Apex 693 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Now that the Vectra has gone. A Few picks of the missus new Megane. Its a Team F1 edition and one of only a few in NZ. No pictures of the back, I think the photographer wasn’t a big J-Lo fan. What a bloody fantastic car, I though modern Hot hatches had lost all the hotness after driving the Mazda MPS3 and Golf GTI as well as owning an Astra SRI-T. The Megane is one serious piece of kit, it has more grip than any car I have owned and the damper settings whilst hard are quite composed and confidence inspiring. The only thing that bugs me is the ABS calibration, it is way too sensitive for our bumpy back roads. It is absolutely filthy, I spent an hour and a half on the interior yesterday and it is still in need of a rug doctor. The body will be a day job later this week, it will need a serious clean before I even attempt to clay bar and polish it. I went to replace the indicator bulb in the head light and found the problem was a loose connection. Changing the bulb requires removal of the front wheel and inner guards so I pulled the wheels off and started on an under body clean up at the same time, I was impressed with the factory Brembo breaks and braided lines, also noticed a lot of undercar air deflectors, not something I expected on a hatchback. All clean underneath after a blast with a high pressure water blaster and some degreaser, detailed the brakes and wheels with some metal polish. Will take some decnt pictures when she is all cleaned up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 God I love it. A local guy round here has a Pearlecenty Yellow one, sounds gorgeous. Wish my dad would trade one of our focuses in for one of these..or a V6 Clio Sport Enjoy the car man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Very nice, I really like these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 7, 2009 That's hot Love the sporty Meganes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I love it! missus didn't want an R26.R? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Couldn’t afford the R26! Advantage the R26 has over this is the LSD and that’s all, missus said she might retrofit one. Just quietly, this is one of the best cars I have driven. Would decimate a lot of very expensive cars through a back road. I thought you lot would like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Yeah, I like a lot. I quite want one, but am happy enough in the M3. There's a decent chance the Renault is at least as good a car (ie, could show the M3 a thing or two). Edited June 8, 2009 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Sure would. I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone with a weak bladder or excess fat though, this thing has me jiggling like a fat kid on a BMX, its stiffer than a porn star. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 From Wiki - Renaultsport 230 Renault F1 Team R26 (2006-) It is a version that commemorate the continuous success of Renault in the Formula 1 World Championship with the 2005 Constructors' and Drivers' Championship titles. Engine is rated 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) at 5500 rpm and 310 N·m (229 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm. It incorporates the improved version of Cup Chassis package, which includes 18-inch Anthracite spoked alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 235/40 R18 tires, Brembo front and rear red brake calipers and increased brake master cylinder diameter, revised stiffened steering. Other features include sport exhaust, Recaro seats, climate control, 4x15-watt RDS radio single CD/MP3 player with 6 speakers, Renault F1 decals, numbered plaque, limited slip differential, rear spoiler. The vehicle weights 1,355 kg (2,987 lb) kerb, 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) gross. Cool Car, Interested to no what it roughly cost if you don't mind, e.g a price bracket Glad you didn't get an MPS3, My freinds mum has one and it has had a huge amount of problems.all under warrenty but still. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) What the wiki page doesn't say is that its French, so it feels good to drive. They set up their hot hatches (all of them) so they turn in well, and you can adjust attitude of the car in the corner using the throttle. Lift off oversteer comes as a free bonus/problem. Edited June 8, 2009 by CamB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Seen a few in the bay, very cool little cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Thats extremely cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone with a weak bladder or excess fat though, this thing has me jiggling like a fat kid on a BMX, its stiffer than a porn star. Quote of the week methinks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 GO THE FRENCHES!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 From Wiki - Renaultsport 230 Renault F1 Team R26 (2006-) It is a version that commemorate the continuous success of Renault in the Formula 1 World Championship with the 2005 Constructors' and Drivers' Championship titles. Engine is rated 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) at 5500 rpm and 310 N·m (229 lb·ft) at 3000 rpm. It incorporates the improved version of Cup Chassis package, which includes 18-inch Anthracite spoked alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 235/40 R18 tires, Brembo front and rear red brake calipers and increased brake master cylinder diameter, revised stiffened steering. Other features include sport exhaust, Recaro seats, climate control, 4x15-watt RDS radio single CD/MP3 player with 6 speakers, Renault F1 decals, numbered plaque, limited slip differential, rear spoiler. The vehicle weights 1,355 kg (2,987 lb) kerb, 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) gross. Cool Car, Interested to no what it roughly cost if you don't mind, e.g a price bracket Glad you didn't get an MPS3, My freinds mum has one and it has had a huge amount of problems.all under warrenty but still. Yep, the R26 is the car that replaced this 06 R25 for 07,08 and 09 they added an LSD and left everything else virtually untouched, they didn’t change the engine and both are reported to have more like 180kw, one thing they also didn’t mention as these cars have a F1 inspired launch control system. There are only a few in NZ so they are hard to value, they are selling in Australia for au30-35k. Your onto it Cam, I was certainly schooled in French cooking on the weekend, the Renaultsport Cleo is even madder and will annihilate most through anything twisty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Your onto it Cam, I was certainly schooled in French cooking on the weekend, the Renaultsport Cleo is even madder and will annihilate most through anything twisty. Hunua quary to clevedon??? I've got a car I can see out the window now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Now that's a big improvement on the Vauxhall Graham. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 When I saw you had posted I was getting my “F__K OFF BRIAN†Louisville slugger out from under my desk….But alas, a compliment…I think. Thanks Brian! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 That was a sort of compliment Graham, however Jeremy Clarkson did say that anything was better than a Vauxhall. At least you have gone European and not Jappa or even worse, Korean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest Paul 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) To cut to the chase, these cars are virtually unbeatable across bumpy NZ blacktop. A combination of great damping, huge grip and an almost surreal ability to change direction quickly make them ballistic. The F1 is mighty, the R26 more so, then there is the plexi windowed, Euro only, Megane R26-R which is without doubt one of the fastest cross country cars in the world. Only the awkward styling and 'bar stool' driving position spoil the show. A friend recently had his immaculate low km '06 F1 for sale for 6 months, no-one seemed interested and he eventually let it go for half what he paid. Bargain of the year. Edited June 9, 2009 by Paul C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Cleaned and fitted with a new front lip spoiler.. 10 points if you know where it came from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Ohhh i know i know... Its spainish... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Hey, you keep quite! Haha. Took 5 hours to fit the bloody thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Looks good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
