French bred

[bowen]

For those of you that remember, I previously owned a Mk2 TT Quattro. Long story short, the oil pump seized and the engine was toast. Repaired through warranty, luckily and it was part ex'd for my current car a Renault Megane RS250.

When I realised the TT had to go, I started looking for something else, something non vag. I'd done Ford, namely a Mk2 Focus ST that received a proper smash from a drunk driver on Xmas eve (yes I have the best luck). Back on topic, I though about going jap and s2000 but they really held thier price very well and all of those in my bracket were high milers and knocking on 12 years old.

After a good chat to my peer (NitroJosh), he mentioned that he'd once owned a Renault Megane and in his words at the time "best car I've ever owned!"

After reading the reviews myself and watching countless YouTube videos (Fifth gear and autoexpress) and the Nurburgring GoPro videos, I was sold.

So I started looking for a Renault Megane RS250, it had to have the cup chassis and not much else to be honest as I just wanted rid of the TT.

(Cup chassis; LSD, firmer suspension, lighter and LSD)

Found one, one owner, low miles and cup chassis. I wasn't sure on the blue at first but the more I look at it against the gloss black wheels and plastics it's grown on me. It's also one of only 26 blue Megane RS.

Less words more pictures.

TT for those that don't remember

And then

Prior to the TT, the Focus

Merry Christmas

The Megane when I collected

Drove it for a bit before fitting H&R springs, midbox chop, decat, tinted headlight inserts etc.

Next is prep for the Nurburgring. Pads, brake fluid, intercooler and a remap.

Honestly, the Megane is incredible. It's the only car which I haven't felt the need to remap it straight away, which I put down to the LSD allowing the 250hp to be fully used.

Seen some of you at the Castle Combe Spring action day.

[stevobeavo]

My dream car, I almost bought a blue last year but was a bit out of my price range. A friend has a white 250 which is remapped to 300 bhp and it's a complete animal

[bowen]

I had the Megane logged to see if it was mapped as it pulls really well but it is on a standard map. I'm not in any rush to remap either.

Really good car.

[bonelorry]

I am sure these are quite capable cars just never been a fan of any of the Meganesport range, Just cannot get on with the styling and I tend to avoid French cars in general.

 

Hope it serves you well though!

[bowen]

I am sure these are quite capable cars just never been a fan of any of the Meganesport range, Just cannot get on with the styling and I tend to avoid French cars in general.

Hope it serves you well though!

Thanks I think. I've had two cars with the tfsi/tsi engines and both failed so I'm willing to try anything non vag.

[bowen]

Drove it snapped the gearbox mount bolt thing;

Well under spec bolt to hold the gearbox up

NGK Spark plugs and a remap at last. The Megane feels insanely quick and more than capable in the corners.

X4 federal RSR tyres and then an overhaul of the brakes.

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[Dark_Hero]

Fantastic photos mate. What sort of power does it get after the map?

[Toxicvrs]

Miss seeing photos of that TT, stunning looking car. Impressed with the Meg. Look forward to seeing what else you do with it.

[bowen]

Around 300bhp. Only engine mod left really is FMIC without going big turbo, injectors but parts are few and far between and even second hand parts are not far of RRP.

I miss the way the TT looked but prefer the way the Megane drives. Much more of a drivers car than the TT.

Another pic slightly over edited

[Titanium_Man]

Never been a fan of French cars.... Who am I kidding, Renault 5 Turbo, AX GT, Peugeot 205 GTI.... Oh and these look pretty alright too

[sigarland1987]

Really like the pictures, Living in Wales does have some benefits! 

 

I actually don't mind the French sportier cars, have driven a Clio 172 and a 182 which I really liked and as above the 205 GTI is a little bit special as well. 

 

Glad your finding the car good to live with, sounds like you had some bad luck with cars before this one. 

[petrolbloke]

The RS Meganes are great cars - I've driven them on track a couple of times on the RenaultSport trackdays.

[bowen]

X4 federal RSR tyres fitted. Transformed the car my old tyres were fairly bad in comparison though.

Brakes next.