2000 Renault Clio Sport 172 from UK and Ireland - Comments

Well how can you keep defending the Astra all the time? Is it because you can't stand the fact that hatches costing 1/3rd of your car are quicker through the bends?

Lol.

It may have a good time for the Nurb. but please also post a link to the exact location of the site which shows Clio and VXR times as well as other hot hatches.

Sorry mate, the VXR isn't invincible as you seem to think. Like I said, I don't dislike the Astra, but I think you need to stop thinking it can't be beaten.

I'm not siding with anyone here, but would just like to point out that the Nurburgring has a few really really long straights where the extra power of the VXR will pay dividends. I'm not doubting that what you say is true, however the result might differ on a more everyday size track where quick changes of direction and the lightweight body of the Clio might suit it better. Something similar to more everyday use on a B road rather than a runway.

I have a 2000 Clio 172, I have just had a cat-back stainless exhaust and new engine mounts and poly bushes fitted.

The problem is it now vibrates like hell when accelerating, and knocks a fair bit if you tap the accelerator at low revs. I thought they would make it better, but its giving me a headache!

I understand Caterhams and such suffer 'driveline' shunt due to there ultra stiff rubber less setup; could I be having the same issues?

Does anyone have any ideas?

Regards.