shoot goal Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 I have been lurking the forum for a couple of weeks or so, thought I should say Hi. I have this month bought my first clio - a flame red 172, with just 42,000 ks. I love it - its a late series 172 (ie clear turning indicators) has all the usual goodies (except cruise control) and I'm frankly stunned at how hard it goes and how tenacious is its roadholding. The only thing I need to get used too is the clutch and it's on or off nature - great when on the move - has been embarassing in city traffic (ie stalls!) I'll post pics soon... (organise an avatar etc. etc) I'm in Bentleigh area (Melbourne) see you around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre81 Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 welcome mate will keep an eye out. yeah that clutch can take some getting used to. also made me realise how crappy japanese clutches are! enjoy the experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Welcome to the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jeffster Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R26DAVE Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Welcome mate........glad you are lurking no longer........ Drop by often........its a good place............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubic Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Welcome to the forum, Shoots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racingroo_new Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Yey! Another 172 ower Welcome champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoops Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Welcome to the forums mate! Sounds like a great little 172 you've got there! And I totally understand your experiences with the clutch. Takes some getting used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPM 182 Posted 17, January 2008 Report Share Posted 17, January 2008 Welcome mate. Is the 172 clutch different to the 182? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 18, January 2008 Report Share Posted 18, January 2008 Welcome! The 172 clutch can be difficult but you'll get used to it Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot goal Posted 18, January 2008 Author Report Share Posted 18, January 2008 Thanks people Re the clutch - yeah a bit different... is it more refined in the 182? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted 19, January 2008 Report Share Posted 19, January 2008 Welcome and enjoy. You get used to the clutch but the car is about involvement. Can go for 6 months and congratulate oneself for mastering the clutch and then have a lapse (or become sloppy) and stall it at the lights! Thats the 172 telling you not to take it for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted 19, January 2008 Report Share Posted 19, January 2008 Thanks people Re the clutch - yeah a bit different... is it more refined in the 182? Welcome. I had many clutch moments in my 172 as well. The 182 was a lot different though, and I believe some people have had a 182 clutch fitted to a 172 when the time came. I think it adds character though. Enjoy the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 19, January 2008 Report Share Posted 19, January 2008 welcome shoot goal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium 182 Cup Posted 20, January 2008 Report Share Posted 20, January 2008 welcome to the forum mate...im glad you are enjoying the clio i work out that way and you will often see my beast parked in centre rd around lunch times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pêche Posted 20, January 2008 Report Share Posted 20, January 2008 Welcome to the forum mate!! Where did you pick your 172 up from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibba Posted 20, January 2008 Report Share Posted 20, January 2008 Welcome aboard. Enjoy the car. I cant say too much about the clutch difference as have never driven 172. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot goal Posted 22, January 2008 Author Report Share Posted 22, January 2008 so many questions! firstly I picked it up privately via carsales.com, it was a no brainer - clearly original, full service, extended warranty etc. as for the clutch, I dont sweat on takeoff anymore and yes I have seen a silver clio parked at centre road maybe its yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot goal Posted 17, April 2008 Author Report Share Posted 17, April 2008 I did mention extended warranty didnt I! Well I needed it today as I had the dreaded two start problem turn into the no start problem. She's off to the mechanics. Apart from that I just love driving it. Clutch is mostly mastered, quick starts off the line are still hit and miss at times with a fist full of revs more than I need One thing that I have noticed is how my Clio seems to bring out the worst in people - have you guys noticed this scenario... A rapid (but not full on, mental chirping ) take off and its race on and cut in from almost anyone driving falcodores to various Japanese 'sports' cars. The only time I took the bait and responded, well it was a BMW 3 series, the look when I overtook was priceless! Its was WTF! what is that? Like I said I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragyn Posted 18, April 2008 Report Share Posted 18, April 2008 One thing that I have noticed is how my Clio seems to bring out the worst in people - have you guys noticed this scenario... A rapid (but not full on, mental chirping ) take off and its race on and cut in from almost anyone driving falcodores to various Japanese 'sports' cars. Yup. Gives me the biggest grin when I go 'round them 100m down the road too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovla Posted 20, April 2008 Report Share Posted 20, April 2008 Welcome mate! So yet another 172 onboard yay I stalled my 172 the other day in car wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot goal Posted 23, April 2008 Author Report Share Posted 23, April 2008 sounds like we should start a "places where we have stalled thread" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euge Posted 24, April 2008 Report Share Posted 24, April 2008 welcome.. enjoy !!! fun times ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 24, April 2008 Report Share Posted 24, April 2008 Welcome mate! Enjoy your new car. They're great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre81 Posted 24, April 2008 Report Share Posted 24, April 2008 I tend to stall the bugger when the a/c is on but i managed to fix the problem. a/c OFF, windows down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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