Any new Megane RS 280/300 owners?
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Yea thanks for the write up. Much appreciated...
As guessed, I’d imagine you’d have to be a brave (silly?) man trying to keep with the megane trophy in an M2 on a twisty damp road
I have owned a couple of M cars and many Renault sports so like both brands..
Seen one megane in Volcanic orange a year ago on the move and even though it was pitted it still looked awesome!
As guessed, I’d imagine you’d have to be a brave (silly?) man trying to keep with the megane trophy in an M2 on a twisty damp road
I have owned a couple of M cars and many Renault sports so like both brands..
Seen one megane in Volcanic orange a year ago on the move and even though it was pitted it still looked awesome!
Looking forward to getting you swapped across!!
I’ll echo your comments on the handling of the car. My own car (supercharged civic type R) is 60bhp up and around 200kg lighter than a trophy and will hammer it in a straight line, but the trophy is something special handling wise, I say to people that you can just point it at a corner at any speed and it goes ‘ok, next...’
There’s just a confidence in the way it goes in and out of corners that makes your brain go a bit fuzzy.
I’ll echo your comments on the handling of the car. My own car (supercharged civic type R) is 60bhp up and around 200kg lighter than a trophy and will hammer it in a straight line, but the trophy is something special handling wise, I say to people that you can just point it at a corner at any speed and it goes ‘ok, next...’
There’s just a confidence in the way it goes in and out of corners that makes your brain go a bit fuzzy.
The Rotrex Kid said:
Looking forward to getting you swapped across!!
I’ll echo your comments on the handling of the car. My own car (supercharged civic type R) is 60bhp up and around 200kg lighter than a trophy and will hammer it in a straight line, but the trophy is something special handling wise, I say to people that you can just point it at a corner at any speed and it goes ‘ok, next...’
There’s just a confidence in the way it goes in and out of corners that makes your brain go a bit fuzzy.
I had an FK8 last year and if the megane is as good as that I’d be pretty happy!I’ll echo your comments on the handling of the car. My own car (supercharged civic type R) is 60bhp up and around 200kg lighter than a trophy and will hammer it in a straight line, but the trophy is something special handling wise, I say to people that you can just point it at a corner at any speed and it goes ‘ok, next...’
There’s just a confidence in the way it goes in and out of corners that makes your brain go a bit fuzzy.
resolve10 said:
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.
'Agile' is the word that constantly comes to mind as I get to know my Cup. I've been pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it is to drive at ordinary speeds, I think that in part is helped by how playful the chassis feels although I do however prefer the lighter weighted steering to the heavier setup.
resolve10 said:
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.
Don't suppose you know what tyres it was on? I find my Trophy struggles in the damp to put its power down. I frequently get wheelspin in 2nd and even 3rd with quite modest throttle openings. Mine is on Bridgestone S001s which i suspect is the main cause of the problem. Thanks. Edited by resolve10 on Sunday 27th December 13:11
Edited by Quickmick on Monday 28th December 11:06
TheFungle said:
I've been pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it is to drive at ordinary speeds, I think that in part is helped by how playful the chassis feels although I do however prefer the lighter weighted steering to the heavier setup.
I presume you drive in perso mode most of the time? Would be interested to see how you've set it up. I generally prefer weightier steering but I'm looking forward to experimenting with the settings. Quickmick said:
Don't suppose you know what tyres it was on? I find my Trophy struggles in the damp to put its power down. I frequently get wheelspin in 2nd and even 3rd with quite modest throttle openings. Mine is on Bridgestone S001s which i suspect is the main cause of the problem. Thanks.
I didn't make a note of the tyres at the time, but being less than 6 months old I think it will have been the standard Bridgestones.sorrento205 said:
The bridgestone are not upto the job IMO. I fitted 2x Michelin PS4s earlier this year and they are a vast improvement on the front, I imagine all 4 would be superb.
That's interesting as I changed my Michelin Pilot Super Sports to the PS4S's on my M2 last year, just on the rear, and the change was transformational. You could actually enjoy it in the wet, on the Super Sports cornering quickly was just a survival exercise.As the Megane is designed around Bridgestones I was unsure whether to change to PS4's when they need replacing. I think I will based on what you've said.
Edited by resolve10 on Tuesday 29th December 10:09
resolve10 said:
TheFungle said:
I've been pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it is to drive at ordinary speeds, I think that in part is helped by how playful the chassis feels although I do however prefer the lighter weighted steering to the heavier setup.
I presume you drive in perso mode most of the time? Would be interested to see how you've set it up. I generally prefer weightier steering but I'm looking forward to experimenting with the settings. Quickmick said:
Don't suppose you know what tyres it was on? I find my Trophy struggles in the damp to put its power down. I frequently get wheelspin in 2nd and even 3rd with quite modest throttle openings. Mine is on Bridgestone S001s which i suspect is the main cause of the problem. Thanks.
I didn't make a note of the tyres at the time, but being less than 6 months old I think it will have been the standard Bridgestones.sorrento205 said:
The bridgestone are not upto the job IMO. I fitted 2x Michelin PS4s earlier this year and they are a vast improvement on the front, I imagine all 4 would be superb.
That's interesting as I changed my Michelin Pilot Super Sports to the PS4's on my M2 last year, just on the rear, and the change was transformational. You could actually enjoy it in the wet, on the Super Sports cornering quickly was just a survival exercise.As the Megane is designed around Bridgestones I was unsure whether to change to PS4's when they need replacing. I think I will based on what you've said.
This time of year I don't think it really matters what 'summer' tyres you have, they won't stand up to 300bhp/295lb-ft in the lower gears.
Zarco said:
PS4 or PS4S? That is the question
This time of year I don't think it really matters what 'summer' tyres you have, they won't stand up to 300bhp/295lb-ft in the lower gears.
It's the PS4S that I have on the rear of my M2. I honestly couldn't believe the difference a tyre made, they are fantastic. This time of year I don't think it really matters what 'summer' tyres you have, they won't stand up to 300bhp/295lb-ft in the lower gears.
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.
Just from cleaning rather than driving the couple of hundred miles I've driven is the arches by the rear door are dirt magnets and if wasn't a lease I'd be ppfing that area if you are paint fussy. IF the paint is as robust as my old 197 it did well (nimbus)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:
TheFungle said:
sorrento205 said:
The bridgestone are not upto the job IMO. I fitted 2x Michelin PS4s earlier this year and they are a vast improvement on the front, I imagine all 4 would be superb.
That's interesting as I changed my Michelin Pilot Super Sports to the PS4's on my M2 last year, just on the rear, and the change was transformational. You could actually enjoy it in the wet, on the Super Sports cornering quickly was just a survival exercise.As the Megane is designed around Bridgestones I was unsure whether to change to PS4's when they need replacing. I think I will based on what you've said.
This time of year I don't think it really matters what 'summer' tyres you have, they won't stand up to 300bhp/295lb-ft in the lower gears.
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.
Gets delivered next week. I haven’t seen it yet so hope it’s as good as you say ..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.
likesachange said:
Gets delivered next week. I haven’t seen it yet so hope it’s as good as you say ..
Ah brilliant, congrats on your purchase!It was late afternoon and wet when I viewed the car so couldn't inspect it thoroughly, but it looked very well kept. The dealer said the previous owner was a R.S enthusiast and traded it in for another Trophy in black. Maybe he didn't get on with the orange
Couple of photos on my Instagram next to my M2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CI81joNpmxB/
resolve10 said:
Couple of photos on my Instagram next to my M2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/CI81joNpmxB/
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