Recent content by FRP#013

Interesting thread, as I'm in the same sort of position at the minute (with the exception of the Corsa VXR - can't stand that bloody thing!) I love the looks of the new Civic Type R, and prices are very tempting now, but opinion is very mixed on if it's better than the previous gen or not. That...

lol, no offence was intended with the ZSOC comment mate, sorry! :)

Perhaps... it was my dream car two years ago! I guess it's the reason the F1 Team appeals, as nothing I've really looked at comes close for individuality and rarity.

Not a chance! My biggest hate is FRP's being cannibalised for parts, and that's probably what would happen if I did that. I've seen so many snotbox Fiestas with FRP seats and manifolds, and it really winds me up! I'm sure da kidz would love it though lol

Thanks :) I had a very brief test drive in a standard 197 this morning (this one http://www.perrys.co.uk/renault-clio-2.0-16v-renaultsport-197-3-door/used-car-34548-19542241), no twisties involved unfortunatley :(. It was very hard to get a feel for the car, so I think I'm going to have to...

Thanks Mike. Is there a buying guide type thing about on the site?

As you can probably tell by the username, I don't actually own a 197 yet, but a Ford Racing Puma, which will be for sale very soon. It's a great car, but it's getting on a bit now, and parts are ludicrously expensive. I've always loved the look of the 197 Clio, mainly as it looks so much more...