Anyone ever owned a Clio Williams? (or know of anyone?)

boXXer · 13-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Iv'e ALWAYS fancied one, and now im in the position to buy one, im thinking i want one.

what do they drive like?
Are they Reliable?

Pro's/Cons, etc.

they are cool little cars and will be worth money soon IMO.

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666 · 13-07-2009, 10:37 PM

i had a 16valve so very simala and tbh was shit, had it for 2 months and the engine blow on it, had soooo many probs i have never been near renault again

Csm · 13-07-2009, 10:47 PM

I used to like them but i hav enever seen a genuine honest example, there was a few kicked about many years ago in my area and they were rough then......very rough

Think they have usal renault gearbox problems and timing belts are a nightmare but maybe wrong, all due to lack of room to work on

matts1 · 13-07-2009, 10:48 PM

fifthgear is giving one away this week, get on the thier site and enter, got to be worth a punt.

Chip · 13-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Cracking little cars, much better than just a normal valver.

Kris_23 · 13-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matts1

fifthgear is giving one away this week, get on the thier site and enter, got to be worth a punt.

Beat me to it

Was a minty mint one aswell

Csm · 13-07-2009, 10:51 PM

Would be nice to see a mint example so find one and get picces up

Chip · 13-07-2009, 10:52 PM

PS

at combe you would be doing a mid to high 1:20 in a standard willaims on decent tyres which is better than most folk on the RS day were managing in their cossies, I actually overtook a few in my valver clio and thats only doing 1:30 flat.

You can just be SO committed in them because they handle so predicatably

Red16 · 13-07-2009, 11:00 PM

Very capable little cars, handle very well, nice to drive (much better than the 172 imo), brakes arent too bad. Gearboxes arent the strongest of things, timing belt is a little difficult to do due to lack of space but not impossible by any means, build quality is a little bit iffy (like most french cars of that era), clutches are weak and prone to ripping themselves to bits.

www.cliosport.net is a canny little forum by the way

Shings · 13-07-2009, 11:01 PM

Why bother, just get a 172..

Newer and more reliable fun......

I know where theres one cheap.

Red16 · 13-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

Cracking little cars, much better than just a normal valver.

Wider track at the front end improves handling over the standard valver, and the Williams F7R 2ltr engine is so much more torque'y and responsive than the 16v's F7P 1.8 engine, the difference really is night and day

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

You can just be SO committed in them because they handle so predicatably

Yup

Red16 · 13-07-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shings

Why bother, just get a 172..

Newer and more reliable fun......

I know where theres one cheap.

But the 172 is nowhere near as much of a drivers car as the Williams, i loved the Williams to drive but didnt like the 172... even though there is next to no performance difference between the two.

Edited to say the Williams looks a millions times better than the 172! Plus you hardly ever see them on the roads!

Mike1 · 13-07-2009, 11:06 PM

A friend had one when I owned my 309 Gti. Handled well but can't say it was ultimately that much faster cross country than the Pug - a bit punchier out of bends perhaps.
It was nearly new but I can't say it was a particularly reliable car - perhaps he had a bad one but he made frequent use of his warranty!

boXXer · 13-07-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red16

But the 172 is nowhere near as much of a drivers car as the Williams, i loved the Williams to drive but didnt like the 172... even though there is next to no performance difference between the two.

Edited to say the Williams looks a millions times better than the 172! Plus you hardly ever see them on the roads!

Exactly! the 172 has no character imo. I love the look of the williams, and i love old skool hot hatches.

It's weird, cos i havent seen one for AGES anywhere, then last week i saw a really nice one on the M4, then was watching 5th gear tonight and it got the old cogs whirring for one again.

Iv'e heard they are built crap, but My R5 turbo was the same and didnt bother me too much.

Red16 · 13-07-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boXXer

Exactly! the 172 has no character imo. I love the look of the williams, and i love old skool hot hatches.

It's weird, cos i havent seen one for AGES anywhere, then last week i saw a really nice one on the M4, then was watching 5th gear tonight and it got the old cogs whirring for one again.

Iv'e heard they are built crap, but My R5 turbo was the same and didnt bother me too much.

Better built than a R5GTT imo, but not by miles and miles

A bloke round here has a boggo standard Williams, always brings a smile to my face when i see it

just think... this could be you...

boXXer · 13-07-2009, 11:26 PM

dont do that

That looks the nuts.

Red16 · 13-07-2009, 11:30 PM

Yeah... it does

boXXer · 13-07-2009, 11:33 PM

go ask matey around your way if he wants rid of it please

Red16 · 13-07-2009, 11:39 PM

LOL.. oh how easily you are tempted by the forbidden fruit

boXXer · 13-07-2009, 11:57 PM

forbidden french shitters

P_is_for_Paul · 14-07-2009, 12:01 AM

Lol I remember when I was 16/17 and used to love the dimma kitted ones. Theyre old skool cool nowadays. Not seen one in about 3 years!!

cozzfather · 14-07-2009, 12:03 AM

a mate has one and its a absolute fookin rot box,its gone in all sorts of places and makes a tired old shonky sierra look good, he has had so much trouble sourcing williams parts that the bodyshop its in for new panels has had to fabricate most of them as he says the williams is different to normal clio.

Red16 · 14-07-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P_is_for_Paul

Lol I remember when I was 16/17 and used to love the dimma kitted ones. Theyre old skool cool nowadays. Not seen one in about 3 years!!

Yeah i would've done anything to have a dimma kit on my Clio 16v

seen one a few weeks ago and it looked terribly dated!

boXXer · 14-07-2009, 12:05 AM

fooking dimma

P_is_for_Paul · 14-07-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boXXer

fooking dimma

Dimma was the boy back in the day

boXXer · 14-07-2009, 12:28 AM

dimma is iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BWOY!

P_is_for_Paul · 14-07-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boXXer

dimma is iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BWOY!

Lol im Scottish, so it would be 'Dimma was pure mental man'

boXXer · 14-07-2009, 12:32 AM

lol!!! BWOY must be a southern chav thing then.

Its like those pugs with dimma wide arches, WTF are they? Actually, i could get one of those instead......

B19 JUB · 14-07-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1

A friend had one when I owned my 309 Gti. Handled well but can't say it was ultimately that much faster cross country than the Pug - a bit punchier out of bends perhaps.
It was nearly new but I can't say it was a particularly reliable car - perhaps he had a bad one but he made frequent use of his warranty!

was his name john by any chance?that reg looks very familiar and if its the one ,a guy called rob now owns it and is for sale.i could get you the number (mike) boxxer if ya want

Chip · 14-07-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozzfather

a mate has one and its a absolute fookin rot box,its gone in all sorts of places and makes a tired old shonky sierra look good, he has had so much trouble sourcing williams parts that the bodyshop its in for new panels has had to fabricate most of them as he says the williams is different to normal clio.

Im not aware of any panel differences, what panels?

JK12 · 14-07-2009, 07:52 AM

yep had one of these, great cars to drive and sounds so good when giving it some, break very easy though! if i was id go and get a s2 turbo instead for same money!

vroomtshh · 14-07-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK12

yep had one of these, great cars to drive and sounds so good when giving it some, break very easy though! if i was id go and get a s2 turbo instead for same money!

You're seriously having a giraffe?
I know this is a ford site, but the two cars are hardly comparable.

AquariousRS · 14-07-2009, 07:57 AM

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/A...n-in_17538.htm

boXXer · 14-07-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B19 JUB

was his name john by any chance?that reg looks very familiar and if its the one ,a guy called rob now owns it and is for sale.i could get you the number (mike) boxxer if ya want

Hello mate, how are ya? aint seen ya for AGES!

That would be good of you if you could get his number for me.

boXXer · 14-07-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomtshh

You're seriously having a giraffe?
I know this is a ford site, but the two cars are hardly comparable.

agreed. been there, done that. Had a Escort turbo, plus the Mrs. Has a lovely S1 i can float about in if need be

Thanks for the replies chaps, keep 'em coming.

northerner · 14-07-2009, 08:40 PM

Just sold mine as I needed the space

Have a look on http://www.williamsclio.co.uk

GUZZLER · 14-07-2009, 08:50 PM

Nicole...............

GUZZLER · 14-07-2009, 08:51 PM

Papa.......................

Mr S1 · 14-07-2009, 09:03 PM

Statey · 14-07-2009, 09:10 PM

i was gunna get a williams, but all the ones i viewed were hanging

so i chose this:

1.8 16v 137bhp, shines on roundabouts, still holds its weight against most, im sure the williams is better, but we get on just fine

1.back arches rot out on them
2.ELECTRICS
3.gearboxs, check for whining/crunching thru the gears
4and as said good history checking specifically for gearbox history/ cambelts as they are a pain,and only the pahse 1 williams came with a plate saying the build number hope this helps

13-07-2009, 10:47 PM	#3
Csm PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: East Lothian in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 5,364 Rep Power: 12	I used to like them but i hav enever seen a genuine honest example, there was a few kicked about many years ago in my area and they were rough then......very rough Think they have usal renault gearbox problems and timing belts are a nightmare but maybe wrong, all due to lack of room to work on __________________ 306 GTI 6

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Csm PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: East Lothian in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 5,364 Rep Power: 12	Would be nice to see a mint example so find one and get picces up __________________ 306 GTI 6

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Chip * Sierra RS Custard * Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 44,441 Rep Power: 51	PS at combe you would be doing a mid to high 1:20 in a standard willaims on decent tyres which is better than most folk on the RS day were managing in their cossies, I actually overtook a few in my valver clio and thats only doing 1:30 flat. You can just be SO committed in them because they handle so predicatably __________________ Sometimes its more fun not to care if things make sense, and just do them anyway! Vauxhall Nova, Mid Engined, RWD, 457bhp, Autronic SM4, GT35R, Quaiffe ATB Diff 2.0 16v - DIY Specced, DIY Built, DIY Mapped, DIY Abused www.VauxSport.com

13-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
666 yes that is my head Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the bowels of hell Posts: 597 Rep Power: 3	i had a 16valve so very simala and tbh was shit, had it for 2 months and the engine blow on it, had soooo many probs i have never been near renault again

13-07-2009, 11:00 PM	#9
Red16 10K+ Poster!! 2011 Mac#1 Motorsports Worx Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Shields Posts: 10,593 Rep Power: 19	Very capable little cars, handle very well, nice to drive (much better than the 172 imo), brakes arent too bad. Gearboxes arent the strongest of things, timing belt is a little difficult to do due to lack of space but not impossible by any means, build quality is a little bit iffy (like most french cars of that era), clutches are weak and prone to ripping themselves to bits. www.cliosport.net is a canny little forum by the way __________________ Mac Motorsports Worx ZX10r turbo engined kit car... build thread in the restorations, rebuild & projects section PS3 username - SausageArm ....... My DSLR photo's - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30990332@N02/

13-07-2009, 11:01 PM	#10
Shings PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brum/Solihull/Central Group Posts: 7,939 Rep Power: 16	Why bother, just get a 172.. Newer and more reliable fun...... I know where theres one cheap. __________________ Not actually looking for a cossie- forgot to update my profile

13-07-2009, 11:06 PM	#13
Mike1 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shrops Posts: 2,912 Rep Power: 11	A friend had one when I owned my 309 Gti. Handled well but can't say it was ultimately that much faster cross country than the Pug - a bit punchier out of bends perhaps. It was nearly new but I can't say it was a particularly reliable car - perhaps he had a bad one but he made frequent use of his warranty!

13-07-2009, 11:26 PM	#16
boXXer GASH! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NR Wokingham, Berks :) Posts: 7,780 Rep Power: 16	dont do that That looks the nuts. __________________ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BOXXERCOS

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Red16 10K+ Poster!! 2011 Mac#1 Motorsports Worx Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Shields Posts: 10,593 Rep Power: 19	Yeah... it does __________________ Mac Motorsports Worx ZX10r turbo engined kit car... build thread in the restorations, rebuild & projects section PS3 username - SausageArm ....... My DSLR photo's - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30990332@N02/

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boXXer GASH! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NR Wokingham, Berks :) Posts: 7,780 Rep Power: 16	go ask matey around your way if he wants rid of it please __________________ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BOXXERCOS

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Red16 10K+ Poster!! 2011 Mac#1 Motorsports Worx Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Shields Posts: 10,593 Rep Power: 19	LOL.. oh how easily you are tempted by the forbidden fruit __________________ Mac Motorsports Worx ZX10r turbo engined kit car... build thread in the restorations, rebuild & projects section PS3 username - SausageArm ....... My DSLR photo's - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30990332@N02/

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boXXer GASH! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NR Wokingham, Berks :) Posts: 7,780 Rep Power: 16	forbidden french shitters __________________ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BOXXERCOS

14-07-2009, 12:01 AM	#21
P_is_for_Paul Coldo loves seamen Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 2,507 Rep Power: 10	Lol I remember when I was 16/17 and used to love the dimma kitted ones. Theyre old skool cool nowadays. Not seen one in about 3 years!! __________________ THE DREAM TEAM. One down, four to go! PS3 Gamertag: P33ULC

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cozzfather C.R.E.A.M. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CHESHIRE ENGLAND Posts: 4,562 Rep Power: 11	a mate has one and its a absolute fookin rot box,its gone in all sorts of places and makes a tired old shonky sierra look good, he has had so much trouble sourcing williams parts that the bodyshop its in for new panels has had to fabricate most of them as he says the williams is different to normal clio. __________________ 1992 Homologation German Spec Big Turbo Wolf Escort Cosworth.Fastest Rarest Wolf Escort Cosworth in the UK

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boXXer GASH! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NR Wokingham, Berks :) Posts: 7,780 Rep Power: 16	fooking dimma __________________ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BOXXERCOS

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boXXer GASH! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NR Wokingham, Berks :) Posts: 7,780 Rep Power: 16	dimma is iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BWOY! __________________ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BOXXERCOS

14-07-2009, 12:32 AM	#28
boXXer GASH! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NR Wokingham, Berks :) Posts: 7,780 Rep Power: 16	lol!!! BWOY must be a southern chav thing then. Its like those pugs with dimma wide arches, WTF are they? Actually, i could get one of those instead...... __________________ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/BOXXERCOS

14-07-2009, 07:52 AM	#31
JK12 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 751 Rep Power: 5	yep had one of these, great cars to drive and sounds so good when giving it some, break very easy though! if i was id go and get a s2 turbo instead for same money!

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northerner Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 657 Rep Power: 0	Just sold mine as I needed the space Have a look on http://www.williamsclio.co.uk Last edited by northerner; 14-07-2009 at 08:42 PM.

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14-07-2009, 09:10 PM	#40
Statey Needs Beer Tokens..... 1991 Ford Fiesta Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,923 Rep Power: 6	i was gunna get a williams, but all the ones i viewed were hanging so i chose this: 1.8 16v 137bhp, shines on roundabouts, still holds its weight against most, im sure the williams is better, but we get on just fine 1.back arches rot out on them 2.ELECTRICS 3.gearboxs, check for whining/crunching thru the gears 4and as said good history checking specifically for gearbox history/ cambelts as they are a pain,and only the pahse 1 williams came with a plate saying the build number hope this helps Last edited by Statey; 14-07-2009 at 09:28 PM.

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