Not Normal Dans R26 Megane F1

[NorthloopCup]

Nurburgring it isn't but you'll no doubt devour it haha

I'll probably manage 4-5 goes, get bored and never go back again! Lol! That seems to be the way with uk tracks unfortunately. Knew i should've fucked off to Aachen to work for scania when I was offered the job! Lol

 

[not normal dan]

I'll probably manage 4-5 goes, get bored and never go back again! Lol! That seems to be the way with uk tracks unfortunately. Knew i should've fucked off to Aachen to work for scania when I was offered the job! Lol

Nothing will compare to the 13 miles of green hell!

 

[NorthloopCup]

Nothing will compare to the 13 miles of green hell!

Ever.

 

[not normal dan]

So few pics from today, met Ste Burns down there and Steve1 came down in his R.

Really good day got a few vids when I remembered to switch on the GoPro lol.

Few pics of the Megs together

My R26 and Ste's R

Another

And Mr Burns trophy too

I'll edit the gopro vids and bang them up later. Was a really good day and great selection of cars, really worth the 25 quid to join up and gives you access to around 8 members days like this!

 

[NorthloopCup]

How many laps did you get in mate?

 

[not normal dan]

How many laps did you get in mate?

4 goes and 3 of them were doubles so 7 laps but they changed the formation a few times but it was really busy today as it was first members day.

I did have a moment when I heard a noise but I've realised it was when I was slowing down/feathering throttle and sounds like a pop in the exhaust haha

I got some footage so once I've trimmed it I'll up load it

 

[not normal dan]

So first run has been edited and is live on YouTube. Concentrated on keeping it smooth but still carrying pace and just trying to take in what I had watched



I did get the odd pop sound which I'm certain came from the exhaust but I haven't been able to create it on the road as of yet.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Regards the pop mate, my cup only does it on track when given a right pasting. Never done it on the road

 

[not normal dan]

Regards the pop mate, my cup only does it on track when given a right pasting. Never done it on the road

Yeah you only really used 2nd and 3rd and 4th on the straight, it was just weird as I never heard it before and did cause me to back off on me second run tbh until I was sure what it was

 

[Mr Burns]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

I've only just got home... Mega long day!

 

[not normal dan]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

I've only just got home... Mega long day!

Bloody hell mate, what time was that skate park open till?

Yeah cracking day, glad I joined. Good mix of motors down there today. Just got to upload me last video up later after work.

 

[Mr Burns]

Session was 8-12, now I'm meant to be getting ready for the Shelsley Walsh breakfast club if I can prize myself out of bed lol. Think I need a plan B!

 

[not normal dan]

Session was 8-12, now I'm meant to be getting ready for the Shelsley Walsh breakfast club if I can prize myself out of bed lol. Think I need a plan B!

Aching today then kidda? Lol

If I was off I'd of blasted over in the derv

 

[Mr Burns]

Nah I feel alright mate, just cba driving to Shelsley Walsh at 7am for a car meet lol.

Might take the MTB over the Chase... What shift you on today?

 

[not normal dan]

Nah I feel alright mate, just cba driving to Shelsley Walsh at 7am for a car meet lol.

Might take the MTB over the Chase... What shift you on today?

7 till 6 mate, got to try and get back into a routine this week with everything that's been going on

 

[not normal dan]

2nd video, little bit more pace although I did single the noise down to the pop from the exhaust so did back off a tad but cant wait to get back there again!

I have found the car a little more tricky to drive since mapping as traction in 2nd is questionable!

 

[not normal dan]

So Adam posted how he had managed to get his hands on some more r26r spoilers and how stock was limited.

I've wanted one for a while but just never got round to ordering one but thought I'd better act fast

Phone call yesterday and this is here today

 

[Mr Burns]

Let's hope this gives you a few more bhp's too lol.

 

[not normal dan]

Let's hope this gives you a few more bhp's too lol.

The gtx3071r will take care of that, I need this for all that extra downforce pmsl

 

[The Russian.]

So Adam posted how he had managed to get his hands on some more r26r spoilers and how stock was limited.

I've wanted one for a while but just never got round to ordering one but thought I'd better act fast

Phone call yesterday and this is here today

Under every cabinet is a wii board:

 

[Daz.]

I think I must be the only person in the world that doesn't like .R spoilers!

 

[not normal dan]

Under every cabinet is a wii board:

Yeah tell me about it, wii and all that was something the missus begged me for and has never been used lol

I think I must be the only person in the world that doesn't like .R spoilers!

Good job you don't have one then

 

[not normal dan]

So bit of a shop about for tyres, read various reviews and spoke to various folk and finally settled for these from oponeo.

Went for the 595rsr in a 235/40/18 in the end. Spoke to a few folk who seem happy with them but more so me pal who won the pro british drift championship last year.

He's sponsored by Driftworks and has been in Motorsport all his life so if there good for his 650bhp m3 they'll do for my humble megane.

Just received the first pair off oponeo, still waiting for the other 2

 

[not normal dan]

So been fairly busy recently, family commitments, wedding planning, work and fixing other folks cars!

As well as the RSR's I've also inherited a pair of dunlop direzza's which intend to use on the front when I get some spare wheels and maybe even buy another pair!

I got these of a pal Steve from the Meg forum after doing him a few favours on his r26r

So today I got me arse into gear and down the tyre shop to have the RSR's fitted

So far I can't comment on them, I've driven from the tyre shop to home and to work tonight and they seem to hold up well so far in the rain and even the odd bit of standing water but I don't drive like a prick in w**k conditions either way.

 

[bill]

I had Dunlop direzza's on my clio, great tyres, plenty of grip, and wore very well.

 

[not normal dan]

I had Dunlop direzza's on my clio, great tyres, plenty of grip, and wore very well.

Yeah these have done a couple of days at cadwell but tbh there have loads of tread left on them.

So far I'm impressed with the RSR's for the money on the road and they don't half warm up quick, also sidewalls seem much stiffer then the ps3's I removed

 

[not normal dan]

So it's not been overly eventful recently a new battery and that's about it, just enjoying the car at its current spec.

So battery was getting lazy, checked for drains and charge rate but it was the original so I thought now was the time so 50 quid later and I had a new exide with 3 year guarantee

So today I went up the local sprint track, Curborough where I'm a member for a few runs. Good afternoon tbh and stiffened it up a little more and really happy with the results

Just ordered some fresh fluids for change before cadwell on the 6th of May which I'm really looking forward too

 

[Mr Burns]

Looking forward to Cadwell, I'm sure the Megane will shine there :up:

 

[not normal dan]

Looking forward to Cadwell, I'm sure the Megane will shine there :up:

Yeah I reckon I'll be able to stretch its legs a little more and really looking forward to feeling the changes of the new setup compared to Donington

Let's just hope the Suns shining too haha

 

[not normal dan]

First video from yesterday, steady run as it was me first run and didn't quite know how much grip surface was going to offer with the rain.

Bc's were still set fairly soft but got jacked up afterwards

 

[not normal dan]

Video from last night at Cadwell

 

[Mr Burns]

Those last few laps we did you really started to push hard... Nice work for your second trackday and first time at Cadwell, Dan!

 

[not normal dan]

Those last few laps we did you really started to push hard... Nice work for your second trackday and first time at Cadwell, Dan!

Cheers mate, was really enjoy that place booked again for next month can't wait!

 

[not normal dan]

2nd run from Cadwell, still a little damp in areas

 

[not normal dan]

Little delivery today, fresh set of ds1.11's from JJC race and rally. Heads up they offer club discount so there 156 delivered

Also it's been rather neglected past few months so out came the detailing gear

Pre jet wash
Af citrus power
Af Avalanche snow foam
Two bucket megs wash
Bilt hammer de ironised
Bilberry wheel cleaner
Autobrite direct cherry gloss
Autobrite direct project 32
Megs tyre gel
Megs glass cleaner
Af trim restore

 

[Cub.]

Just caught up with this. Top work, wish I lived closer to curborough

 

[not normal dan]

Just caught up with this. Top work, wish I lived closer to curborough

Curborough is good, fun on an afternoon for peanuts and a good bunch of folk and mix of cars

It's a hard one to master as you only get one run at a time so consistency isn't the name of the day

 

[not normal dan]

So hit Cadwell again Wednesday afternoon, went up with me mate Steve in his r26r and as usual we had a great afternoon, weather was banging and got chatting to a few like minded enthusiasts as you do.

As always the Meganes performed faultlessly and really showed there worth on track.

Took a few things away with me to do before the Oulton RS day in August.

First off as the night went on the brakes felt a tad spongy, I'm putting it down to fluid as I'm not sure when it was last changed and everything else is brand new and always need happy with DS1.11's. So first off is a full fluid change and some braided lines.

Secondly I'm gonna replace the standard 4kg rear springs that come with the BC fast road to 7kg to match the front

And last but not least it's going on a diet and getting some fixed seats!!!!

So all in all really happy with the car and my track work seems to be going from strength to strength

 

[182jwilliams]

Car looks great Dan. What's your plans for this? Cage etc..?

 

[not normal dan]

Car looks great Dan. What's your plans for this? Cage etc..?

Yeah potentially, I've got a lot of things that's come before the car at the minute (wedding and new house) so progress may not be as quick as usual.

Been pricing up P4P 5mm lexan rear windows, been looking for some form of composite panels (boot, bonnet etc) but it's proving hard as I'd imagine there isn't really a market like the clio and I don't want to fork out for carbon and then paint on top.

For now a set of seats and stripped out rear and lighter battery will do though as there's a few areas I'd like to work on, fuel system, few more brake up grades too