Moved on from the Clio - LY R26 Content

[mikeh]

So I picked this up last week;


Spec according to the previous owner;
* RS Tuning Stage 2 Map - 274bhp 310 lb/ft
* Larger uprated injectors (630cc)
* K-Tec 3" Sport Exhaust System
* Miltek De-Cat
*Samco Silicone Hoses
* Forge re-circ valve
* Forge actuator
* Forge uprated front mount intercooler
* K-tec goodridge Front and rear Braided Hoses
* Short shifter
* Scangauge II with x gauge
* ARP Con Rod Bolts
* Taper Pro Polarised Wheel Bolts
* Cooksport Springs
*Brembo Plain HC Discs
* DS1.11 Pads


I managed to get a few pics today:

As far as plans go - I don't really have any. I specifically looked for a car with the spec I wanted.


I fitted four CS5s in the right size as the car had fairly well worn 225s on it.


I'm going to find some spare wheels to throw some track rubber on and see where that gets me. I suspect the lack of camber might be frustrating both in terms of performance and tyre wear, but I'm not entirely keen to ditch the standard suspension yet. Why does no one make camber adjustable top mounts for standard suspension?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Thats gorgeous! Good spec too!

 

[-KarL-]

Very nice!

.R spoiler would finish it off.

 

[Knuckles]

Beautiful!

stage 2 megs are effortlessly quick too!

 

[Rs-172-cup]

Seen this for sale absolutely beautiful! Great buy!

 

[Joe#]

That looks epic!

A nice spec list too, but an .R spoiler would really finish it off nicely

 

[mikeh]

I'm struggling to justify £130 +paint for an R spoiler when I so desperately want to get it on track.

I'm looking at a Spa two dayer, so maybe after than

 

[Lawro]

Lovely that and nice spec too! Enjoy it.

 

[Stay Puft]

Gorgeous car/spec. Exactly what I have in mind when i move on from the 172 after uni, 3yrs time

 

[johnpidge]

Sweet and nice spec matey

 

[Sport200]

Very nice!

 

[lemonnobby]

looks good mate

 

[Thrust-Rated]

Looks lovely! What's it like compared to the Clio then?
I wouldn't mind owning one of these one day

 

[Sam]

Lovely motor.

Nice pics to.

 

[Craig]

Very nice mate. Great spec too

 

[mikeh]

Looks lovely! What's it like compared to the Clio then?
I wouldn't mind owning one of these one day

I see a lot of people say they are a little bit too grown up and boring compared to the Clio.

I genuinely feel like this handles better than my Clio on ASTs. I've never instantly gelled with a car like I have with this R26, it's always taken me a few days/weeks/months to really figure out how a car behaves and exploit it's capabilities confidently. I was throwing the R26 around like I'd had it for years, on the day I got it!

The only downside to the car is the fuel economy - I don't have a great driving pattern for economy as it is, but my last two tanks were 21 and 23mpg respectively. Not that I really care - it's worth every penny.

I love it.

 

[Dan...]

Love it!