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Megane Trophy, Golf
Sound mate, if you want a no frills, total thrill driving experience! if ya want toys get a 172 FF. 
Richyy182
ClioSport Club Member
BG Clio 182 FF
it looks like its going to be a 172 cup then - I took out a 197 but couldn't justify spending that amount on a car which sits outside the house all week while i'm working in london. The above pics are awesome. I have had years of fun driving the 106 and I need something thats going to keep me entertained - cheers for all your replies
cups look bloody beautiful dont they i had one and loved it to bits buts the lack of abs was a nightmare on motorways, rain and snow so be careful buddy!! less chance of one going wrong than a ff 172 because of the less toys however they suprisingly hold there value quite high ..they are going for more than normal ff 172 on ebay good luck mate
A nightmare on the motorway? - eh?
Sure you need to bear it in mind when driving in the wet, but its not that bad.
And your better off without ABS on snow or ice you donkey! :clown:
Evo 8 Jap Crap
Where you get them mickey mouse figures from :lolup:
Golf GTI PP Mk7
yeah was gonna them figures looked a bit off, too much of a gap there.
Megane Trophy, Golf
Heres a few things about the cup:-
Exclusive light weight Cup limited edition of Clio Renaultsport 172
Lighter than the existing Clio Renaultsport 172 by 80kg, the limited edition Cup version has been developed in order to satisfy customers looking for performance and driving enjoyment, and for amateur rally drivers competing in the Group N (standard production) category.
The external appearance reflects the sporting character of this special edition. Offered in one exclusive colour - ‘Mondial Blue’ - it is equipped with a special rear spoiler above the hatch, and a front bumper with a flexible lower section. 16-inch Speedline ‘Turini’ alloy wheels, of a design similar to competition cars, complete the sporting picture.
Inside special black cloth ‘Mossa’ upholstery material ensures excellent comfort and grip during sporting driving, while creating a more sporting appearance. Reminders of the exterior body colour, in satin-finish, appear on the centre console surround, the insert at the foot of the steering wheel, on the gear lever knob and the instrument bezels.
Radical developments boost performance and driver enjoyment
The Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup benefits from suspension developments aimed at maximising the car’s dynamic performance and the driver’s enjoyment. The front castor angle is increased in order to make the steering even more informative and to retain optimum stability in both a straight line and when cornering.
Thanks to the offset of the new wheel rims, the front track is 20mm wider, and the rear track 10mm wider. This additional width increases the maximum potential cornering ability.
The overall ride height is reduced by 3mm thanks to new springs front and rear. With higher spring rates at the front, the suspension is firmer and more responsive to the benefit of the car’s overall performance. These modifications are complemented by the adoption of new tyres for the 16-inch alloy wheels.
Steering response is also more direct and informative, with an increased front castor angle for optimum stability. Also the flexible lower section of the front bumper and the larger rear hatch-mounted spoiler provide greater downforce and aerodynamic refinement.
In addition to the work carried out on the suspension and the aerodynamics, the car has been lightened by 80kg. This weight reduction reflects the spirit of this special edition and has been achieved notably by the replacement of the spare wheel by two anti-puncture inflators and the removal of some equipment including air conditioning, ABS anti-lock braking system, side airbags and xenon headlamps. The sound deadening treatment has also been adapted.
Apart from the saving in weight, the ABS has also been removed because it is not suited to competition use. The braking system has been redesigned to adapt to extreme conditions of use. The braking power is retained but the degree of assistance has been reduced to make it easier to apply progressive braking while driving to the limit.
The 2.0 16V (F4R) engine delivering 172bhp at 6,250rpm and 200Nm at 5,400rpm, and the gearbox, are carried over. Thanks to the reduced weight, acceleration is improved with a time of 14.8sec to 400m from a standing start, and 27.2sec to 1,000m, compared with 15.1 and 27.7sec respectively for the standard version, helping this lower, firmer, lighter Clio to enter the exclusive group of sporting models capable of reaching 60mph in 6.8 seconds.
RENAULT UNVEILS CLIO RENAULTSPORT 172 CUP AT 2002 GENEVA SALON
An instant hit with ‘hot hatch’ fans and the motoring press alike when it was launched in April 2000, the Clio Renaultsport 172 will be joined this summer by the latest in a long line of powerful small hatchbacks from Renault. Debuting at the 2002 Geneva Salon, the Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup is a lightweight limited edition of Renault’s storming supermini delivering even more thrills on the road thanks to a number of technical developments for a highly competitive price.Exclusive light weight Cup limited edition of Clio Renaultsport 172
Lighter than the existing Clio Renaultsport 172 by 80kg, the limited edition Cup version has been developed in order to satisfy customers looking for performance and driving enjoyment, and for amateur rally drivers competing in the Group N (standard production) category.
The external appearance reflects the sporting character of this special edition. Offered in one exclusive colour - ‘Mondial Blue’ - it is equipped with a special rear spoiler above the hatch, and a front bumper with a flexible lower section. 16-inch Speedline ‘Turini’ alloy wheels, of a design similar to competition cars, complete the sporting picture.
Inside special black cloth ‘Mossa’ upholstery material ensures excellent comfort and grip during sporting driving, while creating a more sporting appearance. Reminders of the exterior body colour, in satin-finish, appear on the centre console surround, the insert at the foot of the steering wheel, on the gear lever knob and the instrument bezels.
Radical developments boost performance and driver enjoyment
The Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup benefits from suspension developments aimed at maximising the car’s dynamic performance and the driver’s enjoyment. The front castor angle is increased in order to make the steering even more informative and to retain optimum stability in both a straight line and when cornering.
Thanks to the offset of the new wheel rims, the front track is 20mm wider, and the rear track 10mm wider. This additional width increases the maximum potential cornering ability.
The overall ride height is reduced by 3mm thanks to new springs front and rear. With higher spring rates at the front, the suspension is firmer and more responsive to the benefit of the car’s overall performance. These modifications are complemented by the adoption of new tyres for the 16-inch alloy wheels.
Steering response is also more direct and informative, with an increased front castor angle for optimum stability. Also the flexible lower section of the front bumper and the larger rear hatch-mounted spoiler provide greater downforce and aerodynamic refinement.
In addition to the work carried out on the suspension and the aerodynamics, the car has been lightened by 80kg. This weight reduction reflects the spirit of this special edition and has been achieved notably by the replacement of the spare wheel by two anti-puncture inflators and the removal of some equipment including air conditioning, ABS anti-lock braking system, side airbags and xenon headlamps. The sound deadening treatment has also been adapted.
Apart from the saving in weight, the ABS has also been removed because it is not suited to competition use. The braking system has been redesigned to adapt to extreme conditions of use. The braking power is retained but the degree of assistance has been reduced to make it easier to apply progressive braking while driving to the limit.
The 2.0 16V (F4R) engine delivering 172bhp at 6,250rpm and 200Nm at 5,400rpm, and the gearbox, are carried over. Thanks to the reduced weight, acceleration is improved with a time of 14.8sec to 400m from a standing start, and 27.2sec to 1,000m, compared with 15.1 and 27.7sec respectively for the standard version, helping this lower, firmer, lighter Clio to enter the exclusive group of sporting models capable of reaching 60mph in 6.8 seconds.
Megane Trophy, Golf
LMFAO!!! think some people are just jealous. :lolup:
Megane Trophy, Golf
La la la la la la la la!
Megane Trophy, Golf
Sorry what was that, we cant hear you!!!! just face it girls, the cup is the better hardcore driving option! thankyou please
Megane Trophy, Golf
Hahahahaha, track days! and summer months, never lost to a FF 1*2 yet... And who cares anyway
Megane Trophy, Golf
Mate just face it, the cup was made to be more hardcore!! its each to their own and if you like your FF then sound no worries, have you ever driven a cup? as long as your happy with your choice then everyones a winner! just dont dis something cos you aint got one.
no more patter left then lol, drivin plenty cups and funnily enough they are the same car bar one has toys and one doesnt!!! ur right though each to their own. When I drove the cup I did notice the strengthened subframe and the bench tested engine did seem to pull more lol
Megane Trophy, Golf
Iain i think we've taken over this thread! LOL, mate i like all clio's and at the end of the day its the driver that really makes the difference. Peace out.
Megane Trophy, Golf
Im gonna take all the renault logos off my car, that should make it half a second faster to 60 LOL... Cool, cant think of owt to say, guess im all pattered out hehehe
Megane Trophy, Golf
Sorry mate, just annoys me when everyone starts dissing us cup boys just cos we aint got abs or leather interior!! we should all love each other cos we is all renault enthusiasts.
Golf GTI PP Mk7
the splitter is actually and aerodynamic aid, it restricts the amount of air flowing under the car, hence making a low pressure area under the car, which is better for downforce, keeps the front end planted.
exactly how much difference this makes in reality is anyones guess, but the theory is there.
Golf GTI PP Mk7
Sorry mate, just annoys me when everyone starts dissing us cup boys just cos we aint got abs or leather interior!! we should all love each other cos we is all renault enthusiasts.
yeah, cumon, lets hug, in manly embrace.
Megane Trophy, Golf
Group Hug!!
Gaz_
ClioSport Club Member
Extreme mode
mickey mouse hey....
http://www.letstorquebhp.com/fwd.asp
the truth hurts my friend, sorry but mk2 phase 2 have a low bhp/ton figure ..... a 197 even has a better figure
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Golf 7R
mickey mouse hey....
http://www.letstorquebhp.com/fwd.asp
the truth hurts my friend, sorry but mk2 phase 2 have a low bhp/ton figure ..... a 197 even has a better figure
The 172 cup is 171 Bhp per tonne...fact, the mk 2 is ......... actually i dont care what it is, i have had a few run ins with " Full Fats" and pulled considerably each time. Not big Not clever but truth none the less.
