who uses 172/182 on track?

[182nic]

as above realy. i miss my 182 & contemplating buying another but cant realy aford another 182 so may go for a 172 ph2. what have you done to use on road & track? how do you find them on track as i no there supposed to be realy good. basicaly my next car will be used on track & road as ive always wanted to do it.

advice & info will be much appreciated

ps: im not one of these members that think a 172/182 is the fastest car in the world.


cheers nic

 

[Barron]

me and bazzon use a Ph1 172 on track.

get a ph1 rather than a ph2. Cable throttle is so much better and with the prices of ph1's currently there is only one choice.

Ours is great on the track, keeps up fine with most and on the corners its nimble. Only thing we found was that there was plenty of bodyroll which upset of balance of the car. We have since upgraded to coilovers but yet to test them.

 

[182nic]

that is a verynice looking 172 that. the only reason i was thinking of ph2 is its abit newer for everyday use aswell as track. you do many track days or wer do you go as i see your not that far from me? + im trying to convice a freind of mine to get 1 aswell.

cheers nic

 

[Barron]

that is a verynice looking 172 that. the only reason i was thinking of ph2 is its abit newer for everyday use aswell as track. you do many track days or wer do you go as i see your not that far from me? + im trying to convice a freind of mine to get 1 aswell.

cheers nic

ph1 is the only way to go. We have done 2 since summer, both being at croft. Was supposed to do mallory in nov but that got cancelled. Its currently parked in our garage as were doing some work to it but once its out (hopefully next week) you can have a look at it if you want

 

[182nic]

cool. croft is were i was wanting to go as i must admit it will be my 1st track day car. is your 172 kept road legal or is it purley track use? what work have you done to improve as what id be thinking to my future is just coilovers & decent tyres tbh

 

[Bazzon]

PH1 is road legal, but we also have a 182 road car and a 172 road car.

 

[Barron]

Engine
Cat Cams
Matched Inlets
SS exhaust
Decat
Custom Remap (RStuning)
Battery in the boot so induction kit relocated behind headlight.

Brakes + suspension + wheels
AST Fully adjustable coilovers
Solid strut tops
Ferodo DS2500 pads
Brembo HC discs
Braided lines
Magnesium Speedline Corse
Yokohama parada spec 2's

Other
Racing blue body
Polycarb windows (3mm thick)
Cup spec alternator i.e removed aircon.
Rear Cage
Fully stripped (proven 920kg)
Battery in boot
Kill switch + isolator
Aluminium Doorcards
Aluminium Footrest
Cup spoiler
Tow eyes
PH2 Rear bumper + lights
Recondition Gearbox + strengthen bearings
Uprated Clutch
Corbeau Bucket seats
Sabelt 3 point harness
RenaultSport Sabelt Cup Racer steering wheel

as bazzon said, its fully road legal

 

[Peperami]

Lol at Ph1 is better. 172 cup is where its at if you're after best compromise between road car and track car.

Ive on 04 172 cup in silver thats for sale for the right price... pm me if interested mate.

 

[Alan]

Dan...

No one, they all just race BM 330's

 

[Barron]

Lol at Ph1 is better. 172 cup is where its at if you're after best compromise between road car and track car.

Ive on 04 172 cup in silver thats for sale for the right price... pm me if interested mate.

cable throttle, its the future

FBW, pisch!

 

[Peperami]

Lol having driven cable throttle, and a ph1, i can tell you its not the be all and end all.

 

[Alan]

Just out of nappies and he's the next Ari Vatanen..oh dear ^

 

[Barron]

Lol having driven cable throttle, and a ph1, i can tell you its not the be all and end all.

if you had the choice in your cup, what would you prefer?

carl

 

[Peperami]

if you had the choice in your cup, what would you prefer?

carl

Would leave the cup as it is fella :S

 

[Barron]

Would leave the cup as it is fella :S

lol i dont mean modding it Out of the factory if you had the choice?

 

[ForceIndia]

Lol at Ph1 is better. 172 cup is where its at if you're after best compromise between road car and track car.

Ive on 04 172 cup in silver thats for sale for the right price... pm me if interested mate.

Blah. Cups barely lighter (despite losing air con and abs), for the same cash you could get a ph1, coilovers, remap, much better for track. Cups still look the nicest, mondial is lovely.

 

[Barron]

Blah. Cups barely lighter (despite losing air con and abs), for the same cash you could get a ph1, coilovers, remap, much better for track. Cups still look the nicest, mondial is lovely.

talks sense

 

[Peperami]

As said, i dont see the fascination with cable throttle. On the ph1's ive driven it feels slack. FBW system used on the later 172's/ 182's works fine.

Aye warren, and have an older car with the problems that will bring.

I can see this turning into a cup vs ph1 fanboys thread.

Drive both and see which you like...

 

[-J-]

Have taken my Cup out at brands Hatch, was quite happy buzzing round passing bigger cars, it was standard at the time and TBH was far better on track that some of the dedicated bits and bobs that were going round.

Peperami you selling up already?

 

[Peperami]

Have taken my Cup out at brands Hatch, was quite happy buzzing round passing bigger cars, it was standard at the time and TBH was far better on track that some of the dedicated bits and bobs that were going round.

Peperami you selling up already?

Toying with the idea mate. Needs must and all.

Zetec s or similar next, something cheap to run and fun if needs be.

 

[182nic]

cheers for the comments & recomendations guys but less of the bikkering plz as i only wanted some help with my choice & advice.

cheers nic

 

[-J-]

Toying with the idea mate. Needs must and all.

Zetec s or similar next, something cheap to run and fun if needs be.

Shame but know what your saying, Someone will get a Tidy Motor judging by the photos if you sell.

 

[Inferno]

All RS Clios will give you smiles on the track - doesn't matter which variant.

 

[ForceIndia]

As said, i dont see the fascination with cable throttle. On the ph1's ive driven it feels slack. FBW system used on the later 172's/ 182's works fine.

Aye warren, and have an older car with the problems that will bring.

I can see this turning into a cup vs ph1 fanboys thread.

Drive both and see which you like...

Maybe, thats just down to luck at the end of the day. Drove a ph2/ph1 back to back the other, I prefer the cable throttle by a distance, but my cables only a few weeks old.
Cup's actually the only RS I haven't owned, or driven. I'd say if you're keeping it standard, the cup would be better. If changing suspension etc, the ph1 would be better. Either way get 15's, tyres are much cheaper.

 

[Christopher]

I much prefer the cable on my old Ph1 too

Until it broke

 

[ForceIndia]

I much prefer the cable on my old Ph1 too

Until it broke

Tis a cnut when that occurs.

 

[182nic]

There seems to be a lot of support for the ph1 hear. In simple which ever i get will be used as a ROAD & TRACK car. i want the best of both. I dont know how many track days ill be planning on next year but it will be more than 1 & at more than 1 track. i used to own a 182ff to have as a base. The only mods the next cs will be getting is coilovers & trackday tyres.

cheers nic

 

[Barron]

if you can put up with the Ph1 dated interior, get a ph1. If not get a ph2 cup

 

[ForceIndia]

There seems to be a lot of support for the ph1 hear. In simple which ever i get will be used as a ROAD & TRACK car. i want the best of both. I dont know how many track days ill be planning on next year but it will be more than 1 & at more than 1 track. i used to own a 182ff to have as a base. The only mods the next cs will be getting is coilovers & trackday tyres.

cheers nic

In that case, if your changing the suspension, the cup's only benefit is in being a newer car. IIRC the ph1 is only 15kg heavier, but keeps air-con and abs. Most of the bits that need replacing (engine mounts, exhaust, etc) will be close to replacement on both. Just make sure the belts have been done on whichever you buy.

 

[182nic]

simple then i like the ph1 seats ads abit colour did they have the coloured lines on seats?

sorry im not sure on suspension yet.

cheers nic

 

[ForceIndia]

if you can put up with the Ph1 dated interior, get a ph1. If not get a ph2 cup

Thats a very good point lol

 

[ForceIndia]

simple then i like the ph1 seats ads abit colour did they have the coloured lines on seats?

Yep

 

[jonnyg]

im planing on doing afew next year aslong as they dont write mine off now that is:S

 

[Barron]

also gotta think about that freezing cold gear knob in the winter in the ph1 lol