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Offline Wayne

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #10 on: 30 June 2011, 16:44 »
People need to just understand small engines are here to stay...

When you can replace a tall, heavy, inefficient 2.0 8v with a smaller, lighter, 1.2T giving as much torque, not much less power and 30-40% better fuel economy and a way lower tax liability...what's not to like?
Other benefits include better handling and lesser tyre wear...win-win?

Wait till the 2cylinder diesels start hitting the showrooms. MASS PANIC!!! :shocked:

Wtf, what size will they be then.

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #11 on: 30 June 2011, 16:48 »
I believe 1.4-1.6, can't quite remember off top of my head

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #12 on: 30 June 2011, 16:51 »
I believe 1.4-1.6, can't quite remember off top of my head

What is the thinking behind 2 cylinder then.

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #13 on: 30 June 2011, 17:08 »
People need to just understand small engines are here to stay...

When you can replace a tall, heavy, inefficient 2.0 8v with a smaller, lighter, 1.2T giving as much torque, not much less power and 30-40% better fuel economy and a way lower tax liability...what's not to like?
Other benefits include better handling and lesser tyre wear...win-win?

Wait till the 2cylinder diesels start hitting the showrooms. MASS PANIC!!! :shocked:

I'll be alright, it's only 1 less than I have already.

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #14 on: 30 June 2011, 17:57 »
they are quite nippy little cars, although im not a huge renault fan the clio does have some poke for what it is he was also looking at trading it in for a twingo sport think they are somehting like 130bhp

Theres a Renault fan boy down the road from me with one of them Twingos and a Clip Cup and dare I say it but I really like both of them :shocked:

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #15 on: 30 June 2011, 18:14 »
People need to just understand small engines are here to stay...

When you can replace a tall, heavy, inefficient 2.0 8v with a smaller, lighter, 1.2T giving as much torque, not much less power and 30-40% better fuel economy and a way lower tax liability...what's not to like?
Other benefits include better handling and lesser tyre wear...win-win?

Wait till the 2cylinder diesels start hitting the showrooms. MASS PANIC!!! :shocked:

Been in the UK for more than 10 years

http://www.rossefield-aixam.co.uk/aixam500.php

those lumpy kubota engines make it sound almost like a scooby  :grin:


I don't think a semi will give the same results

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #17 on: 30 June 2011, 20:48 »
Well the 3 pot 1.4 tdi engine from the 6n2 polos are amazing! Supposedly they can easily make over 100bhp too.

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #18 on: 30 June 2011, 21:16 »
People need to just understand small engines are here to stay...

When you can replace a tall, heavy, inefficient 2.0 8v with a smaller, lighter, 1.2T giving as much torque, not much less power and 30-40% better fuel economy and a way lower tax liability...what's not to like?
Other benefits include better handling and lesser tyre wear...win-win?

If you're nailing it, it won't be anymore fuel efficient.
80% of your posts are total tripe, as they are mostly replies to sh1te posts created by the morons that, unfortunately this forum attracts.

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Re: 1.2T !?
« Reply #19 on: 30 June 2011, 21:30 »
I must admit to having a real soft spot for the toyota glanza and the nissan cube.