Clio F1 Albi 444

Hello all,

recently moved back to the UK after the last 8 years in Canada. Had some pretty fun cars over there including a fully built WRX that made 626hp on the dyno and a pretty fun 300bhp Forester XT.

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Sadly though given fuel and insurance prices in the UK I knew that it was time for a change.........

After a brief time with an ep3 type r which was not exactly great I decided I wanted to get back into something a bit special.

Picked up this F1 albi with 49k on the clock, the car drives fantastic, I added the side skirts, exhaust tips and a few other little touches, the R27 badge was from the previous owner but to be honest I cannot decide if I will keep it or not.

Just had the full cambelt service done, brake fluid change, air filter etc. The car is in immaculate condition for its age with the only mark really on the drivers door bump strip which will be replaced soon enough.

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Thanks everyone! Already have found this forum to be pretty friendly and helpful!

Added another few touches to the clio today.... (r27 badge from the previous owner)

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also received my black housing projector headlights which are going in tomorrow.

Oh and if you like that first picture here is my brothers 400hp STI.

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Considering the extensive modifications to both Subarus it's a bit hard to compare. I would say with both cars stock the clio is pretty great. Missing the awd with the slick winter roads. Turn in is sharper with the F1 but it's not as planted through the bends.