2007 Renaultsport Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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I know the one, nearly went in there I think..
Anyway, todays job was replacing the air filter and tidying up the battery terminals.
The filter I removed was date stamped 2012... may not have been fitted in 2012, but it looked like it could have been!
Replaced with a K+N panel filter, can see the difference below..
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Didn't get a picture of the battery terminals, but they looked a bit worse for wear. The lithium grease used previously had dried out and flaked all over the battery.
Tomorrow I'll sort the CV gaiter temporarily, until my CV clip tool turns up.
Anyway, todays job was replacing the air filter and tidying up the battery terminals.
The filter I removed was date stamped 2012... may not have been fitted in 2012, but it looked like it could have been!
Replaced with a K+N panel filter, can see the difference below..
16 by the northern monkey, on FlickrDidn't get a picture of the battery terminals, but they looked a bit worse for wear. The lithium grease used previously had dried out and flaked all over the battery.
Tomorrow I'll sort the CV gaiter temporarily, until my CV clip tool turns up.
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:26
Looks great.
I'm looking for a track car, something interesting. Something to use on UK tracks but also to take to Spa, 'Ring etc. Has to be track orientated so nothing lardy, nothing underpowered and it has to be a drivers car.
Most obvious choice would be an Exige but they're expensive for what is a pure toy that could well end up being written off (I plan to do a lot of track work
). Need something quicker than the older Elise's. Don't think I could cope with travelling any real distance in a Caterfield. VX220 is high on the list but I've always fancied a Megane despite rwd being my first inclination.
Which of the Meganes are the more driver orientated models?
ETA: The F1 R26 230 is the top of the tree of the Mk2s? I read an EVO article some time ago about a model with rear roll cage. Might not have had aircon and radio. Had updated suspension if I recall. Sachs? Different LSD? Was that a Mk2?
ETA 2: Found it, R26R. How much of a geek am I that I remembered that the R26R had a special diff (shared with the R26), rear cage and different dampers from reading an EVO test in 2008 about a car that I'd not experienced in any format nor had any intention, at that time, of buying!
Anyway, R26 F1 is the one for me, the silly prices commanded by the 26R make it unviable.
I'm looking for a track car, something interesting. Something to use on UK tracks but also to take to Spa, 'Ring etc. Has to be track orientated so nothing lardy, nothing underpowered and it has to be a drivers car.
Most obvious choice would be an Exige but they're expensive for what is a pure toy that could well end up being written off (I plan to do a lot of track work
). Need something quicker than the older Elise's. Don't think I could cope with travelling any real distance in a Caterfield. VX220 is high on the list but I've always fancied a Megane despite rwd being my first inclination.Which of the Meganes are the more driver orientated models?
ETA: The F1 R26 230 is the top of the tree of the Mk2s? I read an EVO article some time ago about a model with rear roll cage. Might not have had aircon and radio. Had updated suspension if I recall. Sachs? Different LSD? Was that a Mk2?
ETA 2: Found it, R26R. How much of a geek am I that I remembered that the R26R had a special diff (shared with the R26), rear cage and different dampers from reading an EVO test in 2008 about a car that I'd not experienced in any format nor had any intention, at that time, of buying!
Anyway, R26 F1 is the one for me, the silly prices commanded by the 26R make it unviable.
Edited by foxsasha on Saturday 1st August 20:38
Cheers!
I'll be honest, I'm not massively clued up, but my understanding is below.
The F1 R26 230 is the 1st mk2 with a diff, 227 bhp and also has all the normal luxuries inside. Its actually quite a refined car to drive, subtle but quick when you need it.
The R26.R is the stripped out track version of the above, with plastic windows, roll cage, shorter throw shift and had an optional titanium exhaust from the factory.
The R26.R is about 130kg less than the R26 and therefore has softer springs and matched dampers, but AFAIK the chassis and LSD are the same on both cars. Power and engine are the same unit with 227bhp and 228lb torque. Only 230 R26.R's were sold in the UK!
I'll be honest, I'm not massively clued up, but my understanding is below.
The F1 R26 230 is the 1st mk2 with a diff, 227 bhp and also has all the normal luxuries inside. Its actually quite a refined car to drive, subtle but quick when you need it.
The R26.R is the stripped out track version of the above, with plastic windows, roll cage, shorter throw shift and had an optional titanium exhaust from the factory.
The R26.R is about 130kg less than the R26 and therefore has softer springs and matched dampers, but AFAIK the chassis and LSD are the same on both cars. Power and engine are the same unit with 227bhp and 228lb torque. Only 230 R26.R's were sold in the UK!
foxsasha said:
Looks great.
I'm looking for a track car, something interesting. Something to use on UK tracks but also to take to Spa, 'Ring etc. Has to be track orientated so nothing lardy, nothing underpowered and it has to be a drivers car.
Most obvious choice would be an Exige but they're expensive for what is a pure toy that could well end up being written off (I plan to do a lot of track work ). Need something quicker than the older Elise's. Don't think I could cope with travelling any real distance in a Caterfield. VX220 is high on the list but I've always fancied a Megane despite rwd being my first inclination.
Which of the Meganes are the more driver orientated models?
ETA: The F1 R26 230 is the top of the tree of the Mk2s? I read an EVO article some time ago about a model with rear roll cage. Might not have had aircon and radio. Had updated suspension if I recall. Sachs? Different LSD? Was that a Mk2?
ETA 2: Found it, R26R. How much of a geek am I that I remembered that the R26R had a special diff (shared with the R26), rear cage and different dampers from reading an EVO test in 2008 about a car that I'd not experienced in any format nor had any intention, at that time, of buying!
Anyway, R26 F1 is the one for me, the silly prices commanded by the 26R make it unviable.
Clio 182 then supercharge it.I'm looking for a track car, something interesting. Something to use on UK tracks but also to take to Spa, 'Ring etc. Has to be track orientated so nothing lardy, nothing underpowered and it has to be a drivers car.
Most obvious choice would be an Exige but they're expensive for what is a pure toy that could well end up being written off (I plan to do a lot of track work
). Need something quicker than the older Elise's. Don't think I could cope with travelling any real distance in a Caterfield. VX220 is high on the list but I've always fancied a Megane despite rwd being my first inclination.Which of the Meganes are the more driver orientated models?
ETA: The F1 R26 230 is the top of the tree of the Mk2s? I read an EVO article some time ago about a model with rear roll cage. Might not have had aircon and radio. Had updated suspension if I recall. Sachs? Different LSD? Was that a Mk2?
ETA 2: Found it, R26R. How much of a geek am I that I remembered that the R26R had a special diff (shared with the R26), rear cage and different dampers from reading an EVO test in 2008 about a car that I'd not experienced in any format nor had any intention, at that time, of buying!
Anyway, R26 F1 is the one for me, the silly prices commanded by the 26R make it unviable.
Edited by foxsasha on Saturday 1st August 20:38
CV boot clip on.... pita that was!
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Booked in for 4x Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on Saturday! Can't wait, the front "landsails" are bloody dangerous in the wet!
Also spotted I have a side light out, so will try to figure out what colour will match the xenons..
17 by the northern monkey, on FlickrBooked in for 4x Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on Saturday! Can't wait, the front "landsails" are bloody dangerous in the wet!
Also spotted I have a side light out, so will try to figure out what colour will match the xenons..
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Thursday 6th August 21:44
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:26
Haven't ben back on here for a while, been having too much fun!
Megane is properly sorted with the new tyres now, grips like a grippy thing on grippy stuff.
Drove from Blackpool to Cardiff through mid Wales a few weeks ago (twisties all the way!) and bloody loved it. The PS2 tyres are outstanding though, incredible grip!
I was still a bit nervous on the throttle, probably because its the quickest thing I've owned to date. We still have a 206 1.6 16v which I've owned for about 5 years and still use it to get to work now and then. Going from the 206 into the R26 makes the R26 seems soooo much quicker lol.
Got a few things to cover in the next 6-12 months.
- Fit new side lights
- Get autoglass out and get a new front screen - full of scratches and a few chips here and there.
- Get the clutch done - not an urgent one yet, but the release bearing is a bit noisy. Still deciding what I want, seen a few options from KTR or Engine Dynamics but am weighing up the pro's and con's.
Cleaned out the scuttle drains, had a bit of a lake in my engine bay as they'd blocked completely. A few pokes and some strategically positioned jets of water had them flowing again. Bloody stunk though
Also had to get a new battery. The thing wouldn't start and had to be jumped by the AA, new battery bought and been fine since - funny how it just died though!
Went to World Series Renault at Silverstone in September and had the R26 on show in the collectors area.
Was a great day, shame the weather was a bit cold through. Got a nice pic of the car and quite a few freebies (sorry Squareflops).
Also got to do a brief couple of laps round the Silverstone circuit, which was just mega - sadly couldn't open up the throttle though!
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Last weekend was dry so rather than wash the car, we went up to the Forest of Dean for a drive and a walk (well a drive mainly, but I needed an excuse!). Really starting to get to know the car and how it handles know and what gear I need to be in when. There isn't much turbo lag, but there is turbo lag, if you get what I mean. Its caught me out a few times where I've dropped to 2nd but would have been fine in 3rd and vice versa, but its coming slowly.
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Finally, I bought an R26.R rear strut bar copy. The jury is out on whether it actually does anything (probably not), but it means I can dump the rear seats and about 30kg, but also get to hear the exhaust note in the cabin a bit more - it sounds mint!
Just got to get some cheap carpet to cover the bare metal where the rear seats would be. Then get some harnesses to finish off the look.
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Llandow circuit with Squareflops on Saturday to get a feel for the place. Never been on track properly, but that may change!
Megane is properly sorted with the new tyres now, grips like a grippy thing on grippy stuff.
Drove from Blackpool to Cardiff through mid Wales a few weeks ago (twisties all the way!) and bloody loved it. The PS2 tyres are outstanding though, incredible grip!
I was still a bit nervous on the throttle, probably because its the quickest thing I've owned to date. We still have a 206 1.6 16v which I've owned for about 5 years and still use it to get to work now and then. Going from the 206 into the R26 makes the R26 seems soooo much quicker lol.
Got a few things to cover in the next 6-12 months.
- Fit new side lights
- Get autoglass out and get a new front screen - full of scratches and a few chips here and there.
- Get the clutch done - not an urgent one yet, but the release bearing is a bit noisy. Still deciding what I want, seen a few options from KTR or Engine Dynamics but am weighing up the pro's and con's.
Cleaned out the scuttle drains, had a bit of a lake in my engine bay as they'd blocked completely. A few pokes and some strategically positioned jets of water had them flowing again. Bloody stunk though
Also had to get a new battery. The thing wouldn't start and had to be jumped by the AA, new battery bought and been fine since - funny how it just died though!
Went to World Series Renault at Silverstone in September and had the R26 on show in the collectors area.
Was a great day, shame the weather was a bit cold through. Got a nice pic of the car and quite a few freebies (sorry Squareflops).
Also got to do a brief couple of laps round the Silverstone circuit, which was just mega - sadly couldn't open up the throttle though!
18 by the northern monkey, on FlickrLast weekend was dry so rather than wash the car, we went up to the Forest of Dean for a drive and a walk (well a drive mainly, but I needed an excuse!). Really starting to get to know the car and how it handles know and what gear I need to be in when. There isn't much turbo lag, but there is turbo lag, if you get what I mean. Its caught me out a few times where I've dropped to 2nd but would have been fine in 3rd and vice versa, but its coming slowly.
19 by the northern monkey, on FlickrFinally, I bought an R26.R rear strut bar copy. The jury is out on whether it actually does anything (probably not), but it means I can dump the rear seats and about 30kg, but also get to hear the exhaust note in the cabin a bit more - it sounds mint!
Just got to get some cheap carpet to cover the bare metal where the rear seats would be. Then get some harnesses to finish off the look.
20 by the northern monkey, on FlickrLlandow circuit with Squareflops on Saturday to get a feel for the place. Never been on track properly, but that may change!
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Thursday 12th November 21:44
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Thursday 12th November 21:45
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:27
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:27
North3rn Monk3y said:
a few freebies (sorry Squareflops).
hmm 
North3rn Monk3y said:
Llandow circuit with Squareflops on Saturday to get a feel for the place
Should be an interesting morning, Hopefully my mate doesn't bin his RX7 during his first outingTop write up dude good read. Did really enjoy that day at Silverstone (bloody cold though yea) we should book a track day up there some time.
Just need to order more car parts now to have something to look forward to. The addiction is real
Cheers mate, gutted Llandow didn't come off.... wasn't fancying standing around in that rain.
Really warming up to the idea of some track time once the clutch is done though.
Trying to think of some ideas to cover the bare metal where the rear seats should be, some cheap acoustic carpet should do the job hopefully.
Really warming up to the idea of some track time once the clutch is done though.
Trying to think of some ideas to cover the bare metal where the rear seats should be, some cheap acoustic carpet should do the job hopefully.
Well Llandow was a wash out, didn't go in the end as the rain was just ridiculous Didn't fancy standing around getting soaked, but will be keeping an eye out for the next one!
In other news, I'm now in talks with Dan at SJM Automotive to sort out the clutch. Tried a few places round Cardiff, but prices vary immensely and I know Dan does top quality work so I'm just gonna give it to him to sort. He's researching the R26.R clutch for me too, so will see what he comes back with.
Also, I got a net for the brace!! Only test fitted really, but it looks mega.
I just need to sort the straps a bit better, thinking I might use some rubber bands or something to make sure it can't shift.
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In other news, I'm now in talks with Dan at SJM Automotive to sort out the clutch. Tried a few places round Cardiff, but prices vary immensely and I know Dan does top quality work so I'm just gonna give it to him to sort. He's researching the R26.R clutch for me too, so will see what he comes back with.
Also, I got a net for the brace!! Only test fitted really, but it looks mega.
I just need to sort the straps a bit better, thinking I might use some rubber bands or something to make sure it can't shift.
21 by the northern monkey, on FlickrEdited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:28
After a spot of BMX'ing on Wednesday and having a few heavy tumbles, I decided to clean the car instead of going out on the mountain bike.
Car was stinking after a few weeks as a daily. Think the 206 will be used now that I've seen the gritters out!
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Autobrite Magifoam mixed up. Need to use a bit less water I think, as I wasn't too happy with the foam consistency (although it was better than last time!).
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Jet washed the car 1st to get rid of the surface muck. Really impressed with the little Karcher!
Foaming, left to dwell for about 10 mins. I think this was about half way through.
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Cleaned the wheels with Autoglym wheel cleaner, will get them refurbed in the new year I think as there's a bit of laquer peel on the fronts.
Shampoo'd and then rinsed off before drying with my big drying towel (really need another one).
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Results after Autoglym Super Resin Polish and HD wax. Protected the wheels with something else from Autoglym.
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Also hoovered the interior and measured up for some carpet on the bare metal where the back seats should be.
Finally, I've been in touch with ProSpeed exhausts in Cardiff to get the rear box chopped out.
Think I want to keep the standard tips, but we'll see!
Car was stinking after a few weeks as a daily. Think the 206 will be used now that I've seen the gritters out!
22 by the northern monkey, on FlickrAutobrite Magifoam mixed up. Need to use a bit less water I think, as I wasn't too happy with the foam consistency (although it was better than last time!).
23 by the northern monkey, on FlickrJet washed the car 1st to get rid of the surface muck. Really impressed with the little Karcher!
Foaming, left to dwell for about 10 mins. I think this was about half way through.
24 by the northern monkey, on FlickrCleaned the wheels with Autoglym wheel cleaner, will get them refurbed in the new year I think as there's a bit of laquer peel on the fronts.
Shampoo'd and then rinsed off before drying with my big drying towel (really need another one).
25 by the northern monkey, on FlickrResults after Autoglym Super Resin Polish and HD wax. Protected the wheels with something else from Autoglym.
26 by the northern monkey, on Flickr]27 by the northern monkey, on FlickrAlso hoovered the interior and measured up for some carpet on the bare metal where the back seats should be.
Finally, I've been in touch with ProSpeed exhausts in Cardiff to get the rear box chopped out.
Think I want to keep the standard tips, but we'll see!
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:30
Cheers all! Need to get myself a DA polisher, has a few marks and scratches up close which annoy me, so will need more work next year to really bring it up nice.
Chr1sch said:
Looks lovey - if you dont mind me asking, where did you get the net from? I'd like one for my track car too 
The guy on eBay selling them for the Megane is "a4quattrosport". Haven't seen many, he seems to sell one or 2 now and then though.Seems it has been a while since posting on here... but not much has happened with it bloody raining!
Finally managed to give it a really good clean last weekend, it's nice to know that under all the muck, it's still pretty shiny.
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Got some acoustic carpet for less than a tenner from eBay a few weeks ago, hoping to cut it to shape to cover the metal where the rear seats should be. Just need the rain to stop 1st.
Finally managed to give it a really good clean last weekend, it's nice to know that under all the muck, it's still pretty shiny.
28 by the northern monkey, on Flickr29 by the northern monkey, on Flickr30 by the northern monkey, on FlickrGot some acoustic carpet for less than a tenner from eBay a few weeks ago, hoping to cut it to shape to cover the metal where the rear seats should be. Just need the rain to stop 1st.
Edited by North3rn Monk3y on Friday 11th August 20:30
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