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A MK2 172 has a smoother torque curve which means a smoother powers delivery throughout a wider rev range whereas the mk1 had a very sharp curve meaning that you got more of a kick in the back when max torque was reached making the car feel quicker the unknowing driver. perhaps the Captain...

A mk1 will always feel faster something to do with torque and gearing I believe!!!

A mk1 will always feel faster something to do with torque and gearing I believe!!!

Bit of a hair on the first one!!! Hope its not what it looks like!!! He he :o

Bit of a hair on the first one!!! Hope its not what it looks like!!! He he :o

What did you have b4?

What did you have b4?

So what happend? The focus couldnt drive in a straight line The Bread van lost it on the bends The cup drive was all hot and bothered!!! Hows that?

So what happend? The focus couldnt drive in a straight line The Bread van lost it on the bends The cup drive was all hot and bothered!!! Hows that?

So what was on then? The Cup, Focus, and the Bread Van????

So what was on then? The Cup, Focus, and the Bread Van????

I missed Fifth Gear! What was on?

I missed Fifth Gear! What was on?

So what do you reckon the acceleration is then 0-60 etc Quarter mile in 10.2 doesnt seem that quick to me for 1000bhp!!!!!! Ive read about Nissan Sunnys that will do it in that with far far less bhp!

So what do you reckon the acceleration is then 0-60 etc Quarter mile in 10.2 doesnt seem that quick to me for 1000bhp!!!!!! Ive read about Nissan Sunnys that will do it in that with far far less bhp!

Ill have one too! Been looking for one ages!!

Ill have one too! Been looking for one ages!!

Daipac Ive had mine for a year now but when I first got it I felt exactly the same as you! I had come from a Saxo which was really cheap to run so a 172 was a bit of a shock to the system, I though about seeling it then I just got more and more used to it! Christ I never had my eyes of the fuel...

Daipac Ive had mine for a year now but when I first got it I felt exactly the same as you! I had come from a Saxo which was really cheap to run so a 172 was a bit of a shock to the system, I though about seeling it then I just got more and more used to it! Christ I never had my eyes of the fuel...

Daipac how many miles do you do a month? Pitty you cant use vegatable oil!!!!!!!

Daipac how many miles do you do a month? Pitty you cant use vegatable oil!!!!!!!

Daipac how much do you expect to save by buying a 106GTI? I personally would never consider a 2nd hand car expecially a budget perforance car like the 172 and 106GTI. SO 5k for the car.....you would have to borrow over at the most 2 years to make it value for money, so thats £150 to £200 and...

Daipac how much do you expect to save by buying a 106GTI? I personally would never consider a 2nd hand car expecially a budget perforance car like the 172 and 106GTI. SO 5k for the car.....you would have to borrow over at the most 2 years to make it value for money, so thats £150 to £200 and...

Why dont you sell your clio and buy a 106 gti then!!?? And then perhaps youll stop knocking the clio!!!!

Why dont you sell your clio and buy a 106 gti then!!?? And then perhaps youll stop knocking the clio!!!!

LOL :confused:

LOL :confused:

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Can you ask them if I can borrow a quid?