RE: Renault Sport Megane vs. Hyundai i30 N: Rematch!
Discussion
Zarco said:
Why not the Trophy?
I am not fussed about the 20hp and it has stuff that I didn't want to pay for in the first place, like alcantara etc... It's for a trackable daily so 19' really don't help as you can't find decent semis in the size whereas 235 40 18 gives you loads of choice, including AD08s at £600 a set. I prefer a bit more sidewall too. Other issue was the 2 - piece discs which are mega money to replace and I go through pads/discs, will be running RS29.
"Why might they be preferable to their jazzier, firmer, pricier siblings? In the Renault's case, it's that nagging suspicion that, however much Cup or Trophy or Chalice is thrown at it, the Megane IV will never deliver the same raw, visceral entertainment as the old Meganes - so why bother attempting to?"
Moans about the new generation not being hardcore enough so chooses the least hardcore version available???
Moans about the new generation not being hardcore enough so chooses the least hardcore version available???
nickfrog said:
It's probably a logical progression from the 275 Cup-S, particularly in the context of a daily and the drive away tracks on the continent... I hope it will be easier to fit my mountain bike in it too!
I'm not sure it would be much easier! The boot is quite a bit shallower than the old Megane.That said, you can actually get a roof rack for the MKIV (the MKIII couple wasn't homogenised for a roof rack!), so that's probably the best route to go...
framerateuk said:
I'm not sure it would be much easier! The boot is quite a bit shallower than the old Megane.
That said, you can actually get a roof rack for the MKIV (the MKIII couple wasn't homogenised for a roof rack!), so that's probably the best route to go...
Interesting thx. My main limitation was the length of the load area rather than height as the bike is laid down with the front wheel off. Still occasional anyway as it stands straight in the Karok and even locks with the dropper... That said, you can actually get a roof rack for the MKIV (the MKIII couple wasn't homogenised for a roof rack!), so that's probably the best route to go...
nickfrog said:
Interesting thx. My main limitation was the length of the load area rather than height as the bike is laid down with the front wheel off. Still occasional anyway as it stands straight in the Karok and even locks with the dropper...
The load area should be a bit longer than the old car (the opening is also better too). I managed to squeeze 2 mountain bikes into the boot of my Clio so you should be ok in the Megane.Reark said:
"Why might they be preferable to their jazzier, firmer, pricier siblings? In the Renault's case, it's that nagging suspicion that, however much Cup or Trophy or Chalice is thrown at it, the Megane IV will never deliver the same raw, visceral entertainment as the old Meganes - so why bother attempting to?"
Moans about the new generation not being hardcore enough so chooses the least hardcore version available???
I always found the reviews and general comments from journos on the RS Megane 4 very perplexing. Main complaint of the 3 was how it was sometimes too hardcore for everyday use and the fact it wasn't as practical as others. The 4 solved that with a much nicer interior and 5 doors, but still drives like an RS should (according to RS owners who have gone from a 3 to the new 4). Journos seemed to get hung up on the improved refinement though and took that as it becoming a much softer animal, when in fact it was still just as good to drive when pushing on, if not better, but could now be used as a legitimate family car.Moans about the new generation not being hardcore enough so chooses the least hardcore version available???
Turbojuice said:
I always found the reviews and general comments from journos on the RS Megane 4 very perplexing. Main complaint of the 3 was how it was sometimes too hardcore for everyday use and the fact it wasn't as practical as others. The 4 solved that with a much nicer interior and 5 doors, but still drives like an RS should (according to RS owners who have gone from a 3 to the new 4). Journos seemed to get hung up on the improved refinement though and took that as it becoming a much softer animal, when in fact it was still just as good to drive when pushing on, if not better, but could now be used as a legitimate family car.
I don't take much notice of what your average car journo says, they often seem to be bitter about not having made it as a proper journalist, but there are exceptions. nickfrog said:
It's for a trackable daily so 19' really don't help as you can't find decent semis in the size whereas 235 40 18 gives you loads of choice, including AD08s at £600 a set.
I prefer 18" for bumpy rutted b-roads. Also the Cup 2 comes in 235/40R18 if one tyre is to do both road and track duty. For road tyres this size the PS4S was missing though, but now Goodyear has their new F1 Supersport, so far I'm really liking it a lot, loves to be pushed in the dry and much better then the PSS in the cold and wet. Onehp said:
I prefer 18" for bumpy rutted b-roads. Also the Cup 2 comes in 235/40R18 if one tyre is to do both road and track duty. For road tyres this size the PS4S was missing though, but now Goodyear has their new F1 Supersport, so far I'm really liking it a lot, loves to be pushed in the dry and much better then the PSS in the cold and wet.
I tend to run AD08r for as long as I can and switch straight to winters on cheapo wheels. Sounds a bit bizarre but works well actually. The main issue is going to be finding a pad I can run all year round including track days. I was on PFC Z rated but not sure they'll work in the MK4 calipers. A1VDY said:
Quality built car than anything French..
I have no doubt you talk out of experience but Megane RS have had a justified reputation for excellent reliability particularly given how much track work they do. It's not particularly French either as built in Spain by a global company with much Japanese engineering. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff