High RPM blast

[cjgower]

So to make it clear, I don't race. Or drive wrecklessley however sometimes I like to put my foot down. Just got myself a 172 cup and everytime I go for a blast I feel bad. Sounds tragic right? But I do feel it can't be good for the car. Poor thing. I can't help it though, it's just so much fun!. Can't be good for it?

I don't want to end up with a sack of potatoes for an engine!

 

[tom172cup]

as long as its warmed up correctly not just water temp and serviced regular give it death

 

[McGherkin]

So long as you're not holding it on the limiter all the time, don't worry. Clios are very rev-happy so don't really mind being driven at high RPM.

Simply enjoy the car

 

[J.B.]

Italian tune up innit

 

[MikeClio172SPT]

As said.... there built for it...... i drives mine quiet for a few days.... then gives it some action..... & i thinks Yessssssss awesome

 

[firthy182]

They love it!

 

[Joe R26]

I used to feel bad but that feeling wears off after a while. I give it hell and don't even think twice about it now lol

 

[JCC]

I used to feel bad if I didn't take mine to the redline at least once every journey.

 

[Poopensharten]

I couldnt give a priests f**k, 126k and counting, init.

 

[Luke.]

My Clio rarely came off the limiter when it was on the road.. They love it..

 

[Dan@SJM]

If its got the standard rev limit you'll be fine.

 

[cjgower]

Haha thanks everyone! Won't feel so bad anymore...

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

As said once the oil is up to temperature, let it have it all the way round the rev range- with out bouncing off the limiter obviously.

 

[Dan]

Probably thank you for it as it stops the build up of crap from not using it to the full

 

[Mr Plums]

I love the strong engines in these. in my corsa vxrs i was constantly waiting for piston 4 to go pop.

 

[Alan]

Every RS I've had I've drove it like I stole it, they love a bit of stick, if maintained properly they'll run perfectly. On a club run one night I drove my R27 so hard the emissions light stayed on until Reno could take the car in to reset it lol.

 

[alex-avfc]

I used to feel bad about giving cars some stick but these french motors are pretty tough. Just keep the oil changes regular and let it warm up and you're good to roll

 

[Kyle 86]

F4R engines are bulletproof as long as u dont thrash is when its cold

 

[Yorkshire]

I used to feel bad about giving cars some stick but these french motors are pretty tough. Just keep the oil changes regular and let it warm up and you're good to roll

How often would is a oil change recommended for the 182?

 

[suckmykiss]

If you feel bad about that get yourself a dc2 teg and take it to the red line in every gear.. That really does feel wrong!

 

[alex-avfc]

How often would is a oil change recommended for the 182?

Quite a few on here say every 6k although the Renault schedule is 12k. I go for a happy medium and have been doing mine about 9k using fully synthetic and a genuine Renault filter.

 

[Dan]

How often would is a oil change recommended for the 182?

Every 6k I do mine

 

[barnesautos]

Every 6k I do mine

I'd second that.

Quick one off key , my little Renault Extra 1.2 petrol was done every 3k and it was like spanking inside the rocker box. It went on for 200k and then the gearbox gave up , mind you it was 20 yrs old.

 

[scotty10]

Would you say after a 20 mile drive it should have warmed up ? Tried three times and wouldn't go above 7k

 

[Adamm.]

Definitely mate should be ready for a good blast by then.

Funny thread bump as I have been feeling bad lately for high reving it, feel like I'm going to blow the thing up. Maybe because I never had a Clio with an exhaust before so seems to really scream.

 

[Struggler]

Would you say after a 20 mile drive it should have warmed up ? Tried three times and wouldn't go above 7k

try changing the thermostat, they can stop them from warming up properly and keep the car on cold map

 

[scotty10]

Will give that a bash....these Clios are money pits lol

 

[Chip-mk1]

I'll be out on track in ours today and probably get near the limiter in a few places, which in our case is 7850rpm. (We've got arps and super techs but more or less standard other than that)

It does wear the engine more, and it does increase the chance of a dramatic failire, but not enough that it should put you off doing it.

 

[dmallett]

I'm the opposite and feel bad for not taking mine up the rev range enough!

 

[scotty10]

My car never sees the limiter never mind 5k 95% of the time

 

[LiamR172]

Mine also gets seriously abused every weekend. Its when you keep it above 5k it really comes into its own!

Although i am waiting for it to go bang any time soon, its at 113k now and the previous owners treated it the same as me i believe!

 

[Lal B3N]

Mine gets abused on a daily basis. Probably hits limiter at least once a day lol.

It gets looked after though and its still going strong on 94k.

 

[LiamR172]

Took the back roads home from work today after having my AD08s fitted. Car was loving it

 

[DrR]

Every petrol car I've driven will see within top 1k of its rev range at least every time I drive it, my focus wouldn't move if i didn't.

 

[scotty10]

Every petrol car I've driven will see within top 1k of its rev range at least every time I drive it, my focus wouldn't move if i didn't.

I know what you mean i have a focus and its slow

 

[DrR]

I know what you mean i have a focus and its slow

It's been my ownly car since August, pain!

 

[scotty10]

It's been my ownly car since August, pain!

Nice car to drive and i still think the shape i have is better than that new shape that replace it recently

Going to Renault on Monday for the thermostat and i take it that's what i ask for

 

[Pallets]

Going to Renault on Monday for the thermostat and i take it that's what i ask for

No, you need to use code. If you're after a thermostat, the last thing you ask for is a thermostat. Try asking for chicken and chips

 

[-Sparky-]

I find if you don't give the clios a bit of stick they are slugs...

 

[scotty10]

No, you need to use code. If you're after a thermostat, the last thing you ask for is a thermostat. Try asking for chicken and chips

And that code is smart arse !!