnt use a keyboard....

So how did you write it all out then joebollocks?

Giraffe

3rd January 2013, 16:26

So how did you write it all out then joebollocks?

I bet he'll say touch screen... Unless he has one of those things he can speak to, in which case I guess he'd get away with it, although not sure it would come up in English if he did that, and not sure if "shit" or "bollocks" counts as a language as it is...

rey

3rd January 2013, 16:33

I bet he'll say touch screen... Unless he has one of those things he can speak to, in which case I guess he'd get away with it, although not sure it would come up in English if he did that, and not sure if "shit" or "bollocks" counts as a language as it is...

I was waiting on touch screen, which would just further hammer home how thick he is..

And true, last time I checked, voice detection doesn't recognise bullshit..

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 16:52

Omg hahaha too easy haha

Brettles1986

3rd January 2013, 16:54

Omg hahaha too easy haha

Your ability to rip up the track or your trolling?

AlexB

3rd January 2013, 17:23

Your ability to rip up the track or your trolling?

his misses.....

iVTR

3rd January 2013, 21:55

Seriously need a drive in a Renaultsport Megane 225 to assess!

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 21:58

Its fast...

Megane R26 F1 Team is the way forward though.

ed-bradley

3rd January 2013, 21:59

Its fast...

Megane R26 F1 Team is the way forward though.

What about the R26R

hard_corejoeboy

3rd January 2013, 22:58

I was thinking they are still bit expensive and hardcore for a day to day hot hatch but yeah good shout.

AlexB

4th January 2013, 11:35

isnt there a 70 year old woman with one?

man the fuck up you pussy...

leeroybrown

4th January 2013, 11:42

Sure is, 70 Year old Grandma!

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 12:20

isnt there a 70 year old woman with one?

man the fuck up you pussy...

Its not her daily and shes not exactly your average 70 year old grandma...

Yates

4th January 2013, 12:44

I was thinking they are still bit expensive and hardcore for a day to day hot hatch but yeah good shout.

but you are hard-core so you should mention it

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 13:00

Around 200 in the uk plus an r26 is 95% an r26r anyway....

Gandi699

4th January 2013, 13:02

No it isnt

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 13:29

Slightly different suspension
Harnesses
Seats
Optional rollcage
Poly rear windows
Carbon bonnet

So basically 95% the same as an r26.

leeroybrown

4th January 2013, 13:57

Has a smaller washer bottle as well compared to the R26 ha.

Gandi699

4th January 2013, 14:23

that makes all the difference :D

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 14:28

Now that is fucking gay lol

Ross

4th January 2013, 15:18

Slightly different suspension
Harnesses
Seats
Optional rollcage
Poly rear windows
Carbon bonnet

So basically 95% the same as an r26.

And...

weighs 120kg's less.
And has a short shift gearstick.
Different tyres.
Less sound deadening.
Different suspension.
Different exhaust.
No rear wiper.
No headlight washers.
NO rear seats.
No passenger airbag.
No climate control.
No fog lights.
Different steering wheel.

Oh, and different badges.

Yep - practically identical...

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 15:29

Ross

4th January 2013, 15:34

Prickle

4th January 2013, 15:34

Pops from this would get you pulled up lol. Love it though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d27Y1XBBIf8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0ZrjfsxmGM

Gandi699

4th January 2013, 15:35

pops and bangs remap = gay

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 15:38

lol @ 99% in terms of parts. Suspension being <1% of a cars parts yeah?

I try to side with you as much as I can Joe because you take a lot of shit on the forums. But really, you can be a total fucking retard sometimes ;)

Maybe im being petty but i was counting every wire and nut in the parts list lol

I only receive shit on the forums because i usually speak the truth and have people when ive called their cars or driving shit. Then it just gets taken to the extreme by some people who feel they have to disagree with everything i say.

leeroybrown

4th January 2013, 15:40

Exhaust
Wheels
Steering wheels

Loads of stuff thats different

Giraffe

4th January 2013, 15:40

Maybe im being petty but i was counting every wire and nut in the parts list lol

I only receive shit on the forums because i usually speak the truth and have people when ive called their cars or driving shit. Then it just gets taken to the extreme by some people who feel they have to disagree with everything i say.

You don't usually speak the truth though... You usually just try and justify your belief that your car is the greatest in the world and that you're one of the greatest drivers in the world whilst occasionally spouting drivel and maybe the odd occasional post that actually does make sense...

Aly

4th January 2013, 15:56

So all stuff that anyone could do to their r26 pretty much by taking things out ofbit.

Same bodyshape, same bumpers,same spark plugs same pretty much everything apart from the stuff you mentioned.

Okay its probably not exactly 95%

If anything its actually probably 99% in terms of parts.

Oh and if you are going to be petty at least don't repeat things i've already mentioned.

Wow hardcore I used to think why people think you're retarded but now that post confirms it.

That's a bit like saying Mini Cooper S's are just a Mini Cooper S GP with back seats, they are completely different.

Cooper S GP's fetch £12,000 regular Cooper S fetch half that.

If it was that easy to get R26R performance from the R26 F1 no one would ever bother with the R.

Yes people will buy Saxo's or 172's and strip them out and turn them into a track car but how many people are seriously going to spend £7-£9,000 on a R26 F1 and strip out all the sound deadening, fit poly carb windows, fit a roll cage etc.

The R26R will always retain it's value despite it's setup as it's a track day derived car, anyone who takes a R26 F1 to strip it out will only devalue the car.

Jesus

Gandi699

4th January 2013, 16:00

Someone please lock this, its gone on too long and someone else needs to create a new one asking exactly the same thing.

Prickle

4th January 2013, 16:13

http://gagpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Oh-deer....jpeg

hard_corejoeboy

4th January 2013, 16:22

No a Renaultsport Twingo is a completely different car to a twingo GT. An r26r is just a track version of the r26.Your missing the point here.

I wasnt saying its as good. Im just saying you can have 95% of the r26r for a lot less money.

Frankly i dont own either so i have no interest if people pay attention or not.

0rang3peel

4th January 2013, 17:26

*enters thread, see's the above mongoloid talking utter shit*

leaves thread forever.

Penn

4th January 2013, 21:38

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/Awards/Default.aspx

Now just lock the thread please.

Giraffe

4th January 2013, 22:44

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/Awards/Default.aspx

Now just lock the thread please.

Look dude, until you've driven your auntie around with L plates, I'm just not sure how you can have a valid opinion.
Well aware that you have one, I'm obviously being facetious.

MJ05LLY

4th January 2013, 23:37

I wanted to test drive a Megane 250 cup not long back but fooking hell they're I possible to get hold of with the local dealerships.

One thing that did tickle me is the salesman asked me if I was looking at any other cars. So I said an Astra VXR to which he told me that they're not very good because he sees them broken down on the roads all the time. He only then asked me what car I had!

Saying that Vauxhall are as bad, when I said I was off too look at a Megane they said Renault would be bust this year so it's pointless going to try one!