Megane 250 CUP Track Car
Discussion
Gilhooligan said:
Isn’t that a touch low HP wise? Normally with those mods you get around 320.
Did RS tuning say much? They’re arguably the best place to get a Megane remapped so I’m sure they’d know.
From what they have seen on the rollers with the mods it is around 300 - 315 BHP and 335 - 345 LB/FT the cars make so in the ball park HP wise but making more torque at 357 LB/FT so its swings and roundabouts .Did RS tuning say much? They’re arguably the best place to get a Megane remapped so I’m sure they’d know.
The car is on 97K miles so im happy with that and i dont take too much notice with regards to numbers as some cars will make more and some will make less but it is how the car drives and feels that matters to me .
The car is now ready for its first track day at Bedford on the 20/03/2023 and i may have to hold off getting all of the corner weighting and Geo settings done as i am running out of time .
I have ordered some new parts but for me not the car this time .
First is a new set of Sparco boots that were on offer .
Then i ordered a new helmet case .
It is a Headcase unit with an in built fan .
I was going to order a new crash helmet but my old one is only a few years old and still has the scuffs from Goodwood on it as a reminder
I have ordered some new parts but for me not the car this time .
First is a new set of Sparco boots that were on offer .
Then i ordered a new helmet case .
It is a Headcase unit with an in built fan .
I was going to order a new crash helmet but my old one is only a few years old and still has the scuffs from Goodwood on it as a reminder
Kaveney said:
Another update on the car and something a bit more exciting than oil and coolant changes .
The car has been up to RS Tuning for a custom remap and made a nice 306 BHP and 357 LB/FT .
The power and torque graphs are nice and flat, and the car looks to be making good power from 5000 to 6000 RPM .
The car is only running a cold air induction system , Decat and exhaust system and an Airtec intercooler but is still on the stock OEM turbo so I’m happy with the numbers the car is running .
The car has been up to RS Tuning for a custom remap and made a nice 306 BHP and 357 LB/FT .
The power and torque graphs are nice and flat, and the car looks to be making good power from 5000 to 6000 RPM .
The car is only running a cold air induction system , Decat and exhaust system and an Airtec intercooler but is still on the stock OEM turbo so I’m happy with the numbers the car is running .
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Edited by Mr Roper on Friday 3rd March 16:06
So with my first track day booked for a couple of weeks time the Megane has had a change of heart about being put on track and now has decided it will not start anymore .
The car was running fine then last week end did not want to turn over when taking it out of the garage .
My fault code reader is not coming up with anything and i don’t think it is the injection ( check injection seems to be the default code on the cars for everything ) related and after speaking to people may be a starter motor problem ( one hell of a unpleasant job to do as you need to remove all most everything to get to it ) as the car does not even try and start .
After a few Fords and Toyota i forgot what fun French cars can offer
I just need to see how quick i can look to get this sorted as i am away all of next week so this will just give me 5 days to try and sort this before the track day so this may be touch and go .
Wish me luck
The car was running fine then last week end did not want to turn over when taking it out of the garage .
My fault code reader is not coming up with anything and i don’t think it is the injection ( check injection seems to be the default code on the cars for everything ) related and after speaking to people may be a starter motor problem ( one hell of a unpleasant job to do as you need to remove all most everything to get to it ) as the car does not even try and start .
After a few Fords and Toyota i forgot what fun French cars can offer
I just need to see how quick i can look to get this sorted as i am away all of next week so this will just give me 5 days to try and sort this before the track day so this may be touch and go .
Wish me luck
It’s worth checking the fuse module on the back of the battery.
From memory the positive cable from the battery bolts on to the module using the middle (2nd) of the 3 threads.
Bridge that middle one to the unused left one (I used a jump lead) and try that. (It bypasses the fuse).
I had this on mine, a replacement module is circa £60 from Renault
Hopefully you’ll get it sorted for Bedford. I’m there myself in my RS250 along with 6 other Renault’s
From memory the positive cable from the battery bolts on to the module using the middle (2nd) of the 3 threads.
Bridge that middle one to the unused left one (I used a jump lead) and try that. (It bypasses the fuse).
I had this on mine, a replacement module is circa £60 from Renault
Hopefully you’ll get it sorted for Bedford. I’m there myself in my RS250 along with 6 other Renault’s
-Moley- said:
It’s worth checking the fuse module on the back of the battery.
From memory the positive cable from the battery bolts on to the module using the middle (2nd) of the 3 threads.
Bridge that middle one to the unused left one (I used a jump lead) and try that. (It bypasses the fuse).
I had this on mine, a replacement module is circa £60 from Renault
Hopefully you’ll get it sorted for Bedford. I’m there myself in my RS250 along with 6 other Renault’s
Checked the fuses on the back of the battery and also the fuse box in the engine bay and no joy .From memory the positive cable from the battery bolts on to the module using the middle (2nd) of the 3 threads.
Bridge that middle one to the unused left one (I used a jump lead) and try that. (It bypasses the fuse).
I had this on mine, a replacement module is circa £60 from Renault
Hopefully you’ll get it sorted for Bedford. I’m there myself in my RS250 along with 6 other Renault’s
I have ordered new relays for the glove box and engine fuse box and checked every fuse on the car and no easy fix im afraid .
Hope to see you there but im up against it time wise .
Accelebrate said:
Any luck? I was looking forward to seeing it at Bedford, so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you
No not yet and i am still waiting for a starter motor to turn ( still think this is the problem ) but it was due yesterday and still has out for delivery on the tracking but i think im running out of time even if it does turn up but keep them fingers crossed alex98uk said:
How's it looking?
Not great TBH i have a starter motor on order but it has still not turned up .I have checked all fuses ( Number 19 being the problem for the starter ) changed x 3 relays and checked everything from the battery to the starter and all is fine .
I was hoping it was going to be an easy fix but its not looking that way so i will see if the starter motor turns up today have see if i can get any luck tomorrow but its not looking good .
Was really looking forward to Bedford as well .
An update on the non running Megane i have changed over two relays in the glove box that control part of the starting of the car and this has not fixed the starting problem .
I have a few other things to look at like pedal switches and a gear box switch as they tell the ECU its in gear or not and are needed to be correct for the start cycle to work .
I also need to check the wiring to the ECU as again this could be the problem if a wire has been nicked when i have done the gearbox mount change .
On a side note i had the great idear that what i really needed in my life was another track car to waste my money and time on
So to team up with the Megane ( when i get it fixed and working again ) i have brought a 2007 Honda Civic Type R FN2 that i will look to build up like the Megane to a track / road car spec .
Link to Type R track build below .
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I have a few other things to look at like pedal switches and a gear box switch as they tell the ECU its in gear or not and are needed to be correct for the start cycle to work .
I also need to check the wiring to the ECU as again this could be the problem if a wire has been nicked when i have done the gearbox mount change .
On a side note i had the great idear that what i really needed in my life was another track car to waste my money and time on
So to team up with the Megane ( when i get it fixed and working again ) i have brought a 2007 Honda Civic Type R FN2 that i will look to build up like the Megane to a track / road car spec .
Link to Type R track build below .
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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