Recent content by Loopz

I miss mine.

It may not be the quickest, but for me personally, it was the most fun. I got rid of mine mosty due to reliability issues, I did not see the mk2 172 and 182 as a significant step forward in terms of performance, neither the CTR, rather I looked for a car with lower milleage, similar performance...

I had 3 clios so far, besides my mk1 172...1.2 mk1 (ph2), 1.6 16V dynamique mk2 and another 1.2 mk1 ph3 (i think) I loved them all...to be honest, I think the clio is (or at least was) best in the class. Good comfort, excellent economy, cheap to maintain, solid handling, early model were...

The back end can get a bit twitchy, if you're not careful, but other than that I found handling in the wet reasonably safe. Mine also behaved very well in the snow...

I have gone from mk1 172 to a '04 EP3. CTR has the best engine and gearbox in class, marvelous suspension, superb build quality, compared to the clio. Chasis and steering are a bit numb, but they take some getting used to. 2004 facelift model is a big improvment in those departments. Clio is...

Like someone said before me, running on a lower octane juice will cost more, as the car has better consuption with a higher octane gasoline. Also, in the long run, engine will benefit from using 98+ octane.

2000, 90k on it, the engine feels pretty good, the box is in good condition, it has a few rattles, oh and the back section of the exhaust rusted away and I am sure there a few other things to, but can't remember right now. lol

Sportlines will give you a 50mm drop in front, 30 in the back. Not sure about the pro's.

85k

Well, if the name is supposed to derive from the number of horsepower it has, 192 would be more accurate then 197 really... ;)

5 mile drive should be enough for the engine to warm up. Don't keep the revs too low, becuse the car won't warm up properly.

Amen to that. Mine handles like a dream in the snow, even on 3-year old 185/55 Michelin Alpines, just loves to go sideways with little or no drama, I don't even use the handbrake anymore. Why put my car in a garage at this time of year, when it's the most fun, is really beyond me.

ok, maybe I was a bit to harsh, considering I haven't got the slightest idea what kind of person you are really, but IMO a mature driver doesn't concern himself with what cars could outrun him on his daily commute or a spirited drive, but rather enjoys his car for what it is you drive a quick...

I've dreaded the day this would happen, but here it is. The mk1 172 is now officially in the chav's buying range.

I'am not sure if this is related, but I get a strong knocking noise coming somewhere from front suspension, when I accelerate hard in 1th or 2th gear. It also occurs when I accelerate up hill or when accelerating with the fully loaded car (two or more passangers). If I load the power...