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Same thing happened to my wife's car just before christmas. Her car WAS in perfect condition.

The "young lad" is completely clueless.

Wouldn't worry to much, most sound like this. Just check the oil level.

Had mine ph2 172 dynoed. Varied between 171-176bhp at the fly on a few seperate occasions on different rollers. This was with just a cat-back zorst and the removal of the accoustic valve. Mine does pull well;)

Thanks for the detailed response! Don't forget to keep us all informed with how you get on with them, as i'm sure their are quite a few people who are interested in this. I certainly am! :)

Whats people's opinions on these, as i'm thinking about getting them installed, seem great for the price but a tad weary. Any one have anymore info, tried & tested for example ? :)

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As does my phase 2 in 2nd.

clio is quicker & handles better

Ive never ever seen ONE? Are they rare or something hmm.. Seen loads of blac 1.2etc but never black 172s:S

Cheers for the quick response mate:D

Is it an easy job to change them? As I think mine are on the way out.

FLOL!! If I were you, I would be concerned. Pikey's LOVE clio sports. ;)

FLOL!

Agreed.

There is a guide on here somewhere about how to do it. That's what I followed. Easy enough to do 1hr tops, can easily be put back also. Make sure you find the guide with the pic's, makes life a lot easier.

The car felt more responsive, seemed to pull harder across the rev range. Worth doing imo as it's FREE. Some people notice a difference, some don't. I did though.

The 172 is a fair bit quicker in a straight line than the "earlier supercharged" Cooper s(both standard). It's more comparable in straight line performance with the "later turbocharged" Cooper s, (wife owns a 08 one) . Having driven both, I would have to say that her car has better in gear...

LMFAO! Must have been something wrong with your 172 then, no wonder you sold it;)

All I have done is remove the accoustic valve and fitted a cat back performance exhaust. Check this link matey http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/25802/mini_cooper_s_v_clio_172.html

For example? Were still talking power;)

Why? My wife owns the later turboed variant, yes her car is standard yes it's slightly quicker than the earlier cooper s. But it's not quicker than the 172. Not much in it granted, but yes it is slower.

My wife owns a 08 plate Cooper s. Well built car imo. ........you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever against the cooper s. If you do, it's your driving or your cars F****D.

:lolup:Sounds good

Both RR optimistic? Doubt it.

Seems low to me. Had mine dynoed at 170-176bhp on a few seperate occasions with just a cat back zorst and the removal of the accoustic valve.

My Phase 2 172 seems to pull quicker than the 182 I had?

I'm 33. Modifying is fine provided it's to aid the performance of the car rather than tacky body kits etc.. No u are not to old mate.

Bullshit mate. Mine ain't:rasp:

Suprised you've not been pulled by the cops, seeing as the number plate is covered;).