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meady100 said:
Well it really depends what your used to, with it being a 16v engine its never going to have that low down grunt and the power will be found further up the rev range, but if you've only ever driven a 1.2 or lower and you haven't much experience of fast cars then it will feel that much better.
I have driven faster cars than my cup and I used to own a car that could quite literaly throw you back into your seat and if I didn't have bills and a mortagage to pay I would still have a car like that now.
So when I got into the 172 the acceleration didn't feel like much at all compared to what I was used to, I knew it was quite quick and very agile but it didn't feel that special in the 0-60 department (which is why I'm looking at some serious engine mods).
However if I cast my mind back to the day I took my old 205 GTI for a test drive after owning a 1.3 Astra as my first car I remember the feeling of being thrown back in my seat and feeling like I was driving something really rapid.
My Cup has that car beat by over a second 0-60 yet it felt so much faster at the time because of what I had been driving exclusivley for the first 3 years of my driving life.
So I guess I what I am saying is YES you will feel the difference
M.C..
ClioSport Club Member
you will notice the difference but if you still need to convince yourself go get a test drive.
1.2 is book speed of like 13 or so seconds to 60, the 182 is book speed of 7 but typically can be a fair bit under that. So just on those figures which are typically pretty usless is there much of a difference. well yes lol.
Also remember the 182 handles better.
And at your age in a year hope you got a bank loan to insure one mate unless your on parents policy in which case still be a fair bit.
Also remember the 182 handles better.
And at your age in a year hope you got a bank loan to insure one mate unless your on parents policy in which case still be a fair bit.
No more clio's for me!
I had a 1.2 16v dynam, now i've got a mk2 51 plate 172 and my neck muscles are still getting used to the difference in acceleration.
megane coupe F7R
Not much difference between the two really. The might handle better but lose out on acceleration slightly lol
LY V6 with Recaros
BigD said:Well it really depends what your used to, with it being a 16v engine its never going to have that low down grunt and the power will be found further up the rev range, but if you've only ever driven a 1.2 or lower and you haven't much experience of fast cars then it will feel that much better.
I have driven faster cars than my cup and I used to own a car that could quite literaly throw you back into your seat and if I didn't have bills and a mortagage to pay I would still have a car like that now.
So when I got into the 172 the acceleration didn't feel like much at all compared to what I was used to, I knew it was quite quick and very agile but it didn't feel that special in the 0-60 department (which is why I'm looking at some serious engine mods).
However if I cast my mind back to the day I took my old 205 GTI for a test drive after owning a 1.3 Astra as my first car I remember the feeling of being thrown back in my seat and feeling like I was driving something really rapid.
My Cup has that car beat by over a second 0-60 yet it felt so much faster at the time because of what I had been driving exclusivley for the first 3 years of my driving life.
So I guess I what I am saying is YES you will feel the difference
Im picking my 182 up on tuesday and am going from a saxo vtr, im worried that i wont really notice a mind blowing difference, like i did when i bought my vtr after going from a 1 litre nissan micra which 0-60 took about 2 hours!
You will notice some increase but wont be as mind blowing as from a 1 litre micra to a vtr. Hell jumping in a 1.2 16v clio from a 1 litre micra was just pure pleasure after i got stuck driving one for a week. Hated the damn thing had no power what so ever and i thought the clio was powerless.
I too went from a 1.2RL clio to a 172, and wow did it seem quick. Seemed to take me ages to get used to the power (the 1.2 Clio was my first car) and it still makes me smile when I drive it.
What you need to do once you've gotten used to your 172/182 is not drive it for a week or so, or drive something smaller and then go back, and it reminds you just how fast it is
What you need to do once you've gotten used to your 172/182 is not drive it for a week or so, or drive something smaller and then go back, and it reminds you just how fast it is
But i can tell you something thats just as fun...ok its just as fun if your in the i wanna go kill myself mood. A chevy tacuma 60mph B roads and me not thinking about it after coming out of the clio it doesnt handle like a clio. 60mph into a sharpish bend. Lets just say the language that came out of my mouth at this point was rather colourful i swear the damn thing felt like it was about to flip over and it just wasnt going round the corner until the last minute. had there been someone on the otherside of the road deffinately wouldnt have ended in a good way the car just went sliding.
E91 M Sport
lol, I think we all agree that you'll notice a bit of extra poke
I traded 'down' in power stakes, from 321bhp in my M Roadster, to a mere 182, but it still doesn't feel "slow". They're so light and full of beans, its difficult not to be impressed!
I traded 'down' in power stakes, from 321bhp in my M Roadster, to a mere 182, but it still doesn't feel "slow". They're so light and full of beans, its difficult not to be impressed!
Focus ST-2
Deb182 i had a vtr before my 182. and you will notice the difference, specially at 5,000 kick!!! can't get enough of it! Plus it will not feel like driving a tin can anymore lol
Deb182 said:
whent from a 1.0l auto fiesta mk3 to a 172, now, that was some difference!
i could actually go round corner fast, and the hardest thing is trying not to hit the limiter in 1st and 2nd!
i could actually go round corner fast, and the hardest thing is trying not to hit the limiter in 1st and 2nd!
i wasnt used to being pulled into on coming traffic when i accelarated!!!
I came from a cinquecento to the 182. The best advice I can give is this:
Closing speed is the thing to be aware of. Bends, junctions, other cars will arrive at your front bumper alarmingly faster than you are currently used to. Your brain will still think 50mph, but your speedo will be at 90.
Also, PEOPLE WILL PULL OUT ON YOU!!!! Whether its a junction or a motorway, they'll see 'just a Clio' and slice you up regularly.
These scenarios create severe sphincter spasms.
Closing speed is the thing to be aware of. Bends, junctions, other cars will arrive at your front bumper alarmingly faster than you are currently used to. Your brain will still think 50mph, but your speedo will be at 90.
Also, PEOPLE WILL PULL OUT ON YOU!!!! Whether its a junction or a motorway, they'll see 'just a Clio' and slice you up regularly.
These scenarios create severe sphincter spasms.
