What a little golden nugget. Goes to show that you don't need a fancy car to have loads of fun racing. Thank you Misha for representing everything from hyper cars to budget fun having little nuggets! Love seeing how this little car brings out the smiles, looks hella fun to drive.
@adrollason7220
Жыл бұрын
Less power is more fun because you get to use all of it 😂
@Roobsrandomz
Жыл бұрын
@@adrollason7220 I was JUST having a discussion with a buddy of mine in the states, locally. I have a pretty fast (for the streets in my opinion) American Turbo neon, but my K24 2008 sedan civic is SOO much more useable and FUN in slow speeds (downtown and city). Slow-car fast is the epic middle point of day-to-day fun! Cheers!
@BedoeFisher
Жыл бұрын
The smiles per mile are unmatched. I love mine, had it nine years and counting!
@bakedstreetyt
Жыл бұрын
that car was pretty fancy to me! Looked clean and the sound was more than really good.
@ex0148
Жыл бұрын
Faster cars = bigger crashes 🙂 And you can have so much fun in these smaller cars on the limit. loved to watch.
@titaniummechanism3214
Жыл бұрын
I've got my passion for cars from my dad, but when I was younger, all I wanted to talk about where Porsches, Ferraris and Lambos. Anything under 300hp wasn't even worth my attention. But my dad always maintained that nobody needed that kind of car and a little hot hatch could bring a lot of joy as well. Now that I'm getting older, I see that my father was onto something. Maybe someday I'll be able to afford a 205 GTI, my dads dream hot hatch, and take him for a drive.
@michiel5160
9 ай бұрын
My 3d mk1 focus diesel with 115hp is still one of the cars I had the most fun in. It was lowered from factory. After a while I swapped the 17" alu wheels for 15" steel wheels so I could cut just about every corner without worries. Which made it better for me for daily back road use.
@r36case
8 ай бұрын
We have one 205 GTI in sweden on marketplace for 1500 euro and it works but is not in top top shape
@kaivaksdal
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a car that you can realistically use. So many 500bhp plus cars on the Ring can barely use full power. 👍
@joakimp2711
Жыл бұрын
@Laid Back Racing I think what he ment was, money doesnt buy driving skills.. These noobs with 500hk+ that cannot drive their cars proper.
@skrypka
Жыл бұрын
Cars ready use all the power - plenty of opportunities to do that on this racetrack, unfortunately limiting factor are the drivers.
@Codenamewang
Жыл бұрын
Depends the class of your 500hp car and the track day especially a private one it seems
@imnota
Жыл бұрын
@@skrypka Not really, we've seen plenty of cases on this channel where the car cannot cope with cooling, or has brakes that last two turns, etc so not always driver limitation. Even things like that M3 that spun 4th, you could say is partly driver limitation as you can just pedal it, but at the same time, it'd have so much more potential with proper setup
@skrypka
Жыл бұрын
@@imnota somewhat agree. But I would think proper setup also comes down to driver's skill. We have seen so many cases here when driver said I was lapping the car whole weekend there won't be issues with this or that whatsoever, but then Mischa comes... And the car is already overheated and out of brakes at Adenauer Forst.
@BrendanEvan
Жыл бұрын
This is my kind of car. So epic and so attainable at the same time
@BamoweD
Жыл бұрын
Had a CLIO 3 RS for around 18 months in 2014. Beside the Fiesta ST and Mini R56 JCW the best hot hatch you could get. Engine noise is just lovely. Miss him. Prices are going up since 2017 for the 3RS. I know why. Nowadays Hyundai is very popular in this segment. 10 years ago it was Renault. Poorly, the 4RS lost all of the magic of the 3RS.
@Chris-hw4mq
Жыл бұрын
4rs 1.8l engine is not enough.
@frederickontour1478
Жыл бұрын
Agree with all, really unique car this is! Something we will never see again
@SuperBakura
Жыл бұрын
@@Chris-hw4mq 4 rs clio is 1.6 turbo
@Chris-hw4mq
Жыл бұрын
@@SuperBakura my bad taught he spoke of the megane 4 rs
@eugenux
Жыл бұрын
100% this. Used ones are in good condition are more expensive than they were when new, unfortunately.
@eugenux
Жыл бұрын
I saw the caption for the video with the tachometer and I instantly hit the like button. Clio RS 200 was(I think still is) the embodiment or the definition of what a hot hatch should be... and it was also 18-20k for the cup chassis when new. I want(still) so hard an alien green one with black wheels. 😢😢😢 edit. too bad renault decided to give up on hot-hatches.. and then.. to give up on RenaultSport as a brand. It's a damn shame.
@steevenbrunner3261
Жыл бұрын
Because French government is against cars, they've set a huge "ecological malus" to brand new sports cars, up to 50k (and a basic RS3 would get that 50k). So french cars manufacturers have to adapt...
@eugenux
Жыл бұрын
@@steevenbrunner3261 the easy way out, of course. What have they gained doing so... but, most importantly, what have they lost? 🙂.. it is what they lost, most likely, will never get back again. Cheers.
@steevenbrunner3261
Жыл бұрын
@@eugenux I can only agree, it's a shame to see Renault Sport disappearing, they were able to make scuh great cars, however we have to consider that the French market is the biggest one for these cars, unlike german cars... They managed to find a good compromise with the Alpine A110 vs the Cayman 718 though.
@75yomu
Жыл бұрын
The engine sounds magnificent, reminds me of old school inline 4 with that “screaming” sound
@JLeman-me1xh
Жыл бұрын
Your approach to cars reasonable priced cars is very much appreciated
@Phil16Wales
Жыл бұрын
Oh that sound takes me back, I absolutely loved mine, I owned it for 3.5 years it was the same FullFat with Cup pack, Recaro CS seats and cup spoiler. I miss it dearly. Definitely the best hothatch ever made in my eyes
@spavatch
Жыл бұрын
Impressively quick for such a small car. Not a big surprise though, from the very beginning Clios were famous for great handling.
@phil-u3p
Жыл бұрын
I have installed a Clio 3RS with a Megane 3RS Engine with over 350hp and KW Clubsport Chassis. The Clio 3RS ans the Megane 3RS are the best Cars Renault has ever built ❤
@johnvernon9996
Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable. Camera on dash and gear change. Engages one very closely. With the horizon in view, It was just enough and I could feel it. 48 years driving me. V.
@BigBisalreadytaken
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video to watch. Have you ever done a video about what a person should do first to their car? You always seem to mention one thing (e.g. cooling) in your videos.
@mgcharoudin
Жыл бұрын
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@BigBisalreadytaken
Жыл бұрын
@@mgcharoudin Thank you! I figured you had already. Tell your better half that we miss her being in videos!
@GEARED_MrLucas
Жыл бұрын
One of the best 'out the box' cars to use as a track car! 👌🏻 Driven a few on track and they never dissapoint, always upsetting big powered cars with how much speed you can carry through the bends! Great video 💙
@juandre4814
Жыл бұрын
Have been waiting for you to take a Clio 3 RS around the ring. Scrolling through youtube now I could spot that rev counter instantly in the thumbnail🤩
@xXxH8TERxXx
Жыл бұрын
A car you can really drive and use all its got 😎👌🏻
@elcanaldeldime
Жыл бұрын
Renault makes some great track cars. In South America, they made the Sandero RS, which made it so for chump change, you could get to a track day and be competitive. Every single event, there are like 15+ of those cars. Love to see that it's also the case in Europe
@atrgames
Жыл бұрын
Proud owner of one here. As soon as I saw RS in title I thinked must be a Renault hahaha
@ayrton_aftemage4435
Жыл бұрын
Got a Clio 3 RS myself, over here in Australia there are only 300 of them here, so no one knows what they are, perfect beginner cars, very fast for it's cc class in low level motorsport!
@iceb-akap77ice93
Жыл бұрын
These cars are underated. My mate had the Mk 1 cup. They were quick at the time. This one sounds crackers. Looks like it can handle a bit of abuse too. Handling is top. Very nice lap. ✌🔥
@Pyotr_Velikiy
Жыл бұрын
Clio RS and Megane RS are great fast road/track cars. With upgraded suspension and brakes, even running stock power, a lot of bang for the buck.
@kwaki82
Жыл бұрын
I was under the impression, that especially suspension and brakes were top notch...
@drazenbudis7881
Жыл бұрын
@@kwaki82 They are, but no car will do good on track with oem pads.
@randall96
Жыл бұрын
If you want to track safely you'll definitely need better brakes. I think you can get away with everything else being stock on this
@drazenbudis7881
Жыл бұрын
@@randall96 Just pads and brake fluid, the rest of the brake system is more than up to the task (even oem rotors).
@randall96
Жыл бұрын
@@drazenbudis7881 yh just reiterating your point :)
@andriainarakotonirina112
Жыл бұрын
I have waited for this video for so long, we have a 3 RS and I keep telling people that thing is such a pleasure to drive with the most precise front end I’ve ever had in my hands so far
@DavidTeleiosis
Жыл бұрын
This car is well put together. So many people push for more expensive, fast cars like a bmw m3 or something along those lines, but a civic Si, a miata, a Fiesta st, anything along those lines are great cars with great potential for fun. Brakes, tires, basic suspension, bolt-ons and a tune = good to go!
@sighheinrich
Жыл бұрын
Gearing seems to be perfect for the track. Looks like a clean and fun lap! Damn the car is loud :D
@DennisfromMunich
Жыл бұрын
So awesome! And I was already thinking that the 6th gear would probably be used down foxhole. Also mimimi ads 😂 But seriously, so awesome what you do and incredible trust from all these guys to give you their cars. It’s well earned. You’re one of two content creators whose videos I watch regularly.
@condor9992
Жыл бұрын
Love this content. The budget cars are so relatable. You should have an under 10000 euro section
@condor9992
Жыл бұрын
Twigo rs would be fun vs up gti
@snellewilly
Жыл бұрын
the high reving 2.0 of renault was a beast. and i love it. and the cup chassis was like only 200euros back then. and it was worth it. it made a big difirence.
@thomasnelissen908
Жыл бұрын
I went to The Ring with almost every car I've owned. After selling my Clio 197 Cup, I went back with a '16 JCW Cooper S, a '19 BMW M240i, Seat Cupra 290,...I still regret selling the Clio. Most amusing modern car I've owned so far. Such a shame the next generation of Renault Sport cars became less hardcore and a bit boring.
@howtorepairpendulumclocks
Жыл бұрын
Great 'little' car! Wondered whether that fuel needle was ever going to move! Steady on temp too. Great lap. Good vibes.
@kevindunham3669
Жыл бұрын
Had 17 RS /Twingo /Clio /Megan/ just absolutely brilliant cars out the box thanks Misha 😊
@mdev8846
Жыл бұрын
Twingo RS forever !.
@CARTUNE.
Жыл бұрын
I'm a VAG enthusiast to the core but I cannot wait to import one of these when the time comes here in the states.
@gabrielvanya8245
Жыл бұрын
Soon you‘ll be able to import early SEAT Cupra models, which are bonkers too
@skrypka
Жыл бұрын
Not that crazy special here in the central Europe part tbh.. But maybe has additional cool factor points in US as a French little car.
@petetandino9945
Жыл бұрын
Great little cars, been through a few of them in my time, aged 50 now, I've owned 172's ,182's and a 197. 197 is perhaps a bit heavy but the chassis makes up for it. Shame it didn't have another 20 bhp or so to make the most of it. So many Megane swap them but then I think it loses the character of the car as everyone seems to sell them soon after they convert them....
@spugDDR
Жыл бұрын
On top of being great to handle, that engine note is quite nice
@BBROPHOTO
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I love my 2003 Mini. Being able to go through the gears revving it out (without feeling like you need to hit the brakes instantly) is such good fun that you simply cannot do in a high horse powered car.
@DahakaCL
Жыл бұрын
I've been so busy that i forgot to post on this video. This is probably for me, one of the best videos on the ring. The owner smiles and how focused and happy at the same time he was is fucking amazing. On the other hand, you driving and the joy of the experience driving that project was awesome!. Also, wanted to say the sound of the car and the audio of this video is an eargasm :).
@Wolfpack310
Жыл бұрын
Many many many years ago i had a 1991 Clio 16v 1.100kg and about 135-140hp from the 1.8l it was amazing
@pokinacha
Жыл бұрын
My only lap of the ring was in a 2012 Clio RS Gordini I leased from Renault. It wasn’t even run in but something I will cherish for the rest of my life. That and driving into Monaco for the formula 1. Sensational car and sensational driving. Cheers from Australia
@markthibault8579
8 ай бұрын
What a delightful car. I wish NA hot hatches like this were sold in Canada/US. Even Honda stopped selling NA hatches here in the early 2000s.
@davecrook4233
Жыл бұрын
I love the Clio’s and used to have one. They always gets me how french cars are a bit gutless. They are very much point and squirt cars. But for nearly 200bhp struggles to pull itself after 90. The 306 gti used to be the same. 90mph and struggle after that on inclines to pull.. the dc2 in comparison with the same power feels so much more.
@karizma8175
Жыл бұрын
I bought a 1989 1.6L Eunos MX5 as my first track car. Cost me $5k AUD with all the handling bits and safety gear installed. Weighs in at just over 800kg. Also got 6 extra wheels with aged TOYO RRR tyres. Ive only driven it 8KMs since I bought it due to covid. Ive no chance to take it to the ring, as shipping from Australia is more than it's worth, but I am hoping to take it round Mt Panorama at some point.
@simplytoxic9421
Жыл бұрын
Nice lap! Yeah Clio 3 RS are amazing cars. Absolutely love how they drive and sound. Super engaging! I have a liquid yellow one myself which looks fantastic as well :)
@Driftuner
Жыл бұрын
Had the chance to rent one if these at the nür once, one of the very best hot hatch ive ever driven
@chezagaming2793
Жыл бұрын
This was a brilliant watch. Always wanted to see you rip one of these gems around the ring!
@chrisdik5311
Жыл бұрын
We need to see a good evo 8 or 9. And for sure we need to see s2000 that is made for track
@gavstenhouse8857
Жыл бұрын
Proper track weapon had 2 Clio 182s absolutely brilliant and great engines
@alexanderlouie4134
Жыл бұрын
The young lad build himself a nice little racing car right there, well done.
@kevinbrandwijk7146
Жыл бұрын
Daihatsu yrv turbo (K3vet engine) with working steer shift would be a lot of fun and a dream for me to see on the ring
@ironmarshmallow1440
Жыл бұрын
I had to sell mine. It was my first car (A reward for doing well in Music from my parents). It was hard to see her go but sadly due to my size of 6'4" and my frame as a training Strongman I couldn't fit in her anymore. The money went on to invest in new property however but I hope I can find her one day and modify her to fit in. What a damn good car, Honestly.
@380Scania
Жыл бұрын
Great little car and a very enjoyable lap for the both of you by the look on your faces. Greg 🇬🇧🚘🏁
@albertomiragil850
Жыл бұрын
he is so lucky for live in uk, In spain its imposible to make t cheap because the only buckets that you are allowed to put are pole position of .near of 3000€
@ericlarotonda1499
Жыл бұрын
Nice exhaust notes, I could almost tell what section of track you were on, I played it twice. First with my eyes closed, the second to confirm if I was right, excellent video.
@jongillies4871
Жыл бұрын
I feel like the r56 factory JCW give these a pretty good run for their money once modified! Probably the best two hot hatch chassis out there! Honorary mention to the properly sorted ep3’s 👍🏻💯
@vrsmartin2981
Жыл бұрын
6th cam at 6 min mark. How fitting. Right little pocket rocket that thing. And done right
@bisondacierr
Жыл бұрын
Always looked down on these and one day realized these must be fabulous track cars for the money and people who drive them got it right.
@fesi1370
7 ай бұрын
I love this car♥️. greetings from Slovakia🇸🇰
@Chris-hw4mq
Жыл бұрын
This clio sounded on point great fun looking car.
@pubcarpark
Жыл бұрын
Lovely Paul and the guys dad did a great job building that car
@ironingbored
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mischa, I was wondering, when doing a test drive like this many times a month, it goes without saying that you're putting your faith in the owners' competency and the car being in good condition every time, which is not small thing when you consider what it goes through on the 'ring. Before a drive in a strange car, do you do a pre-check on things like tyre/brake condition, torque the wheels, coolant/oil level etc? Would be interesting to hear how you assess the cars. Cheers! 😊
@darkwa456
Жыл бұрын
I very two clio rs 200 never tracked them used them as dailys absolutely brilliant cars so much fun!
@dino_mk7537
11 ай бұрын
You should try Corsa opc 1.6 turbo, fun car to drive aswell
@edwinpostma0640
Жыл бұрын
1st. I love renaults. 2snd. What a lovely sound❤❤
@bikinglikebecker
Жыл бұрын
I think the Turbo with all wheel drive is a bit more forgiving for beginner drivers... it is a bit slower on the high speed courses though so that is where the gt3 works well... or the 1973 Porsche 911 rsr is a monster for power to weight...
@LozzyTheTransporter
Жыл бұрын
Such awesome fun cars had mine almost 5 years no need to change it just needs a tad more power
@ThePontiacgto65
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for highlighting the small Renault sport.🇨🇵♥️
@lateralg3169
2 ай бұрын
Fantastic Misha, so smooth.
@marcusFZ6
Жыл бұрын
Magic little car that goes so well around the track. Only thing you need to adjust is the "laid-back" driving position. I could see you all the time holding yourself up to see over the wheel and also arms a bit too stretched out.
@geemac44
Жыл бұрын
Great lap in a “budget-priced” track car. Let’s not forget how Renault engines perform on track like…at F1 level. I drive a Megane and I can’t fault its handling and performance for a stock road car, and at speed in controlled environments.Big thumbs up for this car. It’s a credit to its owner👍
@Heat0n__93
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. Gonna be there in July in my own mk3 Clio, Can’t wait 😁
@SVSiscoolmetracen
Жыл бұрын
nice lap! sounds cool aswell!
@AIRDRAC
Жыл бұрын
You also only used 2nd gear once (not counting the initial acceleration when entering the track) ;)
@richardharrold9736
Жыл бұрын
So really the car only needs three gears, 3rd 4th and 5th... could maybe even get by on two well-chosen ratios!
@Dagost99
Жыл бұрын
I hope you get the chance to drive an I20N soon!
@DivideBYZero69
Жыл бұрын
I have a Clio 3 RS & a 718 GTS 4.0. A great combo.
@__basss7436
Жыл бұрын
which one do you prefer ?
@DivideBYZero69
8 ай бұрын
@@__basss7436 The GTS can be used for long road trips cross continent and on track. The Clio is really only for track, it's not comfortable or a relaxing drive. I enjoy them both. The Porsche is special, tho.
@loneface
12 күн бұрын
Incredible soundtrack
@commuterbranchline8132
Жыл бұрын
That little car was all but singing above 4500 rpm, what a treat!
@14KShadow
Жыл бұрын
Personally prefer a EG or EK Civic but I do love these Clio's
@ItSaHeAdEr
Жыл бұрын
thx for the video. good content as always, all i'm missing is that footwork cam!
@tonisedmak1073
Жыл бұрын
6:23 grande punto abarth , the same car I have ❤ also clio very fun for track day
@nazmo_za9654
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. I dont think the owner blinked . finally a clio RS. now do the mk4 trophy!
@Induleo
Жыл бұрын
Ah, so hard not so go out and take mine for a quick ride! That Clio is as you sad non comparable on stock to anything else. You said suspension is a must, if you compare proper lap times, you might find out that the cup-suspension is very good, there are only a few other expensive kits that also need to be set up correctly to really gain in performance. If I listen at your gear changes, you can tell that you know this engine quiet well and didn't even go to the beep, until the last corner and i believe that was totally on purpose. ;)
@epson552
Жыл бұрын
I always loved the Clio 3RS sounds amazing
@marcr4172
11 ай бұрын
The Clio Rs is fantastic
@waseembux7537
10 ай бұрын
My good lord that french tin can sounds amazing !!!😂
@bigdavelad
Жыл бұрын
Always fancied one of these and this just made me want one more. That drone though 😬 I'd have gone resonated sports cat personally
@NavinJohnson_thethird
Жыл бұрын
It handles and performs well with a good driver, of course.
@ivanmartinsk
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Truly amazing car. I have always loved this Clio generation. Hope to get a decent unit one day..
@marcinhejt2451
Жыл бұрын
Such a nice little ring rocket! btw 6th gear in foxhole 😉
@jackwatkins5536
Жыл бұрын
I got a supercharged rs200 you can take round the ring if you would like ??
@c.b.4270
Жыл бұрын
I've one and it was one of the best decision in my life 😊 The prices you mentioned 🤔 no way get a decent one for this few € here in Germany
@jrab251
Жыл бұрын
My dad had an f1 cup, would love to one this car one day. Sadly prices in germany are thru the roof😢
@westj03
Жыл бұрын
more cars like this pls!
@jeremiahhuson8458
Жыл бұрын
That little car sounds amazing!!! Also what a lively little thing. Excellent road manners when managing for the ass end getting excited. Wonderful drive, car, and owner! My absolute favorite video of yours. This show how attainable the sport can been.
@rokoa5269
Жыл бұрын
FINALLLYYYYY a clio 3rs its a small cheap nuggy. Have one myself the bsst car for the curves but slow on the straights.
@khaaaaaaaaaannn
Жыл бұрын
Can't beat a Clio for affordable fun. I love my 182
@RepsolRC211V
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is budget, it is low cost, it doesnt have much power, no torque, but I love it so much. Have 2 od then, GW and LY, both 200 Cup with Recaro, and some other performance mods. In same time have Focus 2 RS, Megane R26 and Cupra 290 DSG, but for me, Clio overperform them all, give much more smiles per miles. It give so much fun for such low price, becouse that I buy 2nd one 😂
@filmboy18
Жыл бұрын
There are better beginner track cars out there for a little bit more money with more potential and lower milage and the same raw feeling but the clio's will always be up there as one of the best fun FWD cars that are true to what a hot hatch really should be.
@k1ortia
Жыл бұрын
This would be incredible with Nice Turbo or supercharger set up.
@mcgherkinstudios
Жыл бұрын
For fun, it’s hard to beat a Renaultsport. They are very close to roadgoing gokarts. Fragile as hell though. My 172 broke for fun.
@woundedcrow4606
Жыл бұрын
I wasn’t counting but it looked like you went in 6th gear for the foxhole.
@jaredkinser
Жыл бұрын
Shift into 6th is at 4:30
@geckobeats3226
Жыл бұрын
Bro did a whole lap and wasted like half a line of his gas tank, my 97' Alfa Romeo 145 would scream for a refill
@mdub048
Жыл бұрын
You can give it more revs up the hill, but it doesn't go any faster. 😂 Great fun little machine!
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