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I NEED a 172!!!!!
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The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
MX5's are great drivers cars btw (read Evo they confirmed what was already well known in the first place)
I dont personally like them but thats my personal choice.
(Even though Cosworth now do a tuning package for the new one which launches it to 60 in 5.5 seconds lol....)
I dont personally like them but thats my personal choice.
(Even though Cosworth now do a tuning package for the new one which launches it to 60 in 5.5 seconds lol....)
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
This thread has gone way off topic.
Clio 197 08
The more i come on here the more it annoys me that in a club like this people just cant be happy and supportive with each other! This guy is going from a 1.2 to a 2.0! It is going to be quick! Whatever u drive there will always be something quicker though! Im glad you found the 172 can put a smile on your face mate! They are very agile fun little cars! Keep us updated when you find one!
180.5 bhp 172
Thanks buddy
Yeah it is an awesome car that im sure I won't get bord of for a long long time!
Just have to find the right one!
Nick
clio 172 phase 2
AGREED! Also quite a bit slower than the 172 sport. If the 172 is just nippy, than the mx5 is a slug
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
MX5 would annihilate a clio in the twisties.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
^^^lol..
clio 172 phase 2
Doubt it would annihilate in the twisties, but the clio would annihilate on the straights.
Simple as that mate!
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
MX5 would have got through the corners fast enough to not need the speed on the straightsDoubt it would annihilate in the twisties, but the clio would annihilate on the straights.
Although i would have a clio over one anyday there is no denying its a capable car... They can also look s**t hot with a few mods AND aren't expensive to charge either.
RS 172+
Right... I'm an 'oldie' to most on here (I am 54), so bear with me!
I have owned many cars in my time, before buying my 172 last February I was running my 3rd Golf GTI.
I can tell you that the 172 is definitely the most fun car to drive than anything I have owned before. No it's not the quickest 0-60 on the planet (though it does beat 90% of most stuff out there) and the top speed isn't exceptional. It rattles and shakes, it's noisy, it needs a lot of regular TLC, but for now, it's the most enjoyable drive I have ever had.
If it's fun you are after (and surprising the sh1t out of Mr.Mondeo).. you will have the time of your life in an RS
Good luck.
I have owned many cars in my time, before buying my 172 last February I was running my 3rd Golf GTI.
I can tell you that the 172 is definitely the most fun car to drive than anything I have owned before. No it's not the quickest 0-60 on the planet (though it does beat 90% of most stuff out there) and the top speed isn't exceptional. It rattles and shakes, it's noisy, it needs a lot of regular TLC, but for now, it's the most enjoyable drive I have ever had.
If it's fun you are after (and surprising the sh1t out of Mr.Mondeo).. you will have the time of your life in an RS
Good luck.
Good luck finding one mate. I can't wait to get mine. TBH i've never driven one, i'm buying it blind tbh, well not blind because I know its a good car but I won't drive it before buying it due to insurance, my dad will be doing that for me.
I realy can't wait to warm it up, point it towards a nice section of dual carraigeway, put it in 2nd and put the pedal to the floor.
Then move on to some b roads where they are suposed to be driven, will be very cautious at 1st though, big change from a 1.2
I realy can't wait to warm it up, point it towards a nice section of dual carraigeway, put it in 2nd and put the pedal to the floor.
Then move on to some b roads where they are suposed to be driven, will be very cautious at 1st though, big change from a 1.2
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
MX5 would have got through the corners fast enough to not need the speed on the straights
Standard I disagree tbh. As good as the MX5 is (although it is a bit to hairdresser for me) on a good B road the 1*2 would kill it A-B.
agreed imo, even modified there would not be a huge difference in cornering ability.
172 Cup
Just read this thread, good read lol.. did that mx5 driver in the video have his cap on backwards?? rofl
Demon Racer im excited for you buddy, I'm still rubbin' my hands together everytime I get into my cup and I've owned it for 2 months now
You're in for a world of funs.
But do take care on the b roads, the back's the first thing to go, I fully span mine out, only at about 65 mph over a crest a few weeks back, probably because it's so light, I've had my old 325i over the same crest at the same speed and didn't think anything of it. Lucky it was early morning and not much about
Goodluck finding your new baby!
Demon Racer im excited for you buddy, I'm still rubbin' my hands together everytime I get into my cup and I've owned it for 2 months now
You're in for a world of funs.
But do take care on the b roads, the back's the first thing to go, I fully span mine out, only at about 65 mph over a crest a few weeks back, probably because it's so light, I've had my old 325i over the same crest at the same speed and didn't think anything of it. Lucky it was early morning and not much about
Goodluck finding your new baby!
Epic.
It's all relative in any car. The 182 is quicker than most cars you'll encounter on the run to Sainsburys. By that rationale, it's quick. Coming from a 1.2, it's going to feel rapid. Coming from something genuinely fast, it isn't.
The Khunt doesn't like anything unless it's an MX5 or powered by diesel, so just ignore him. He's a miserable old khunt
It's all relative in any car. The 182 is quicker than most cars you'll encounter on the run to Sainsburys. By that rationale, it's quick. Coming from a 1.2, it's going to feel rapid. Coming from something genuinely fast, it isn't.
The Khunt doesn't like anything unless it's an MX5 or powered by diesel, so just ignore him. He's a miserable old khunt
