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quote: Originally posted by Ben G 
135 odd isn't that amazing really   
 
jambo, saw one of those liquid yellow 182's on the way home from work the other day. 
 
how nice     such a nice colour in real life. 
   
 
I know, but the shift light comes on at that speed in 5th  
 
It made loads of noise, with the K&N, it sounded wrong 
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Your missing a vauxhall on ya drive tbh  
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Jambo 
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Ben: yeah pix don't do it justice at all. In some lights its green! Flippy/pearl going on. 
 
Joe, check my  
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If i had the funds there would be another Corsa. Got a folder i add to constantly with 500+ idea images. I will return ;-)
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Jambo 
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oh and yeah its got both cup packs  
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What will them clios do top end, about 145?
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Jambo 
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no idea Danny! It doesnt feel that quick tbh, no slouch tho. Just so much fun
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Yeah they are brilliant cars, I love the ph1's. It won't seem quick to you because you're used to an M3   the pic of 135 got me thinking thats all, my XSI tops out at about 120 ish, though the clios were a lot quicker top end.
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corsadonk 
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quote: Originally posted by DannyB 
Yeah they are brilliant cars, I love the ph1's. It won't seem quick to you because you're used to an M3   the pic of 135 got me thinking thats all, my XSI tops out at about 120 ish, though the clios were a lot quicker top end. 
   
 
That picture wash on the flat, book speed is 137 which what was on the speedeo. 
 
They do seem flat, I PX'D a RX7 for mine 
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corsadonk 
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quote: Originally posted by DannyB 
Yeah they are brilliant cars, I love the ph1's. It won't seem quick to you because you're used to an M3   the pic of 135 got me thinking thats all, my XSI tops out at about 120 ish, though the clios were a lot quicker top end. 
   
 
I got my S1 Rallye past 125 down a big hill 
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As someone has already said nice downgrade. You'll soon be back on your feet once you've got a house and sorted yourself out    
 
At least you have room for both of them on the drive, my van is stuck outside on the road cos i've got 2 MK4 GSI's, 1 Coupe Turbo and the BMW on the drive and my cossie lives in the garage lol  
 
 
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Clio is screaming it's tits off at 100, would hate to be in one at 130.
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  It was about 123 or something like that, loud as fuck though and sounded like it was going to explode. It will be a lot quicker with the 16v in. 
 
[Edited on 13-02-2010 by DannyB]
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to be fair danny the VTS topspeed isnt that muh more than the VTR, just the way it gets there thats the impressive bit
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lovely clio mate.. Iv just got a 172 and i love it, goes very well and have managed to have about 142 out of mine but the best thing is the handling.. so much fun
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John 
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142 on your speedo? 
 
That engine just doesn't have enough to get you to that, it's not geared for it either.
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My Clio would never do above 110     
 
Clio's looking good, always loved the M3 though Jamesssssss
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quote: Originally posted by chrisritch 
to be fair danny the VTS topspeed isnt that muh more than the VTR, just the way it gets there thats the impressive bit 
   
 
In a lighter car don't forget, plus it wont be standard. Not too sure with the box it will have on it though.
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quote: Originally posted by John 
142 on your speedo? 
 
That engine just doesn't have enough to get you to that, it's not geared for it either. 
   
 
yeah, my mate has also had around 140 odd in his 172 and annother mate has had 145 out of his 182 trophey
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quote: Originally posted by Joe 
Fair point, I don't think I could manage anything else these days no I've had the best handling car ever made. 
   
 
Joe, not sure weather this is sarcastic... but, you NEED to drive a new s3, ive got one for a couple weeks, and it is leaps and bounds beyond my 8L for handling. 
(350hp, similar torqu is nice for giggles too) 
 
PS, the only thing the clio has going for it is the colour.. sorry, but the M3 is in a different league.
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Speedo was probably a good 15mph out.
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Clio looks bloody gorgeous in that colour!
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corsadonk 
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quote: Originally posted by John 
Speedo was probably a good 15mph out. 
   
 
I'd say so.
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mine got to about 145ish 
 
gps said 138
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quote: Originally posted by DannyB 
Yeah they are brilliant cars, I love the ph1's. It won't seem quick to you because you're used to an M3   the pic of 135 got me thinking thats all, my XSI tops out at about 120 ish, though the clios were a lot quicker top end. 
   
 
135 top end is a lot quicker than 120mph though.
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You'll soon regret it lol   My Reanult Migraine is a constant head-ache! 
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