172mk2 at low altitude!! WOW!!

[dbouwer]

The weekend I went down to the lowveld (low altitude)to attend a 21st bday party.

The clio is one mean mother when the altitude is right. I could not believe how much power it gains. It really feals like I did a turbo conversion on it or something. Even when loaded two up with luggage she was much stronger than up in the highveld where I live.

I realy envy all the guys who live at low altitude. Losing 17% power and a few extra for having crap 93RON Fuel, it sucks.

The problem is whith the power down there I was flooring it all the time with a smile that just got bigger and bigger. Luckily my wife doesnt mind me giving it some, she loves it 2.

I cant wait for my holiday over Dec when I will be going to the coast where the altitude is low and the fuel is atleast 95RON. You all know what that means?????

All I can say is that my Clio is one of the best cars I have ever driven and when the altitude and fuel is right, it is a little BOMB!!!!!

 

[telford_mike]

Low altitude + cold weather (typical UK) is a marvellous combination!

 

[KDF]

ye but

Low altitude + very cold weather = insurance claim

 

[viceroy]

Quote: Originally posted by _KDF on 01 December 2003

ye but

Low altitude + very cold weather = insurance claim

LOL

Luckily for us it doesnt get that cold very often.

I still havent had my car at the coast yet...but Im really looking forward to it...then I think Ill doa hunt for one of the garages that sell 97

 

[Tom]

cant you strap a freezer to the front of ya motor?

 

[KDF]

just duct your aircon to the inlet manifold

 

[Tom]

Quote: Originally posted by _KDF on 01 December 2003

just duct your aircon to the inlet manifold

that works

(on turbo cars with a tomcooler)