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by ollie87 2605 days ago
Which old RenaultSport Clios? My 172 had an electric throttle body.

I'd say the difference between older and newer engines is torque, I have B38 BMW engine in my car and it makes 220Nm @ 1250rpm, makes it lovely to drive around the city. Where the 172 was a bit of a pain as you had to wind it out a little to get any where quickly.
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gavia1 2605 days ago
You're right, that is indeed correct. I'm not sure why I thought it was a cable.

I have a 197/200, and before than owned a couple of turbo cars. I'd take the 197 - it's so much more rewarding to drive with that extra 1000RPM and that noise that comes on when the cams switch on VVT.

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ollie87 2603 days ago
Mk.2 is still better to drive than the Mk.3 and Mk.4.

I've driven them all, 3 & 4 are bland compared to the 172/182, barely any faster too.

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