This "Budget GT3 RS" is Your PERFECT Beginners Track Car!

[@Fredrik_ST_wagon]

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]

Less power is more fun because you get to use all of it 😂

[@Roobsrandomz]

@@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]

The smiles per mile are unmatched. I love mine, had it nine years and counting!

[@bakedstreetyt]

that car was pretty fancy to me! Looked clean and the sound was more than really good.

[@ex0148]

Faster cars = bigger crashes 🙂 And you can have so much fun in these smaller cars on the limit. loved to watch.

[@kaivaksdal]

Nice to see a car that you can realistically use. So many 500bhp plus cars on the Ring can barely use full power. 👍

[@joakimp2711]

@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]

Cars ready use all the power - plenty of opportunities to do that on this racetrack, unfortunately limiting factor are the drivers.

[@00-Avante]

Depends the class of your 500hp car and the track day especially a private one it seems

[@imnota]

@@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]

@@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.

[@titaniummechanism3214]

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]

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]

We have one 205 GTI in sweden on marketplace for 1500 euro and it works but is not in top top shape

[@adrianreyno1]

That little performed so awesome. For 102k miles, it delivered without getting hot at all. It looks like a fun car to drive. It would be so cool to have one for track day here in the U.S.

[@Coconut_seb]

You finally made a clio RS ! :p This is why i will never sell my clio rs , i don't have the budget for GT3 RS and the car is MAGIC !

[@mgcharoudin]

I still wanna drive yours🤣

[@Coconut_seb]

@@mgcharoudin see you next month hopefully ! :3

[@BamoweD]

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]

4rs 1.8l engine is not enough.

[@frederickontour1478]

Agree with all, really unique car this is! Something we will never see again

[@SuperBakura]

​@@Chris-hw4mq 4 rs clio is 1.6 turbo

[@Chris-hw4mq]

@@SuperBakura my bad taught he spoke of the megane 4 rs

[@eugenux]

100% this. Used ones are in good condition are more expensive than they were when new, unfortunately.

[@eugenux]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@BrendanEvan]

This is my kind of car. So epic and so attainable at the same time

[@DriftBuddy]

It's a shame that car manufacturers moved away from high revving NA hot hatches, there's just something special when an engine can rev close to 8K or over it. Wish they would bring it back🙁

[@Diamotors]

Totally agree with you Misha, the potential of this car is crazy. In trackdays in France, you can see some ( old spec clio cup) with slick sequential gear box and all the good stuff. they murder anything (porsche and m3s) on a track with only stock power of 200 hp. good video

[@Phil16Wales]

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

[@JLeman-me1xh]

Your approach to cars reasonable priced cars is very much appreciated

[@johnvernon9996]

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.

[@75yomu]

The engine sounds magnificent, reminds me of old school inline 4 with that “screaming” sound

[@spavatch]

Impressively quick for such a small car. Not a big surprise though, from the very beginning Clios were famous for great handling.

[@RalloZigallo]

Finally! These cars are full of emotions and I enjoy it everytime driving mine. They are getting more and more expensive but I wouldn't sell mine. From my point of view there is nothing like this on the market anymore considering the delivery of pure fun and nothing more.

[@elcanaldeldime]

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]

Proud owner of one here. As soon as I saw RS in title I thinked must be a Renault hahaha

[@phil-u3p]

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 ❤

[@BigBisalreadytaken]

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]

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[@BigBisalreadytaken]

@@mgcharoudin Thank you! I figured you had already. Tell your better half that we miss her being in videos!

[@MILLSPEED197]

The most underrated cars on the road, value and performance for the price is unbeatable, and the ones that are set up right and are well built are truly brilliant misha, hopefully one day I’ll be lucky enough to passenger in my 197 with you driving this year or next 🏎️

[@ryanclarke4448]

I was looking at this as I currently have an r53 mini (which is awesome) But I think I will take the Megane rs over this As it just seems a little faster and better overall, but these are very cool

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

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. ✌🔥

[@xXxH8TERxXx]

A car you can really drive and use all its got 😎👌🏻

[@GEARED_MrLucas]

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]

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🤩

[@platypushatstand]

6:01 6th gear I watched the ACR video beforehand (crazy owner lowered it for ‘style’ and mismatched the tyres) and wow, such a difference (for the better). Well set-up, no drama, perfect balance.

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

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]

I was under the impression, that especially suspension and brakes were top notch...

[@drazenbudis7881]

@@kwaki82 They are, but no car will do good on track with oem pads.

[@randall96]

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]

@@randall96 Just pads and brake fluid, the rest of the brake system is more than up to the task (even oem rotors).

[@randall96]

@@drazenbudis7881 yh just reiterating your point :)

[@andriainarakotonirina112]

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

[@mdaamer7495]

Nice built it's an perfect package for Nürburgring feels soothing to watch imagine driving it on the track

[@ayrton_aftemage4435]

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!

[@Roobsrandomz]

THING LOOKS like a blast to experience. We don't have this commonly any where around me in the west-coast United States. Epic video/ share. Cheers!

[@DavidTeleiosis]

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!

[@DennisfromMunich]

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.

[@frederickontour1478]

Watching this video while driving home from work in my own Clio 3 RS 200 over the car speakers. The sounds of the engines really grooved together. Sounded awesome! Like I was driving in the Clio cup with other Clio RS next to me haha. Awesome video, really amazing gem of a car this is!

[@zmir1014]

Owned one, the car is amazing to drive on curvy road. If anyone wants to buy it go for it! One of the last of its kind, 2.0 n/a, 6 spd manual,no complicated eletronics...

[@lapspeed4746]

I had a Clio 3RS Gordini and it was the best bang for the buck till today. I absolutely loved it!!!

[@condor9992]

Love this content. The budget cars are so relatable. You should have an under 10000 euro section

[@condor9992]

Twigo rs would be fun vs up gti

[@petetandino9945]

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....

[@albertperks3476]

I'd add that £4K is a very good price but also representative of the mileage, which is okay but the car will need an engine rebuild at 120K miles. Sounds like you've got a good engine given it's only 1BHP down 197BHP (200HP) on the original rating. I love mine, I bought it to use on the Nurburgring 5 years ago and still have it - with a few extra mods. Hey Misha, Chris Harris (BBC Top Gear) also agrees with your sentiment and is on record as saying it's a budget GT3 RS - he owned one for a few years.

[@Wolfpack310]

Many many many years ago i had a 1991 Clio 16v 1.100kg and about 135-140hp from the 1.8l it was amazing

[@snellewilly]

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.

[@rjnation5042]

Good tyres, good brakes, good suspension set up, equals great fun, Little Red is a rocket, especially for a young fella, thanks for the ride, Rj in Oz

[@sighheinrich]

Gearing seems to be perfect for the track. Looks like a clean and fun lap! Damn the car is loud :D

[@kevindunham3669]

Had 17 RS /Twingo /Clio /Megan/ just absolutely brilliant cars out the box thanks Misha 😊

[@mdev8846]

Twingo RS forever !.

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Great 'little' car! Wondered whether that fuel needle was ever going to move! Steady on temp too. Great lap. Good vibes.

[@mehmett.bakkal8257]

Wish these cars were more common at this time. Simple yet does everything you ask. Great car.

[@spugDDR]

On top of being great to handle, that engine note is quite nice

[@pokinacha]

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

[@royliber3824]

Ahh yes... The Clio RS. The ultimate budget track machine. With minor tuning and proper adjustments this thing is truly track-worthy opponet against much stronger cars. Also, considering I was driving a rental one when I was on the Ring like 7-8 years back, i'm really surprised how good this one sounds. Fantastic car, fantastic driving!

[@karizma8175]

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.

[@rhino202]

What a cool fun car. Sounds amazing. You were keeping up with that Porsche around those corners

[@AkinaGhost]

The MK3 RS Clio is such an underrated chassis. Loved my 197, an F1 Team Edition in Liquid Yellow (Jaune Sirius) - circumstances forced the sale last October - miss it everyday, it was such a fun car to drive, so engaging and rewarding!

[@AkinaGhost]

@And Yab Yeah, the kangarooing thing was always funny 😅

[@davecrook4233]

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.

[@jdmbren13]

I absolutely love this car! Why does it sound so good? Like a mini porche better then any Honda

[@simplytoxic9421]

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 :)

[@BBROPHOTO]

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.

[@sumoide]

This little Clio sounds great, to drive this little hot hatch would kick me more than any "supercar". This is made for door to door racing, love it.

[@DahakaCL]

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 :).

[@380Scania]

Great little car and a very enjoyable lap for the both of you by the look on your faces. Greg 🇬🇧🚘🏁

[@dagsparts]

Now I want a Clio RS! The gearing looks really well matched to the nurbergring too! Great video!

[@f00lxpl]

As soon as I saw the rev counter in that thumbnail I knew it's 3RS, fantastic hothatch, owned one for couple of years.

[@CARTUNE.]

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]

Soon you‘ll be able to import early SEAT Cupra models, which are bonkers too

[@skrypka]

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.

[@markthibault8579]

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.

[@Verknechter]

Had a original Clio 3 RS Cup with radio and air con delete from factory. Great car handling wise. And awesome sound with full Akrapovic evo. But I had a lot of problems. Engine exploded at 30k km. Synchros 3 gear failed after 25k km and lots of other stuff. Did not want to own this car without warranty and it had to go. Megane 3 RS i had after that was bullet proof. 👌🏻

[@chezagaming2793]

This was a brilliant watch. Always wanted to see you rip one of these gems around the ring!

[@gavstenhouse8857]

Proper track weapon had 2 Clio 182s absolutely brilliant and great engines

[@Driftuner]

Had the chance to rent one if these at the nür once, one of the very best hot hatch ive ever driven

[@darkwa456]

I very two clio rs 200 never tracked them used them as dailys absolutely brilliant cars so much fun!

[@ironmarshmallow1440]

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.

[@kevinbrandwijk7146]

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

[@thomasnelissen908]

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.

[@pubcarpark]

Lovely Paul and the guys dad did a great job building that car

[@SuperchamoGlitchGameplay]

hello, for me the best car to start in the same budget is the Fiesta ST, which thanks to its turbo, will allow you to evolve over the long term

[@jongillies4871]

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]

6th cam at 6 min mark. How fitting. Right little pocket rocket that thing. And done right

[@thedoctormma9433]

My favorite newly discovered channel 🤙🏽

[@ericlarotonda1499]

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.

[@sc2320]

unreal sounds from the clios four banger quality kidd 💯💪

[@Chris-hw4mq]

This clio sounded on point great fun looking car.

[@Nick-bz5xv]

Absolutely awesome car and a really fun lap to watch/listen to; thank you for sharing this!

[@LozzyTheTransporter]

Such awesome fun cars had mine almost 5 years no need to change it just needs a tad more power

[@ItSaHeAdEr]

thx for the video. good content as always, all i'm missing is that footwork cam!

[@muzillla]

I've got one of these somewhere, they are amazing little cars! I've got a video up of me chasing a Focus RS at Croft that's hillarious

[@fesi1370]

I love this car♥️. greetings from Slovakia🇸🇰

[@edwinpostma0640]

1st. I love renaults. 2snd. What a lovely sound❤❤

[@chrisdik5311]

We need to see a good evo 8 or 9. And for sure we need to see s2000 that is made for track

[@SVSiscoolmetracen]

nice lap! sounds cool aswell!

[@Heat0n__93]

Absolutely beautiful. Gonna be there in July in my own mk3 Clio, Can’t wait 😁

[@air_piepie2052]

Such a great car, in France it's getting hard to find one in good conditions under 12000€... I'd love to get my hands on one of these !

[@14KiloWhisky]

C'est vrai, elles sont toutes trop chères...

[@bisondacierr]

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.

[@kentuckyblugrass]

That thing sounds incredible. Wonderful video 👊🏻🙏🏻

[@lateralg3169]

Fantastic Misha, so smooth.

[@bikinglikebecker]

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...

[@albertomiragil850]

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€

[@alexanderlouie4134]

The young lad build himself a nice little racing car right there, well done.

[@stuartchristie654]

I hired a Clio from RSR on a visit to the ring, they sent me out with a chap who ahem “wasn’t coaching me” as that’s not allowed and I had sweaty palms at the end of the lap. Perfect little car for learning the ring and gave me confidence to then take my GTR out for a couple of laps. I was probably faster in the Clio

[@jamiegordon7243]

The apex clio I rented inspired me to buy mine we did 4 laps with apex and loved every minute hope get mine out there in August to do some laps

[@ThePontiacgto65]

Thank you for highlighting the small Renault sport.🇨🇵♥️

[@preetdurhailay5246]

Solid little car, seen so many at the ring the last few years..this vid had confirmed I need to get one !

[@synapticbit]

Please please please go for a ride in a sorted B5 A4/S4!!! Like the white one as you entered to car park!! It’s my biggest dream to drive mine around the ‘ring… since I live in the states, it’ll probably never happen…. But at least I could experience it vicariously!

[@Ociekajacy]

clio and megane rs it is for me the best toy on the track :)