ph1 172
175bhp 160ft/lb :approve:
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Coming from a Focus ST........
- Thread starter Ryster
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175bhp 160ft/lb :approve:
Right well just a quick update.
Went to look at the car today, and was utterly let down.
First off the 182 didnt even have the cup pack, secondly it didnt have its cambelt done and was overdue by almost six months and to add to that it didnt have any tax. Then after all this, the guy at Honda moaned about the cost of getting the cambelt done and only wanted to tax it for six months, he then proceeded to only offer me 3k on top of the Clio and said I was getting a "good deal". I walked away without even shaking his hand.
Shame really because I had a quick drive of it and really enjoyed it. Felt good to have some confidence back whilst going through the bends and the inside isnt *that* bad at all.
The search continues!
Went to look at the car today, and was utterly let down.
First off the 182 didnt even have the cup pack, secondly it didnt have its cambelt done and was overdue by almost six months and to add to that it didnt have any tax. Then after all this, the guy at Honda moaned about the cost of getting the cambelt done and only wanted to tax it for six months, he then proceeded to only offer me 3k on top of the Clio and said I was getting a "good deal". I walked away without even shaking his hand.
Shame really because I had a quick drive of it and really enjoyed it. Felt good to have some confidence back whilst going through the bends and the inside isnt *that* bad at all.
The search continues!
Stagecoach Ticket
182's last time i looked were very cheap privatly. I would be looking at selling the focus and finding a cheap slightly high milage well looked after 182 tbh
If you can put up with the rawness and lower build quality of an older ph1 172 the a standard mint example can be had for £2000-£2400 IMO its a better drive than the ph2
I get 40mpg combined if i try easy to look after, not massivly botherd about chucking camping gear/bikes/snowboards etc in it or parking it anywere due to how much i payed for my one.
If you can put up with the rawness and lower build quality of an older ph1 172 the a standard mint example can be had for £2000-£2400 IMO its a better drive than the ph2
I get 40mpg combined if i try easy to look after, not massivly botherd about chucking camping gear/bikes/snowboards etc in it or parking it anywere due to how much i payed for my one.
Mustang, S13, AX GT
ok..
Mazda 3 MPS Mk1
Any monkey can drive quick in a straight line indeed, but the bends are what counts!!
I'm sure this will get some bitchy comments, enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITuUzEdsSXM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I'm sure this will get some bitchy comments, enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITuUzEdsSXM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Chris205
ClioSport Club Member
Many Things
Are you serious? They're not raw at all, just the same as a ph2 but with an undesirable dash board. I honestly think some people on here haven't experienced something basic but ballistic, I wouldnt even call a cup raw, the last I drove had more body roll than a fat american.
In my honest opinion, buy a clio trophy, you won't be disappointed at all. Yes there is a bit more of a premium over the others but it is well worth it. I'm not saying this because I own one, simply comparing it to every other clio 1*2 I've driven including my ph1 172.
The bonus of having the trophy is pretty much every single one is owned by an enthusiast and you won't have to spend money on better seats, turini's and a user friendly suspension set up which is the best I've came accross on a factory hatch back
Chris205
ClioSport Club Member
Many Things
Good going mate, is that on the vmaxx coilovers aswell?
Chris205
ClioSport Club Member
Many Things
I was looking to try and get something adjustable but lower than the trophy's 4x4 stance, seems kw/bilstein only make stuff for 172/182 without cup packs. I also wanted to try and get a setup as good as the sachs on the road but also good on track...seems to be impossible without investing some serious wedge in suspension
Evo 5 RS
I eat ST's for brekky hrhrhr.
On a serious note they're pretty rapid once mapped. I've only had the pleasure of taking the 5 door round track and tbh with you it felt like driving a boat. Can't beat the noise though. If you'll notice anything it'll be the gearbox (being not as good that is) and it being more planted
On a serious note they're pretty rapid once mapped. I've only had the pleasure of taking the 5 door round track and tbh with you it felt like driving a boat. Can't beat the noise though. If you'll notice anything it'll be the gearbox (being not as good that is) and it being more planted
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
There's a much older vid of a ph1 doing the same to a green frs. Proves nothing other than the frs driver couldn't drive.
Italian 3.2 V6
another 'cool' thread.
Youll love a cliosport mate. only thing you will miss is the torque! If u can, try get a dcent looked after 182, off here infact would be perfect. ....Or even stretch to a 182 trophy, you shouldnt loose much money when coming to sell the trophy, well not as much as a reg 182 plus its abit more special and sort after.
Good luck with the search!
Youll love a cliosport mate. only thing you will miss is the torque! If u can, try get a dcent looked after 182, off here infact would be perfect. ....Or even stretch to a 182 trophy, you shouldnt loose much money when coming to sell the trophy, well not as much as a reg 182 plus its abit more special and sort after.
Good luck with the search!
Italian 3.2 V6
Well I think ul love the Clio then, it's a riot to drive when driving hard. Put a wanted thread up, I did and that's how I ended up with my 182
I'd like to be pointed in the direction of this post so that I can LOL.
It's up above but I'm fairly sure I misread it anyway. I got caught out my the suggestion that the Clio is more planted. I thought he meant the Focus, as planted isn't a word I'd use to describe my 182, but then I've not driven the ST so can't compare.
So basically I think he was saying that the Clio gearbox isn't as good as the Volvo item, which is of no surprise, as the Clio gearbox/shift/lever position is rubbish.
So basically I think he was saying that the Clio gearbox isn't as good as the Volvo item, which is of no surprise, as the Clio gearbox/shift/lever position is rubbish.
Lie !
A Focus St with Mountune 260 kit will fcukin rape a clio. End !
Either you or your neighbour is a wrong
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realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
FLOL, I can think of worse reasons as to why someone might be classed as a wrong....:S Fibber maybe!
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Where in that post did I say anything about it being in straight line? Why don't you read things before you jump on the argument bandwagon? I'm fully aware that the focus would beat my Clio in a straight line... Down the b-roads near my house, my Clio is quicker.
Jesus Christ. Read things before you comment.
^^^^^^^^^^
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
I read it just fine thanks... Think you need to remember what you put before it was edited before you question my reading abilities
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Civic Type R
LOL - Reminds me of when I was 17/ 18 and my Nova GSI was THE fastest car on the planet..
The 182 is a pretty capable car, but there are loads of faster cars out there. Where the renaultsport clio's shine is the handling / Fun factor, they really are fun to drive!!
Unless your going to do lots of track days, you wont see much benefit of the Trophy. They do feel more special while driving around, and those recaro's are AMAZING!! I have had the benefit of driving a ST 185 ( was originally considering one), to me it felt quite dull in comparison to the clio.
Good luck finding one, I'm sure you'll love it..
I think you need a run in a mark 1 focus rs
I think you need a lesson in sarcasm
No thanks I am ok. But that aside this has got out of hand it now my car is faster than yours and if it ant you can't drive
I read it just fine thanks... Think you need to remember what you put before it was edited before you question my reading abilities
I edited it because I knew if I didn't try and explain myself properly, then I'd get all this b****cks
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
What b****cks lol. In my first post I was commenting on what Triki was calling you and it wasn't "wrong" lol.
Sorry realnumber 1, you appear to have taken the grief for my comment
However i stand by the FACT a Focus St with a mountune 260 will kill a 1*2, on twistys or straights.
I'm pretty sure the mountune pack does nothing to the handling of the car? Just engine stuff? I doubt there's many that would disagree that a cup will keep up with a standard st down the twisty's?
Either way, it's almost entirely down to the driver anyway. I didn't aim to piss anyone off with what I said. I was just trying to help the guy with his decision. Wasn't expecting to have comments thrown at me which required censoring.
Your 100% correct, the mountune pack is just engine mods. Engine mods that turn a vehicle that will stay with/have the edge over a 1*2 into a vehicle that will smash a 1*2
My reaction was over the top, that i admit and i should apologise. But some people on here are convinced that a 1*2 is the fastest car to have ever hit british roads, and the storys of "my 1*2 is faster than everything" really grate me somedays.
My reaction was over the top, that i admit and i should apologise. But some people on here are convinced that a 1*2 is the fastest car to have ever hit british roads, and the storys of "my 1*2 is faster than everything" really grate me somedays.
Just to clarify that i only disagree with a 1*2 keeping with the Mountune kitted St
david hodson
ClioSport Club Member
Evo timed a Mountune Focus st and it was every bit as quick as a standard focus rs mk2
