Going from a Cup to Full fat?

[Clgale88]

Just wondering if anyone has gone from a 172 Cup to a 172 Full fat??

 

[TooneySonic]

i've done the opposite

really miss the xenon headlights as do the majority of my driving at nightime. FF is also considerably quieter on the motorway too

other than that cup = win

 

[Ian_182]

I love the look of the cup and the fact that renault spent real time making weight savings.

But i do like my toys.If you can get a cup with cc then thats the best route i think.

 

[mark123]

I've switched to a 182 FF for my daily driver. Keeping the cup for track etc. I did 105k in the cup.

Initially I thought I wasn't going to like the 182 FF as it was a bit quiet and refined but now I like it. Although auto wipers are crap, cup way is much better! But I do still have the cup for some more raw fun.

 

[Ads_172]

I've gone from a Ph1 172 to a Cup and I only miss the 'look' of the seats - I fnid the Cup seats more comfortable for the majority of my journeys.

I would like better headlights though, the Cup's a truly awful.

 

[Revels]

No such thing as a 172 FF!

I think its a pointless move TBH. You'll gain weight and a few toys.

What made you buy the Cup in the first place?

 

[Clgale88]

Cuz at the time i didnt know much about sports as had only just turned 19 and didnt know until a few weeks later that the Cup was a lighter version of the sport. Is there not a 172 FF ok then a 172 with the xenons and leather?

 

[Beef-Mc]

Just a 172 and a 172 Cup, no others.

Dr Rollo is very strict about things like this!

 

[daviebroon]

ive never owned a 172, only a 172cup... but i've driven loads.

Without going into the same grounds covered by every single person on here, i would seriously stick with the cup.

 

[Peperami]

Stick with the cup. Get some leather seats from a 172 ff , or a 182, and whack some halfords super brilliance headlight bulbs (these are like night and day from standard bulbs!)

In fact, perfect 172 would be a cup with cc, h&r's, a set of trophy recaros and said bulbs.

 

[Clgale88]

Yea i love my cup cuz of the colour but i just fancied a change and iv always fancied the leather xenons etc just dont like the wheels so would have to be sat on turinis then slammed

 

[Revels]

I wouldnt be swapping dude tbh.

You can get xenons and leather 2nd hand for probably about £500..

Or some Recaros from an Evo and some headlight bulbs like FakeDan suggests.

 

[mr angry]

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What made you buy the Cup in the first place?[/QUOTE]



Probably because it was about three grand cheaper to buy in the first place.

 

[steve 'o']

I dont seem to find any probs with the lights on the cup at all and i drive in the dark all the time!? Must just be me!

Stick with the cup m8!

 

[daviebroon]

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What made you buy the Cup in the first place?[/quote]

Probably because it was about three grand cheaper to buy in the first place.

at least learn how to use the forum first without spouting garbage

 

[Clgale88]

Is there a big noticeable difference

 

[steve 'o']

3 grand?!?!?! 2nd hand, neva seen a price differance of that much!!! Plus i can speak for all cups drivers but i didnt buy a cup because of the cost saving!

 

[Peperami]

Is there a big noticeable difference

In the bulbs? The box says something like 50% brighter and its not wrong.

They look white in reflection too, rather than the standard yellowish colour.

 

[Fletcher]

I'd keep the cup, better drivers car, compared to the 172 IMO.

 

[Clgale88]

In the bulbs? The box says something like 50% brighter and its not wrong.

They look white in reflection too, rather than the standard yellowish colour.

I meant is there a big noticeable difference between the cup and 172

 

[Clgale88]

I'd keep the cup, better drivers car, compared to the 172 IMO.

Yea i understand ya just wouldnt mind all the little extras now and if i did change to a 172 i would coilover it and put turinis on it and my exhaust and decat so would be that bad just need to get it remapped

 

[Fletcher]

Yea i understand ya just wouldnt mind all the little extras now and if i did change to a 172 i would coilover it and put turinis on it and my exhaust and decat so would be that bad just need to get it remapped

Well if you really want all of the toys the 172 has to offer, then i'd go for one.

 

[Clgale88]

Fletcher how do you find your 172 does it have good power still and feel nice to drive cuz dont you have coilovers

 

[Fletcher]

Fletcher how do you find your 172 does it have good power still and feel nice to drive cuz dont you have coilovers

Since hitting 90k it pulls harder then ever, now on 100k and running very well [touches wood]

It's sat on H&R coilovers and handling is superb, much better then the standard set-up and pretty comfortable on long journeys too.

Although i do think the 172 cup is the better drivers car, there isn't a a lot in it in terms of real world performance.

 

[daviebroon]

im on 99k... and it pulls harder than it did at 23k when i got it

 

[Clgale88]

would you notice the performance in both models if you did the same mods

 

[Fletcher]

im on 99k... and it pulls harder than it did at 23k when i got it

I found that too, i got mine on 46k the engine feels a lot looser/quicker now!

 

[daviebroon]

^ looser is not a good term lol, especially as its a Renault.

I have visions of bolts falling out on the motorway everytime i hear the term loose engine lol

 

[Fletcher]

^ looser is not a good term lol, especially as its a Renault.

I have visions of bolts falling out on the motorway everytime i hear the term loose engine lol

Goint point mate

 

[Fletcher]

would you notice the performance in both models if you did the same mods

What mods engine, or suspension?

 

[mr angry]

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What made you buy the Cup in the first place?

at least learn how to use the forum first without spouting garbage[/QUOTE]





Yes very constructive indeed!
Oh and what garbage are you so adultly referring to?

 

[daviebroon]

^^^ £3k cheaper.... ????

YOU WERE BEING SERIOUS? hahaha

 

[mr angry]

3 grand?!?!?! 2nd hand, neva seen a price differance of that much!!! Plus i can speak for all cups drivers but i didnt buy a cup because of the cost saving!

Sorry ....in the first place....as in new. How can you speak for everyone who bought a new cup?

 

[Clgale88]

What mods engine, or suspension?

Just yozza decat yozza cat back system itg panel filter remap GAZ coilovers the adjustable ones some turinis and front and rear strut braces is what i was planning on doing

 

[daviebroon]

Sorry ....in the first place....as in new. How can you speak for everyone who bought a new cup?

think he meant can't

 

[mr angry]

I concede slightly on the 3k it was £2100

 

[ForceIndia]

Get decent coilovers ie not gaz

 

[Clgale88]

I would if i had £800 to spare but these are in a group buy and have all had good reviews on them and i dont want anything for track or that just better handling that standard and slammed and the Gaz ghah or wat ever they are sound good for the price

 

[Fletcher]

Get decent coilovers ie not gaz

I'd go for either H&R's or AST's

 

[Clgale88]

I'd go for either H&R's or AST's

If i had the money and was bothered about how the ride was and was taking it on track loads i would but im running apex springs on my cup and loads people say bad things bout them and i love them dont care bout how harsh the ride is better over standard so gaz would be just fine for me they have on board adjustable damping