1 more sleep...

[MTM]

Tomorrow's the big day guys - finally pick up my new Nimbus 197 tomorrow. Really excited but determined not to rag the **** of her right away. I'm going to try and run her in for the first 600 or so miles and then open her up.

Got my reg today - FP07 - I'm guessing that it was registered in Paris going by that and the fact it's an import so easy enough to spot by any Scottish/Glasgow owners on here.

Going to give the car a complete wash/polish with Meguiars on Saturday evening and then I'll get some pics up. Any East end/South side owners see me about gimme a flash.

Going to head to Callender with my girlfriend on Sunday - love that drive!!

Cheers,

Martin

 

[kully]

nice 1 budy , get some pics up when you can

 

[Ross M]

ill keep a look out. im on south side

 

[MTM]

girlfriend lives in Giffnock so I'm usually in that neck of the woods/Shawlands etc.

 

[big hp]

Picking it up on friday the 13th......

Only kidding i bought my current car on fri 13th and its been fine.

 

[clio172cup20]

Nice one mate, I'm waiting to pick up my car on Sat!! Exciting feeling isn't it!!
You wont sleep mate

 

[MTM]

don't say that lol - it's crossed my mind.

Defo will have problems sleeping tonight. What are u getting on Saturday mate? I see you have a boxster - love them!

 

[clio172cup20]

Thats what im picking up, Boxster S!!
Cant wait!!

 

[Paddy_g46]

are you going to have a wet dream tonight just thinking about it???

 

[MTM]

lol enjoy it mate - weather's perfect for a drop top too.

 

[clio172cup20]

Will do - Thanks!!
You enjoy the 197 mate!! Best colour IMO
Good choice!!

Enjoy - Be safe

 

[MTM]

Finally got it guys - absolutely love it. Only thing is just before I come to a complete standstill at lights or whatever, I SOMETIMES have a whale-like sound (all I can compare it to) which seems to be from the left brake but I'm not 100%. It's just before I come to a total stop and it's pretty loud. Car's new so no build up on discs as I've checked.

Any ideas? cheers

ps. ill get pics up later

Martin

 

[steven.m]

Sounds good mate, I'll be in Cllandar tomorrow too on my bike so will look for you

 

[edde]

You ned to bed it in hard anyway .

In the first 25 miles or so get th engine warm and then boot it up the rev range and let it come down on its own a few times to bed the pistons rings in them after a few hundred miles change the oil idealy.

 

[MTM]

Here we go guys:
Very Pleased with the car. I didn't get what I believe is an ash tray with the car - the plastic container that sits in the glove box? I don't smoke so it's not an issue anyway. The car is immaculate and these pics were taken after a good 2 hours of cleaning. I filled her up with BP super at 99.9p per litre at a total cost of £45.50 for almost a full tank.
I've been sticking to the Reanult guidelines of under 3.5k revs for the first 600 miles or so but I've opened her up a few times tonight as the temptation was too great! Seats are very supportive if a tad on the high side and the steering wheel feels nice and chunky to hold. The steering feels a lot heavier at higher speeds compared to my civic sport but the turning circle is soooo much better.
Brakes excellent and I'm sure they'll get even better as the miles go up. Engine/exhaust noise is pretty ordinary at normal speeds but on the occasions I opened her up tonight, the noise was superb. The amount of looks and compliments I've had already has been staggering if a tad embarassing lol. Speedo takes a bit of getting used to as it's smaller than in my civic but everything's well laid out. Could do with a few more cubby holes inside the 'cockpit' but all in all pretty good.
Car has a real sense of a wheel at each corner if you know what I mean and I'm looking forward to chucking her about now and again as the engine loosens up.

Cheers, Martin

 

[Ads_172]

Looking good mate, have to say these have grown on me to the point where I'd have one if I could afford it.

 

[DrR]

looking good, but if that ring sticker is not earned, remove it now.

 

[cat171]

I was just gonig to make that quote about the ring sticker.

I like the 197's, you don't see many around though.

 

[al]

As long as a ring trip is planned, we'll let you off

Looks very nice tho fella, really growing on me

 

[MrMark]

lower it!


(had to be done)

 

[Revels]

You got your new car round the ring very quickly.

 

[MTM]

cheers all

as for the ring sticker - no I haven't been and no I won't be removing it
;-)

I would lower the car but Renault have confirmed that this will invalidate certain aspects of the warranty and I'd rather not take the chance. Wouldn't mind rear tints though.

Martin

 

[edde]

cheers all

as for the ring sticker - no I haven't been and no I won't be removing it
;-)

I would lower the car but Renault have confirmed that this will invalidate certain aspects of the warranty and I'd rather not take the chance. Wouldn't mind rear tints though.

Martin

I woulnd't worry about warently.

 

[MTM]

why not mate

 

[Loki]

because it french

 

[MTM]

is that supposed to make sense?

 

[MTM]

I've been informed by RUK that lowering the car will invalidate all warranty claims relating to having this done. I'd rather not take the chance

 

[DrR]

I've been informed by RUK that lowering the car will invalidate all warranty claims relating to having this done. I'd rather not take the chance

Lower it, then if (more like when) something breaks put the standard springs on job done.

 

[edde]

I've been informed by RUK that lowering the car will invalidate all warranty claims relating to having this done. I'd rather not take the chance

Loads of people on here have had serious suspension parts changed whilst on coilovers. Delaerships don't care they get paid by Renault UK for the work.

 

[christian rea]

where is your cliosport sticker ?youd better get one !

 

[Tom1]

Why lower a brand new car?

Looks nice and great colour.

 

[Alan]

Ace matey...i'm local too..Black gold 182..

Alan.

 

[Norris_309]

i'm actually loving the 197's now after seeing a few on the road..
nice one mate, enjoy

 

[cat171]

Why lower a brand new car?

They look better lowered a touch.

 

[MTM]

Thanks again guys - where do you live alan?

I should really get a cliosport sticker

 

[Alan]

Blantyre matey..know it??

 

[christian rea]

:evil:

Thanks again guys - where do you live alan?

I should really get a cliosport sticker

^ yeah you should defo or else :evil:

 

[MTM]

sure do alan - should meet up some time or get a wee mini meet sorted - I used to work part time in Bothwell and only live in Mount Vernon myself.

 

[MTM]

lol rea

 

[Alan]

Ah right ok, well i'm just off Hunthill road if you know it, mrs stays in mt vernon..