Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy #1338
Discussion
Ha ha, I was thinking of calling it "King" although I'm not one for giving my cars names. I'm keeping it below 3000rpm so not unlocked it's full potential. I did do a couple of quick blasts (guilty as charged) and the pop out the exhaust had me grinning. The steering, whilst maybe not as feelsome as I'd read in the reviews is really precise and although I encountered few corners on the way back up the road, you could feel it working when pushing it.
The standard kit also has surprised me, even has lane departure warning which I wasn't aware of and a button to change the intensity of the windscreen washers! Have to say it looks much nicer inside and out in the flesh and the build quality is very good. I had to have it in Liquid Yellow
The standard kit also has surprised me, even has lane departure warning which I wasn't aware of and a button to change the intensity of the windscreen washers! Have to say it looks much nicer inside and out in the flesh and the build quality is very good. I had to have it in Liquid Yellow
really liking that car too. Well wear op. GrumpyTwig said:
Is it specced with the Ohlins dampers?
If so, seriously seriously look into treating them with something like ACF50. The material they're made from tarnishes very quickly from the cars I've seen.
Yeah it is so thanks for the heads up. Ordered some ACF50 - was just going to put some sort of sealant on them otherwise as I'd seen pictures before of the outer surface deteriorating fastIf so, seriously seriously look into treating them with something like ACF50. The material they're made from tarnishes very quickly from the cars I've seen.
kayzee said:
Is the Akropovic a factory option then? If so that's fantastic. Loving those wheels too! Something nice from Renaultsport for once. I'm not too sure on the stickers yet though, it seems like a shame to take anything away from Liquid Yellow.
Standard on the 275 Trophy, can be bought from about £1700 as an aftermarket part. Personally I'm not a fan, Ti makes it sound a bit tinny whereas the standard one has a more pleasant growl and deeper tone. The Akro does crackle and pop a LOT more though.Horses for courses though.
melvster said:
Stunning car, one of the greatest hot hatches ever built surely ?
I'd say it could be, Renault still fall short in some areas usually material and quality related but as the driver they're great. I'd say the previous generation Clio (200) and this generation Megane are probably the last and best manual hot hatches we'll see from Renault.p.s though I could be biased
GrumpyTwig said:
I'd say it could be, Renault still fall short in some areas usually material and quality related but as the driver they're great. I'd say the previous generation Clio (200) and this generation Megane are probably the last and best manual hot hatches we'll see from Renault.
p.s though I could be biased
I'm actually hoping the next Megane is rubbish! p.s though I could be biased
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