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smegal

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Get yourself along to BCA in Manchester tomorrow as they have an F1 going through.

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Gutted, I won't be able to make it due to work and my parents are working Sad

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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 16:01

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I agree with Ash, save the money and go for an R26 if you can.

I did and haven't looked back, definitely worth the extra over the 225. I started out by test driving a few 225's and was very disappointed, as I was expecting good things. So I was reluctant about my decision of choosing to go for a Megane, that was until I tried an R26. The difference was amazing, there may not be much of an increase in power, but as others have said, it's the suspension changes that really make the difference.

mechanical_repairs wrote:

Mine has recaro seats (do they all), nice seats buts they dont tilt forward so getting people in the back is a w**ker to say the least.

You must have dodgey seats, as mine tilt and slide forwards with no problems. Yes

Might be in contact soon about some work, if you fancy it? Nothing too major, just brake lines and maybe chopping out the centre box.

That's odd, mine don't even have a lever to make them tilt forward.

Yes mate, can do what ever you like. Just give us a bell when you are ready.

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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 16:54

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Post #78

speak to axnxdxy hes got an r26 too

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Posted 19th Jan 2013 at 01:24

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roland rat wrote:

Save your cash and get a Megane 230 F1 or Megane R26,far better cars than the 225.

I did just this. Hopefully taking ownership of a black R26.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 09:41

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smegal wrote:

roland rat wrote:

Save your cash and get a Megane 230 F1 or Megane R26,far better cars than the 225.

I did just this. Hopefully taking ownership of a black R26.

YAY! you won't be disappointed mate Wink

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 09:43

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What are the numbers smegal?

Age, mileage, price Smile

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 09:46

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What are the numbers smegal?

Age, mileage, price Smile

Black R26 with a stage 2 remap (260-275 bhp) soon to be put back to standard and an uprated clutch and single mass flywheel instead of the DMF.

1 owner from new with all the correct maintenance carried out.

Year - 2007

Mileage - 61000

Price - £5500

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 10:21

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It also comes with the standard bits and the 'tuning box' with the custom maps stored on it. Unfortunately I have to take it to RSTuning to have the standard map loaded back on as they have had to deactivate a warning light for the clutch.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 10:23

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I have been looking into getting one of these too, Always liked them but also like the clio 200s but there fortunes at the minute.
Seen a couple of clio 172s with the 225 engine in what would be awesome i bet Cool

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 10:32

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Why are you taking the map off? Leave the map on as its sooo much better with it.

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 10:35

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I may go to stage 1. I wanted a completely standard car, but this has the clutch which will be staying.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 10:38

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It'll only cost like £50 to swap the map. I will techincally own the map still. Although I will more than likely sell the intercooler.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 10:39

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Great price and already stage 2!

Only reason I'd want to downgrade the power was if there was a noticeable torque steer issue. This would cost a fair bit to do and with that power, you're playing with the big boys! Sub 5s, d'you reckon?

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:03

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:04

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Nah mid to low 5's no where near sub 5's though LOL

And leave it as it is,the chassis can handle 300 bhp easily

If i didn't have a 300 week commute i'd have a red R26 sitting on my drive right now Sad

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:05

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Great price and already stage 2!

Only reason I'd want to downgrade the power was if there was a noticeable torque steer issue.

This would cost a fair bit to do and with that power, achieving sub 6s, may be 5.5?

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:06

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roland rat wrote:

meoldchina wrote:

Nah mid to low 5's no where near sub 5's though LOL

And leave it as it is,the chassis can handle 300 bhp easily

If i didn't have a 300 week commute i'd have a red R26 sitting on my drive right now Sad

I'm more worried about popping a £2.5k engine. Because the clutch has been done, it should be reliable.

No idea on the 0-60 though. I guess that on stage 2, it'll be similar to what my 306 was probably a bit slower standard or stage 1.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:22

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was thinking that was ambitious whilst saw next patient, edited post but ratty beat me to it!

Don't think engine breaking is an issue, sounds well looked after, who did the work, you got receipts for all the work?

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:50

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roland rat wrote:

If i didn't have a 300 week commute i'd have a red R26 sitting on my drive right now Sad

that's some commute

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:58

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meoldchina wrote:

RSTuning in Leeds (Convenient for me for follow up work as well). It will have, I called RSTuning up and they knew the car.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 12:04

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ian7675 wrote:

roland rat wrote:

If i didn't have a 300 week commute i'd have a red R26 sitting on my drive right now Sad

that's some commute

Hell of a commute LOL

Craig these things go forever on the 250/260 maps so i wouldnt worry about it and RStuning have a great rep for good work

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 13:20

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Yeah ive seen nothing but good things about rst over on the megane forum, your lucky your so close, id love to take my rs250 there for a stage 1 but its just so far for me to go.

If you want more info on them and maybe 0-60 times id recommend checking out the meganesport forum

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 15:09

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Good choice Craig, best colour too!

Hope it treats you well.

Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 15:18

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Good choice Craig, best colour too!

Hope it treats you well.

Cheers. just waiting for the money to come through and the seller to be ready.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 15:21

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Awesome buy wos debating a 225 5 door for a family wagon but think the cupra r has the better look for a 5 door ... A 3 door r26 would be out this world wish i didnt have 3 bin lids lmao Wink

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