Any new Megane RS 280/300 owners?
Discussion
The Rotrex Kid said:
Let me know what price mine would need to be (BOSE and Fuji wheels, no Recaros) to make you consider it 
Haha, I like your style. I'm amazed that car hasn't sold yet it looks incredible on those wheels and is well priced, I just can't compromise on the Recaros. They make the whole interior for me.Essenn said:
Anyone looked into a remap for these? Asking for a mate who's considering his options for a little more power 
If you look on YouTube someone has taken a manual Trophy up to 400+ bhp... I'm not sure what they have done to get to that figure but the videos will probably explain all. I personally wouldn't even consider a remap on a manual car - they run lower torque as standard than the EDC to protect the drivetrain so it suggests to me it's already close to the safe limit.
resolve10 said:
Essenn said:
Anyone looked into a remap for these? Asking for a mate who's considering his options for a little more power
If you look on YouTube someone has taken a manual Trophy up to 400+ bhp... I'm not sure what they have done to get to that figure but the videos will probably explain all. I personally wouldn't even consider a remap on a manual car - they run lower torque as standard than the EDC to protect the drivetrain so it suggests to me it's already close to the safe limit.
Essenn said:
resolve10 said:
Essenn said:
Anyone looked into a remap for these? Asking for a mate who's considering his options for a little more power
If you look on YouTube someone has taken a manual Trophy up to 400+ bhp... I'm not sure what they have done to get to that figure but the videos will probably explain all. I personally wouldn't even consider a remap on a manual car - they run lower torque as standard than the EDC to protect the drivetrain so it suggests to me it's already close to the safe limit.
danm1985 said:
deano23 said:
I've asked this before but not had any luck in sorting it yet - does anyone have a confirmed way of disabling the speed alert warning sound on the meg with the standard infotainment please? I know some said they'd taken in to a dealer to sort but when I spoke to my local dealer they were useless and wanted best part of hundred quid just to look at it so chose not to risk it with them. It's driving me crazy. Cheers
Took me 2 months to figure this out!Select the Sat Nav as your main screen, NOT the Sat Nav/radio split. On the bottom left hand side of the screen is what looks like a forward direction arrow but it is actually a sub menu. Select this and you should be able to turn the volume down/off.
deano23 said:
danm1985 said:
deano23 said:
I've asked this before but not had any luck in sorting it yet - does anyone have a confirmed way of disabling the speed alert warning sound on the meg with the standard infotainment please? I know some said they'd taken in to a dealer to sort but when I spoke to my local dealer they were useless and wanted best part of hundred quid just to look at it so chose not to risk it with them. It's driving me crazy. Cheers
Took me 2 months to figure this out!Select the Sat Nav as your main screen, NOT the Sat Nav/radio split. On the bottom left hand side of the screen is what looks like a forward direction arrow but it is actually a sub menu. Select this and you should be able to turn the volume down/off.
The only options I can find are the 'safety warnings' menu which don't appear to give the option of turning the speed warning off.
likesachange said:
I keep looking at these.
Volcanic orange is a must for me and EDC and Recaros so not asking for much.
I will prob wait for spring before I decide but if right one came up at right price I’d probably get one..
I test drove literally that spec last week at RMB in Darlington. Also had the Bose pack. Car was owned by an enthusiast and had a full detail when new including a ceramic coating, was immaculate.Volcanic orange is a must for me and EDC and Recaros so not asking for much.
I will prob wait for spring before I decide but if right one came up at right price I’d probably get one..
I came close to buying it but I decided I wanted a manual. The auto box was very good, easily as good as the DCT in my current BMW M2, but I want a proper manual hot hatch if it's gonna be the last of it's type.
Definitely give the Darlington one a look. They were straightforward to deal with and indicated if I was serious they had some maneuverability in the price.
resolve10 said:
I test drove literally that spec last week at RMB in Darlington. Also had the Bose pack. Car was owned by an enthusiast and had a full detail when new including a ceramic coating, was immaculate.
I came close to buying it but I decided I wanted a manual. The auto box was very good, easily as good as the DCT in my current BMW M2, but I want a proper manual hot hatch if it's gonna be the last of it's type.
Definitely give the Darlington one a look. They were straightforward to deal with and indicated if I was serious they had some maneuverability in the price.
Thanks for the heads up I will take a look! I came close to buying it but I decided I wanted a manual. The auto box was very good, easily as good as the DCT in my current BMW M2, but I want a proper manual hot hatch if it's gonna be the last of it's type.
Definitely give the Darlington one a look. They were straightforward to deal with and indicated if I was serious they had some maneuverability in the price.
TheFungle said:
deano23 said:
danm1985 said:
deano23 said:
I've asked this before but not had any luck in sorting it yet - does anyone have a confirmed way of disabling the speed alert warning sound on the meg with the standard infotainment please? I know some said they'd taken in to a dealer to sort but when I spoke to my local dealer they were useless and wanted best part of hundred quid just to look at it so chose not to risk it with them. It's driving me crazy. Cheers
Took me 2 months to figure this out!Select the Sat Nav as your main screen, NOT the Sat Nav/radio split. On the bottom left hand side of the screen is what looks like a forward direction arrow but it is actually a sub menu. Select this and you should be able to turn the volume down/off.
The only options I can find are the 'safety warnings' menu which don't appear to give the option of turning the speed warning off.
Avoid all the safety warning menus etc and just press the ‘arrow’ button bottom left of the nav screen and mute the sound icon. Sorted
deano23 said:
TheFungle said:
deano23 said:
danm1985 said:
deano23 said:
I've asked this before but not had any luck in sorting it yet - does anyone have a confirmed way of disabling the speed alert warning sound on the meg with the standard infotainment please? I know some said they'd taken in to a dealer to sort but when I spoke to my local dealer they were useless and wanted best part of hundred quid just to look at it so chose not to risk it with them. It's driving me crazy. Cheers
Took me 2 months to figure this out!Select the Sat Nav as your main screen, NOT the Sat Nav/radio split. On the bottom left hand side of the screen is what looks like a forward direction arrow but it is actually a sub menu. Select this and you should be able to turn the volume down/off.
The only options I can find are the 'safety warnings' menu which don't appear to give the option of turning the speed warning off.
Avoid all the safety warning menus etc and just press the ‘arrow’ button bottom left of the nav screen and mute the sound icon. Sorted
Picking mine up in a couple of weeks, thanks to The Rotrex Kid !
Starting to think about PPF for the front end, there's a lot vulnerable looking paintwork on the front bumper. Only problem with doing the bumper is it's then sods' law you'll end up with loads of chips on the bonnet instead, and doing the whole front end is difficult to justify on a car at this price point.
Would be interested to hear how people are finding the paintwork a couple of years on from new, particularly if anyone has a red one.
Starting to think about PPF for the front end, there's a lot vulnerable looking paintwork on the front bumper. Only problem with doing the bumper is it's then sods' law you'll end up with loads of chips on the bonnet instead, and doing the whole front end is difficult to justify on a car at this price point.
Would be interested to hear how people are finding the paintwork a couple of years on from new, particularly if anyone has a red one.
resolve10 said:
Picking mine up in a couple of weeks, thanks to The Rotrex Kid !
Starting to think about PPF for the front end, there's a lot vulnerable looking paintwork on the front bumper. Only problem with doing the bumper is it's then sods' law you'll end up with loads of chips on the bonnet instead, and doing the whole front end is difficult to justify on a car at this price point.
Would be interested to hear how people are finding the paintwork a couple of years on from new, particularly if anyone has a red one.
Have you had an extended test drive?? Starting to think about PPF for the front end, there's a lot vulnerable looking paintwork on the front bumper. Only problem with doing the bumper is it's then sods' law you'll end up with loads of chips on the bonnet instead, and doing the whole front end is difficult to justify on a car at this price point.
Would be interested to hear how people are finding the paintwork a couple of years on from new, particularly if anyone has a red one.
And is it replacing the M2?
The M2 is also on my list of possibilities and not yet had a good look around a megane so still not 100% sure
I’d be interested in your thoughts
likesachange said:
resolve10 said:
Picking mine up in a couple of weeks, thanks to The Rotrex Kid !
Starting to think about PPF for the front end, there's a lot vulnerable looking paintwork on the front bumper. Only problem with doing the bumper is it's then sods' law you'll end up with loads of chips on the bonnet instead, and doing the whole front end is difficult to justify on a car at this price point.
Would be interested to hear how people are finding the paintwork a couple of years on from new, particularly if anyone has a red one.
Have you had an extended test drive?? Starting to think about PPF for the front end, there's a lot vulnerable looking paintwork on the front bumper. Only problem with doing the bumper is it's then sods' law you'll end up with loads of chips on the bonnet instead, and doing the whole front end is difficult to justify on a car at this price point.
Would be interested to hear how people are finding the paintwork a couple of years on from new, particularly if anyone has a red one.
And is it replacing the M2?
The M2 is also on my list of possibilities and not yet had a good look around a megane so still not 100% sure
I’d be interested in your thoughts
Luke. said:
I'd have thought the M2 would be quite a different proposition performance wise.
It will be a little quicker in the straights but maybe not as agile and fun in twisties .I have had a go in a M2 but was immediately after my Exige and it felt like an X5 so an unfair test drive really.
Exige long gone now so looking again for a fun daily
TheFungle said:
I'd be interested to hear fellow owners' opinions on how much of a natural tendency to drift left on the steering there is.
In common with many modern FWD cars it feels as if there a constant desire for the car to move to left without a conscious steering input.
My previous 208 GTi and Abarth 595, both owned from new had this 'feature'.
How adjustable is the geo to account for this?
I must admit I’m not sure how adjustable the geo is- but as you imply it’s the setup that determines it - a more aggressive camber setup will track much more over cambers. The meg does it a lot in my opinion - more than most. Gets a little annoying sometimes but it’s inherent if you want a car pointy...In common with many modern FWD cars it feels as if there a constant desire for the car to move to left without a conscious steering input.
My previous 208 GTi and Abarth 595, both owned from new had this 'feature'.
How adjustable is the geo to account for this?
likesachange said:
Have you had an extended test drive??
And is it replacing the M2?
The M2 is also on my list of possibilities and not yet had a good look around a megane so still not 100% sure
I’d be interested in your thoughts
I had a 40 minute drive in a Trophy auto a couple of weeks ago.And is it replacing the M2?
The M2 is also on my list of possibilities and not yet had a good look around a megane so still not 100% sure
I’d be interested in your thoughts
It might have been the Volcanic Orange paint of the example I drove, but I was surprised how many heads the Megane turned. My M2 is Alpine White so it tends to go under the radar except to those in the know. The Megane definitely has the feelgood factor I hoped for.
The driving experience, other than FWD vs RWD, is pretty similar in some respects. The control weights are well judged in both cars, and they both have a fantastic pointy front end. I felt the Megane's four wheel steering on the first mini roundabout I encountered, the agility felt incredible. It's a cliché I know, but the amount of lock you need for any given turn makes it feel like a go kart.
I won't go into the gearbox too much as there are two choices for both cars. The EDC auto in the Megane surprised me, it's a smooth box and works great in auto mode. Easily on par with the DCT in the M2. The big issue for me, and one of the main reasons I went for a manual car, is the paddles are mounted on the steering column on the Megane (as opposed to on the steering wheel in the M2). This makes it tricky to find the upshift paddle when you have steering lock applied.
Performance wise there wasn't as much in it as I expected. The Megane is around 100kg lighter but 65bhp down. It was a damp, cold day and I could still deploy all 300 of the Megane's horses. You just can't do that with the M2 unless you have a perfectly smooth, dry road. Engine sound in the M2 is delightful, but the Megane has one of the best sounding 4-pots I've driven.
Two final surprises from the Megane which probably sealed my decision to switch. The Renault interior was a lot nicer than expected. Obviously, it isn't BMW level of materials and finish, and the iDrive system in my opinion is the best infotainment system on the market. However, if you judge them relative to the list price of the car, the Megane is probably about right, the BMW probably should be a little better for 50k.
The other surprise was ride quality. I just couldn't feel the bone shaking ride all the Trophy reviews make reference to. Both cars feel very similar to me.
If you are considering an M2 and a Trophy at the same time, presumably you are looking at a 3-4 year old M2 vs a 1-2 year old Trophy? Buying prices will be similar, but everything else will be higher for the BMW. £450 tax for the first 5 years I think? Regular servicing is very reasonable but the major spark plug service is around £600.
If you have the budget for an M2 and haven't owned an M car before, I would definitely recommend one. It's a great ownership experience and on the right road on a summer's day it's so so rewarding. From my limited experience of the Trophy, I don't think you'd go far wrong there either. I probably haven't helped your decision there at all!
I might be able to give some better feedback once I get to know my own Trophy in a few weeks' time.
Edited by resolve10 on Sunday 27th December 13:11
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