how hard to u push ur 1.2

[DaveJwxm]

i always push mine to 6000rpm on the rev counter, probably should' nt. anyone else rag the s**t out of their 1.2

 

[Clio 1.216v Dynamique]

In first gear going past a bus hit 30mph in first about on the limit, not bad for a 1.2

 

[-KarL-]

use to but thn it broke stopped now as it cost me £300

 

[bmh.01]

When I had my 1.2 it got pretty much the same treatment, though not all the time.

Had good fun with the last 1.2 courtesy car though

 

[DaveJwxm]

i had it on 6000rpm in 3rd last nite whilst been tailgated by a reno laguna

 

[White16valver]

As long as the engine's warm and you only do it when necessary, rather than caning the b****cks off it in every gear on every journey, I see no problem with it.

They wouldn't put the rev range there if you weren't supposed to use it :evil:

 

[Clio 1.216v Dynamique]

I dont really see the point in thrashing a 1.2 much though as you get over took by wildlife in it, so its pretty pointless IMO

 

[R3OBC]

I change at 5500 mostly as the revs drop bang on 4k, perfect for max torque for the next gear!

 

[berlin]

I give it a fairly good shove to get it moving, then I just lean my weight onto it to keep it going.

Hills are a nightmare though.

 

[DaveJwxm]

it seems to give up after 5500, like its got nothing else to give

 

[KyleB]

I dont really see the point in thrashing a 1.2 much though as you get over took by wildlife in it, so its pretty pointless IMO

actually did laugh out loud becasue i know its true haha.

i rag it more often than not, only becasue i have to cain the b****cks off it to get past Grandma in her Rover doing 50mph

 

[Clio 1.216v Dynamique]

There bloody crap on Dual caridgeways,
Cant wait till my insurance comes down and get my Astra 2.0 16v SRi I've always wanted and get a bit of poke out of that

 

[Josh@Renparts]

it seems to give up after 5500, like its got nothing else to give

yeh they do seem to run out of revs....

 

[Andy_J]

cane it blow it up then 172 it.

 

[ajketley]

After I warm her up I caine her but its just fun!

 

[Tim(e)]

it seems to give up after 5500, like its got nothing else to give

Did it have anything to start with...:rasp:

 

[DaveJwxm]

Did it have anything to start with...:rasp:

no LOL :rasp:

 

[Russ.]

lol the 1.2 16v engines arent that bad really, could do with a bit more torque and yes u do have to boot it to make it move...but i think my 1.2 16v clio is faster than my gfs 1.2 16v corsa!

 

[geo123]

i only thrash mine on the motorway, pushing it at 6k revs, but then i had a problem i changed into 4th to slow down a bit and the stop light came on had to stop for like 5 minutes to let the thing cool down lol.

 

[Russ.]

weres the fun in thrashin it on the motorway? lol we all know the things take an age to get in triple figures granted once they get there they can hold it ok but thats bout it.

more fun thrashin round the lanes

 

[R3OBC]

mine goes onto 6k no problem but the jetex and k-tec help it breath that bit better top end - just not much point with the gear ratios

 

[clioscotty]

i agree with R30BC jus nice to change into next gear
thrash mine now and again jus to hear the filter roar lololol
R30BC send me a pic of yours please poss through msn
scottm0@blueyonder.co.uk
cheers matey

 

[edde]

I always hammer 1.2's the red line is just there to warn you that you should have changed up 5rpm earlier.

 

[Mells]

i always push mine to 6000rpm on the rev counter, probably should' nt. anyone else rag the sh*t out of their 1.2

to 'ard! :evil:

 

[R3OBC]

i agree with R30BC jus nice to change into next gear
thrash mine now and again jus to hear the filter roar lololol
R30BC send me a pic of yours please poss through msn
scottm0@blueyonder.co.uk
cheers matey

better off flicking through here buddy
http://cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=139539

 

[Russ.]

lol well said edde

although mine tends to be on its knees by the redline, as said earlier in the post 5.5rpm seems a good number for me.

stuck a piperx induction kit on the other day but i cant drive the car for about a week n half (insurance reasons...meh) im just hoping there isnt too much power loss from it as i love the sound but dont want to loose any power...ive not got any to loose lol

 

[Maxx]

I usually change at 5.5k if not before. Sometimes I can get bored and mess around in 2nd gear getting it to aroun 6.5k, iv'e seen the needle go to 6.8/7k before, to which I promptly stepped off the pedal as the limiter didn't kick in lol

 

[DaveJwxm]

to 'ard! :evil:

she loves it

 

[_Chris_]

No way...i cant believe so many people rag their 1.2's lol

Whenever i see them they are always rolling along at a slow cruzing speed!

well i change gear at 3500rpm lol. Im thinking about the MPG!! Make that petrol last longer, the government already rob us by sticking larger amounts of tax on fuel. so why give them more.....Make that petrol last haha

 

[Spiezels]

i have to rag it jus to keep up with traffic lol, specially pullin out of a junction on a 50-60 lol, an duals are so gay unless am on me own. But round town on me own again it ent to bad, well for me, my first car but all me mates have like new mini coopers, bmw 3 series an done up civics etc so i get left. lol loves it

 

[al]

Had good fun with the last 1.2 courtesy car though

He heee, ditto!!

I couldn't beleive how different the steering was!

 

[Rip3z]

Mine eats fuel if I rag it.

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

I just can't believe sooo many people thrash the s**t out of their motors! We have a 13 yr old 1.2 Fidgi for our runaround, but would never dream of ragging the s**t out of her . :nono:

 

[JoelDee]

My mk1 didnt have a rev counter

 

[Alan]

Ghetto as fuk lol ^^

 

[Martin_172]

depends what mood im in, if im just driving normally then usually change about 3,500rpm, dont take it over 3,000rpm for the first 15 mins

if im on the dual c/way then usually about 5,000rpm

if im really going for it if someones up my arse or on a backroad then its usually 6,200, which is just before the limiter. my mums gives up at about 5,800rpm and stops pulling as hard but mine keeps going untill 6,000-6,200rpm

goes alright when its hammered too, brilliant watching some idiot in a vectra or similar sized car right up ur arse then see him get further and further away as u hammer it into a bend at 80mph, 3 wheels anyone? lol

 

[Cookie]

depends what mood im in, if im just driving normally then usually change about 3,500rpm, dont take it over 3,000rpm for the first 15 mins

if im on the dual c/way then usually about 5,000rpm

if im really going for it if someones up my arse or on a backroad then its usually 6,200, which is just before the limiter. my mums gives up at about 5,800rpm and stops pulling as hard but mine keeps going untill 6,000-6,200rpm

goes alright when its hammered too, brilliant watching some idiot in a vectra or similar sized car right up ur arse then see him get further and further away as u hammer it into a bend at 80mph, 3 wheels anyone? lol

No point changing up at higher than 5500, power drops off after then.

 

[Martin_172]

yep but if you read i said mine keeps pulling into 6,000rpm where my mums standard one doesnt and the power drops off about 5,800rpm.

with 122,000 miles the engines really loose and the airbox/filter lets it breath nice and freely!

 

[MrMark]

i turned to go round a bend (wasnt sharp) in a country road at 80ish and the car decided otherwise.....


...carried on forward through the field. no fence luckily, just s**t loads of mud all over my paint job.

wasnt even raining.

 

[R3OBC]

Martin, im pure lovin' the mileage on yours!!!