My new Frog!
10-17-2010, 01:06 PM
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My new Frog!
Its small and French, so why not!? 
Ive had this car a couple of months now and have been meaning to start a thread with some pics and info.. so here it is!
Basic info.. (cup pack also fitted) information on what this includes seems to vary though..
Cup pack includes (i think anyway):
Anthracite coloured alloys, 3mm lower ride height, spring rates up a further 20 per cent at the front and 15 per cent at the rear, and Michelin Pilot Exalto tyres.
Engine: 4 cylinders in line 1998cc 16 valves
Power: 182 PS (134 kW/179 hp) at 6500 rpm (Max RPM 7000 rpm)
Torque: 200 Nm/148 lb-ft at 5250 rpm
Transmission: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: manual 5 gear
Tyres: 205/45/16
Weight claimed: 1090 kg/2403 lb (kerb)
Review: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...port_clio.html
Ive had this car a couple of months now and have been meaning to start a thread with some pics and info.. so here it is!
Basic info.. (cup pack also fitted) information on what this includes seems to vary though..
Cup pack includes (i think anyway):
Anthracite coloured alloys, 3mm lower ride height, spring rates up a further 20 per cent at the front and 15 per cent at the rear, and Michelin Pilot Exalto tyres.
Engine: 4 cylinders in line 1998cc 16 valves
Power: 182 PS (134 kW/179 hp) at 6500 rpm (Max RPM 7000 rpm)
Torque: 200 Nm/148 lb-ft at 5250 rpm
Transmission: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: manual 5 gear
Tyres: 205/45/16
Weight claimed: 1090 kg/2403 lb (kerb)
Review: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...port_clio.html
10-17-2010, 01:09 PM
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RE: My new Frog!
I have no mods planned for this, as i like standard cars.
A trackday would be nice though, will have to see if Donington offer anything, as its only 7-8 miles away! [8D]
A trackday would be nice though, will have to see if Donington offer anything, as its only 7-8 miles away! [8D]
10-17-2010, 06:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
NICE!! That thing is light!!!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
NICE!! That thing is light!!!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
2300-2600lbs
145hp
170ftlb torque
SFI 2.8L V-6
I bet its fun as heck to drive too
its like France's civic si (or whatever sub model) but more adult and refined.
10-17-2010, 07:03 PM
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Yeah, but remember that Fiero is quite old and back in the days, it did not have as much requirement from the government... Airbags, etc, etc.
So it is much harder to do a lightweight car nowadays.. [:@]
So it is much harder to do a lightweight car nowadays.. [:@]
10-17-2010, 08:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Yeah, but remember that Fiero is quite old and back in the days, it did not have as much requirement from the government... Airbags, etc, etc.
So it is much harder to do a lightweight car nowadays.. [:@]
Yeah, but remember that Fiero is quite old and back in the days, it did not have as much requirement from the government... Airbags, etc, etc.
So it is much harder to do a lightweight car nowadays.. [:@]
that means that clio (is that it?) must have a well designed unibody in order to be light AND safe.
10-18-2010, 12:29 AM
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RE: My new Frog!
I seen a Fiero hit the front quarter panel of some early '80s American car once.
A couple of items from the utility closet and both cars were on their way: toilet plunger and broom & dust pan [:@]
A couple of items from the utility closet and both cars were on their way: toilet plunger and broom & dust pan [:@]
10-18-2010, 02:58 AM
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RE: My new Frog!
I seen a fiero with a modified with a v8 at the track one time, Thing was taking 800-1200cc street bikes off the line.
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simmilar to the fiero
2300-2600lbs
145hp
170ftlb torque
SFI 2.8L V-6
I bet its fun as heck to drive too
its like France's civic si (or whatever sub model) but more adult and refined.
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
NICE!! That thing is light!!!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
NICE!! That thing is light!!!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
2300-2600lbs
145hp
170ftlb torque
SFI 2.8L V-6
I bet its fun as heck to drive too
its like France's civic si (or whatever sub model) but more adult and refined.
10-18-2010, 01:49 PM
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RE: My new Frog!
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
NICE!! That thing is light!!!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
NICE!! That thing is light!!!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Somebody is wrong.
10-18-2010, 02:03 PM
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RE: My new Frog!
Nice car lee - nice and light, and good power! I thought my 3 was reasonably light at about 2900 lb or so.
I also just ordered new tires - Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S - same as yours?
I also just ordered new tires - Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S - same as yours?
10-18-2010, 02:10 PM
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RE: My new Frog!
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Nice car lee - nice and light, and good power! I thought my 3 was reasonably light at about 2900 lb or so.
I also just ordered new tires - Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S - same as yours?
Nice car lee - nice and light, and good power! I thought my 3 was reasonably light at about 2900 lb or so.
I also just ordered new tires - Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S - same as yours?
10-18-2010, 02:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: Casper06
Weren't Fiero's called moving coffins back then?
Nice car Lee I approve!
Weren't Fiero's called moving coffins back then?
Nice car Lee I approve!
Who would have ever guessed.
10-18-2010, 07:11 PM
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While listening to talk radio not long ago, I heard them say an average of 42,000 people die in car accidents each year. I didn't realize they had that many Fiero's on the road. That's an average of 115 people a day.
Who would have ever guessed.
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Weren't Fiero's called moving coffins back then?
Nice car Lee I approve!
Weren't Fiero's called moving coffins back then?
Nice car Lee I approve!
While listening to talk radio not long ago, I heard them say an average of 42,000 people die in car accidents each year. I didn't realize they had that many Fiero's on the road. That's an average of 115 people a day.
Who would have ever guessed.
nobody wants to be that guy... dont be that guy, guy.
also you know whats really funny? the fiero was the first car to get a 5star crash test rating without a air bag in the american market, at the time only being beaten by volvo.
read up, that guy
10-18-2010, 07:22 PM
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LOL I'm that guy and sorry never knew the stats on a Fiero. You're right it was a great car I wish they still sold them they are super duper awesome!
10-18-2010, 08:40 PM
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RE: My new Frog!
Hey Sharky Sharky, here Sharky Sharky. I never said the Fiero was unsafe. Read my last post more careful and you'll see I was mocking that a Fiero was a 4 wheeled coffin. You try to make everything I say wrong, kinna reminds me of my older brother, everybody in the world is wrong except my brother.
The driver is why a car is a rolling coffin, not the car.
Chillout and have a cigar.
The driver is why a car is a rolling coffin, not the car.
Chillout and have a cigar.
10-18-2010, 09:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: Moms Mistake
Hey Sharky Sharky, here Sharky Sharky. I never said the Fiero was unsafe. Read my last post more careful and you'll see I was mocking that a Fiero was a 4 wheeled coffin. You try to make everything I say wrong, kinna reminds me of my older brother, everybody in the world is wrong except my brother.
The driver is why a car is a rolling coffin, not the car.
Chillout and have a cigar.
Hey Sharky Sharky, here Sharky Sharky. I never said the Fiero was unsafe. Read my last post more careful and you'll see I was mocking that a Fiero was a 4 wheeled coffin. You try to make everything I say wrong, kinna reminds me of my older brother, everybody in the world is wrong except my brother.
The driver is why a car is a rolling coffin, not the car.
Chillout and have a cigar.
(slaps-knee)agreed, everyone needs to chill. yo.
(ps your just a tad hypocritical, but i forgive ya
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10-18-2010, 09:44 PM
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RE: My new Frog!
[quote]ORIGINAL: The_Shark
ORIGINAL: Moms Mistake
Hey Sharky Sharky, here Sharky Sharky. I never said the Fiero was unsafe. Read my last post more careful and you'll see I was mocking that a Fiero was a 4 wheeled coffin. You try to make everything I say wrong, kinna reminds me of my older brother, everybody in the world is wrong except my brother.
Hey Sharky Sharky, here Sharky Sharky. I never said the Fiero was unsafe. Read my last post more careful and you'll see I was mocking that a Fiero was a 4 wheeled coffin. You try to make everything I say wrong, kinna reminds me of my older brother, everybody in the world is wrong except my brother.
I noticed you have a huge problem understanding people's post and I don't dislike you for it, I see it all the time.
10-19-2010, 09:44 AM
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RE: My new Frog!
The OP was posting about a french car he just got, and here we are arguing about a freakin' Fiero yet again.
WILL IT NEVER END?!?
*weeps silently in a corner*
WILL IT NEVER END?!?
*weeps silently in a corner*