Underpowered - 2006 Clio 197

[jam1991]

I have a Clio 197 - 2006 - always been serviced and looked after to a high standard - recently serviced. 75,000 miles.

Always been in my mind to get a re-map. Yesterday a Seat Bocanegra decided to have abit play, empty dual carriageway - side by side - put my foot down and was pretty equal all the way. It still feels fast/healthy and pulling. The 1.4 TFSI - 148bhp are good, but it's happened a with a few fellow cars. Maybe I'm setting my benchmark too high.

What do you guys think, maybe a re-map will reveal all?

Cheers
JAM

 

[Chris197F1]

arent they 180bhp?

 

[Gez]

As above! They're not a slouch. And a dsg gearbox.

 

[jam1991]

As above! They're not a slouch. And a dsg gearbox.

Thought i'd be able to keep with one, similar to a race with a Type-R - some lads says they destroy them, I have had mixed results.

 

[Foxspeed]

you also assume its a "standard" car.....

 

[mcDUB]

They have 180 brake standard, the DSG gearbox would have helped a bit too. I know someone who's got one remapped to 210, can be taken as far as 230 on just a remap I think.

all is not lost.

 

[BenW]

The thing is all these turbo'd cars can be remapped for very little money to make them faster in a straight line than the clio. Stick the clio on a good road and the chassis will shine through and you'll come out with a much bigger smile on your face than the VAG driver

 

[Arran]

If it was a Cupra they're quick, don't be ashamed. I was shocked by how quick one was when I tried to catch it in the MPS. I managed it.........eventually!

 

[randomgary]

as above! these shame corsas and run 14.3 ish quater miles.

if you hung onto it your car is making its power