Flame Red 172 or CUP

[DrewBoy]

Been looking to buy a Flame red 172 for a while now considering buying a cup now. Drove a mates 172 cup and must say that it felt very quick....

After opinions here..Is the cup that much faster than the FF???

I dont want to be dissapointed if buy the 172 only to find out that the cup is much faster..............

 

[Fletcher]

Not again :S

The cup is a little bit quicker then a FF 172.

I'd search the forum as 172 cups are always compared to FF.

 

[CabinFever]

Wait for it.............

 

[DrewBoy]

Only reason why im comparing the two is because there the only 2 cars i want right now.....

No other car has grabbed me right now

 

[ClioTom182]

Im fairly new, (as in been using this forum for a week) but even i know this! and i found out through the use of what is commonly known as the search tool.

through my limited knowledge, the Cup is quicker (full stop). But whether you'd notice day to day is not likely.....

What will come across to you if you'd get the Cup (because on paper its quicker) is that its fairly basic inside and you've paid a fair chunk of money on what effectively is a bog standard clio with a zippy engine.

If your using it as a track project get a Cup but if not get some more toys inside and enjoy the clio a bit more. Also dont worry that a Cup will blitz you off the lights if by some chance you see one?

 

[DrewBoy]

Thanks mate the last sentance really helped!!! lol

Im slowly moving towards the cup now

 

[Rich]

If you won't miss toys/don't want toys/don't like toys - buy a cup!

 

[Fletcher]

If you can live without air con then get a cup if you can't then get a trophy.

 

[DrR]

Flame red

 

[Rich]

If you can live without air con then get a cup if you can't then get a trophy.

Or just find a Cup with Climate Control ...

 

[Fletcher]

If you can live without air con then get a cup if you can't then get a trophy.

Or just find a Cup with Climate Control ...

I forgot about them

Did climate control only come with silver cups, or was it a option on later cars?

 

[ClioTom182]

If you can live without air con then get a cup if you can't then get a trophy.

Or just find a Cup with Climate Control ...

I think another point that swayed me (but not to sure if it applies to 172 owners) is Xeon lights.... also the seats i felt where cr*p in the Cup (no offence) and for the wieght you save and increased response from having a lighter clio i cant see that there would be a difference (day to day, agian who rags their car every day to get peak performance?)

 

[matt__f]

(day to day, agian who rags their car every day to get peak performance?)

I do.

I see where you are coming from, stuff like the xenons etc is nice to have. Can't imagine not having them really, and the seats.

 

[Fletcher]

I do like my xenons, but if i get another clio it will be a trophy.

 

[matt__f]

More flame red:

 

[ClioTom182]

I do.

I see where you are coming from, stuff like the xenons etc is nice to have. Can't imagine not having them really, and the seats.

LOL i knew someone would put that

I mean i can understand the mentality to owning the quickest model in the range and i love to push mine :evil: , but i cant see how the comprimises made by Cup owners gets repaid when driving down the motorway to work etc or even on a quite B road on Sunday. i'm sure driver skill (or lack of) would cut in first before the ability of the car, hence why i said unless your racing your mate from the traffic lights i wouldnt worry?

btw i love that red looks brillaint when clean

 

[matty J]

Flamer all the way

 

[jayxx83]

FF172 is the slowest on paper but in real life equates to naff all. The seats in FF are only better due to trim. The cup seats are exactly the same but trimmed in basic fabric.

I would get FF if you prefer comfort when sat in your car ie; hot summers, or cup if you dont give a toss about a few more luxurys. Cup handles better than FF172 as it has wider track and different springs and dampers.

 

[DrewBoy]

The guys who posted the pics!!!!!

you selling

 

[matty J]

sorry but not dude just currently having my engine cover sprayed black and flame red along with a polished block and polished strut.

maybe 5 yrs

 

[DrR]

The guys who posted the pics!!!!!

you selling

nah not at the moe, love it to much.

 

[matty J]

theres a mk1 for sale on here at the mo and they are nice and very rare as i never see them

 

[DrewBoy]

5 years your aving a laugh mate!! lol

i might be broke with no money by then....

Fair enough ill just keep looking, if you come accross any for sale let me know please

 

[DrewBoy]

think id prefer a mk2....

 

[matt__f]

Matty-j your car is stunning!

 

[Fletcher]

think id prefer a mk2....

Have you had a look on Piston Heads yet?

 

[matty J]

it would be worth the wait as it has only got 25k at the mo and by then it will be the ultimate collector to have and love

 

[matty J]

Matty-j your car is stunning!

cheers mate im currently doing the engine will post up when ive done it

should look the bees knees hopefully

just need my plenum polishing and im unsure how to go about it

 

[DrR]

Matty-j your car is stunning!

cheers mate im currently doing the engine will post up when ive done it

should look the bees knees hopefully

just need my plenum polishing and im unsure how to go about it

Thought you said in another post you wanted to keep it 100% orgininal?

 

[matty J]

i did then ive changed my mind

 

[DrewBoy]

you should stick some turini's on the car!!

 

[DrR]

you should stick some turini's on the car!!

I'm trying to! No one will sell any grrr.

 

[DrR]

i did then ive changed my mind

Good lad lol.

 

[matty J]

well why not i want to make it mine not reno standard hence why im playing with it

 

[al]

Silly question, has to be a flame red 172.

 

[kully]

depends what you're after , power over looks , you could always make your car look better and go faster too ....... so i'd go for flame red 172 .

 

[Andrew 172 Cup]

Mmmmm Cup is the way forward, I have only seen one other on the road since I bought mine in January.

 

[brisa4984]

flame red,

better colour
hardly any difference
probs even get one for cheaper.. mine was £5.5k (38k miles)
easier to resale as it has all the toys.. as the next buyer will want more gadgets for money.
abs + climate. nice to have
.5sec slower ( but throw away my spare wheel and 2 weeks on a treadmil and its even)

get the flame red.

 

[DrewBoy]

flame red,

better colour
hardly any difference
probs even get one for cheaper.. mine was £5.5k (38k miles)
easier to resale as it has all the toys.. as the next buyer will want more gadgets for money.
abs + climate. nice to have
.5sec slower ( but throw away my spare wheel and 2 weeks on a treadmil and its even)

get the flame red.

you wanna sell yours? lol

 

[DrewBoy]

Mmmmm Cup is the way forward, I have only seen one other on the road since I bought mine in January.

Looks stunning.........you going to lower it at all?

how much milage has yours got