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Clio Raider
- Thread starter Dhf76
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F31 35d, Berlingo Na
Picture taken with a potato?!
Joking apart
Nice car. The red are much rarer than the grey correct?
Joking apart
Nice car. The red are much rarer than the grey correct?
Clio raider
So I'm told.....Apparently there are only 25 of the fifty on the road. Where the other 25 went I have no idea. 2 have been written off. I must admit I don't know the ratio red/grey.
Clio raider
Slightly better picture lol.
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CrippsCorner
ClioSport Club Member
Astra VXR
I like these but isn't cleaning them a nightmare?
Clio raider
Im not gonna say its easy. I use swissvax on it which is expensive but if you buy a car like this you pay the price. I am having a few issues with the paint. If you keep it waxed it looks great but if you wash it and leave it im finding that the plastic bumpers and side trims are starting to go white in places. I know that people with raiders have had problems with there paint. Unfortunately renault are not the best at getting this matte paint correct. I have a friend who works for BMW and if i have any problems i generally go to his paint shop.
Clio raider
It can be a ball ache because you cant just do a quick wash. You have to do a full job on it everytime you clean it. I am using it as a daily driver at the mo so keeping it clean is a pain. I must admit it does look a million dollars when its valeted. It would be nice to put it in the garage for the winter but i dont have one
172. (the best)
And yes, I'm only the second owner. Guy before me had it in a garage for a few years without it being moved.
I bought it on 48k 2 years ago. Has just ticked 61k.
Changing a few bits on it this year for the odd track day but nothing to major. Thanks for the comment
And yes, I'm only the second owner. Guy before me had it in a garage for a few years without it being moved.
I bought it on 48k 2 years ago. Has just ticked 61k.
Changing a few bits on it this year for the odd track day but nothing to major. Thanks for the comment
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I'm pretty sure only 8 or 11 red ones were sold.
I don't even think 50 raiders were sold over here.
Very nice buy!
I don't even think 50 raiders were sold over here.
Very nice buy!
Clio raider
Sorry 172. My bad. Yeah i tend to agree that they were the start of something special. Hard to find minters of these now. I do like the instant power supply on the 172/182. Thats the only problem with the 200. Always having to keep it in the rev range. I know you can get it maped to iron out the flat spot but i dont think i will do this.
Clio raider
Yeah! weird one. As you may know they call them angles and demons in the rest of the world so whether they ended up being those i dont have a clue. I dont beleive they made a full quota of raiders. If they did they must be sitting in collections somewhere as if you look at cars on the road theres only ever been 28.
Clio raider
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/renault_clio_renaultsport_raider
This is where i got the info.
This is where i got the info.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Hmm, official sales data says 28 were registered in total, 11 in diavolo red and 17 in stealth grey. I wonder which is correct.
The heritage section of the renaultsport site has been taken down so I can't see if it's been updated
CrippsCorner
ClioSport Club Member
Astra VXR
There's still... http://renaultsportheritage.co.uk
M3,Clio Cup X85
You wax your Raider?
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
There's a few Matte waxes on the market now
Clio raider
I use swissvax opaque. When I first bought the car I used chemical guy but it didn't like my paint much. I think that's a good product if your car is wrapped. You have to be careful with the swissvax mind as it can build up and leave residue. I do it a couple of times and then strip it back and apply again.
glenn_adam_doble
ClioSport Club Member
Ive never used anything but the opaque range on mine and i cant find a reason to stray away it leaves it looking fantastic when done, the wax is pricey but makes cleaning so much easier the dirt just falls off with a good rinse
glenn_adam_doble
ClioSport Club Member
I'm surprised you haven't seen mine knocking around Redcar
penmouth: or hear it at least
glenn_adam_doble
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers mate, nice to see another one pop up on the forum,
I've got number 3/50, I believe 1 & 2 were press cars and mine was owned by the director of Renault
I've got number 3/50, I believe 1 & 2 were press cars and mine was owned by the director of Renault
Fiesta ST
Don't head out much as I commute to Newcastle.I'm surprised you haven't seen mine knocking around Redcar
Seen you and your brother about before though. You still in the grey raider? I have a black ST now, i'll flash you next time I see you :wink:
