Nearly bought a Clio 197...
27 June 2011, 05:49 PM
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And in fact i would like to see some on track lap times as i had a wrx running 265 and i think even that would not be leaving my mates clio197 who's only mod is an induction kit, and all that does is make it sound better.
27 June 2011, 08:47 PM
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60-100 - Clio 11.8, Impreza WRX 10.2
0-100 - Clio 18.7, Impreza 15.7
Interestingly, both have exactly the same bhp/ton
The Civic type r didnt match the figs either, but did better than the Renault.
0-100 - Clio 18.7, Impreza 15.7
Interestingly, both have exactly the same bhp/ton
The Civic type r didnt match the figs either, but did better than the Renault.
27 June 2011, 09:08 PM
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I had a Clio 16V, the Williams' little brother. I loved that car, decatted it was pretty quick for what it was. Handled well also, but as Nick says, high speed was a little.......hairy! I would have another.
or they just can't drive.
27 June 2011, 10:29 PM
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Just checked and i was talking newage wrx at 215 bhp, but a classic at 240 that makes it about evens with a very slight advantage to the wrx, and i know for a fact that your going to need some extra horses to be leaving the 197 on a country road.
27 June 2011, 10:41 PM
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I have owned a newage wrx at 265 bhp now have impreza type r running 303, was at 320 when i left my mate in his 197, and iv'e driven the 197 he can drive it faster though as its his car, and i'll say it again.
You will not leave one that is being driven by someone that knows how to drive it, and you will be on the wragged edge to keep up if he is in front on a country road........... capishe
27 June 2011, 11:34 PM
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Ive a cupped 182 as my daily whip and well driven theres little to keep up with one on a b road. Even with 400bhp in my impreza and a well setup chassis i know there are corners local to me i can take as quick if not quicker in the Clio.
Kept up with Caymans and Z4Ms through the lanes on a number of occasions now.
If you wan a real giggle, get a 172/182. They spank the 197 all day long and are an absolute riot to drive.
Evo listed it as their all time "Giant Slayer!". I think those guys know what theyre on about too.
Kept up with Caymans and Z4Ms through the lanes on a number of occasions now.
If you wan a real giggle, get a 172/182. They spank the 197 all day long and are an absolute riot to drive.
Evo listed it as their all time "Giant Slayer!". I think those guys know what theyre on about too.
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27 June 2011, 11:54 PM
#51
But he's not talking about racing, he owned both.
I have owned a newage wrx at 265 bhp now have impreza type r running 303, was at 320 when i left my mate in his 197, and iv'e driven the 197 he can drive it faster though as its his car, and i'll say it again.
You will not leave one that is being driven by someone that knows how to drive it, and you will be on the wragged edge to keep up if he is in front on a country road........... capishe
I have owned a newage wrx at 265 bhp now have impreza type r running 303, was at 320 when i left my mate in his 197, and iv'e driven the 197 he can drive it faster though as its his car, and i'll say it again.
You will not leave one that is being driven by someone that knows how to drive it, and you will be on the wragged edge to keep up if he is in front on a country road........... capishe
28 June 2011, 12:29 AM
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If you wan a real giggle, get a 172/182.
28 June 2011, 01:57 AM
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Interesting you say that Brun as i often find myself short shifting and still has plenty of low end guts.
04 February 2012, 08:20 AM
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I think your in need of some driver training 
my type r with 320 went away from my mates 197 at a respectable pace, and he said he just could not get close and was wringing it's neck 
But there is bugger all traffic out here so no worries about getting stuck behind something and letting him catch up, over about a 10 mile run once i hit 3rd i didn't see him till we got to the bar, but we are talking twisty roads
my type r with 320 went away from my mates 197 at a respectable pace, and he said he just could not get close and was wringing it's neck But there is bugger all traffic out here so no worries about getting stuck behind something and letting him catch up, over about a 10 mile run once i hit 3rd i didn't see him till we got to the bar, but we are talking twisty roads