Phase 1 praise

[hsustyle]

So I've had my ph1 for about a month now and I'm really enjoying it.
I'm not new to Rs ownership, 3 172 Cups, 3 182 and a 200.

Can't really compare the 200,that was a fantastic car but the ph1 wins hands down out of the 172/182 for solid feel and fun factor

Feels better built, more solid, eager and nimble.
I've added a few mods but already feels very confidence inspiring and sharp.

The throttle feels snappy and natural, the exterior is pretty aggressive and really grown on me. Wasn't sure on the Gearing initially but I feel it suits the car so plans to change to a 172 Cup box have now been scrapped.

Will be keeping this one for a while. (have all the original bits to swap over) Anyone else rate the ph1 over the others?

Mods for anyone Interested -
182 heatwrapped manifold & decat
Ktec stealth with custom 2.25 exit
ITG filter
Rs lower inlet
Red Magnecor leads
Bms shifter
Ph2 dash
Cup spoiler
Braided brake lines
Hid conversion
OMP dished suede steering wheel
Cobreau Dfx seats
172 Cup dampers
Cooksport springs
Gaz top mounts
182 subframe
182 polybushed wishbones
Polybushed arb
Ph2 polybushed dogmount
182 steering rack, polybushed
20mm spacers front & 16mm rear
Camber bolts - 1.3 front
Whiteline rear ARB

Off to Engine Dynamics next week for a remap.

Still have a Carbon fibre bonnet to fit and wheels to refurb in silver then im pretty much done.
Pics -

 

[McGherkin]

All about dat cable throttle! So much fun, definitely the choice for a track car IMO.

 

[green]

Mongrel Clio’s is the way to go! :up:

 

[Coops Mk1]

In all honesty the 182 drives better, it's definitely keener (it is mapped, phase 1 is stock) and it's a nicer place to be daily with the toys (cruise/climate etc).
But the phase 1 is just so much cooler, I feel more excited about driving it. Reminds me much more of the mk1 which I prefer again over them all. Oh and it looks better
Tough call, lol

 

[imprezaworks]

They are cool, modified.

Standard they look a bit, s**t imo.