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Jay

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27th Jan 09 at 18:40

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_1.4
no reason just wondered what sort of person would swap there sporty clio for a diesel mondeo.
not havin a dig at them tho nice cars like

I now do less mileage, he does more as hes moved house, worked out well for both of us...

Jay

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27th Jan 09 at 21:09

Also just found out today its got Xenons, not bad eh? Except when one of them doesnt work and you have to buy a new ballast

stubbsy05

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27th Jan 09 at 22:54

Does the 172 feel fast coming fronm the diesel?

John

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27th Jan 09 at 23:01

I went from a diesel to a 172 and it felt much slower.

Jay

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28th Jan 09 at 00:19

quote:
Originally posted by John
I went from a diesel to a 172 and it felt much slower.

I hear what you mean with that, I test drove a 182 and wasnt impressed at all felt lardy and that I had to rag it compared to the TDCi

quote:
Originally posted by Alex.S
Does the 172 feel fast coming fronm the diesel?

Carrying on from above although I knew it was faster, its the way the power is delivered, now im used to having a non turbo engine again I love the way the 172 pulls and it does feel fast compared to the Mondeo, it really is a quick car especially now with the proper wheels and decent tyres. I wouldnt go back to a diesel now unless I start to do alot of miles again, just nowhere near as fun.

Edit: It takes me back to the raw driving style of my Mk3 C20XE'd Astra... harsh suspension will take getting used to though, I will defo NOT be putting it on coilovers

[Edited on 28-01-2009 by JayM]

Jay

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29th Jan 09 at 15:56

Needs a wash but, only washed it on Monday

Corsa_Scotty

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29th Jan 09 at 15:58

Nice

cesil

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29th Jan 09 at 17:16

nice that mate

Butler

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29th Jan 09 at 17:28

Needs center caps. Mate how much did you pay for the wheels if you dont mind me asking? Il be gunning for some when I get mine.

broster

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29th Jan 09 at 17:29

quote:
Originally posted by JayM

quote:
Originally posted by John
I went from a diesel to a 172 and it felt much slower.

I hear what you mean with that, I test drove a 182 and wasnt impressed at all felt lardy and that I had to rag it compared to the TDCi

you cant compare the way a tdci drives compare to a high reving NA petrol engine. totally diferent power delivery and rev range

John G

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29th Jan 09 at 17:41

i nice drop, like Rob b and your onto a winner

Jay

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29th Jan 09 at 17:46

quote:
Originally posted by broster

quote:
Originally posted by JayM

quote:
Originally posted by John
I went from a diesel to a 172 and it felt much slower.

I hear what you mean with that, I test drove a 182 and wasnt impressed at all felt lardy and that I had to rag it compared to the TDCi

you cant compare the way a tdci drives compare to a high reving NA petrol engine. totally diferent power delivery and rev range

I never compared them, I was agreeing that it FELT slower. If you read the bit below I mention its totally different power delivery.

Jay

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29th Jan 09 at 17:48

quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Needs center caps. Mate how much did you pay for the wheels if you dont mind me asking? Il be gunning for some when I get mine.

I know the fella kept them

on the hunt for some...

£400, mainly cause the tyres are like new, got £170 for the old ones so works out £230

Jay

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29th Jan 09 at 17:50

quote:
Originally posted by John G
i nice drop, like Rob b and your onto a winner

Rides too harsh as it is, defo not lowering it although I want to

Ben G

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29th Jan 09 at 18:08

looks nice mate, are 172's the model before the 182's or something? not very clued up on renaults

can't wait to get a 182 though.

Ellis

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29th Jan 09 at 18:11

Stunning motor, love these things

SportBoy

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29th Jan 09 at 18:11

looks much better on the new wheels

big eck

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29th Jan 09 at 18:12

Nice colour that, looks really high tho compared to others I have seen in standard trim, probably just the pics

LeeM

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29th Jan 09 at 18:18

i really wanted a 172 till i tested one, just didnt feel fast at all, even though i knew it was which was a strange feeling! felt pretty wallowy in the handling department too

richc

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29th Jan 09 at 19:15

Diesel comments:

Thts the problem, they feel quick due to the low down tourque but they just arnt.

I had a play with a 2004 civic type s 1.6 and it was right up my arse i couldnt pull one bit in a Passat 2.0 tdi! I woul of said he were so slightly quicker ( about a 40 - 90 mph roll)

And before anyone comments on driving, i now how they rev range works etc

Jay

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29th Jan 09 at 19:20

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
looks nice mate, are 172's the model before the 182's or something? not very clued up on renaults can't wait to get a 182 though.

Yeh, I would prefer a 182, but this will do for now

Jay

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29th Jan 09 at 19:24

quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Nice colour that, looks really high tho compared to others I have seen in standard trim, probably just the pics

Mine will be higher than most of the models that have these wheels, as mine should have these
wheels on. These are off the cup, and the cup are lower.

deano87

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29th Jan 09 at 19:27

Much better

3i_gaz

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29th Jan 09 at 19:30

lovely that mate, perfect wheels for a clio them

looks smart!!

BluKoo

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29th Jan 09 at 19:36

Rims look pretty small, but i'm sure after a drop, they'll look better.

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