Megane 250

mini_nick · Dec 14, 2014

After just over 3 years with the Swift Sport, I finally decided on a change so have bought a Megane 250 - people on here will probably question why I went for a none cup car, but I really fancied something which went well, rode nicely and looked less shouty so this seemed to fit the bill. Yes you lose the diff but so far it is still brilliant to drive and finds a surprising amount of grip (especially considering its been wet all the time since I have bought it!)

Impressions so far are brilliant, so pleased with it! Spec is xenons, leds, pan roof. Car is a 61 with 19500 miles.

Ill get some decent pics when I get chance!

-Jamie- · Dec 14, 2014

Nice do like them in Oyster Grey.
Shame about the lack of Cup though, Totally different without it.

mini_nick · Dec 14, 2014

-Jamie- said:
Nice do like them in Oyster Grey.
Shame about the lack of Cup though, Totally different without it.

I chose deliberately not to have the cup pack, wanted ride quality over ultimate handling, no doubt they handle better with cup, but its so rare that I drive it to that level that a diff would be of benefit. Still is a cracking car without it.

-Jamie- · Dec 14, 2014

Don't get me wrong they re still brilliant even without it, But the pace it can cover ground in the damp and wet with good tyres and the Lsd is ridiculous.

Jealous of your Panoramic roof though

Any plans for it? Get it to RST for a map, Transforms it into a proper quick car over standard and how it should of came from the factory

PS, I have some cup springs spare if you want to sharpen it up a little :wink:

mini_nick · Dec 14, 2014

-Jamie- said:
Don't get me wrong they re still brilliant even without it, But the pace it can cover ground in the damp and wet with good tyres and the Lsd is ridiculous.

Jealous of your Panoramic roof though

Any plans for it? Get it to RST for a map, Transforms it into a proper quick car over standard and how it should of came from the factory

PS, I have some cup springs spare if you want to sharpen it up a little :wink:

I can imagine - it surprises me how much grip it has in the wet even without the diff, also at the lack of any torque steer! Thats interesting... have you remapped yours?

-Jamie- · Dec 14, 2014

Aye mine is mapped, Not by RST though. Need to get it tweaked soon as its decat'd and runs rich as hell and due to get a FMIC soon

Feirny · Dec 14, 2014

Looks good! Not sure on those alloys though, much prefer the other two options on them.

ForceIndia · Dec 14, 2014

Looks great. Personally never understood the "don't drive it hard enough to need the lsd" argument. It's not only in use when driving hard! Ride quality makes sense, same reason I went none cup pack on the 200.

mini_nick · Dec 14, 2014

ForceIndia said:
Looks great. Personally never understood the "don't drive it hard enough to need the lsd" argument. It's not only in use when driving hard! Ride quality makes sense, same reason I went none cup pack on the 200.

Fair enough, I enjoy how it drives without the lsd still, ideal spec for me would be non cup suspension with lsd - not really found it lacking in front end grip as of yet though!

ForceIndia · Dec 14, 2014

mini_nick said:
Fair enough, I enjoy how it drives without the lsd still, ideal spec for me would be non cup suspension with lsd - not really found it lacking in front end grip as of yet though!

In a similar vein I wanted a non cup 200,with the quicker rack. Would of been ideal spec.

mini_nick · Dec 14, 2014

I'm surprised at how refined it is running around day to day yet how it turns into a nutter once you give it some beans!

Poopensharten · Dec 14, 2014

Love that, as Feirny says though - those wheels are a bit lacking, they don't make it stand out enough for me!

Its an absolute nightmare to find one with xenons/recaros though, they all seem to be one or the other sadly!

Martin_172 · Dec 15, 2014

love them in Oyster, couldn't buy one without a Diff though! transforms the car, not like the clio days where it was just a set of stiffer springs and dampers and it was no biggie!

mini_nick · Dec 15, 2014

Martin_172 said:
love them in Oyster, couldn't buy one without a Diff though! transforms the car, not like the clio days where it was just a set of stiffer springs and dampers and it was no biggie!

Fair enough, I thought that until I drove one without a diff, more than happy with it! Didn't think there would be much love for it on here

Knuckles · Dec 15, 2014

Oddly, I love the 250/265 in oyster grey and hate it in liquid yellow, but I love the 275 in liquid yellow and hate it in oyster grey.

Good find getting the xenons!

brisa4984 · Dec 15, 2014

nice! enjoy

mini_nick · Feb 19, 2015

Had the car since November now, getting used to it too. So far so good, it really highlights how slippy the roads are - yes you miss the diff but it still finds an amazing amounts of grip and is a perfect blend for me of ride comfort when you want it and fun too!

megane_2 by playtoymotorsport, on Flickr

megane_3 by playtoymotorsport, on Flickr

megane_4 by playtoymotorsport, on Flickr

megane_5 by playtoymotorsport, on Flickr

megane_1 by playtoymotorsport, on Flickr

brisa4984 · Feb 19, 2015

oyster shows up really well mate.

ForceIndia · Feb 19, 2015

Lovely. Short plate doesn't sit well given the massive gaps either side. Great colour for the 250.

mini_nick · Feb 19, 2015

ForceIndia said:
Lovely. Short plate doesn't sit well given the massive gaps either side. Great colour for the 250.

Thanks, short plate I have had for years so have become used to it, know what you mean though sometimes I'm not sure - more of a tradition for me though!

ForceIndia · Feb 19, 2015

mini_nick said:
Thanks, short plate I have had for years so have become used to it, know what you mean though sometimes I'm not sure - more of a tradition for me though!

It's a shame they insist on the massive cut outs!

TarkMalbot · Feb 20, 2015

Lovely car. I used to have a 265 Cup. I had the same wheels as you for my winter wheels but had them done black.
I had mine mapped with a Bluefin, had a scorpion exhaust and a BMC filter and it made 327 bhp on a dyno day (Against some 400 bhp focuses that only made 350bhp on the same rollers!)
Very impressive car and I am gutted I had to sell it to buy a new house.

Brookie. · Feb 20, 2015

Lovely bud! Didn't know you'd gotten rid of the Swift.

I'll keep my eye out for this, would be good to see it at some point!

Matt W · Feb 20, 2015

Looks really nice and subtle.

Those plates though! Uh!

JakeyCUK · Feb 20, 2015

Love this! I quite like the short plate too!

leeds2592 · Feb 20, 2015

Looks good in that colour. Rear numberplate lights really date it though IMO, need some LEDs (Not the ones that are so bright they can be seen from space!)

Ian_182 · Feb 20, 2015

I realy like the grey and for what its worth you wont miss the diff if you've never had one.

mini_nick · Feb 20, 2015

ian 182 said:
I realy like the grey and for what its worth you wont miss the diff if you've never had one.

I drove my dads r26 with the diff and it did make the front end feel very positive, but this car definitely doesn't feel to be lacking grip and it still has a great chassis. Looking forward to doing a Nurburgring trip / track day early next year!

mini_nick · Feb 20, 2015

leeds2592 said:
Looks good in that colour. Rear numberplate lights really date it though IMO, need some LEDs (Not the ones that are so bright they can be seen from space!)

I have got some just not fitted yet! Done the interior lights with white LEDs

mini_nick · Feb 20, 2015

TarkMalbot said:
Lovely car. I used to have a 265 Cup. I had the same wheels as you for my winter wheels but had them done black.
I had mine mapped with a Bluefin, had a scorpion exhaust and a BMC filter and it made 327 bhp on a dyno day (Against some 400 bhp focuses that only made 350bhp on the same rollers!)
Very impressive car and I am gutted I had to sell it to buy a new house. 😧

That sounds quick - how did the clutch hold up?

TarkMalbot · Feb 20, 2015

It was fine to be honest. Never had any issues with it. I think they are known for making more power than quoted.

-Jamie- · Feb 20, 2015

Those figures seem very high for the mods TBH. I don't pay too much attention to peak/dyno figures either way, Its the the curves that are important IMO, Plus every Dyno reads different.

TarkMalbot · Feb 20, 2015

Indeed but also comparable to other cars run on the same dyno on the same day. So called 400bhp Focuses were not making much more so to me it was a good sign and I was more than happy with the way it drove no matter what power it had. Plus it was 284 bhp at the wheels as I go by that in the real world rather than calculated engine power. Anyway I will stop hijacking the thread about my old car. Sorry.

Iain C · Feb 20, 2015

Love that. Fantastic looking car. Bit of a speed jump from the swift!

Simon_16v · Feb 20, 2015

Tbf Motoscope rollers are known for over reading a bit

mini_nick · Feb 23, 2015

Brookie. said:
Lovely bud! Didn't know you'd gotten rid of the Swift.

I'll keep my eye out for this, would be good to see it at some point!

Yeah ill keep my eye out for your mini too, had a few cooper s's in the past and really enjoyed them!

mini_nick · Feb 23, 2015

Iain C said:
Love that. Fantastic looking car. Bit of a speed jump from the swift!

It is a bit of jump from the Swift, I had quite a few quickish cars before the Swift but that was over 3 years ago. Its good to be back in something with some power. The Swift was a great car though!

Iain C · Feb 24, 2015

mini_nick said:
It is a bit of jump from the Swift, I had quite a few quickish cars before the Swift but that was over 3 years ago. Its good to be back in something with some power. The Swift was a great car though!

I went from a 172 cup and an rx7 to a swift sport. So I feel your pain. The swift was a great car tho. Just desperately needed a 6th gear tho.

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