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I thought the Twingo GT was a 1.6T?
Twingo RS133 is a 1.6, but not a turbo.
Paul.M
ClioSport Club Member
personally twingo for me i love them !
going to be a hard descision though i recon
going to be a hard descision though i recon
S2000
Twingo GT in black. There's a bloke on here has one in black, lowered with black 182 alloys on. It looks superb.
Black Twingo GT
I have a Twingo GT (bought due to stupid distance to work, sold my 182 for it). I get 40+mpg all day long in it it great in that respect.
I have driven the Clio 1.2T (I had one for three weeks over Novemebr while my car was in the garage) and mine. For motorways and overtaking I thought that the clio was a smoother drive. It also felt torquier, though Im pretty sure the Twingo is that bit quicker mid range. The interior in the Clio is much nicer.
Neither car are super quick by any stretch of the imagination and in many case I get frustrated with the acceleration of the Twingo (I end up shouting at it), though mid range in 3rd-4th it sometimes surprises me. 1st is a joke its probably good for 20mph and the boost is limited (It is 980kg and 100bhp so the acceleration should be great but the 1st gear kills it). I'd much prefer the Clio box in the Twingo.
I plan on getting mine chipped once I have got an exhaust on it, though a de-cat is apparently a s**t to fit as the cat is on the back of the engine. I have a K and N filter on it and I have the return pipe on the dump valve removed so it hisses and wooshes and does the chavy turbo noises. (Only Forge and KTec do dump valves currently with the correct springs).
There are a few businesses doing maps and stuff for the car, there are a few claiming 130ish bhp but there are limits, I wouldn't trust my gearbox. 15-20 is more feasable. Simon Betty (the afore mentioned GT) owner has been looking into this more than me. There are rumours the injectors won't do much more so I have some 182 ones for when I finally get mine mapped.
To get decent power it'll be expensive, new turbo, strengthened bolts (it runs 9.5:1 ratio, not good on higher boost for those of you who don't know), New Injectors, FMC, map and possibly bring on gear box issues.
My recommendation? For a run about that does decent mpg get the twingo, for a bigger more comfortable car get the Clio. Want something fast? Then go for a year old 197 for the same cash.
Just my 2 pence...
Dan
I have driven the Clio 1.2T (I had one for three weeks over Novemebr while my car was in the garage) and mine. For motorways and overtaking I thought that the clio was a smoother drive. It also felt torquier, though Im pretty sure the Twingo is that bit quicker mid range. The interior in the Clio is much nicer.
Neither car are super quick by any stretch of the imagination and in many case I get frustrated with the acceleration of the Twingo (I end up shouting at it), though mid range in 3rd-4th it sometimes surprises me. 1st is a joke its probably good for 20mph and the boost is limited (It is 980kg and 100bhp so the acceleration should be great but the 1st gear kills it). I'd much prefer the Clio box in the Twingo.
I plan on getting mine chipped once I have got an exhaust on it, though a de-cat is apparently a s**t to fit as the cat is on the back of the engine. I have a K and N filter on it and I have the return pipe on the dump valve removed so it hisses and wooshes and does the chavy turbo noises. (Only Forge and KTec do dump valves currently with the correct springs).
There are a few businesses doing maps and stuff for the car, there are a few claiming 130ish bhp but there are limits, I wouldn't trust my gearbox. 15-20 is more feasable. Simon Betty (the afore mentioned GT) owner has been looking into this more than me. There are rumours the injectors won't do much more so I have some 182 ones for when I finally get mine mapped.
To get decent power it'll be expensive, new turbo, strengthened bolts (it runs 9.5:1 ratio, not good on higher boost for those of you who don't know), New Injectors, FMC, map and possibly bring on gear box issues.
My recommendation? For a run about that does decent mpg get the twingo, for a bigger more comfortable car get the Clio. Want something fast? Then go for a year old 197 for the same cash.
Just my 2 pence...
Dan
Black Twingo GT
That would be nice Si. Though the gearbox will probably DIE.
I'll be watching your threads on Twingooc mate!
Dan
I'll be watching your threads on Twingooc mate!
Dan
Un chaved corsa c
the twingo gt is a sport hatch were as the twingo rs is a hot hatch
I have the 1.2 tce clio and tbh id get neither If I had the chance again Id get an RS even the megane 175 DCI very nippy even more so with a remap and good mpg.. the twingo inside is horrible (the normal ones anyway havn't see the GT) and the clio rolls like a hoe and revs its nuts off and is still not really moving..
If I HAD to get one still think id get the clio just because im sitting inside it doing 30k+ mile a year and if I had to look at the inside of a twingo that much id blow my brains
If I HAD to get one still think id get the clio just because im sitting inside it doing 30k+ mile a year and if I had to look at the inside of a twingo that much id blow my brains
Clio 172 RS2
Dunno'... you looking into a new and more modern car then the Twingo GT.
It's a funky car but after having test-driven the Twingo RS, i'm still glad i bought a Clio 172 RS2. Just the quicker car. More space, better interior.
I know that's no true comparison but still...
It's a funky car but after having test-driven the Twingo RS, i'm still glad i bought a Clio 172 RS2. Just the quicker car. More space, better interior.
I know that's no true comparison but still...
Renaultsport Clio 172 Cup
clio, and then tune the fk outta it
Thanks for the comments about my car people! And thanks to the TOC thread watchers
As far as gearbox dying it probably will but will need to find away around it, i think it's currently running at 120bhp for hem interested and i really want to push to hit £150 will cost an arm and leg and lack of funds at the moment but will be really happy if i can achieve it/be the first
As far as gearbox dying it probably will but will need to find away around it, i think it's currently running at 120bhp for hem interested and i really want to push to hit £150 will cost an arm and leg and lack of funds at the moment but will be really happy if i can achieve it/be the first
