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There's a shock.
The ph2 172 is the runt of the range you fool, not a runt full stop. Still a great hot hatch but for the mk2 clio's
Tropy>182>172ph1>172ph2. Ergo, runt of the range.
Thats out of date fella. When they changed the configuration of the circuit evo took a stack of cars over. Dry and hot day, drove the 197cup straight after the Trophy. The Trophy was something ridiculous like 0.2s quicker. The 200 ruins them both, I can't wait to have a drive.
Loved my Trophy, but did struggle putting the power down compared to the 182 due to the extra stiffness. Standard ph2 172, best looking version though! And yours is much improved;)
Welcome to denial;). 10mph greater apex speed over the same 2 corners at Bedford. Thats a hell of a difference. Much like the ph2 172, the 197 will be seen as the runt of this gen Clio in years to come.
200 yes, 197 no. The Trophy was quicker than the 197 at Bedford (and oddly the 182cup quicker still by fractions). The 200 monsters them both, 2sec per lap and 10mph greater apex speed than the 197 over the final 2 corners. It's def a step up.
Happened on ours a few times, static build up I was told. I think, we removed the battery and held the power button down for a minute. Then put battery in and try again.
Having owned both, I'd rather a ph2 172 than a 182. No difference in speed, the exhaust costs less when (not if) it falls off, you get a spare wheel, and 35mpg v 32mpg. And far nicer colour range.
c**t of a corner, I got a passenger ride from a Jag test/development driver and he was struggling there. Burp suggested trying 3rd gear, going to give it a whirl next time.