Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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After nearly a year with the GSi I parted with it two Sundays ago as I only managed to cover 3k miles in it since I bought it last December. Will deffo miss the comfort and the reliability!
bye bye GSi
After a bit of a search the perfect car up came the ideal candidate a 2004 182 with both Cup packs!
I have had it over a week now and only had the chance to get these crappy pics as I just cant stop driving the damn thing 
Best car I have owned without a doubt and even though build quality is suspect its easy to live with and just full of soul and character!
Big thanks to Jr and Rob R for taking me up to see it and pick it up and putting up with my child like jibber jabba as I was too excited
Also big  to Brad Fincham who gave me loads of decent advice and was excellent to catch up on Sunday.
I know its not to every ones taste but it just suits my needs and I love it to bits!
[Edited on 25-10-2007 by Fad]
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SetH
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You have now discovered the world of handling.
And you now have a car that you have to ring its neck to get it moving, no more lazy in gear luxury torque m8!
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broster
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top stuff!
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corsa_rob
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looks a wee bit like a mini gsi lol with colour and wheels hehe...nice one...can i just ask though what are the 2 CUP PACKS!??? wot they include...thought it was just A cup pack lol
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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I knew the world of handling mate we got a Saxo VTR and a Focus ST170 on the home fleet and i dont mind a rev happy car as its just soooo much more involving and I can now see why Evo gave them full on rave reviews 
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
looks a wee bit like a mini gsi lol with colour and wheels hehe...nice one...can i just ask though what are the 2 CUP PACKS!??? wot they include...thought it was just A cup pack lol
One pack is the cup suspension (different dampers and different cambered hubs.
The other pack is the front lip and the rear spoiler
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Tommy L
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Andy Stocker
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Very nice
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corsa_rob
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
looks a wee bit like a mini gsi lol with colour and wheels hehe...nice one...can i just ask though what are the 2 CUP PACKS!??? wot they include...thought it was just A cup pack lol
One pack is the cup suspension (different dampers and different cambered hubs.
arrr sound! cheers for clearing that up
so now ure the man the ask eh...when my corsa is dead and i have the choice of a astra gsi or a 172/182...what wud i choose?
The other pack is the front lip and the rear spoiler
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Kellye
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Its got my initials 
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Andy Stocker
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R106? 
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Tom
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Noice
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BYRON
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fuckin cool Fad.
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jr
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not bad i suppose 
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P1CK4D
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When you taking me out in it? 
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Baskey
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good choice mate (from a clio sport owner) I know you used to own a turbo, but you can get addicted to the kick from the vvt at 5k on these bad boys
Also if you need any help, have a look at www.renaultsportsclub.com
[Edited on 25-10-2007 by Baskey]
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Nick-S
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very very nice that
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RS6
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Looks really good does that
i bet is quick as well
any subtile mods in the pipeline?
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ash87
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Location: West Wiltshire Drives: Clio 172
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nice choice Fad, got the good rims aswell
Dads got a trophy and its great fun to go out in, i shall be getting a 172 when insurance allows.
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CORSA NUT
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Love the look and reputation of them but i could never get used to that driving position 
Or the clutch.
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by RS6
any subtile mods in the pipeline?
Thinking
ITG Maxogen intake
polished and ported inlet
remap
full stainless Exhaust
and some H&R Coilovers set up by Mark Fish that should plenty enough for some fun up Brands Hatch
But for moment it will stay stadnard (already lowered) for a bit as its a great bit of kit out of the box
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SAL
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dont like them/it sorry just imo
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Arnie
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Very nice Fad, best colour as well!
There was one of these at the Brands Hatch trackday and it handled so well, he kept catching me in the corners so I had to let him past in the end.
Are you planning on taking it to Brands soon? I might be going to one early November.
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Fad
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Thanks Arnie
Regarding Brands thinking maybe the Frech Car Maagzine track day or the Renault Sport Sport one, but the only thing making me think twice is the weather.....if its wet I can see it costing £££
Going to see how the car pans out over thenext month to see how confident I can get in it. Deffo fancy some track Action though!
[Edited on 25-10-2007 by Fad]
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Chris F
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Very similar colour. Not piss u off?
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