Renaultsport Mégane R26 Liquid Yellow #1245

[someguycalledtom]

Introducing my new car which Ive had for a week now after replacing a 07 BMW 130i manual.

Pre children I had a couple of year old Twingo 133 and always had the idea of trying some else from the Renaultsport range when I had the chance.I always originally looking at Clio 197/200s but when this popped up in arguably the best colour ever I had to have it.

With these not being young cars anymore this one especially needed a few cosmetic points addressing to bring it back to where I want it.Mechaically all seems good so far.....

Lists have been made (small items mainly) and I'm waiting for things to arrive.Plans are to keep it pretty much as it is now,clean it up and have some fun with it.

First job completed a couple of days after buying it was fixing a common issue on these.

After

Someone had kindly changed EVERY interior bulb for cheap LED version.These have now been changed to standard items.Much better.

So far I'm over the moon with it.

Thanks

 

[someguycalledtom]

As you do with every "New" car you buy,you Google the Reg to find its dirty secrets.Turns out it used to be owned by a fellow Pistonheads user who I've emailed as I'd love to here how he found it.Great picture by the way.

Also a place I'm sure every Renaultsport car has been....

 

[someguycalledtom]

Thanks Guys, approaching 300 miles in the car now all is good apart from a pulling/notchyness in the steering.Ive only check tyre pressures so far so it's a job for the new year.Ive never driven a car with an LSD before but I need to check alignment and swivel hub bearing as heard they can go.

I've replaced the ultra bright LED number plate lamps with normal bulb style units

I've re fitted the "FIA" stickers to the rear side windows and to keep the Christmas spirit I've re fitted the "Elf" lubricants sticker to the rear window.

Nipped to Salford Quays last night to watch some football so managed to get the first picture in my ownership

Probably won't get used now till after New Year where I may finally get around the list of jobs to do.Thanks

 

[Brigsy]

LY crew. Looks decent.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

If you wanted to check the swivel bearings, pop the track rod end out of the hub and then turn from side to side by hand and feel for anything weird.

 

[someguycalledtom]

Thanks and thanks for the help with few questions on IG @Brigsy

 

[someguycalledtom]

@Mr Trailer Man thanks I'll have to check that in the next year.It feels like sometimes the front wheels have a mind of there own and wander/pull.Not sure if this is normal or not

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

@Mr Trailer Man thanks I'll have to check that in the next year.It feels like sometimes the front wheels have a mind of there own and wander/pull.Not sure if this is normal or not

Yeah that's pointing to it being them.

 

[someguycalledtom]

Yeah that's pointing to it being them.

Do you know where the rebuild kits are available from?

 

[Clio_fool]

Do you know where the rebuild kits are available from?

Kam racing do swivel hub bearings and Kev is very helpful. @Kev@KAM

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

What did you do with seat?

Replaced? or Repaired?

 

[someguycalledtom]

What did you do with seat?

Replaced? or Repaired?

Had it repaired

 

[Brigsy]

As above disconnect track rod ends and see if the hubs turn smooth. If you need swivels doing, you will most likely need inserts to go with the swivel bearings, can get them here https://www.optimiz-access.fr/fr/ch...tretoise-inferieure-de-pivot-megane-2-rs.html

 

[someguycalledtom]

@Brigsy thanks if it needs it doing im most probably buy a spare set of hub,build them up and swap them over.

I do have a slight vibration under heavy ish braking which i put down to maybe warped discs but i wondering now if the steering and braking are linked.....

 

[PP200t]

Hi and welcome. Beautiful car you have and the bits you’ve already done to it are an improvement. I always wanted to try one of these but haven’t had chance yet. And they seem to be creeping up in price like most things now
Enjoy

 

[Brigsy]

@Brigsy thanks if it needs it doing im most probably buy a spare set of hub,build them up and swap them over.

I do have a slight vibration under heavy ish braking which i put down to maybe warped discs but i wondering now if the steering and braking are linked.....

Vibration under heavy braking is common, usually pad deposits. Discs wont be warped, give it 70mph-30mph hard braking on the bounce to deglaze.

 

[someguycalledtom]

@Brigsy arrr ok i just assumed they were warped as the previous owner i believe did a trackday in it.Ill try the above and hope it clears.