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I did, i though that was the whole point of the thread? Or did i miss something?
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Looking at buying a Clio 1.8 16v
- Thread starter Alphaoutlaw
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I did, i though that was the whole point of the thread? Or did i miss something?
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And you'd be right in your assumptions.
The fact of the matter is, ANY standard valver in ''reasonable'' condition will get humped by ANY standard 172 in ''Reasonable'' condition. Today. Not 5 or 8 years ago.
All imo of course.
I said original condition, not reasonable condition. There is a difference. If you dont understand that difference try an online dictionary.
ITB'd MK1
and stromba ruins another thread
Thought*
Bluebeard
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He's a pissy fcuker isn't he. Who stole the jam out of his doughnut??
I'm right, he's wrong. It makes him mad I think.
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He's the best ok.
Brad's(
He's
It would have won one yeah - if i'd have taken it along to a show, but I didn't, so unless they are going to come round my house with an award, I don't stand much of it getting one.
It was mint, you haven't seen it - you don't know. You can tell me it's crap as much as you like, I don't care really, I know full well that it wasn't. If it had of been rubbish, i'd not have sold it for the price I did & it would have taken ages to get rid of.
It was slow with the lower mileage engine in it, i've said that quite a few times now.
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Pics of the engine bay and under the arches please. PM me if you like.
Yeah i never mentioned mileage. I said in original condition. Ie on low mileage AND in 100% working order.
Low mileage engines can be broken too you know? Sounds like yours was.
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So to recap for the opening poster. Yes valvers are good cars, and in reality on a road or track, the driver makes the most diference and so there is nothing between any of the renaultsport cars as long as you buy a good original example of any of them.
As for tuning, they are hard to tune without spending a lot of money on them. Best to avoid engine tuning unless you have lots of spare cash. If you get one just enjoy it for what it is.
As for tuning, they are hard to tune without spending a lot of money on them. Best to avoid engine tuning unless you have lots of spare cash. If you get one just enjoy it for what it is.
I don't have pics of the arches & bay etc. I sold the car years ago now.
Yes the low mileage engine was probably a bit knackered. It was quicker with the original 90k engine in it.
Valvers aren't renaultsports, unless you can provide proof that they were made in Dieppe or carry the RS logo anywhere ? :rasp:
thanks brad, I'll look away and look towards a vtr, thanks mate
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something as quick for same price?
A Saxo VTS tbh. Or a Pug 106 gti.
Clio 182 cup'd
Its funny how a 172 with 90k is "just run in", but a clio 16v on similar milage would be a bone shaker about to blow up.
Having owned a 16v, a 172 and a 182, I can safely say that a 16v is a great car to get to grips with some performance. 7.7 to 60, so thats less than a second slower than a 182...so in real life, a cars length at a traffic light grand prix - big deal, I could live with that.
The only issues with a 16v is reliability and the rust. Find one thats already had a new lump dropped in it and you could be onto a winner.
I have a soft spot for 16v's, and would love another one...
I would suggest that the OP goes over to the Clio 16v forum and gets a less snobby response.
Having owned a 16v, a 172 and a 182, I can safely say that a 16v is a great car to get to grips with some performance. 7.7 to 60, so thats less than a second slower than a 182...so in real life, a cars length at a traffic light grand prix - big deal, I could live with that.
The only issues with a 16v is reliability and the rust. Find one thats already had a new lump dropped in it and you could be onto a winner.
I have a soft spot for 16v's, and would love another one...
I would suggest that the OP goes over to the Clio 16v forum and gets a less snobby response.
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VTR is a fun car, they are nice to drive, but i found the pedals too close together for me and in a strange position. Depends if you have big feet or not. Something to look out for.
6'6 mate, size 12's
Bluebeard
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Contradiction much??
I'm far from snobby about 16v's mate. But the original poster sounded like he was getting excited about 137bhp and 7.7s to sixty. I was merely trying to point out that for £1000-£1300 (his budget) he would be disappointed.
I said i was a little perplexed from what was on parkers, thats why i came to ask questions... not a war
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6'6 mate, size 12's
The 1.6 16v CRX is another car to look at, but like the valver finding a good one is very hard. The original mk1 crx is very quick, and being honda the engines are totally bullet proof. Just the body work that rusts away.
wasn't a dig mate, just everyone got sidetracked
Bluebeard
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Welcome to CS! lol. They'll be asking for pictures of your sister in a minute.
Its a heated debate on here mate, 16v vs 172 vs cup vs 182 etc etc.
Its all just banter. Stick with it, its the best car forum on the net!!
Clio 182 cup'd
Yeah contradiction, that was the whole point of the post...
I would get quite excited about that performance from a 1.8 engine! Its great how people who point out how cars will do 60 in 0.8 seconds quicker, thats fantastic if you are a racing driver, but your average joey wouldnt really see that much benefit. A car length or so at some traffic lights...
Of course for £1300 he could find other cars, such as a pug GTi or VTS, but they are also old cars with their own problems. If he went over to a VTS forum they would probably tell him £1300 isnt enough aswell. For that money he wont get anything mint, but if he wants cheap fun then out of the cars mentioned, the 16v wins everytime!
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Bluebeard
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Don't worry, i'm off to bed now.
Mustang, S13, AX GT
Valvers arent too bad really given their age etc but if your in that kind of budget maybe have a look at a 200SX S13. I picked mine up for £550 and it has been endless fun since, if your looking at a fast car for that budget though expect it to go wrong imo, old cars have faults you need to be aware of this before you jump in, trust me.
Martin_172
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they are old skool that makes them
You've used your power, what more can I say. The end
I wish I could get a XR2i but apparently no one would insure me on those.... so much fail
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