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CLIO IV RS - Trophy from page 111
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BMW 330D
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
after watching this it has some very nice features, as mentioned, reversing camera, the LED strips in the light housing, i have those on mine and they look seriously cool. The R.S. badge is the same as on the megane, but on the megane its placed in the grill rather than under the badge, no biggy, i think in the flesh this thing will look very cool, its like a mini megane and much more grown up.
And as for the auto box, don't knock it until you've tried it, i never thought i would own one but after having owned mine now for a month i can't see me every wanting to go back to a manual, its so much nicer to drive on the commute and the motorway, traffic in the mornings and especially traffic on hills is so much better than all that clutch work, and I've never felt the need to use the paddles, foot to the floor, kick down, thats all you need.
The car will feel more solid and grown up, which will probably annoy the old 172 cup people who like to drive around in a rattling tin can, but the car is growing up just like the megane did, the megane changed a lot from the R26 to the megane 250, and this is the clios turn to make that jump, and i can say from doing the megane jump, its definitely the right move for renault.
after watching this it has some very nice features, as mentioned, reversing camera, the LED strips in the light housing, i have those on mine and they look seriously cool. The R.S. badge is the same as on the megane, but on the megane its placed in the grill rather than under the badge, no biggy, i think in the flesh this thing will look very cool, its like a mini megane and much more grown up.
And as for the auto box, don't knock it until you've tried it, i never thought i would own one but after having owned mine now for a month i can't see me every wanting to go back to a manual, its so much nicer to drive on the commute and the motorway, traffic in the mornings and especially traffic on hills is so much better than all that clutch work, and I've never felt the need to use the paddles, foot to the floor, kick down, thats all you need.
The car will feel more solid and grown up, which will probably annoy the old 172 cup people who like to drive around in a rattling tin can, but the car is growing up just like the megane did, the megane changed a lot from the R26 to the megane 250, and this is the clios turn to make that jump, and i can say from doing the megane jump, its definitely the right move for renault.
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Growing up, getting fat, slow, boring.... The clio is ment to appeal to the driver, who likes real feel, connected nippy kart like car.... Grow up..... And make a proper Clio.... This is a family car and a load of excuses imo, shame really....
And in not a 172 owner... Peugeot didn't make the 106/saxo grow up... Renault didn't allow the 5 to grow up... Europe saving money
Growing up, getting fat, slow, boring.... The clio is ment to appeal to the driver, who likes real feel, connected nippy kart like car.... Grow up..... And make a proper Clio.... This is a family car and a load of excuses imo, shame really....
And in not a 172 owner... Peugeot didn't make the 106/saxo grow up... Renault didn't allow the 5 to grow up... Europe saving money
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
I can't help but see the front end as an "angry face" though LOL.
Just saw this photo elsewhere. I think it looks great.
I can't help but see the front end as an "angry face" though LOL.
Mountune Tractor
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
It certainly looks that size from the photo's, await official dimensions though.
It certainly looks that size from the photo's, await official dimensions though.
DrR
ClioSport Club Member
VW Golf GTD
E90 M3
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Ah, a condescending remark! Read what I said again Kev instead of mis-quoting, I'll even re-quote it:
I don't care whether Ferrari's have paddles (for the record I've driven a 355 (manual) and 360 (paddles) back to back...guess which one I prefered , despite it being slower), to me a manual box and clutch are an essential part of the driving experience for someone that appreciates driving beyond just being able to go fast. I'm not claiming to be the worlds best driver (my driving history from the past few months proves this, lol), but IMO (remember, opinions generally can't be wrong, despite cliosport thinking otherwise), paddles take away a certain amount of driver involvement.
Personal preference at the end of the day. It will be a good car, but it's not for me.
Ah, a condescending remark! Read what I said again Kev instead of mis-quoting, I'll even re-quote it:
I don't care whether Ferrari's have paddles (for the record I've driven a 355 (manual) and 360 (paddles) back to back...guess which one I prefered , despite it being slower
), to me a manual box and clutch are an essential part of the driving experience for someone that appreciates driving beyond just being able to go fast. I'm not claiming to be the worlds best driver (my driving history from the past few months proves this, lol), but IMO (remember, opinions generally can't be wrong, despite cliosport thinking otherwise), paddles take away a certain amount of driver involvement.Personal preference at the end of the day. It will be a good car, but it's not for me.
CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
It wasn't aimed at you Luke mate. It was at the hundred comments on how crap the dsg will be even though they haven't used it.
I understand driver involvement. I'd want a manual supercar also but you're not telling me Ferrari, Lambo, Macca etc aren't focused on making drivers cars.
Things change, mostly for the better. Personally I don't really have an opinion on the box etc but Clio boxes ime are crap in comparison to competitors so maybe dsg ain't a bad thing.
It wasn't aimed at you Luke mate. It was at the hundred comments on how crap the dsg will be even though they haven't used it.
I understand driver involvement. I'd want a manual supercar also but you're not telling me Ferrari, Lambo, Macca etc aren't focused on making drivers cars.
Things change, mostly for the better. Personally I don't really have an opinion on the box etc but Clio boxes ime are crap in comparison to competitors so maybe dsg ain't a bad thing.
Clio 200
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
New Clio is only 3cm or so longer. Dimensions are on the RS forum.
New Clio is only 3cm or so longer. Dimensions are on the RS forum.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
the only major gripe i have with this looks wise is the standard wings... it really just seems like a cheap cop out to me :dapprove:
cant wait to see it in the flesh and see how it drives though
the only major gripe i have with this looks wise is the standard wings... it really just seems like a cheap cop out to me :dapprove:
cant wait to see it in the flesh and see how it drives though
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Agree on the badge underneath the diamond, it never really bothered me but it is slowly starting to piss me off.
Agree on the badge underneath the diamond, it never really bothered me but it is slowly starting to piss me off.
Rusty Cup
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Clio Cup looks promising but other than that im not a fan.
Clio Cup looks promising but other than that im not a fan.
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I feel the same way Luke.
Im not sure how the arguments about being made to be safer and more technologically advanced to appeal to 'wider markets' is meant to be any sort of consolation (true though it may be) to people who like the simple aspects of driving.
Personally I'm not massively fussed by gadgets and fancy DRL's but prefer a more basic car that is driver focused. The outgoing 200 still represents that to me, compared to many modern cars it's still a fairly humble car in terms of technology and spec.
At least when everyone was slagging the 200s looks off 3 years ago we knew fundamentally it wasn't too different to what we know and that only looks were the overriding issue (which usually grow on people in time)
If it were me I'd be hoping the 208 gti is much cop or looking at the new Fiesta ST.
Ah, a condescending remark! Read what I said again Kev instead of mis-quoting, I'll even re-quote it:
I don't care whether Ferrari's have paddles (for the record I've driven a 355 (manual) and 360 (paddles) back to back...guess which one I prefered , despite it being slower
Personal preference at the end of the day. It will be a good car, but it's not for me.
I feel the same way Luke.
Im not sure how the arguments about being made to be safer and more technologically advanced to appeal to 'wider markets' is meant to be any sort of consolation (true though it may be) to people who like the simple aspects of driving.
Personally I'm not massively fussed by gadgets and fancy DRL's but prefer a more basic car that is driver focused. The outgoing 200 still represents that to me, compared to many modern cars it's still a fairly humble car in terms of technology and spec.
At least when everyone was slagging the 200s looks off 3 years ago we knew fundamentally it wasn't too different to what we know and that only looks were the overriding issue (which usually grow on people in time)
If it were me I'd be hoping the 208 gti is much cop or looking at the new Fiesta ST.
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
I only have a couple of issues with it.
1. RS badge looks gash (easily rectified)
2. Recaro's not available as an option
I will be waiting for the 215 turbo in 18 months.
Also have the option of Focus / Fiesta ST as a company car so depending on tax I might go down that road.
I only have a couple of issues with it.
1. RS badge looks gash (easily rectified)
2. Recaro's not available as an option
I will be waiting for the 215 turbo in 18 months.
Also have the option of Focus / Fiesta ST as a company car so depending on tax I might go down that road.
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Ultimately, I'm still on the fence with this.
There are positives and negatives which have been echoed many times in this thread.
However, I am concerned about the RenaultSport business plan. With pressure on sales figures are they just trying to compete with the likes of Seat Leon, or do they see this as either a natural or necessary progression of the R.S. ethos?
Ultimately, I'm still on the fence with this.
There are positives and negatives which have been echoed many times in this thread.
However, I am concerned about the RenaultSport business plan. With pressure on sales figures are they just trying to compete with the likes of Seat Leon, or do they see this as either a natural or necessary progression of the R.S. ethos?
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
I like it. I think it is fresh looking. It is certainly a bit different looking. Would have liked to seen a set brembos behind the wheel. The DSG doesn't bother me. I currently am driving DSG and it is fine. However, I would have thought it manual should have been offered as an option. I like that it is turbo...remap, induction kit and full turbo-back exhaust system will see significant gains. The only thing I really dislike is the fact that the stereo can be used to filter engine sound effects into the cabin! Seriously??? Some dark headlights would look good. Am looking forward to seeing this car for real and taking it for a test drive.
I like it. I think it is fresh looking. It is certainly a bit different looking. Would have liked to seen a set brembos behind the wheel. The DSG doesn't bother me. I currently am driving DSG and it is fine. However, I would have thought it manual should have been offered as an option. I like that it is turbo...remap, induction kit and full turbo-back exhaust system will see significant gains. The only thing I really dislike is the fact that the stereo can be used to filter engine sound effects into the cabin! Seriously??? Some dark headlights would look good. Am looking forward to seeing this car for real and taking it for a test drive.
182cup & 172 racecar
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Just watched this, at the moment it doesn't float my boat, but time will tell.
Just watched this, at the moment it doesn't float my boat, but time will tell.
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clio 182
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
it aint that bad looking.im sure the cup chasis will be great. as long as the paddles work well it may be ok .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRaevyp9pT8&feature=plcp
some vid of it on the ring
it aint that bad looking.im sure the cup chasis will be great. as long as the paddles work well it may be ok .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRaevyp9pT8&feature=plcp
some vid of it on the ring
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The cup racer looks the business to be fair.
Big spoiler on the options list maybe?
The cup racer looks the business to be fair.
Big spoiler on the options list maybe?
182cup & 172 racecar
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
White, a few stickers and a roll cage, tends to make things look a little better anyway.
White, a few stickers and a roll cage, tends to make things look a little better anyway.
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Sure does. I think the LY was a bad call, the 200 IMO looked crap in that too...
Sure does. I think the LY was a bad call, the 200 IMO looked crap in that too...
Brookie.
ClioSport Club Member
CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
The cup racer above also appears to be on Turinis. Perhaps they will be an option for the cup model?
The cup racer above also appears to be on Turinis. Perhaps they will be an option for the cup model?
182cup & 172 racecar
Re: CLIO IV RS for 2013, Last news
Must also come with a free taxi ride, to get you to the Apex.
Must also come with a free taxi ride, to get you to the Apex.
