how often do you thrash your rs

[onpoint productions]

hi guys i was wondering how often do people thrash thre 172/182 in a day is it bad to thrash it alot or is it bad not to thrash it.its been a week since i got my 172 and ive thrased it once properly up to the limiter in 1st and 2nd with my mate sitting with me hes got a 04 plate ctr and he was well well impressesd from my 172 in terms of performance and toys he said he thought it be slower.he really was impressed.

 

[Griff]

As long as it's properly warmed up and maintained then thrash it everyday.

 

[Dave]

I dont thrash it enough IMO.

But I do live in a more urban area and all the short sprints have done NO harm whatsoever. She's a lively one I think.

 

[Andi-B]

As long as it's properly warmed up and maintained then thrash it everyday.

On private roads and tracks of course

edit:- I must admit though after 17K on the clock, the engine is starting to wear in and loosen up now and it does feel a little nippier too

 

[onpoint productions]

As long as it's properly warmed up and maintained then thrash it everyday.

this might be a dumb question but whats the best way to maintain them so there running in veary good nick

 

[Griff]

Just realised we were talking about cars....

Wrong forum

 

[Griff]

this might be a dumb question but whats the best way to maintain them so there running in veary good nick

Just the basics really. Check your oil level and quality regularly and ensure the oil is up to temp (guage on dash is water temp so don't go by that, give it 15 mins before driving hard)

 

[sneeks]

Nowhere near often enough but I do on occasion give it a high rev or two It reminds me why I bought it and never fails to make me smile. Last time was tonight on my drive home.

 

[onpoint productions]

Just the basics really. Check your oil level and quality regularly and ensure the oil is up to temp (guage on dash is water temp so don't go by that, give it 15 mins before driving hard)

whats the best oil to use

 

[kully]

Just realised we were talking about cars....

Wrong forum

young 1s wont get it:lolup:

thrash it every day i can ............the car that is..........lol

 

[Andi-B]

whats the best oil to use

When I took the car in for it's first service I asked for ELF Excellium and it's been running nice and smooth ever since

Expensive stuff though

 

[kully]

When I took the car in for it's first service I asked for ELF Excellium and it's been running nice and smooth ever since

Expensive stuff though

thought silkolene 5w40 was good as well ?

 

[Steve2004]

My car loves a good thrashing... the slaaaag.

 

[Liam]

at least once per drive. Get that green shift light on, 1st 2nd and 3rd

 

[kully]

at least once per drive. Get that green shift light on, 1st 2nd and 3rd

quickie............green light , i know its gear light but imo thought it was the light to say u are exceeding limit in that gear . so would it not b advisable to change b4 it comes on ????????? 7000/7200 revs or so ?:quiet:

 

[Liam]

suppose it would but just like to see the light....

 

[kully]

suppose it would but just like to see the light....

lol........m8

 

[Iain C]

gets a hard run once a day usually.
Never take it to the limiter tho as there is no need. The power drops off at about 6.2k so i change there. If the green light comes on youve gone too far!

 

[Dubai182]

At least every drive i take it on i give it the full treatment,even if i'm on an empty road and alone i'll still give it some welly as its just pure fun and excitement driving it hard.
Usually changed around 6.5-7k revs,but do like to bounce off the limiter occasionally .
Such a great car when giving it the full whack!!!

 

[Maz]

Mine always gets a good thrasing .. :approve: FPMSL ..

 

[Guy]

gets a hard run once a day usually.
Never take it to the limiter tho as there is no need. The power drops off at about 6.2k so i change there. If the green light comes on youve gone too far!

but if you take it to 7ish then it lands back in the power after gear change

 

[Rich]

As long as its warm, open them up!

 

[Lucas]

I thrash my bean twice a day, after a 15 minute warm-up.

 

[Tyson-182]

Everyday, but usually when i'm driving home from work. I just love the weekends, when i purposely go out just to put a smile on my face..!!

Tyson.

 

[Gareth]

Everyday.

 

[Martin_172]

not an RS but it gets thrashed every day its driven once its up to temperature and im going to do change oil every 8-10,000 miles

 

[Neil G]

Not much...only use my 172 once, twice a week.

 

[sh33n]

Most days, depends what sort of mood I'm in.

 

[TheCake]

I used to thrash everyday. since getting the civic, probably every other day

 

[Rich]

I used to thrash everyday. since getting the civic, probably every other day

They need thrashing everywhere to make them go

 

[Nigel]

Mine gets a good thrashing at the weekends. Can't really go too fast during the week sat in traffic.:dapprove:

 

[Leeshez]

I drive mine like a biddy 95% of the time. Rarly thrash it. Im scared it might break lol

 

[TheCake]

They need thrashing everywhere to make them go

Funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny!

lol.

 

[ben_p]

i bouce it off 7250 15-25 times per day

 

[Andi-B]

Mine always gets a good thrasing .. :approve: FPMSL ..

Does it??? Do you have pics to prove this claim?!? :clown:

 

[rory182]

Post in this thread at your own risk, may affect the resale value of your car :clown:

Never raced or rallied...

 

[sh33n]

Post in this thread at your own risk, may affect the resale value of your car :clown:

Never raced or rallied...

lol, maybe true.

I wouldn't mind buying a car that's been driven hard, as long as it's been cared for and warmed up, etc, etc I'd prefer it to buying one that's never seen past 4k rpm.

 

[Timmay]

the absoultely best time to thrash a car is on as freezing day from standing - preferably in someone elses car aprt from yours - courtesy cars are ebst for this hehe.

But seriously make sure your cars nice a nd warm before nailing her

 

[gazcaddy]

I let her see 7krpm every now and then. Too be honest though I don’t drive the 182 as hard as I thought I would when I first bought it

however I did have a little play with a 328 BMW (R reg) yesterday, not as fast as I thought, I thought it would be pretty equal but I was definitely quicker, I think he was surprised he couldn’t shake off a little blue Clio!!!

 

[Stevie]

All the time however need to stop doing it so much as my bank balance has also took a thrashing. :dapprove: