Clio 172 Cup.... I LOVE IT
Discussion
I've owned this for about 2 months now and I absoutely love it. I've had a lot of cars and the only one that came close to this much fun was my original Impreza Turbo 2000. We always read that if you want "cheapish" fun then get an MX5 or a renaultsport.... I think I'll be keeping this one for a long time as it is in fantastic condition. My plans are to enjoy it as it is on sunny weekends.
Pretty much original apart from a KTEC sports exhaust, KTEC cone filter, lower springs and a remap taking it to 188bhp (with dyno print out).
You can't own a renaultsport cup without taking it to a track day... right?
Pretty much original apart from a KTEC sports exhaust, KTEC cone filter, lower springs and a remap taking it to 188bhp (with dyno print out).
You can't own a renaultsport cup without taking it to a track day... right?
I loved mine too, definitely a car I shouldn’t have sold. Spent too much on it but in the scheme of things it was buttons. Would love another. Enjoy it, nice to see it being used as intended. My first experience of the Cup was with Andy Morgan (evo photographer) hammering a brand new one around Donington, 4 up. Fun.
Feels like I’ve been singing the praises of these wee cars for an eternity now since having my own one back in about 2004 I think it woulda been.
In terms of cars that are usable for track use straight out the box I stand by the fact you don’t get much better bang for your buck than a 1*2 clio.
Their popularity at tracks up and down the country speaks volumes. Such a capable wee car.
In terms of cars that are usable for track use straight out the box I stand by the fact you don’t get much better bang for your buck than a 1*2 clio.
Their popularity at tracks up and down the country speaks volumes. Such a capable wee car.
DailyHack said:
Proper hot hatches, when hot hatches were hot hatches... 
So true, I had one as my first company car and did 90k miles in it over 4 years, the most fun car I have ever owned. Fast enough to be fun with great handling (and at the time on par with a 330) but slow enough to be able to use mostly all of the first 3 gears and not get in too much trouble.
Modern hot hatches are no way near as much fun unfortunately. Although maybe a fiesta ST is similar, never been in one.
I think I must be a year into my 182 ownership and it really is one of the best decisions I made.
I bought it as a track car but spend more time than I expected driving it on a day to day basis.
It is slowly getting stripped etc (cage probably going in around october/november) so i am sure it will spend less and less time on the road but i love it so much i find myself wondering if i can justify having 2! One for the track and one for the road. Would be very tempted to get a nice 172 cup or potentially a trophy and just hold on to it.
I saw a great cammed trophy with upgraded brembo brake set up on the KTEC Instagram yesterday and got me thinking what a perfect set up that would be for a daily.
And if you look after it what a cheap option in the lo g run too! (Ignoring chocolate gearboxes that is)
I bought it as a track car but spend more time than I expected driving it on a day to day basis.
It is slowly getting stripped etc (cage probably going in around october/november) so i am sure it will spend less and less time on the road but i love it so much i find myself wondering if i can justify having 2! One for the track and one for the road. Would be very tempted to get a nice 172 cup or potentially a trophy and just hold on to it.
I saw a great cammed trophy with upgraded brembo brake set up on the KTEC Instagram yesterday and got me thinking what a perfect set up that would be for a daily.
And if you look after it what a cheap option in the lo g run too! (Ignoring chocolate gearboxes that is)
Lovely looking thing. Have you got more pics?
I have had two 172 Cups and love them. Great bang-for-your-buck and very rewarding at sensible speeds. Have never taken mine on track. Looks like you were at Llandow - ideal circuit for the little Clio.
What do you make of the ktec cone filter?
I have had two 172 Cups and love them. Great bang-for-your-buck and very rewarding at sensible speeds. Have never taken mine on track. Looks like you were at Llandow - ideal circuit for the little Clio.
What do you make of the ktec cone filter?
Prohibiting said:
I've owned this for about 2 months now and I absoutely love it. I've had a lot of cars and the only one that came close to this much fun was my original Impreza Turbo 2000. We always read that if you want "cheapish" fun then get an MX5 or a renaultsport.... I think I'll be keeping this one for a long time as it is in fantastic condition. My plans are to enjoy it as it is on sunny weekends.
Pretty much original apart from a KTEC sports exhaust, KTEC cone filter, lower springs and a remap taking it to 188bhp (with dyno print out).
You can't own a renaultsport cup without taking it to a track day... right?
What's LLandow like in car, I've only done it on bikes and it's pretty tight.Pretty much original apart from a KTEC sports exhaust, KTEC cone filter, lower springs and a remap taking it to 188bhp (with dyno print out).
You can't own a renaultsport cup without taking it to a track day... right?
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