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If it was an 02 could well have been me, I ususally cycle in, but do use the CS172 on occassions. Sometimes driven steady, sometimes I wind her up and grin and do fast things.

I know its going off at a tangent slighty - but I will try and make it applicable ;-) Plastic trays protect the engine/box, etc from general road debris/crud, as well as help with aerodynamics and noise. If you look at a Mondeo you will see a mini flap in front of the front wheels, this is to...

Sorry if this sounds sick, but make sure the animal isn't stuck underneath! My mate did the same thing in his Golf Mk2 GTi - hit a rabbit. When he decided after months to investigate a funny smell he found a rotting carcuss wedged uinderneath between the body and fuel tank. Otherwise, good...

Hi all, When I first start off with a cold engine, my Mk2 Sport 172 seems to struggle somewhat. If I put my foot down it seems to lack power and nothing happens, bit like I've only got three cylinders, but when I give it some more right pedal she suddenly leaps off and gains full power. If I...

A BMW X5 moron didn't bother to look in his mirrors and veered across a couple of lanes, nearly putting his rear right wheel across my bonnet, I was forced to brake and swerve, I kissed the curb with my left front alloy. Guy did wave and apologise to me several times afterwards, so I left it at...

Ok, some more in Derby ;-) 1. Monday 18:00 - black Clio CS in left lane queuing on A52 slip road (Derby to Notts) down to Asda Island. 2. Wednesday 16:45 Black CS driving through Draycott put his thumb up to me as I passed him Breaston bound. 3. Wednesday 17:30 Black CS (big spoiler and...

Hi, ANy words of advice on replacement air-filters? I was considering a panel replacement filter and there appears to be three types oil impregnated (K&N), cotton or foam. I used to use K&N's in off-roaders to protect a little against water ingress when wading. But taking that aside, there...

Believe it or not, but I went down Chalonts Way sometime between 18:15 and 18:30 on Saturday ;-) Black 172 - but factory standard!

I will say hell to him next time I see him.

Ah, there are two black Clio Sports at Raynesway, mine and another. I usually cycle in so chances are it was the other. Mines an 02, but I usually only see the other out of my window at about 200 yards, in between cars, so not got his plate yet! Is your dad at the RR-Raynesway fire station? If...

Spotted a black CS (not sure if genuine or look alike) 04 plate driving through Draycott towards Breaston. Had BIG spoiler on roof and black windows, driver had long blonde hair and a beany. I flashed and waved but he didn't see/blanked me ;-)

Wow, I worked at Warton (Jan 05) for a few months before transferring down to Waterlooville (left Dec 05). Whilst at Warton was in some rabbit warren porta-cabins over looking the grass and, err long thin tarmac strip ;-) At the time I had a Freelander Sport Td4 in a bright blue colour, so not...

The not very well known site on Raynesway... ...where they pulled the big office block down at the front because it was crumbling/cracking ;-)

Excellent reports in those links, makes me want to jump in her right now, head over Via Gellia, Cat and Fiddle and back down Leak to Ashbourne ;-) Thanks for all the replies!

Hmm, understand where you're coming from. But I think you may have missed my point a little/I didn't really make it clear what I was asking. My query wasn't really meant to be whether I should race one or not. More as to why it seems, two similar size and weight cars could be so close in...

Reading the spec' CLio is 172 PS and 210Nm whilst the ZR160 is 160PS and 174Nm, weight is similar, yet performance is much closer than I would have thought. Clio172 0-62 7.2sec 138mph top ZR160 0-62 7.4sec 131mph top Rover develops max torque loewr in the rev range and max power at higher...

No not me tonight.

Seen a red (not Ferrari red) more burgundy in West Hallam by the chip shop/Tesco Metro (?) Im parked mine next to it, but it had gone when I returned.

Wow - how many Clio Sports in Spondon (Derby)?!?!?!? Mine is a black 02 172, usually on Notts Road (Spondon) and heading down Raynesway (work at Royces). But it also plods down to Ilkeston, Heanor/L.Mill, Guildford, Warrington, Buxton, etc. Usually if I see a Sport I flash, pip or wave...

I think there is a blue one with stripes, but the other blue one is 'stripeless'. I will drive in tomorrow (instead of cycling) and see if I spot any more ;-) Oh, if you see a cyclist on a Specialised Stumpy having road rage on Notts Rd/Asda/Rayesway its me and I apologise in advance ;-)...

I am a black Sport 172 living in Spondon/Borrowash (if you're local you'll know it). I've spotted the following near me:- 1. Blue Sport on my 'development', twin exhaust so I assume that's a 182. 2. Couple of (silver and blue) Clio's around the A52 and Raynesway (A5111) area. 3. Black 02...

Anybody have good knowledge of what the actual differences were between the 172 and 182? i.e. did they just btweak the ECU to gain more PS, or is there more to it than that. I appreciate that the 182 has the twin rear pipes (my 172 is standard single). I am guessing the twin pipes are for...

Point noted ;-) However, what I was saying is that on the roads, bumping into another car and then ragging it off from a set of lights has too many variables to really deicde which is quickest. A lot of it comes down to whether the other driver realised you were racing, whether he coudl really...

Wow, your knowledge astounds me ;-) I am like that with Freelanders. Will I one day gain such knowledge (often referred to as sad!) myself? Cheers H

Hi all, I am buying a Clio Sport 172. However some people talk about a 172 Cup, I've seen 182, 197, ff, etc. How many types of Sports are there? I assume the 182 is a newer version of the 172 and I assume the 197 is the latest incarnation. But what are all the others and how many different...

I am guessing some of it also comes down to nerves, or how far the driver wants to push it. Also if you can get off the mark first because the other wasn't expecting it, it goes a long way. I raced a Mondeo ST220 whilst test driving a Audi A3 2.0TDi (140) up to about 100mph he couldn't shake me...

How do I get to see the areas marked 'Private' such as track days, etc.? Do I have to post a certain quantity or be invited or something? Thanks, Harvey

Hi all, Just a quickie to say. I have agreed to buy a met black Clio Sport 172 from a mate I work with. Its absolutely immaculate and well cared for. He has passed the IAM Advanced Drivers and runs it as his pride and joy. Its being sold because he is getting a Corsa VXR. I myself come from...