Testing My Clio 200 Track Car at Brands for the First Time

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
  • So, after fitting the cage and the bucket seats in the previous video, Josh, Jack, myself and Harry headed to do our first track day of the year at Brands Hatch.
    We booked the Indy circuit and only had an evening slot, but this was ample time to test the car and try and get a feel for how it performs on the track. Overall, I am really impressed with the car. As always, it's my ability holding me back. Coilovers are brilliant and the car feels really dialed in.
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  • @phillipwood7272
    @phillipwood7272 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really enjoyed these vids mate! All the bits regarding the cage in the previous vid was very helpful for me and my journey ❤

  • @Timooo66
    @Timooo66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steering wheel would be brought back to like new with some foaming cleaner, like ambersil amberclens and a new microfibre cloth. all in about £10, certainly worth a go before it's sent off for a refurb.
    Nice video too btw, very honest about the abilities of you and the car. It's refreshing to see.

  • @blusky6
    @blusky6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Sir, I have a 200 factory cup parked up in the garage. Just need to get in running! This makes me want to get it fixed asap!

  • @burrellbloke_
    @burrellbloke_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you haven't got a LSD then get one. Tyres will make a big improvement on track with more grip, then add in a LSD so that you can apply the power you have got on to the track. I have got a Gripper in my 200 and it was the single best modification I have made to it.

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great advice! I've got some nearly new MRF's to fit to the car now which will hopefully make a big difference. A diff is not out of the question, but we'll see.

  • @nobodyshero200
    @nobodyshero200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool

  • @jaybradley3765
    @jaybradley3765 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Try baby wipes on the steering wheel, works wonders.

  • @Know3ody
    @Know3ody 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love clios 😍 i prefer the 197 front end though 👀

  • @mx5jamie
    @mx5jamie ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your helmet mate where did you get it from and great video 😁

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a guy Martin helmet, pinched from my bro who’s into bike racing. AGV K1 HELMET GUY MARTIN. 👌

  • @tomhighton120
    @tomhighton120 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What tyres were you using on the Clio ?

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AD08RS, relatively new as previous owner purchased them last summer. We kept checking pressures throughout the evening. Was running them at about 28-30psi.

  • @benbirch2393
    @benbirch2393 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just get some wheels with the correct offset or get a set of wheels made with the right offset.

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good shout. Do you know what offset people typically run? was doing some research into the X85 cup racer wheels which are 8J.

  • @starletnights1
    @starletnights1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So how was it compared to the 182 and Integra? Who got better times?

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Integra slapped both - and so it should. 300bhp N/A vs 180bhp at best. The teg had MRF’s and was doing 58’s with plenty of room to improve. I had AD80RS’s and they were awful. The best I did was a 1:05. The 182 broke down on the sighting lap - dead alternator 😂

    • @starletnights1
      @starletnights1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah ok. I am considering changing my 200 for either a 182 or a teg, but I am not really set on any yet. The 200 is so stable near the limit, I am afraid it could only get worse.@@ChristopherGower

  • @stuartjames6300
    @stuartjames6300 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HI, which cage did you fit please?

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      SW Motorsports. They still sell them. Fairly easy to fit without trim inside. You’d have to cut the rear door cards to fit around the foot plates if you’re going for a clubsport spec. Hope that helps

    • @stuartjames6300
      @stuartjames6300 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd like to retain the door cards if possible, so this sounds like the right cage if it only requires a little bit of trimming. Perfect, thank you for your help.@@ChristopherGower

  • @mrt1392
    @mrt1392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another good video 👍 no disrespect but im not to impressed with the clio200 my last 182 (standard road tyres) with similar setup as your 200 managed better times at brands. Hopefully it's a conference thing and more seat time will help. Looking forward to seeing the next session 👍

    • @ChristopherGower
      @ChristopherGower  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers dude. None taken at all. It's 100% a confidence thing. I should have been getting sub 1 minutes. Personally, I am not overly enamored with the 200 yet. Maybe i'll gel with it in time, but at the moment, I'm still not 100% sold. More seat time planned in August so we will see

    • @mrt1392
      @mrt1392 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear, there was a 197/200?? Out on that session with me and it was in the corners he pulled away from me most. Looking forward to seeing more on this car 🙂 and hopefully going to get myself back in a weekend/track car soon 🤞

  • @MartinEcko
    @MartinEcko 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soo Clio 200 or FN2? :)

  • @khezransalik9963
    @khezransalik9963 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So your engine is pneumonia hogeya ehh hogeya Vanessa to me engine,😊😅

  • @trippieredlover69
    @trippieredlover69 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    isnt this track in gran turismo??