Anyone owned a ph2 clio 172

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I've owned a 182 Cup from new. People slag the build quality, but in truth, after 74k of hard miles and 7 years of track days, all it has needed has been 2 new rear dampers at £50 a side. The engines are bomb proof and will take any amount of abuse. Gearboxes are a weak point, but don't change gear like a twonk and it should be fine. Exhausts are made of cheese but most will have been replaced with aftermarket by now. If I were buying one now I don't know if I'd go for a standard 172. The 172 Cup has 78Kg weight reduction, lower stiffer suspension, wider track and a faster rack. Either that or a 182 with cup packs. Mind the accessory belt needs done every 36k something most overlook, if it fails it takes the cam belt with it. It's a bit of a fiddle to change and can be expensive if done by a garage. Beware of modified cars claiming big power, the engines are hard to squeeze more power from. It takes considerable amounts of money to get 200bhp, a remap and an air filter will do next to nothing.