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Same old "you can't afford it" argument. Early 197's now at a level where if you could afford a new 1*2 you could easily afford a 197. The reason for my apathy toward the 197 have nothing to do with it's cost. It's the well reported lack of go compared to other cars in the class, something the...
The gayometer on my monitor just broke. Too much clio love ups at the mo, just perpetuating peoples perception of our cars. Now if you'll excuse me, my fake tan requires a top up.
I don't feel the 197cup is the "enthusiasts" choice, 20kg is feck all. The 172 cup was a different beast, chassis set-up not available on any other car, no abs etc etc. The 197cup is the same as the 182cup in philosophy, more a marketing exercise. Nowt wrong with that, I bought my 182cup as it...
20kg. Ok. It's a cheaper model, not a better car to drive. There will be bugger all difference between a 197 with cup packs in terms of the driving experience. Most likely better, as you can tailor the driving position better.
Had this prob with the rallye, just needs an adapter, but most places don't want the hassle. Drove for a week with unbalanced tyres, felt so bad at speed.
Just had an interesting chat with Yoz about getting some lower subframes made up for the Recaros, would fit in the Trophy (or any 1*2 with Recaro's). Getting a few people together would drop prices, might have to look at a group buy.
Loose connection? Bugger all room behind the head unit, I always remove the top dash, get the leads in place then put the stereo in and put the dash together.