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Clio 172 cup or Megan's r26 for track days



  RS 250, X5M,K1600Gt
I have a track only 172 cup which is pretty competitive and great fun..engine is prepped up a bit (seperate ecu, cams, throttle body, matched manifolds, de cat, performance exhaust..etc etc)and usual traçk day mods ( suspension 15 wheels ar1s etc) I am tempted by a r26 Megan' and turning that into a track car If not already done.
Would want it tuned and track prepped/ stripped.
I am interested in views/ advice pros and cons with moving to a Megan's r26.
My car was great on friday but want to see if best to invest further in this car or a r26.
Any advice grately received
 
  RS 250, X5M,K1600Gt
If you're chasing lap times go for the r26, but no amount of tuning the Meg would be as fun as what you have now IMO.
Interesting.must admit the clio is a lot of fun. I enjoy what it gives for such an understated car. I don't need to have a fancy dan car at the track. A lot of pleasure can be got taking on far superior cars. Puts a smile on my face. Just not sure if a r26 is calling me.
 

Speedy300

ClioSport Club Member
  M140i
If you're chasing lap times go for the r26, but no amount of tuning the Meg would be as fun as what you have now IMO.

I completely agree. The R26 will cost a lot more to run especially on track as its far heavier (brakes/tyres) but is easy to modify due to the turbo. I previously had a Megane RS250 which was quick but requires a different driving approach as you don't hold the gears like the NA Clio.

I considered getting a R26 (which are very good cars) as a track car but felt the Clio would be more "fun" despite being slower and far cheaper to run.
 


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