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That one looks great. 172/182's aren't as stable and planted as 200's. That's why I prefer them. Brakes are very good on the 172, but 200 brembos are definitely better. 172/182 feel quicker, due to lower weight and similar torque, in reality there's very little in it. Cup had no abs, no air con...

I've done exactly what you're planning. Tbh there's very little about the 200 that I preferred over a 172. With your budget id go along with advise already given, a 172 with the belts done. Most 182's will be tatty at that money. Personally love the ph1's. But you have to be willing to put up...

Comfortable, but not supportive enough and they sit way too high. Kept them in the r26 because they look so oem. Luckily there's a chap that modifies the subframes so they sit a fair bit lower. Vast improvement.

I'm the opposite. After having a bigger screen so happy I went for the compact option. Had a good go on a note. Screen is brilliant. But way too big for me.

90% of people don't seem to realise the tax situation has changed, so it may well do!

Geoff steel racing.

Fair enough. I'd recommend getting lowered subframes. They sit very high as standard. I've had the meg ones lowered, big improvement.

182 will always feel quicker. Very much doubt it actually is. Didn't enjoy the fiesta, but it's definitely more capable than a 1*2.

No diff, iirc it was the 1st meg to get the cup suspension upgrades. Limited numbers and unique colour.

For someone that knows what they're doing, it's probably simple. I'd end up setting fire to the house.

Mine was done a while ago, good to know someone else has taken them on.

In a similar vein I wanted a non cup 200,with the quicker rack. Would of been ideal spec.

This. Shame ktec seem the only definite source of the short shift now.

It's noticeable. That's the only way I can describe it. In the fabia its instant, in the 200 theres a delay that's annoying (to me) on up shifts.

My old steed. Few owners on here, always well looked after.

Having driven one, the gearbox is an issue. The change is quick, but the delay between clicking the paddle and the shift going through is annoying. Other than that, prefer it to the Fiesta. Box is the fabia vrs is light years ahead. The auto box in the merc a class is more responsive.

Looks great. Personally never understood the "don't drive it hard enough to need the lsd" argument. It's not only in use when driving hard! Ride quality makes sense, same reason I went none cup pack on the 200.

Trendlines are crap! Get 197/200 recaro's or pole positions.

Which one are you looking at?

Was it ever decided if a clio is faster than a civic?

Friend of mine was woken up at 3am by the police standing at the end of his bed. Thieves had broken in, taken keys and car. f**k having them searching around the house for the keys

If they are determined enough to get the car, they may well be determined enough to enter the house and look for the keys.

Trendlines are very average. I've got them in the meg, and I've had them in 2 clios. Barely more supportive than standard seats, nowhere near low enough. They look nice. That's about it. I ended up buying recaro speeds, much better. Gutted I can't fit them in the meg!

Imo, don't get too caught up with track tyres, tyre temp etc. I'd go standard size, matching tyre all round and get used to being on track. Limits will be lower and a bit more progressive than you get with track tyres. I've done plenty trackdays, ran r888 for a while but don't bother anymore...

1st track day? In Jan when it's cold? Save some money, run standard tyres (hankook v12 or similar) and spend the money saved on tuition. New to track days you'll be burning expensive rubber without the skill to extract the performance from them. Utterly pointless.

Given the weight, must feel nuts in gear. The megs running 305lbft, don't think I'd ever 'need' more.

Was in an early review. Apparently rated to max 206lbft, hence why it's detuned from other applications, doesn't the juke have more torque? Has to be a reason they held it back? As said though, just what I've read, can't vouch for the accuracy.

I've read that the gearbox is the weak link, hence why is got such a (relatively) low torque figure for a turbo. Given the cost of a dct box, not sure I would want to be the one testing the theory.

Lovely. Don't forget to sell me the wheels.

Both!