Clio - which one?
26 April 2012, 10:43 AM
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depends what you want it for and your budget; daily driver with unlimited budget is a no brainer; 200 full fat with the Cup chassis. Daily driver on limited budget 182 Full Fat with both Cup packs. Track tool; stripped 172 Cup 
26 April 2012, 11:48 AM
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26 April 2012, 12:13 PM
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there are two Cup packs for the 182, the important one is the Cup chassis where the hubs are upgraded to give a wider footprint, stiffer/lower springs and anthracite wheels. Other Cup pack is cosmetic; front splitter and slightly larger rear wing. Full Fat refers to the equipment level; Xeons, auto wipers, auto lights, cruise control, half leather\alcantara interior etc whereas on a Cup variant you get far fewer toys and normal cloth trim.
Liking the sound of the 182 more and more - thrashable & chuckable
26 April 2012, 01:39 PM
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I have a 172 but a different kettle of fish as its a rally car , it goes very well , handles and brakes amazing , just need more grunt , got an engine build on the go now to get it to around 230-240hp now , and looking to get it to about 260ish later in the year , I'm leading the Welsh tarmac championship in class with it now
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26 April 2012, 02:05 PM
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182 full fat with both cup packs.
Last of the little light hot hatches. Clips since have just got bigger and heavier.
I've a fully modified 573bhp impreza and a cup packed 182 with track tyres and pads. The Clio puts a smile on my face every bit as big as the impreza at a fraction of the cost and I can keep up with and many a time outrun lots of more expensive and "on paper" faster cars. It's a true giant slayer in every sense and I love every second of driving it.
Trails and I had this conversation last night. Big power impreza is wide eyed excitement. The Clio is out and out grin factor.
Most fun ive ever had in a car.
Last of the little light hot hatches. Clips since have just got bigger and heavier.
I've a fully modified 573bhp impreza and a cup packed 182 with track tyres and pads. The Clio puts a smile on my face every bit as big as the impreza at a fraction of the cost and I can keep up with and many a time outrun lots of more expensive and "on paper" faster cars. It's a true giant slayer in every sense and I love every second of driving it.
Trails and I had this conversation last night. Big power impreza is wide eyed excitement. The Clio is out and out grin factor.
Most fun ive ever had in a car.
26 April 2012, 03:17 PM
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You want the one with the least electrics on it 
otherwise they are a good little car, just dont take it to a Renault Dealer, they really suck (having had them not tighten up the sump plug on my 1 year old R19 16v after an oil service 
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otherwise they are a good little car, just dont take it to a Renault Dealer, they really suck (having had them not tighten up the sump plug on my 1 year old R19 16v after an oil service )Tony
28 April 2012, 08:25 AM
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Anyone compare the 182 to an ITR DC5?
I owned a DC5 for a short time and didn't like it - the VTEC got tiresome and it it really NEEDED to be driven hard to get anything out of it.
The handling was sublime though, but smoothly so - track smooth, not chuckable. The Clio seems a bit more flightly, suiting the monkey style better...?
Different animal completely ?
I owned a DC5 for a short time and didn't like it - the VTEC got tiresome and it it really NEEDED to be driven hard to get anything out of it.
The handling was sublime though, but smoothly so - track smooth, not chuckable. The Clio seems a bit more flightly, suiting the monkey style better...?
Different animal completely ?
28 April 2012, 05:54 PM
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Anyone compare the 182 to an ITR DC5?
I owned a DC5 for a short time and didn't like it - the VTEC got tiresome and it it really NEEDED to be driven hard to get anything out of it.
The handling was sublime though, but smoothly so - track smooth, not chuckable. The Clio seems a bit more flightly, suiting the monkey style better...?
Different animal completely ?
I owned a DC5 for a short time and didn't like it - the VTEC got tiresome and it it really NEEDED to be driven hard to get anything out of it.
The handling was sublime though, but smoothly so - track smooth, not chuckable. The Clio seems a bit more flightly, suiting the monkey style better...?
Different animal completely ?
I can't compare a DC5 but can a DC2 (my mates), and there was nothing in it at the last track day (my last post). Out of the box the DC2/5 will be better than a 182 (non trophy) but a few quid can get these cars sorted very quickly.
I now own a facelift EP3 type R, and although not as chuckable (yet) than the 182 I much prefer the whole package, and have big plans for this.
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28 April 2012, 08:38 PM
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I can't compare a DC5 but can a DC2 (my mates), and there was nothing in it at the last track day (my last post). Out of the box the DC2/5 will be better than a 182 (non trophy) but a few quid can get these cars sorted very quickly.
I now own a facelift EP3 type R, and although not as chuckable (yet) than the 182 I much prefer the whole package, and have big plans for this.
I now own a facelift EP3 type R, and although not as chuckable (yet) than the 182 I much prefer the whole package, and have big plans for this.
Alright matie. ive gone french as well..
28 April 2012, 11:24 PM
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I had a 172 for just over a year (have also had a EP3 Type R a few years ago.)
I found the clio great fun and really chuckable with excellent brakes. But had to be caned to make any progress and had an damn awful driving position, i just couldn't get comfy in it!
Lots of electrical gremlins too, throttle jerkiness, emissions lights etc. Civic was a far better car!
I'd never have another renault!
I found the clio great fun and really chuckable with excellent brakes. But had to be caned to make any progress and had an damn awful driving position, i just couldn't get comfy in it!
Lots of electrical gremlins too, throttle jerkiness, emissions lights etc. Civic was a far better car!
I'd never have another renault!
29 April 2012, 06:42 AM
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I can't compare a DC5 but can a DC2 (my mates), and there was nothing in it at the last track day (my last post). Out of the box the DC2/5 will be better than a 182 (non trophy) but a few quid can get these cars sorted very quickly.
I now own a facelift EP3 type R, and although not as chuckable (yet) than the 182 I much prefer the whole package, and have big plans for this.
I now own a facelift EP3 type R, and although not as chuckable (yet) than the 182 I much prefer the whole package, and have big plans for this.
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29 April 2012, 06:46 AM
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I had a 172 for just over a year (have also had a EP3 Type R a few years ago.)
I found the clio great fun and really chuckable with excellent brakes. But had to be caned to make any progress and had an damn awful driving position, i just couldn't get comfy in it!
Lots of electrical gremlins too, throttle jerkiness, emissions lights etc. Civic was a far better car!
I'd never have another renault!
I found the clio great fun and really chuckable with excellent brakes. But had to be caned to make any progress and had an damn awful driving position, i just couldn't get comfy in it!
Lots of electrical gremlins too, throttle jerkiness, emissions lights etc. Civic was a far better car!
I'd never have another renault!
