jamesvalver
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has anyone on here owned one or own one? im looking into them atm and wandering what sort of common problems etc they have like all cars. what sort of things to look out for and just generally what they are like to live with and drive.
all feedback appriciated!
cheers peeps
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broster
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i own one, ace car, look on cliosport.net for more info, very good buyers guides on there. you after the phase 1 or 2?
i have the phase 2.
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broster
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http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108607
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jamesvalver
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im lookin at phase2's. phase1's are ugly lol
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broster
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agreed on that. in all hosesty great cars our the box heres mine:
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jamesvalver
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thats the colour im looking for with the speedline cup wheels. what are the differeces between the cup and the std 172? also whats a good price for one? i just want a car i can jump in in the morning and drive
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broster
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expect to pay around 5k upwards for one.
i paid 5k for mine with 37k on the clock, eibach springs and the wheels, mine also has climate control...... ace
the differences are as follows:
3mm lower
lower cup front splitter (dont break this as its about £120+vat for a new one!!!)
Larger rear spoiler
Revised suspension (stick some eibachs on and it makes a huge difference)
20mm wider front track
89kg lighter
no air con
no spare
no side air bags
no xenons
less sound deadening
no abs
no traction control
3 degrees more front castor
10mm wider rear track
16x7" speeline turinis
no leather
thinner glass
thats out the original sales brochure.
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broster
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expect power to be around 165-168bhp as standard, few cheap mods are:
matching the inlet ports
silicone elbow for the inlet pipe
panal filter
eibachs
decat and stelth exhaust system, big tail pipes look wank!
join cliosport.net, loads for sale on there
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jamesvalver
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thats great help mark! mayb a 172 with a cup pack then lol. ac etc would be nice lol
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Greg_M
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i thought the cap was bad for having less toys in it, but a had a look in a trophy!!!
nothing in it, but supereb to drive, i now want one!!
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MoesTavern
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quote:
Originally posted by jamesvalver
thats great help mark! mayb a 172 with a cup pack then lol. ac etc would be nice lol
You won't get a 172 with cup packs, only the 182 has that option. The 172 only came as a cup or 'full fat.'
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gavin18787
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im test driving one of these tomoro 
this one on pistonheads is gorgous, shame its the wrong end of the country 
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/253584.htm
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Danny P
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quote:
Originally posted by broster
no leather
Always found that a bit strange myself, know its to save a bit weight, but you'd have thought leather would be included as a better spec
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
im test driving one of these tomoro
this one on pistonheads is gorgous, shame its the wrong end of the country
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/253584.htm
Lovely that! Never really given these a 2nd thought, but the more I look at them the more I like them.
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andys sxi
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my brother has got a clio 172 . id rarthergo 4 the same as he has got cus it has more things than the cup like half leather ect if ya gonna pay 5k + 4 1 might as well get 1 with all the top spec on it.
April 08 feature car
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big eck
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3 of my close friends have them, well 2 of them have 182's but the only 172 cup there is a rapid wee car and can easily keep up with my mates highly tuned 182
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broster
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i have a 172 cup with climate control, it was an option, but one of only 103 made with it, so hard to find!
id have a cup over the full fat any day.
trohpy is an ace clio, but the price tag is a bit steep IMO!
if you want something with leather and toys then avoid the cup. its not made for pussies............
[Edited on 29-09-2007 by broster]
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Steve
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nice cars, dash board lets them down imo
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Dave A
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horrible clutch as well.
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broster
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the only thing that bugs me about them is the fact that if your tall you can see the dials/warning lights properly unless your uncomfortable.
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
horrible clutch as well.
agreed, but soon get used to it.
i found my helix paddle clutch in the corsa nicer than the clio clutch.
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Dave A
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talking about clutches, mine has lasted 2k miles in the corsa and is on its way out fine on the road but slips on the dyno trying to hold it under load at over 4500 rpm
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broster
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what clutch you using dave?
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Dave A
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sachs friction plate with standard pressure plate.
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broster
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that may be why. go for a helix paddle and pressure plate, try just the helix plate and a new standard pressure plate, nice and not to heavy. its what i used for a while with no problems.
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