Megane 175 Dci

[Rojer]

Not sure if this is the correct place, so mods feel free to move.

I want to know what are the differences between a CUP and non cup version. Is it just springs and dampers? How can you spot a CUP over a non, is it just red Brembos? I can't seem to find my concrete evidence from searching around, so any help would be great.

 

[Darren61]

It mirrors lots of parts straight across from the R26. But with the diesel lump being heavier than the petrol, I believe the springs/shocks are a different rate

Could be worth a call to RPD as I’m sure they’ll be able to tell you plus they list 175 parts separately online..

 

[Rojer]

What i was worried about is if it had different hubs or anything compared to a non CUP. If it's just shocks and springs then you can bolt them to the normal car im assuming and it will be fine.

I found this on Wiki, which is the best i have found so far:

The Cup Chassis option (available for dCi 175 Lux) includes tire pressure monitor deletion, 18-inch anthracite alloy wheels with 225/45R18 Continental SportContact 2 tires, retuned dampers and spring rates, disconnectable ESP and anthracite coloured door mirror housings.

 

[MarcB]

@Rojer

Have a wee look at this topic regarding my old Dci and what renault sent me. Take it with a pinch of salt or not but this is the e-mail they sent

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/dirty-derv-project-175.792448/

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

@dCi_rep

 

[Krarl]

From my understanding it’s these options;

CUP Pack

- Cup shocks
- Cup springs
- Anthracite mirrors, wheels and door handles

LUX Pack

- Leather interior
- Leather armrest
- Keyless entry and keyless start
- Dimming rearview mirror (07 onwards)

Not sure if there was anything else, mines a dCi 175, 5 door in Ultra Red with CUP and LUX. Pretty much every option ticked so it’s like rocking horse s**t in terms of a Megane. I always thought they came standard with red Brembo’s but I found out earlier that mine have been painted and painted shockingly!

 

[Chris_Beer]

Here's the wife's 58 plate 5 door 175 dCi

Cup and Lux packed and unlike most has the 6 disc changer in the dash and not the storage thing. Leather and armrest / auto dim etc. 18's are a must IMO. Great car.

I know when it needed a front spring changing they are red dot versions and the rears are marked Eibach everywhere.

 

[Rojer]

Would we say this is a CUP model? I know it has black mirrors, but looks like it has the right door handles?

 

[Krarl]

Post a pic of the sticker where the paint code, I’m sure the CUP models had a specific code

 

[Rojer]

Post a pic of the sticker where the paint code, I’m sure the CUP models had a specific code

If i had one i would, it was just a car i found on eBay, but it's very far from me to go and have a look.

 

[Krarl]

Also, turn off the traction control and drive over 30mph. Non-Cups traction control comes back on after 30mph.

When I bought my 175 I was told that it made it a lot easier on the dyno as he could go balls to the wall without traction control kicking in. f**k knows what difference it makes on a dyno unless it was coated in butter

 

[Krarl]

If i had one i would, it was just a car i found on eBay, but it's very far from me to go and have a look.

What’s the reg?

 

[Rojer]

YC08 GCO

 

[Krarl]

Also, cup didn’t come with a sunroof.

Just doing a reg check didn’t bring up much, the MOT history just shows it hasn’t been looked after[emoji23]

 

[Rojer]

Seems to be impossible to find one, i only know of two others for sale. One here and another silver one on eBay and that's it. Do you know of any?

 

[Krarl]

Seems to be impossible to find one, i only know of two others for sale. One here and another silver one on eBay and that's it. Do you know of any?

There’s a few on Facebook in good condition for less than 2500 notes

 

[Rojer]

There’s a few on Facebook in good condition for less than 2500 notes

That's where im missing out as i don't have FB lol. Can you PM me any you would recommend please?

 

[Chris_Beer]

Just to note.. door handles are always the usual silver like the bullets.

Never seen any with other colours unless its a modified car. Just wheels and mirror caps.

 

[Krarl]

I’d get yourself a FB account tbh, you’re missing out here

 

[Rojer]

Went and saw this one, wasn't worth 3k. Needed rear tyres and brakes, bodywork was above average, drivers seat was starting to collapse. I found a nice 182 so i have lined that up for tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-...-000-MILES-FSH-SIMPLY-IMMACULATE/302812171044

 

[imprezaworks]

Simply immaculate, mint, like new. 9/10 it won't be

 

[Krarl]

Yeah it looked rough as f**king sin from the MOT history, failed pretty much every year for something non-minor

Also stated an oil leak for the last 2/3 MOT’s, would have stayed at home if I were you Rojer[emoji23]

 

[Darren61]

Went and saw this one, wasn't worth 3k. Needed rear tyres and brakes, bodywork was above average, drivers seat was starting to collapse. I found a nice 182 so i have lined that up for tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-...-000-MILES-FSH-SIMPLY-IMMACULATE/302812171044

That’s my old one. I put 25k on in 18 months. The guy who bought it off me lied and said he was buying it for a “brother in law” to commute to up north in.

I was happy to let it go for £1200 given its condition and then it was on eBay the next day in “immaculate” condition haha.

To be fair I replaced the front and rear disc/pads, regular oil services, glow plugs and aux belt (as it’s a chain driven one) and replaced all the springs as they snapped/broke at various points in my ownership (potholes).

Chris at BeanieSport helped look after it and it’s MOT history isn’t that bad, there’s certainly worse.

But it’s far from perfect and definitley overpriced as he bought it from me in July and it’s still for Sale!

 

[Krarl]

But for £3k you don’t want a 10 year old car that’s been bought purely for profit that doesn’t have any MOT. That just shows the owner has no faith in it selling anytime soon and that it will more than likely have a bent as Louis Spence MOT on it next

 

[Rojer]

That’s my old one. I put 25k on in 18 months. The guy who bought it off me lied and said he was buying it for a “brother in law” to commute to up north in.

I was happy to let it go for £1200 given its condition and then it was on eBay the next day in “immaculate” condition haha.

To be fair I replaced the front and rear disc/pads, regular oil services, glow plugs and aux belt (as it’s a chain driven one) and replaced all the springs as they snapped/broke at various points in my ownership (potholes).

Chris at BeanieSport helped look after it and it’s MOT history isn’t that bad, there’s certainly worse.

But it’s far from perfect and definitley overpriced as he bought it from me in July and it’s still for Sale!

Very interesting! Did you part EX it for something from him because that was the story I got.

 

[Ant1]

What about this one? Looks nice.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-08-...3b1f408515:g:4PsAAOSwHUlbmlAp&redirect=mobile

 

[imprezaworks]

Small world indeed

 

[Krarl]

What about this one? Looks nice.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-08-...3b1f408515:g:4PsAAOSwHUlbmlAp&redirect=mobile

That’s the one he mentioned Ant, you still looking for one?

 

[Ant1]

Only in red, tbh I would be looking at that black one. Looks good for the money.

 

[Rojer]

There is a red one on eBay for 2390 atm. @Ant1

 

[Darren61]

Very interesting! Did you part EX it for something from him because that was the story I got.

No, just put it on eBay for what I genuinely thought it was worth given its condition and wanted it off my drive as already had the replacement so ideally needed a “quick-ish” sale.

Can’t stand car salesman BS tbh!

 

[Ant1]

There is a red one on eBay for 2390 atm. @Ant1

Been offered it before, he’s dreaming at that price. He needs to knock a grand off.

 

[Rojer]

To be honest my first impression of him was this guys a c**k and seems I wasn’t wrong! Kept telling me how everything worked and took me out for a spin and drove it like he stole it. If it was 2k I would of been interested! Let’s hope the Clio tomorrow is better.

 

[Boydie]

Jumping on this thread, been a long time since I last posted and hoping to get back behind the wheel of a renault again soon.

I am after a "fun" daily so I can park up my Audi S3 and nothing else comes to mind which is practical, economical and good looking than the DCI175

Any current owners on the site?

I literally have trawled every forum, platform and papers looking for one so I know roughly everyone for sale currently.

Let me know what's out there, thanks

 

[Louis]

Jumping on this thread, been a long time since I last posted and hoping to get back behind the wheel of a renault again soon.

I am after a "fun" daily so I can park up my Audi S3 and nothing else comes to mind which is practical, economical and good looking than the DCI175

Any current owners on the site?

I literally have trawled every forum, platform and papers looking for one so I know roughly everyone for sale currently.

Let me know what's out there, thanks

@Poo’thologist @Sash @Scrooge

 

[Scrooge]

Mine blew up in 1.8 miles, so there will be no recommendation from me 😂

 

[Sash]

Mine blew up in 1.8 miles, so there will be no recommendation from me 😂

That was just bad luck!!

 

[Louis]

Mine blew up in 1.8 miles, so there will be no recommendation from me 😂

@Sunglasses_Ron selling a lemon

 

[Scrooge]

Nah he didn’t, just as Sash said, pure bad luck. The car itself was mint 👌

 

[Louis]

Nah he didn’t, just as Sash said, pure bad luck. The car itself was mint 👌

Blink twice if ron has a gun to your head 🥵🥵