All-paw-turbo-four Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Hi guys Just thought I would say a quick hello as a new member to the forum. As you can probably see by my login I come from a slightly different vehicle base but at the end of the day I just have a passion for quick cars. About a month ago I picked up a red/maroon (not sure of correct colour title) 172 for my wife. She did have this thing against hatches for some reason but I managed to talk her into test-driving a Renaultsport Clio. After that it didn't seem to be such a big issue anymore, and now I'm lucky if I get to handle the keys. Considering she came from a 95 Pulsar sedan I can understand it though. Anyway, I'm looking forward to picking people's brains for info. on servicing, maintenance, and repairs so I'm sure you'll hear from me in the future if it hasn't already been posted by someone else. Might even get to an event/cruise if I can squeeze it between car clubs, or talk her into experiencing the capabilities of the car. Cheers Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Wes where abouts are you based chief? also its flame red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All-paw-turbo-four Posted 25, November 2008 Author Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 I'm based in Belfield, Sydney. Apologies, just updated my profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Hi Wes, welcome to the forum! You're lucky you have a wife that appreciates little hot hatches. & yes, this self funded independent web site is great to read up on other people's experience with the 172. Hope to see you on a drive day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 welcome to the forum wes it must be great having a missus thats into cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbevz Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Tell us about this all-paw-turbo-four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisch Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Fwoa, more people from the Inner West... it really is the capital of the RSC! Actaully ever since I picked up my Clio my GF appears to be a little more into cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Welcome aboard! A well driven RS Clio will keep most cars honest through the twisties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Welcome! See I wasn't lying when I said the IW is the capital of the RSCs Tell us about YOUR car Enjoy the forum! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremund Posted 25, November 2008 Report Share Posted 25, November 2008 Hi Wes, Brendan here, congrats on finding a car. I've pretty much decided it's not worth selling mine. I'll let you tell em what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All-paw-turbo-four Posted 26, November 2008 Author Report Share Posted 26, November 2008 Thanks guys. The all-paw-turbo-four used to be an MY98 WRX Club Spec Evo with a lot of work done to it (200KW ATW, coil-overs, sway bars etc.). I have since upgraded to an EVO IX which I have had for about 18 months but remains stock (for now). Awesome car for skidpans and track days and IMO comfortable enough to drive around in everyday. Previously I wouldn't have said that my wife was into cars but rather she just tolerated my obsession. However, now that she has the Clio she often remarks about how handy the power is and how she will never be able to drive a car slower than the Clio again. What have I started? I am yet to get her on the track or skidpan but she has been a passenger when I've been driving on the skidpan and said she enjoyed it... Am keen to get her some driver training to help her learn a little more about steering and appreciate the car for what it is. Hi Brendan, thanks for the heads-up re:this forum. Totally understand not selling the car, it's definately not a seller's market at the moment and if you don't need to don't do it - it's probably worth more to you than what you would get for it. Cheers Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremund Posted 26, November 2008 Report Share Posted 26, November 2008 thanks for the heads-up re:this forum. No problem, the forum is too good to be kept a secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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