1*2s when cold...

[AndyWilde]

...really are horrible things - don't seem to want to go anywhere, gearbox is stiff but 10 mins of warming the engine up transforms the car...anybody else experience this?

ANDY

 

[jez4130]

Yep, my car feels awful when its stone cold

 

[Rocky_24]

Yeah same, especially trying to get 3rd is hard untill about 10minutes of steady driving, how long do u warm up ur clio before pullin away? frm cold start?

 

[Vish]

Can't say I've ever really noticed much difference myself mate.

 

[The Boosh!]

Mine doesn't like the initial start either... Pops and bangs like a b**ch until warm tho

 

[Christopher]

Mine runs very rich until it's off the cold idle. Sounds good though, like Luke said.

 

[medici999]

whats going on with your car now chris

 

[Christopher]

I'll text you.

 

[The Boosh!]

Mine runs very rich until it's off the cold idle. Sounds good though, like Luke said.

Yeh exactly like mine. It doesn't like being driven past 3k either as it struggles (not that I do anyway until its warm)

 

[-Leigh-]

They all do.

2 million threads telling you why.

 

[chris182cup]

My car seems fine when cold its always lumpy on idle coughs and pops at me.

 

[Scrooge]

You should try a derv in the cold

 

[quik99]

funny you say this because on really cold mornings (like today) my car doesnt like to start... it does eventually start but after a few attempts!!!

weird! lol

 

[Brett]

I find my car has loads of flat spots and is generally rough and lumpy when its cold.

Once its been running for 5-10 mins its nice and smooth again.

 

[Ian_182]

My 172 and 182 were both really jumpy when cold...

 

[AndyWilde]

yeah I get the pop and bang of the exhaust - the 3k think is strange it's like there is a limiter on at early rpm...both of my 172s have been like that...

 

[AndyWilde]

vish have you got your wheels fitted now??

 

[Dazza1]

Yeah my 1*2 is the same its s**t when its cold dont like movin and the gear box is hard

 

[Lewb]

My 172 seems to run 90% as well as normal from cold nowadays, always used to be a bit lumpy changing gears before the gearbox was reconditioned though.

 

[Kris86]

mines the same, although soon as the needle moves off cold its fine..takes maybe 2 mins. Miltek with standard cat in though and pops and bangs like crazy..wish it did that all the time but dont want to decat it. Any other way of getting it to do it all the time? lol

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

I got my 182 remapped by JMS and it seems to have stopped this cold start problem plus I got more power.

Bonus.

 

[W111ALG]

RSTuner map makes a huge difference when cold, a lot smoother better idle.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Mine feels terrible too, as others have said there is a reason for it though.
The box feels worse than the engine imo.

how long do u warm up ur clio before pullin away? frm cold start?

I start it, allow it to idle for 30-60 seconds, give it a blip 2-3 times, then pull away. I refuse to take it over 3K & use very progressive throttle for the first 15-20 mins.

 

[The Boosh!]

RSTuner map makes a huge difference when cold, a lot smoother better idle.

Mine has been mapped by Paul at RS Tuning and it still does it lol... All be it not as bad . The cold map on RS's is shite.

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Mine has been mapped by Paul at RS Tuning and it still does it lol... All be it not as bad . The cold map on RS's is s**te.

Maybe he didn't do the same map as JMS............

 

[The Dark Knight]

Once I've started my 182 I always wait for the OIL OK light to go off, then never go above 2500/3000rpm till its warmed up, never had any problems doing that.

 

[b1lly]

mines fine when cold, never had an issue with it

 

[Ridahz]

Mines a bit jumpy from cold but idles well. Gearbox is frozen though. Does not like 1st gear when first started. Always leave it a minute or so to get it running.

 

[AndyWilde]

Is the JMS remap worth the money then???

 

[Vish]

vish have you got your wheels fitted now??

Yup, pics in here

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=463661

Stripped the rear too

 

[W111ALG]

Mine has been mapped by Paul at RS Tuning and it still does it lol... All be it not as bad . The cold map on RS's is s**te.

Its the Fastchip RStuner that I've mappe dmine with, can't remember which map I have on though but I think just 100/150rpm higher at idle makes big difference.

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

Is the JMS remap worth the money then???

PM sent.

 

[DannoTheGreat]

mine aint been on the road since its been cold so i dont know!

 

[Andyman]

Think their on about cold starting not the weather matey

 

[mark_182_54]

haha its just like a person who runs about like a loose chicken when there cold lol , what do u expect

 

[mark_182_54]

PM sent.

yes heard great things im off there in the new year for sure !

better let them know that lol

 

[Snails]

Mine has has a flat spot when cold at about 3000rpm.

 

[Andyman]

Mine has has a flat spot when cold at about 3000rpm.

No wonder lol

 

[maynard]

i think the majority are like this, nothing to worry about!

 

[davebem]

The best thing about 172/182s is cold days, it will beat any other car to warm its blowers up first. However on the 172mk1s the metal gearknob gives your hand frostbite...