172 handling v 182 handling

[MattB]

Whats the difference in handling between a 172 MK1 and a 182 with Cup suspension pack please??

 

[clean16v]

About one locked CS thread, 3-4 annoyed 172 owners, and many many egos

 

[MattB]

that was helpful..........

 

[Viv172]

182 with cup pack =

172 with pro srings = same

Standard 182 is better than standard 172 IMO

 

[badinvincible]

Not driven the 182 but Im happy with the handling of mine with Apex springs.

 

[Turkish]

the handling (std vs std) on my 182 with cup pack is massively improved over the mk2 172 it replaced.

 

[Smokey]

agree with Loony 100%, however the 182 CUPd is sh*t compared to my 172 with Coilovers, its real skittish and the back end feels dodgy under braking. I get well nervous sometimes when im pushing it. I dont feel in control like i did in the 172.

Smokey

 

[MattB]

Thanks guys. Getting rid of my 172 to make way for my new 182 with cup suspension. Cant wait they sound class. Never driven one.....

 

[Turkish]

dont say the C word smokey it makes me sad at the moment

 

[Mondial172]

Quote: Originally posted by Smokey on 05 February 2005


agree with Loony 100%, however the 182 CUPd is sh*t compared to my 172 with Coilovers, its real skittish and the back end feels dodgy under braking. I get well nervous sometimes when im pushing it. I dont feel in control like i did in the 172.

Smokey

Think thats a problem with all standard setups on RS Clios.

I wish I had the money to sort the Cup springs out

 

[JonC]

Has anyone changed the springs on their 172/182 Cup to Eibach springs? Any improvements over the Cup springs? I know when I changed my springs on my 172 to Eibach prokit, the handling was way better, less body roll and sharper handling.

 

[Sport182]

I went from a MK1 172 to the 182 with cup packs. I am really impressed with the way the 182 handles. There is a great improvement the 182 hold the road miles better.

I often found my MK1 172 had bad body role.

I only had standard springs on my 172 so cannot comment on any after market ones.

 

[RobHardyUK]

the 182 is a bit nervous in the cold. i want coliovers, im used to a lowered car, dont feel as safe high up

 

[Sport182]

Quote: Originally posted by RobHardyUK on 05 February 2005


the 182 is a bit nervous in the cold. i want coliovers, im used to a lowered car, dont feel as safe high up

Id like to drop mine a bit to be honest but didnt want to mess up the handling.

 

[chris-b]

I test drove a 182 with cup packs and it felt 100 times better than my 172.More precise,stiffer,heavier?and I also felt more confident in it!I agree with sport 182 that I felt less body roll in the 182(a lot less)I was gutted when I got back in mone,felt like a picasso!!!!