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The whole clio sport range are very good compared to other manufacturers for looks, affordability, performance and toys IMHO. I think the Renault 1.8 & 2.0 16v engines are more responsive, sound better etc than other 2.0 16v european cars Ive tried.

Having had Renaults before I bought the Cup because of price and mainly because of engine performance, handling grip etc. The toys Im not worried about as I use to own a 1.8 T Ibiza cupra, never used aircon except for a few hot days in the summer. Traction control was crap and interfered all the...

The whole clio sport range are very good compared to other manufacturers for looks, affordability, performance and toys IMHO. I think the Renault 1.8 & 2.0 16v engines are more responsive, sound better etc than other 2.0 16v european cars Ive tried.

Having had Renaults before I bought the Cup because of price and mainly because of engine performance, handling grip etc. The toys Im not worried about as I use to own a 1.8 T Ibiza cupra, never used aircon except for a few hot days in the summer. Traction control was crap and interfered all the...

Sangy Spoke to one of my local dealers on Wednesday about the Cup upgrades and basically he said: Renault have supplied a Cup to a third party (wouldnt tell me who they were) so they can fit and test all modifications before there excepted and approved by Renault before selling onto us. This...

Sangy Spoke to one of my local dealers on Wednesday about the Cup upgrades and basically he said: Renault have supplied a Cup to a third party (wouldnt tell me who they were) so they can fit and test all modifications before there excepted and approved by Renault before selling onto us. This...

Just got back from Jersey yesterday. Went over with the girlfriend to see her family for a week. Over there you cant drive much faster than 30/40 mph so my mpg was around 36/38. Back over here the car averages between 33/35 mpg and that is driving it hard (redlining every now and then in 2nd &...

Just got back from Jersey yesterday. Went over with the girlfriend to see her family for a week. Over there you cant drive much faster than 30/40 mph so my mpg was around 36/38. Back over here the car averages between 33/35 mpg and that is driving it hard (redlining every now and then in 2nd &...

I know it says in the book to change every 12,000 miles but what do you guys suggest for the first 10,000 miles? - every 2000 so it runs sweet or is that not necessary.

Well been out earlier and given it abit of full on right pedal action and was quite shocked how fast this thing really is. It sounds great when you plant your right foot and ride out the rpms to 7000. Cant get enough now.

When to Santa Pod a few Sundays ago and didnt see any 172s, except for about two Willys. Saw a few civic type Rs do there 1/4 mile. Mostly in between mid 15s and 16s. Compared to other modded cars the R sounded quiet from the exhaust, expected more sound. The drag bikes were f*cking quick...

I know it says in the book to change every 12,000 miles but what do you guys suggest for the first 10,000 miles? - every 2000 so it runs sweet or is that not necessary.

Well been out earlier and given it abit of full on right pedal action and was quite shocked how fast this thing really is. It sounds great when you plant your right foot and ride out the rpms to 7000. Cant get enough now.

When to Santa Pod a few Sundays ago and didnt see any 172s, except for about two Willys. Saw a few civic type Rs do there 1/4 mile. Mostly in between mid 15s and 16s. Compared to other modded cars the R sounded quiet from the exhaust, expected more sound. The drag bikes were f*cking quick...

Sorry I havent replied but my PC keeps loosing internet connection. Ive just lost loads a text that I was about to post. So in short, thanks for the replies will probably drive it how it was intended to be driven, fast from day one. Ive clocked 220 miles of fairly even driving in it already...

Sorry I havent replied but my PC keeps loosing internet connection. Ive just lost loads a text that I was about to post. So in short, thanks for the replies will probably drive it how it was intended to be driven, fast from day one. Ive clocked 220 miles of fairly even driving in it already...

Cheers Ben j, forgot to update my info. Just getting use to the new layout of the website.

its fantastic. Have already clocked up 140 miles in it and my work journey is only 20 miles each way. I was suprised how eager and torquey the car is at low rpms with such little mileage on it. The only thing Im pissed off with is with Renault for not checking the car properly. Basically the...

Cheers Ben j, forgot to update my info. Just getting use to the new layout of the website.

its fantastic. Have already clocked up 140 miles in it and my work journey is only 20 miles each way. I was suprised how eager and torquey the car is at low rpms with such little mileage on it. The only thing Im pissed off with is with Renault for not checking the car properly. Basically the...

What a test drive (Im still shaking now)! I was the first person to put the miles on it and give it some serious whelly. By the way I did about 17 miles in so had a good run. Three of us in the car, me, girlfriend and the sales guy (who is 6".6 and built like a monster). This thing flew...

What a test drive (Im still shaking now)! I was the first person to put the miles on it and give it some serious whelly. By the way I did about 17 miles in so had a good run. Three of us in the car, me, girlfriend and the sales guy (who is 6".6 and built like a monster). This thing flew...

Im hopefully going to test drive cup on Sat, so will let you know what I think. Problem is I dont own a standard 172, so its going to seem amazing to me. Ive test driven several times mk1s and 2s before so that might give me some idea. Our local dealer has mk1 & 2 second hand so I might ask...

PMitchell, Where in Aylesbury did you get flashed? I live in Aylesbury and was caught doing 39mph down Buckingham Road. An unmarked small police van with black rods poking out the back window caught me. I know this because since being caught I dont exceed 30mph and saw it parked on the...

Im hopefully going to test drive cup on Sat, so will let you know what I think. Problem is I dont own a standard 172, so its going to seem amazing to me. Ive test driven several times mk1s and 2s before so that might give me some idea. Our local dealer has mk1 & 2 second hand so I might ask...

PMitchell, Where in Aylesbury did you get flashed? I live in Aylesbury and was caught doing 39mph down Buckingham Road. An unmarked small police van with black rods poking out the back window caught me. I know this because since being caught I dont exceed 30mph and saw it parked on the...

SimonW, Where is your local dealer based, coz Im in Aylesbury and our dealer thinks he wont get a demo cup until Sept. And really interested in this, as a first time buyer of a 172.

Im sure I heard somewhere on here that they were going to make the Cup upgrades available to the normal 172 later down the line. Next week look out for test drives of the cup in Autoexpress on Tues 6 and Autocar Weds 7. Should be interesting.

SimonW, Where is your local dealer based, coz Im in Aylesbury and our dealer thinks he wont get a demo cup until Sept. And really interested in this, as a first time buyer of a 172.

Im sure I heard somewhere on here that they were going to make the Cup upgrades available to the normal 172 later down the line. Next week look out for test drives of the cup in Autoexpress on Tues 6 and Autocar Weds 7. Should be interesting.