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Old May 6th 08, 06:42 PM posted to uk.rec.cars.modifications
DanB
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Default Mini Reviews - Clio 197 Cup/Corsa VXR

"SteveH" wrote in message
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DanB wrote:

197 Cup - Grip. Internal organ shifting amounts of grip. More grip than
anything ever. Awesome sound, 100-0 in just sub 4 seconds - the brakes
were
epic (big Brembos all round). Great engine that just begged to be
****ted.
Good gearbox. Didn't check for cup holders, dash in the Cup isn't soft
touch like the full fat - didn't care.

Corsa VXR - less grip, but still loads of it, slightly more roll,
fantastic
engine (1.6 Turbo) with loads of torque. Felt somehow a little slower
than
the 197. Styling a bit OTT for me - but the blue is nice. Interior is
seats, standard fit Recaros are brilliant. Bluetooth phone syncing thing
is
the best gadget ever. Ride a bit bouncy and skittish but it was wearing
225/35/18 tyres. Again, awesome sound.


Sounds like it has inherited 'Blue & Me' from Alfa... so it'll break ;-)

Conclusion - preferred the Clio, felt more stable. Corsa more tunable,
but
a bit crass looks wise.


I like the current shape Clio, but surely there are much better cars to
have as a V6 replacement?


It'd be my pick of the current hot hatches. That and for £12.2k + options
on the road brand shiny new...

--
Dan
Clio V6


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