VTS v 172 grip

[Chief Brodie]

My girlfriend is looking for a newer car and Im pointing her towards a 172, just wondering what the grip is like? I used to have a VTS and the backend was very twitchy on uneven surfaces, is the 172 a bit more planted?

cheers

 

[sjd172]

No, well not the Cup any way

 

[Rich-D]

The 172 is nowhere near as tail happy as the VTS is, but you still get lift off oversteer if you want...

Definately more planted!

 

[Chief Brodie]

That sounds good then, Ill have to steer her in that direction. I drove my sisters VTR the other day and must admit I forgot how awful the driving position was and how exposed you feel.........coming from my jap tank.

At least the mpg will start with a 3 again

 

[king.stromba]

For grip you need a Williams.

 

[KDF]

If you get a 172, get the eibachs for it.. cheap mod and make the car much more planted.. the 172 has too much body roll as standard, Cup will be a lot planted but a few members have been caught out by the light rear end.