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Drive a late 172, and a 182 with cup packs and decide for yourself. Wouldn't go for a 182 without cups, as they're harder to sell on. There's no difference in pace between 172/182. The delivery is slightly different (182 better low down by a fraction, 172 revs more freely top end slightly), but...
They are all road cars, end of. The cup is more suited from the factory than the others, but still 100% a road car.
I really want a shot in a standard cup. Owners maintain it's the best to drive, but every review I ever saw has the FF182 as a step up (and the Trophy a step up again).
Suppose it's the difference between seeing the figures on paper, and seeing money falling out of your pocket. I do think it's mental that it's closer (in mpg) terms to a Porsche etc than other hot-hatches. FFs the new cooper s is quicker in a straight line than a 197/200, but more economical...
ABS can be removed, I believe Tom did with his 182. I'd say Ph1. Near the same weight (so cheaper with AC out), cable throttle (more responsive), and I've heard several people say that the ph1 engine seems to get more power from mods.
If you're round Birmingham way anytime soon, welcome to...
I understand the fsh debate, but it's a 10yr old track car. For me, recent maintenance is massively more important than wether a spotty oik at Renault did an oil change 8yrs ago. Most likely with the wrong grade.
The dent was self inflicted, I closed the garage door onto the rear 3/4. Luckily...
I don't think so lol. I've left the atrader ad running as I've paid for it, but I'm enjoying it so much at the moment, and I don't want to think how much I'd need to spend on another car to get it as suited to my needs.
And for some reason people seem really worried by the service history, on...