197 owners

[NORMY]

Just a quick one... after reading all these 'iv locked my keys inside my car threads', it struck me can this be done with ours? So say the card fell out pocket inside the car, i get out and lock it, will they then be stuck inside? or will it just let you unlock it again because they are inside???

Not too keen on the idea of trying it myself. suppose i could get the spare but cant be assed to try!

cheers, Normy

 

[MikeLYR27]

It would let you lock it mate. The button on the handle wouldnt do anything if the key was inside. Cant think of a way you could lock your keys in the 197.

The worst ive done is drive home from my girlfriends in the morning and then suddenly remembering that coz i pre warmed the car i left the keys at her house! It was to early to go back coz her rents would still be asleep and would be scared to wake them, the misses had gone to work, plus i was running on fumes as it was. But the thought of if i stall it was scary coz i had no phone money or anything on me lol I would of been fecked! All was good tho.

 

[NORMY]

I almost did that at work, but as i moved and got further from my keys it beeped and said 'key card not detected' constantly on the screen. so saved me there.

 

[Gaz_]

Yeah, if you locked it with the button, when you grab the handle it would unlock again, as its still reading the card.


eeeee these peasants with simpe keys....

 

[sofaboy]

My mum locked her megane key card in her boot once in her megane, I had to make the 30 mile journey with her spare. But her battery was on its way out (Car not key)

 

[VIICarCare]

I did it once, forgot i left it sitting in the middle compartment. Tried 2lock it but it wouldnt, i did it a few times wondering why isnt it locking! D'oh!

 

[RDP197]

Did something similar the other day. Got to work and then couldn't remember if I had the 'key' or not. Of course I bloomin' did, hidden in my coat pocket!

 

[alanc1000]

i have my keycard in my wallet and the excellent thing is i never leave my wallet at some now as the car wont start without it, nor will i ever leave the wallet in the car as it wont lock with it in there!

 

[daydotz]

hows them buns :rasp:

 

[NORMY]

cool, thought so....


ok then.....next one,


I havnt let my mate do it yet, be he always insists on doing it... If when moving/driving along you push the start stop button....will it stop???

 

[alanc1000]

cool, thought so....


ok then.....next one,


I havnt let my mate do it yet, be he always insists on doing it... If when moving/driving along you push the start stop button....will it stop???

yes the engine will cut out and your steering lock will cut in and your brake servo will stop working so you'll crash!

I nearly hit the button by mistake when i went to turn on the stereo, i had my finger on it and though "s**t what am i doing!"

 

[NORMY]

bloody hell..... so cable tie his hands up then when he gets in. dont fancy that!


although to b fair, if i tell him im sure he will realise we BOTH could die and hopefully refrain from doing it!

 

[NORMY]

ok, next one. this time its MPG. Now i know its always going to be rubbish and before you say it, no i didnt buy it for good mpg i bought it for fun.

....BUT, i mostly drive 3 miles to work and 3 miles back everyday and thats usually it... never really going over 50 at any point. mostly village/town stop and start in rush hours... so as a result i am averaging about 22 - 24 mpg.

Now i realise this is probably about right and the most iv had was 26.5 when i took it down the m1 to london to pick up a lovely lady from uni there.

So question is, whilst im not really fussed as it doesnt really cost me that much or makes much odds, but is there anything else i could be doing to boost it too and from work? I have recently filled up two tankfulls of v power, but to be honest if any changes have been made, its gone dow a couple of .0's!!!!

 

[D4N13L]

Stop start driving will always be raping the MPG's mate, you only get good when you do motorway trips. if i reset the comp as i join M1 to go to reading i can get the 17poo to about 47-50 MPG

 

[NORMY]

yeah i know....oh well. on the plus side...it doesnt seem to get much less if i do boot it....so might aswell then.

 

[///AMG]

yes the engine will cut out and your steering lock will cut in and your brake servo will stop working so you'll crash!

I nearly hit the button by mistake when i went to turn on the stereo, i had my finger on it and though "s**t what am i doing!"

Well maybe its just mine but I tested it....... if driving along you press s/s button once nothing happens, press again nothing happens but "engine stop?" comes up on the drivers display, press again and engine stops.... steering lock does not come on until engine is stopped and drivers door is opened..

 

[daydotz]

sad ive wondered what will happen if i did the same

the steering locks a few seconds after the engine turns off

 

[alanc1000]

Well maybe its just mine but I tested it....... if driving along you press s/s button once nothing happens, press again nothing happens but "engine stop?" comes up on the drivers display, press again and engine stops.... steering lock does not come on until engine is stopped and drivers door is opened..

quality i'm all curious now i assumed it would jsut switch off, i'm going to try it out!

 

[NORMY]

tried it on the way home today just decelerating down a hill and it did nothing, pressed it again, nothing! Then put my foot on the clutch so i was coasting, pressed it, and it stopped the engine, no steering lock though. And nothing came up on the display. Then to start it i had to do the usual break or clutch down first. Not recommended for safe driving though!!!

 

[Gaz_]

You fools!!! As if the pressing the stop start button would cut the engine whilst your driving lol!!! better not uspet those passengers eh?

PMSL!!!!

 

[alanc1000]

You fools!!! As if the pressing the stop start button would cut the engine whilst your driving lol!!! better not uspet those passengers eh?

PMSL!!!!

why not, turning a key would?

 

[NORMY]

yeah but the key isnt right next to the passenger right knee.....staring at them. And a key isnt quite as tempting to press as a mssive round start stop button. might aswell have a big flashing sighn around it saying 'PUSH ME, IT'LL REALLY f**k NORMY OFF'

 

[Kerryclio]

Lol i would do it to annoy you tbh

 

[NORMY]

yeah i know YOU would!

 

[Kerryclio]

yeah i know YOU would!

 

[Alan]

You fools!!! As if the pressing the stop start button would cut the engine whilst your driving lol!!! better not uspet those passengers eh?

PMSL!!!!

Indeed....i really don't think hitting the start button when the car is in gear whilst moving at pace is going to stop it...IIRC reno are a little bit smarter than that...

Lol i would do it to annoy you tbh

yeah i know YOU would!

Do i detect need??

 

[RDP197]

In owners opinions, what are the best and worst things about owning a 197? I think the diffuser says it all really - looks amazing, but it sprays road turd all over the car!

 

[NORMY]

Indeed....i really don't think hitting the start button when the car is in gear whilst moving at pace is going to stop it...IIRC reno are a little bit smarter than that...







Do i detect need??

need?????....................want!!!! :rasp:

 

[alanc1000]

In owners opinions, what are the best and worst things about owning a 197? I think the diffuser says it all really - looks amazing, but it sprays road turd all over the car!

I dont think there are any worse things about it, sure my gearbox can crunch a bit and be a b*****d to get into 1st on cold, but as an overall package its done me very proud so far.

 

[Alan]

Makes you look like a small time dope dealer...can't be bad..

 

[Gaz_]

Its all about the rear view imo (you know, the one most 172 owners see going into the distance )

I think the front bumper could have been deeper, the actual bumper imo needed to come as low as the rubber splitter, then have the splitter off that. Rear 3/4 view is awesome :approve:

 

[seb]

i like the seats and the noise mainly tbh. but i like it all equally

 

[Gaz_]

Ah, the noise. Fantastic as a standard motor!!! Love it. No need for loud aftermarket systems

 

[GaryS]

Best: Looks, handling, exhaust note, power (once engine nicely loosened up)

Worst: 6th gear too low, crap mpg

 

[GaryS]

ah yeah, and compared to the 172 the driving position and that the interior hasn't fallen apart yet.

 

[Gaz_]

short throw gearbox, seats, brakes. Rrrrrrrr i love my 197