whats the difference between a 172 and a 172 cup?

[cinnes1987]

i have just bought a clio 172 cup and i just wondered what the difference is between the cup and the standard 172? any1 help please!! :dead:

 

[tom172cup]

ABS Traction control half leather seats wheels air con

 

[cinnes1987]

thanks m8. any difference in performance?

 

[tom172cup]

cup is quicker due to it being lighter

 

[teeCup]

thanks m8. any difference in performance?

There is quite a difference between the two but i would'nt open that can of worms mate! Im sure when people buy either they make an informed choice and are aware of each cars strengths and weaknesses.
Having owned a phase 1 previously when I went on the hunt for my next Clio I tried quite a few 172ff, 182's and 172 cups. IMO the phase 2ff felt very pedestrian compared to the phase 1, 182 was better but really did'nt fancy/ need all the toys. For me the cup made the most sense, felt almost as quick as the phase 1 but with a far superior chassis. As a "drivers car" it for me was the one to go for, even thought i ended up spending more on a 172cup than I would have buying a newer 182 with more toys.

As I say each to their own, there all great cars!

 

[cinnes1987]

lol. im just going to put a full exhaust system on it. any idea on how to make it pop and bang and maybe even shot the odd flame or 2! ha ha

 

[Daz.]

You buy the one you like - simples!

I tried several 172's, cups, 182's before I chose one - none of them felt any faster/slower than each other - if anything the 172 I bought in the end drove the best.

 

[CuppyDean]

lol. im just going to put a full exhaust system on it. any idea on how to make it pop and bang and maybe even shot the odd flame or 2! ha ha

JMS do the pop and bang remap, you made the right choice in buying a cup btw :approve:

 

[cinnes1987]

i had a 1.4 16v clio b4, and the made sum noise considdering it was a small engine!

 

[gaz44]

You buy the one you like - simples!

I tried several 172's, cups, 182's before I chose one - none of them felt any faster/slower than each other - if anything the 172 I bought in the end drove the best.

That's what all 172 owners say!

 

[Rob669]

Fly by wire electronic throttle. Phase 1 uses a cable. Both problematic eventually. Cable = purist option.

 

[Daz.]

That's what all 172 owners say!

I wasn't a 172 owner then though was I