I could definately use a 6th gear in my 182! The legal speed limit in some highways in the UAE is up to 160 km/h (100 miles/h) and the rpm is just too high at that speed to be maintained! Even at 140 km/h it's around 4,250 rpm! Man what were RenaultSport guys thinking?!
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6th Gear!
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RenaultSport clio 172 mk2
whats the 172/182 crapest gear
MarkCup
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Works OK for me 
Have you tried it not pushing the throttle all the way down?
Have you tried it not pushing the throttle all the way down?
rory182 said:
I agree too, almost impossible to get a good 0-60 time when its not perfectly dry.
Had a nasty experience with 2nd once, put my foot down when the roads were slippery, wheel spin, then the back shot round!!!! WTF! I was only going around 15-20mph ESP did crap all, good job I caught it. Was a real shock seeing as its FWD
Nissan 350Z
I like the first gear as well. I have no problems with it - sure it took some getting used to, but once i did, its absolutely no problems.
Though i think some people treat the throttle as an on/off switch.
Though i think some people treat the throttle as an on/off switch.
Nissan 350Z
I cant understand the complaining about the gearing in the clio. Its a hot hatch. Maybe i am just old school but always felt that 4000rpm at 80 was par for the course in a car geared for good acceleration.
Maybe you lot should buy a diesel - chip it and you'll be burning off M3s whiles sitting at 2000 revs at 80 mph. Whoopee do!
Maybe you lot should buy a diesel - chip it and you'll be burning off M3s whiles sitting at 2000 revs at 80 mph. Whoopee do!
John,
The first autocross race of the season was last Friday and took place in Ajman. I sent u a pm, if u r interested in attending or racing i'll update u with the schedule. In the first race, we have about 3 stock 182's (including mine) in the 2 liter category, a slightly modified 182, and a highly modified 172 cup. There are 3 highly modified clio Williams too.
There is a novice category too if u r interested in getting started.
See u soon
Hossam
The first autocross race of the season was last Friday and took place in Ajman. I sent u a pm, if u r interested in attending or racing i'll update u with the schedule. In the first race, we have about 3 stock 182's (including mine) in the 2 liter category, a slightly modified 182, and a highly modified 172 cup. There are 3 highly modified clio Williams too.
There is a novice category too if u r interested in getting started.
See u soon
Hossam
Firstly WTF?, surely some of you dont expect to be able to nail full throttle first gear launches without having to show some restraint? Short shifitng at about 5k rpm in 1st is the trick and/or some degree of throttle control. I'm shocked that anyone wouldnt expect not to have to control wheel spin in a 1080kg FWD 180bhp hatch back. Is the standard of driving in this country really getting that lazy??
Secondly, WTF? You should never be in 5th gear at 80mph. 4th is good for 115mph FFS. Go get a diesel Mondeo or something
Secondly, WTF? You should never be in 5th gear at 80mph. 4th is good for 115mph FFS. Go get a diesel Mondeo or something
Nissan 350Z
Roy Munson said:Firstly WTF?, surely some of you dont expect to be able to nail full throttle first gear launches without having to show some restraint? Short shifitng at about 5k rpm in 1st is the trick and/or some degree of throttle control. I'm shocked that anyone wouldnt expect not to have to control wheel spin in a 1080kg FWD 180bhp hatch back. Is the standard of driving in this country really getting that lazy??
Secondly, WTF? You should never be in 5th gear at 80mph. 4th is good for 115mph FFS. Go get a diesel Mondeo or something
Spot on!
Roy Munson said:Firstly WTF?, surely some of you dont expect to be able to nail full throttle first gear launches without having to show some restraint? Short shifitng at about 5k rpm in 1st is the trick and/or some degree of throttle control. I'm shocked that anyone wouldnt expect not to have to control wheel spin in a 1080kg FWD 180bhp hatch back. Is the standard of driving in this country really getting that lazy??
Secondly, WTF? You should never be in 5th gear at 80mph. 4th is good for 115mph FFS. Go get a diesel Mondeo or something
1st gear does need foot control due to lack of proper LSD. However never being in 5th gear at 80mph is only applicable when u need to extract full power from the engine when racing or dragging. It does not apply for prolonged highway cruising.
meggerman said:
I dont know what cars youve driven but 1st gear in the clio is a very good gear. If its in the wet you dont give it full,if its in the dry and youve got a good set off tyres give it full and it should grip no problems. Try booting a remapped diesel in 1st 2nd and 3rd- then you will realise the clio puts its power down very well, and 1st gear is pretty decent for grip and 0-35mph in a very quick time
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dick
iv a 1.2,
1st = 200 revs for every mile an hour
2nd = 100 revs for every mile an hour
forget 3rd n 4th
5th = 50 revs for every mile an hour
and its begging more mercy just cruising along a motorway.
was talking to someone about it today in his leon. why cant they have a 6th gear if they want to save the f**king planet which doesnt hardly accelerate at all for motorway driving.
bring it down from like 4k to about 2.5k
makes sence to me anyway
1st = 200 revs for every mile an hour
2nd = 100 revs for every mile an hour
forget 3rd n 4th
5th = 50 revs for every mile an hour
and its begging more mercy just cruising along a motorway.
was talking to someone about it today in his leon. why cant they have a 6th gear if they want to save the f**king planet which doesnt hardly accelerate at all for motorway driving.
bring it down from like 4k to about 2.5k
makes sence to me anyway
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