Back in a Megane :D
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Having spent a couple of years with a 24 year old transit as my daily, I kept looking at the classifieds at the sort of cars I used to run around in before talking myself down as I didn't NEED a car.
Well, last week, the wife was trawling through FB marketplace when up popped a lovely looking Megane R26 F1 in liquid yellow at a very reasonable price. The ad was really detailed including the fact it was a cat N for some very minor damage to the drivers door.
I messaged the guy to see if was still available and could I view it. He said he had 2 people coming the next morning to view so I jumped in feet first to see it that evening. Only 1/2 hour from me so I set off straight away.
After a quick test drive I was sold. It had clearly been very well looked after and had masses of history, all from notable Renaultsport specialists. Money was exchanged and I drove off giggling like a schoolgirl!!!
Anyway, here she is
Well, last week, the wife was trawling through FB marketplace when up popped a lovely looking Megane R26 F1 in liquid yellow at a very reasonable price. The ad was really detailed including the fact it was a cat N for some very minor damage to the drivers door.
I messaged the guy to see if was still available and could I view it. He said he had 2 people coming the next morning to view so I jumped in feet first to see it that evening. Only 1/2 hour from me so I set off straight away.
After a quick test drive I was sold. It had clearly been very well looked after and had masses of history, all from notable Renaultsport specialists. Money was exchanged and I drove off giggling like a schoolgirl!!!
Anyway, here she is
Dave Hedgehog said:
that is lovely, my fav colour for them as well
i always disliked FWD cars until i drove an R26R, what a master piece of kit!
Thanks i always disliked FWD cars until i drove an R26R, what a master piece of kit!
I've always looked admiringly at the R26R. It's just another example of classic French madness.
Being the F1 230 this one has some of the R26R bits like the LSD but without going as full on as perspex windows etc. It's recently had a suspension refresh with new shocks and drives absolutely beautifully.
Pablo16v said:
Great car in a great colour 
Any plans for it yet?
Thanks.Any plans for it yet?
It's got a few untidy bits I need to sort out inside like the plastic peeling around the heater vents. It also needs a cam belt at the end of the year which isn't cheap on these.
Other than that, it's already got a K Tec cat back system and induction kit. I've never had a car remapped however I'm considering it with this one.
That looks great, congratulations. I loved mine, had it around 4 years. A remap really transforms them, I had mine done at EFI in Runcorn to a safe 253bhp and 297lbs ft and it made such a difference. If I had another it would be the first thing I'd do.
I don't know where you're based but if you are around the Midlands I can highly recommend Midland's Renault Specialist for work on them.
I don't know where you're based but if you are around the Midlands I can highly recommend Midland's Renault Specialist for work on them.
DuncsGTi said:
Thanks
I've always looked admiringly at the R26R. It's just another example of classic French madness.
Being the F1 230 this one has some of the R26R bits like the LSD but without going as full on as perspex windows etc. It's recently had a suspension refresh with new shocks and drives absolutely beautifully.
Sounds perfect, they are easily tuneable, titanium exhaust makes them sound amazing, and a big brake kit is very worthwhile I've always looked admiringly at the R26R. It's just another example of classic French madness.
Being the F1 230 this one has some of the R26R bits like the LSD but without going as full on as perspex windows etc. It's recently had a suspension refresh with new shocks and drives absolutely beautifully.
Lovely car and such a distinctive shape. I’m a big fan of RS Megs.
Every time I see one of these pop up with an R26 plate, I think it’s my old one. (It isn’t, mine was R26 TBW). I’ve had a few RS, including a 300 Trophy, but the R26 is still my favourite. Values seem to be creeping up as well, I sold R26 TBW in 2015 with 50k miles for £7100. It was immaculate with a new R26r clutch and flywheel, FSH, a ton of receipts for nice things like the Lux centre console and leather armrest fitted.
After my LY one (mapped at RS tuning, 270bhp/285lb ft), I had a stage 2+ S3 8P with 370bhp and 400lb ft of torque, coil overs etc. The Megane would have absolutely buried it on anything other than a straight road, just a far more capable and exciting car.
Wish I’d never sold mine, but a new baby at the time kind of forced the issue. Had a chance to buy it back 5 years later but the guy had done a ton of miles in it by then and I decided against it.
If you’re getting it mapped, be careful where you take it. RS Tuning in Leeds are the recognised no.1 for these, someone mentioned EFi above and they’re also known to be really good.
Every time I see one of these pop up with an R26 plate, I think it’s my old one. (It isn’t, mine was R26 TBW). I’ve had a few RS, including a 300 Trophy, but the R26 is still my favourite. Values seem to be creeping up as well, I sold R26 TBW in 2015 with 50k miles for £7100. It was immaculate with a new R26r clutch and flywheel, FSH, a ton of receipts for nice things like the Lux centre console and leather armrest fitted.
After my LY one (mapped at RS tuning, 270bhp/285lb ft), I had a stage 2+ S3 8P with 370bhp and 400lb ft of torque, coil overs etc. The Megane would have absolutely buried it on anything other than a straight road, just a far more capable and exciting car.
Wish I’d never sold mine, but a new baby at the time kind of forced the issue. Had a chance to buy it back 5 years later but the guy had done a ton of miles in it by then and I decided against it.
If you’re getting it mapped, be careful where you take it. RS Tuning in Leeds are the recognised no.1 for these, someone mentioned EFi above and they’re also known to be really good.
Edited by Chucky-egg on Monday 11th August 10:57
Edited by Chucky-egg on Monday 11th August 11:04
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