RE: Megane Trophy-R = £72k
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moonigan said:
Finally got the car today. Only drove 40 miles back from Chester but it’s an epic thing. Absolutely no slack whatsoever. Set the Ohlins to full soft and whilst the ride is still firm it’s not one bit crashy. The seats are superb but I may have them set too high and adjusting them requires the entire seat to come out so I’ll wait a couple of weeks to be sure.
WTF?!? Where’s mine?? That’s not fair 
moonigan said:
Finally got the car today. Only drove 40 miles back from Chester but it’s an epic thing. Absolutely no slack whatsoever. Set the Ohlins to full soft and whilst the ride is still firm it’s not one bit crashy. The seats are superb but I may have them set too high and adjusting them requires the entire seat to come out so I’ll wait a couple of weeks to be sure.
Lovely - epic looking thingI know that plate and where you live (up near the infirmary)
Not the best of areas for a car like this - keep them gates locked! haha
ker in a hero car it's me moonigan said:
lord trumpton said:
Lovely - epic looking thing
I know that plate and where you live (up near the infirmary)
Not the best of areas for a car like this - keep them gates locked! haha
I know that plate and where you live (up near the infirmary)
Not the best of areas for a car like this - keep them gates locked! haha
You local then. What do you drive? I'll keep an eye out and give you a wave. Your car looked fab - surprised how large it looked too.
I love ripping down Holcroft lane on my way home - great hot hatch road
My R26.R is currently being detailed and ceramic coated at - www.offyourmarks.com
Cant wait till finished
Not stalking you haha
Edited by lord trumpton on Saturday 8th February 07:22
lord trumpton said:
Saw you yesterday as you were heading toward Culcheth about 1500hrs
Your car looked fab - surprised how large it looked too.
I love ripping down Holcroft lane on my way home - great hot hatch road
My R26.R is currently being detailed and ceramic coated at - www.offyourmarks.com
Cant wait till finished
Not stalking you haha
I'm through Culcheth most days dropping off/picking up from Culcheth High. Holcroft Lane is excellent as is Kenyon Lane if there is no traffic. Still yet to see a R26.R in the wild. Always wanted one when they came out but the fixed harness was a no no for a daily driver.Your car looked fab - surprised how large it looked too.
I love ripping down Holcroft lane on my way home - great hot hatch road
My R26.R is currently being detailed and ceramic coated at - www.offyourmarks.com
Cant wait till finished
Not stalking you haha
Edited by lord trumpton on Saturday 8th February 07:22
Decided to drop the driver seat today but was met with a couple of hurdles which resulted in it not being done. The first hurdle was needing a tamper proof T40 for the seats. Managed to find a set of Torx bits at Screwfix which included the tamper proof T40. Next hurdle was loosening the seat. I wanted to make sure I could do this before removing the base. I only had a screwdriver type handle and couldnt get enough leverage to get them loose. I didnt want to jump in with the drill so set about finding an adapter for my socket rachet. Easier said than done. Nothing at Screwfix or Halfords so out of desperation I tried B&Q who didnt have the adapater but had a set of tamper proof Torx sockets for £6. Bingo. Got home and loosened one side of the seat and moved onto the seat base which needs a normal T40. Managed to get 3 of the 4 loose but the front one nearest the center console would not budge without socket threatening to strip the screw. So it will have to be done at the garage when it goes in to get the bumper/wing re-alligned.
Edited by moonigan on Saturday 8th February 20:52
moonigan said:
I'm through Culcheth most days dropping off/picking up from Culcheth High. Holcroft Lane is excellent as is Kenyon Lane if there is no traffic. Still yet to see a R26.R in the wild. Always wanted one when they came out but the fixed harness was a no no for a daily driver.
Decided to drop the driver seat today but was met with a couple of hurdles which resulted in it not being done. The first hurdle was needing a tamper proof T40 for the seats. Managed to find a set of Torx bits at Screwfix which included the tamper proof T40. Next hurdle was loosening the seat. I wanted to make sure I could do this before removing the base. I only had a screwdriver type handle and couldnt get enough leverage to get them loose. I didnt want to jump in with the drill so set about finding an adapter for my socket rachet. Easier said than done. Nothing at Screwfix or Halfords so out of desperation I tried B&Q who didnt have the adapater but had a set of tamper proof Torx sockets for £6. Bingo. Got home and loosened one side of the seat and moved onto the seat base which needs a normal T40. Managed to get 3 of the 4 loose but the front one nearest the center console would not budge without socket threatening to strip the screw. So it will have to be done at the garage when it goes in to get the bumper/wing re-alligned.
Hi Paul, hope you’re enjoying it mate - I collect mine on the 1st March - it should arrive soon, it I’m away for most of Feb, so waiting for a 20 plate. Decided to drop the driver seat today but was met with a couple of hurdles which resulted in it not being done. The first hurdle was needing a tamper proof T40 for the seats. Managed to find a set of Torx bits at Screwfix which included the tamper proof T40. Next hurdle was loosening the seat. I wanted to make sure I could do this before removing the base. I only had a screwdriver type handle and couldnt get enough leverage to get them loose. I didnt want to jump in with the drill so set about finding an adapter for my socket rachet. Easier said than done. Nothing at Screwfix or Halfords so out of desperation I tried B&Q who didnt have the adapater but had a set of tamper proof Torx sockets for £6. Bingo. Got home and loosened one side of the seat and moved onto the seat base which needs a normal T40. Managed to get 3 of the 4 loose but the front one nearest the center console would not budge without socket threatening to strip the screw. So it will have to be done at the garage when it goes in to get the bumper/wing re-alligned.
Edited by moonigan on Saturday 8th February 20:52
Did you get harnesses or anything else to go with it? Hopefully mine will have the harnesses fitted along with the cold air feed kit prior to collecting.
Then I’m taking it to Spa for its first trackday in March
terryb said:
Hi Paul, hope you’re enjoying it mate - I collect mine on the 1st March - it should arrive soon, it I’m away for most of Feb, so waiting for a 20 plate.
Did you get harnesses or anything else to go with it? Hopefully mine will have the harnesses fitted along with the cold air feed kit prior to collecting.
Then I’m taking it to Spa for its first trackday in March
Its superb!! I didnt get anything else fitted as I'll only be doing a few track days initially. I'd recommend getting your seats sorted before you collect it if you can to avoid having to go through what I've been through today. I have mine set on the highest setting which is OK for day to day but it would be struggle getting out of the car with a helmet on. I'm 172cm BTW. Also have a good check around it as only noticed the misallignment of my panels just as I was about to drive it out of the showroom. Its not much but on a car like this it needs sorting otherwise it might appear that its been in an accident when it hasnt. Did you get harnesses or anything else to go with it? Hopefully mine will have the harnesses fitted along with the cold air feed kit prior to collecting.
Then I’m taking it to Spa for its first trackday in March
Make sure they activate your RS Monitor as well. The Ohlins have more adjustment than I was expecting. The rears have 50 clicks and the front 20 and the fronts are a bit of a pain to adjust because suspension upright gets in the way and makes it akward to adjust even when lying on the floor with your head behind the front wheel. I suspect lifting the car up with a trolly jack would make it easier. The plastic cover in the rear where your wheels sit marks really easy so if that bothers you I would perhaps but something over it before you start dragging wheels on and off it.
moonigan said:
Its superb!! I didnt get anything else fitted as I'll only be doing a few track days initially. I'd recommend getting your seats sorted before you collect it if you can to avoid having to go through what I've been through today. I have mine set on the highest setting which is OK for day to day but it would be struggle getting out of the car with a helmet on. I'm 172cm BTW. Also have a good check around it as only noticed the misallignment of my panels just as I was about to drive it out of the showroom. Its not much but on a car like this it needs sorting otherwise it might appear that its been in an accident when it hasnt.
Make sure they activate your RS Monitor as well. The Ohlins have more adjustment than I was expecting. The rears have 50 clicks and the front 20 and the fronts are a bit of a pain to adjust because suspension upright gets in the way and makes it akward to adjust even when lying on the floor with your head behind the front wheel. I suspect lifting the car up with a trolly jack would make it easier. The plastic cover in the rear where your wheels sit marks really easy so if that bothers you I would perhaps but something over it before you start dragging wheels on and off it.
Thanks Paul, appreciate the advice, I sat in the UK press car at Autosport and I thought the seat was not upright enough for my liking - so as you say, I’ll get it adjusted before driving away and ensure it’s as low as can be Make sure they activate your RS Monitor as well. The Ohlins have more adjustment than I was expecting. The rears have 50 clicks and the front 20 and the fronts are a bit of a pain to adjust because suspension upright gets in the way and makes it akward to adjust even when lying on the floor with your head behind the front wheel. I suspect lifting the car up with a trolly jack would make it easier. The plastic cover in the rear where your wheels sit marks really easy so if that bothers you I would perhaps but something over it before you start dragging wheels on and off it.
moonigan said:
Finally got the car today. Only drove 40 miles back from Chester but it’s an epic thing. Absolutely no slack whatsoever. Set the Ohlins to full soft and whilst the ride is still firm it’s not one bit crashy. The seats are superb but I may have them set too high and adjusting them requires the entire seat to come out so I’ll wait a couple of weeks to be sure.
looks great, any more pics available? how are you getting on with it now?Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff