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

[paulshears]

I've had a 1.8 16v....... then I got a mk2 Golf GTI 16v I thought the Golf was crap compared top the Clio I'm a big VW fan (got 2 mk1 Golf's)...... everyone rave's about the mk2 Golf 16v been "the best Golf" I thought the Clio handled & stop far better than the Golf...... seemed quicker too I'd deffo have another 1.8 16v & I'd love a good Williams 1

If you were logged in, you wouldn't be seeing this ad! Register your free account today, or log in if you already have an account.

[boXXer]

Originally Posted by Statey

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

I just spunked myself

Can i ask how much you paid for it?

Love the Series 1 wheels on Clios and R5 turbo's

[Chip]

If you are getting a valver, dont pay much for one, you dont need to.

Other than me monstering my way through a few gearboxes mine has been faultless and only owes me about a grand and over half of that was on the tyres (one set of paradas for wet days and one set of 888s for dry days)

They arent dear cars, there is no need to spend loads of money on them, only the williams are worth extra.

[Ed_van_Dijk]

The one on 5th gear was mint, they said its worth 10k, i cant see that at all!

My brother had a 16v back in the day, was awsome, and my mate recently sold his williams 3 for under a grand, was a heap of shit though!

[Glenny Boy]

So whats so special about the williams,is it just because they were doing well in F1.

[Red16]

Originally Posted by boXXer

Love the Series 1 wheels on Clios and R5 turbo's

Sorry to be a picky sod but theyre known as phase 1 wheels not series 1 wheels

Originally Posted by Glenny Boy

So whats so special about the williams,is it just because they were doing well in F1.

It started out as a limited run of 400 cars with numbered plaque's on the dash, however Renault spoilt the exclusivity by releasing the Williams 2 and Williams 3 in subsequent years

The Williams had a wider front track, 23mm wider iirc, from end compared the the ordinary Clio 16v, it also had a closer ratio gearbox, although 5th gear was the same in both cars iirc, the 2ltr engine was a lot better as it had a longer stroke crank meaning more torque and response was vastly improved, the head had larger valves and better cams, it also came fitted with a tubular 4-2-1 manifold compared to the 16v's cast 4-1 manifold.

Oh and they were all 'Williams' blue colour with different interior to the original 16v.

[Statey]

Originally Posted by boXXer

I just spunked myself

Can i ask how much you paid for it?

Love the Series 1 wheels on Clios and R5 turbo's

I paid £1600, strong money due to it being minters, as said all the other valvers and williams i viewed were rotters and this car is always getting comments on how mint she is for a m reg car thanks for ur comments, i think lol

[boXXer]

looks the nuts mate, well done. i think you did well for £1600!

[Statey]

Originally Posted by boXXer

looks the nuts mate, well done. i think you did well for £1600!

Thanks

[boXXer]

anyone seen any gooduns for sale?

[Glenny Boy]

Originally Posted by Red16

Sorry to be a picky sod but theyre known as phase 1 wheels not series 1 wheels



It started out as a limited run of 400 cars with numbered plaque's on the dash, however Renault spoilt the exclusivity by releasing the Williams 2 and Williams 3 in subsequent years

The Williams had a wider front track, 23mm wider iirc, from end compared the the ordinary Clio 16v, it also had a closer ratio gearbox, although 5th gear was the same in both cars iirc, the 2ltr engine was a lot better as it had a longer stroke crank meaning more torque and response was vastly improved, the head had larger valves and better cams, it also came fitted with a tubular 4-2-1 manifold compared to the 16v's cast 4-1 manifold.

Oh and they were all 'Williams' blue colour with different interior to the original 16v.

Thanks for that bud.

[Statey]

Loads on pistonheads, this ones clean
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1119059.htm

[boXXer]

Originally Posted by Statey

Loads on pistonheads, this ones clean
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1119059.htm

yeah thats a nice one, seems a good price too. Might wait to see if it drops though.

[105epwr]

shit hot little cars-i had a valver chipped which pulled round to 8k i loved it,i had a williams clio on bike carbs again one hell of a track car-i beat my mate around rockingham in his 3.2 911!
bit naughty to work on but being a mechanic its just nuts n bolts,i replaced a clutch on one of them and was not as bad to replace as a 5 turbo!!!

[pig]

finish the escorts you cock and flog the old 3door you cock sucker

[CalibreDan]

Great little cars, mates got a Valver - We were out and about one night when the bottom end went. Been off the road for a while, coming back like so...

Forged Williams engine
T3/4
Piper turbo grind cams/verniers
Brembos
WON Nitrous kit
172 Gearbox
etc etc

Should be a giggle!

[roscopeco]

I also had a phase 1 16v , great little car had np real complaints with it other than it cost me my liscence at 19 ! doh !

[borderfox]

I bought a williams a few years ago and must say it was the most fun car i ever had. great fun and regret selling to this day.
Buy and enjoy.
And drive the ring out of it. Most parts are common with a lot of other renaults.

[boXXer]

Thanks all, well, apart from PIG as he's just a homo and touches young boys.....

Im deffo gunna look at some i think.

Whats the differences in the Williams 1,2,3?

[TurboShed]

Originally Posted by vroomtshh

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

Oh I dunno, the Renault isn't THAT much less reliable than the Ford.