I like big butts and I cannot lie....

[Colinv6]

Had just washed the M3 so got the Clio out for a few pics of my wide arched duo!















Hope you like the pics!

[kraeburn]

I love that Clio. Any insights into how it drives as we don't get them over here?

[swifty]

Used to love watching this video of the older Clio 182 Trophy by Harry.

[mlovernotafighter]

Dare I say, the Clio looks more aggressive and ready to race than the M3. Love both, but man, wish they sold Clios in the U.S., it is so nice.

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by kraeburn

I love that Clio. Any insights into how it drives as we don't get them over here?

Thanks man! It's oh so special, so different. I fitted KW variant 3 coilovers which has transformed it, as standard it was a little soft, too much roll and very twitchy with all the weight at the back wanting to spin you round if you pushed it.

Front end bobs along like a classic 911 which is cool, and the noise with the V6 singing away just behind you is unforgettable. I love it to bits, plus it's almost doubled in value in the last 4 years. I'll never sell it

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by mlovernotafighter

Dare I say, the Clio looks more aggressive and ready to race than the M3. Love both, but man, wish they sold Clios in the U.S., it is so nice.

Is it 25 years for importing a car into the USA as a classic? You'll be able to get one over in 11 years time. The first cars were 2001 models. Do you get any Renaults in the U.S.?

[mlovernotafighter]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

Is it 25 years for importing a car into the USA as a classic? You'll be able to get one over in 11 years time. The first cars were 2001 models. Do you get any Renaults in the U.S.?

Ha, too long to wait!

No Renaults here at all, too bad, I like a lot of the french marques for their design and those amazing fwd hot hatch race models (Megane Trophy R!). They completely understand what enthusiasts want.

Randomly though, my first car was a 1980 Renault 20 TS, that was a fun car, so comfortable, 5 speed, nice comfy seats and automatic door locks!

[mlovernotafighter]

Noticed you got Xenon headlights, how did you decide between those and LEDs?

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by mlovernotafighter

Noticed you got Xenon headlights, how did you decide between those and LEDs?

Over here the options are pretty ala carte so there's no such thing as the tech package and exec package which you guys get.

So the LED's were £1600 GBP and I didn't even consider them for a moment, over here we get Heated electric seats in leather, the 19's, navigation, folding mirrors etc all standard equipment meaning I could keep the costs down, all I added was DCT, Harmon Kardon, Sliding armrest, and sun protection glass in the rears, oh and the carbon trim inside

[mlovernotafighter]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

Over here the options are pretty ala carte so there's no such thing as the tech package and exec package which you guys get.

So the LED's were £1600 GBP and I didn't even consider them for a moment, over here we get Heated electric seats in leather, the 19's, navigation, folding mirrors etc all standard equipment meaning I could keep the costs down, all I added was DCT, Harmon Kardon, Sliding armrest, and sun protection glass in the rears, oh and the carbon trim inside

Cool, so you were thinking for 1600 GBP it was a ridiculous option to add LED lighting? If so, you thought side by side they don't look too different when the halos are lighted up?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

Now those are some juicy doubles!

[Alen E90]

Both of your whips look sickkk, thanks for sharing!

[Colinv6]

I definately would have gotten LED's if the difference was similar to Halogen > Xenon. But the fact is the lighting ability doesn't justify the price. IMO of course. Plus xenons look awesome and are FREE!

Thanks for all the kind comments. I'm so proud of my cars, I had an M135i F21 before the M3 and it was a good car, but it lacked any feeling of specialness, it was a bit soul-less. The M3 is just amazing. When I open my garage doors I genuinely feel lucky and blessed to be able to have these cars

[Adris]

Originally Posted by mlovernotafighter

Noticed you got Xenon headlights, how did you decide between those and LEDs?

well this is UK, most people in the UK are buying standard cars without any extra options at all, even harman kardon in BMW is like a Christmas once a year, I have led headlights in my f15 and to be honest, I have seen many f15 in my town but all of them where with standard xenon headlights. Look at the e90, no idrive, no digital climate control etc, probably in the US you don't even have these options ?

"Colinv6" don't take this personal, just trying to explain to "mlovernotafighter" that fully loaded cars in the UK is very rare.

[m3less]

Wish we could get a Clio v6 over here, I've always wanted one. The front end on the Clio is ugly but the wide stance is an overall menacing look!

[theriz]

someone needs a new roof.....

[Tuscan]

Does it get too hot inside while driving because the engine is right behind the seat?

Great duo btw.

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by theriz

someone needs a new roof.....

No that old outbuilding needs a bulldozer lol

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by Tuscan

Does it get too hot inside while driving because the engine is right behind the seat?

Great duo btw.

It only comes out on occasional sunny days so even though the car has climate control I always have the window down, plus the intake for the BMC airbox is routed directly to the vent on the passenger side, so with that window down the scream at 7000rpm is simply unbelievable!!

Windows up it does get warm, but never uncomfortably so. It's all the little intimate noises that are awesome, you can hear the gears engaging at low speeds and it's just all so mechanical. It's ace, the perfect alternative to the biblically fast but refined M3

[IEDEI]

that Clio is so badass!!!!

[bradleym]

sweet rides! thanks for the pics. my 2016 f80, almost identical to yours, is about 4 weeks away......doubt i'll get as much love if i park it next to my volvo for photos....;-)

[Amgeater2]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

that Clio is so badass!!!!

+1