Why buy a cup

[D-CUP]

I weigh 9.5 stone so I can have the CC and still be the same weight as an average person in a non CC version. And there is only extra load when its switched on.

 

[y0z2a]

I brought the Saxo because it was the only car that the Dimma Clio Cup body kit would go onto...

I tried with the fiesta and corsa, but it didnt look right.

:-(

/y0z

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by D-CUP on 03 December 2003

And there is only extra load when its switched on.

You can never disconnect it from the engine though...

 

[Frosty]

Quote: Originally posted by Rich-D on 03 December 2003

Quote: Originally posted by D-CUP on 03 December 2003

And there is only extra load when its switched on.

You can never disconnect it from the engine though...

The belt just turns a free-spinning pully unless the air conditioning pump is engaged. I doubt you could measure the loss until AC is switched on...then you bloody could!

 

[KDF]

I know you will loose power with aircon on, but it really isnt noticable. I guess the only way to tell would be for someone to do some 1/4 miles with aircon off and then on, or a RR or somthing.

 

[cbscup]

A friend of mine did a run up SantaPod at USC last year in his FTO (boo, hisss...) and it made 1.5 secs difference when he left the aircon on accidentally - massive difference over such a short distance!

Loving this thread though! Keep up the good work

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by cbscup on 04 December 2003


A friend of mine did a run up SantaPod at USC last year in his FTO (boo, hisss...) and it made 1.5 secs difference when he left the aircon on accidentally - massive difference over such a short distance!

Jesus!!!

That is a BIG difference...

 

[Rentaghost]

172 v Cup

Ive often wondered what I would get if ( & when ) I buy another clio. Cup looks way better IMHO but the toys in the 172 are good.

If only there was a sub 7 second 172 with A/C and leather and ABS......

hang on....Mk1 172 anyone ???

 

[KDF]

The mk2 172 will do a sub 7 second 0-60. I can tell you that for a fact.

 

[Rentaghost]

Im not trying to do the Mk2 172 a disservice...I used to have one. Just basing my stats on EVO mags ratings of the two cars. Although I imagine theres a difference between different cars of exactly the same model as well.

 

[Dash]

Quote: Originally posted by Rentaghost on 04 December 2003

Although I imagine theres a difference between different cars of exactly the same model as well.

Yes the driver LOL