Not Normal Dans R26 Megane F1

[182jwilliams]

The premier inn I stopped at sorry, it's bang and attached to a decent little pub where we ate that evening tbh and it's about 10 minute drive in the morning.

Yeah liked it tbh mate, car seemed to turn in better and with less weight in the back the back did want seem a tad more lively but it's a trade off I'm happy to make.

I think my only real hold back now is tyres, I feel I could get much more from 888r or a DZ03g.

I had a few laps in a 250 with some KW club sports on and that felt nice, he seemed to be able to carry maybe 5-10mph more through Coram but he was on 888's




Yeah she got used to it now, by the end of the start finish straight I was carrying 120ish so I wasn't hanging around.

What date you booked donington?

Quick mate! I'm booked on for the 17th mate an evening session

 

[not normal dan]

Quick mate! I'm booked on for the 17th mate an evening session

17th of??

Cheers mate, was me first time at Snett

 

[182jwilliams]

17th of??

Cheers mate, was me first time at Snett

Sorry mate thought I had mentioned in the previous comment. 17tu June

 

[not normal dan]

Sorry mate thought I had mentioned in the previous comment. 17tu June

Javelin? I was thinking of booking the day iirc for just over 200ish???

I'm off so I'll pop up no doubt, may even book it

 

[182jwilliams]

Javelin? I was thinking of booking the day iirc for just over 200ish???

I'm off so I'll pop up no doubt, may even book it

Sorry mate! The 19th June, it's an evening session £145 I think I paid. Missus is coming with me to will be good if you came mate

 

[not normal dan]

Sorry mate! The 19th June, it's an evening session £145 I think I paid. Missus is coming with me to will be good if you came mate

What provider is it with mate? Got a link?

 

[182jwilliams]

What provider is it with mate? Got a link?

It's on bookatrack mate let me know if you can't find it and I'll link you. Last time I done donington with them they emailed me about 50 pics free!

 

[not normal dan]

It's on bookatrack mate let me know if you can't find it and I'll link you. Last time I done donington with them they emailed me about 50 pics free!

Open track are like that too free pictures and tuition lol

 

[182jwilliams]

Open track are like that too free pictures and tuition lol

Mate my head is all over the place! It's June the 17th a Friday evening! Bloody hell I was looking in 2015 haha

 

[not normal dan]

First video edit of my first session at Snetterton

 

[not normal dan]

So a few little updates of late, been a little slow as had a lot on with new job on the horizon and interviews and assessments etc.

So finally got hold of me powerflex lower arm bushes, non adjustable after the horror stories of the castor bushes etc.

Got them through a mate who's a powerflex dealer so now I can go about rebuilding my spare arms [emoji106]

Also Red5Automotive had a massive offer on TD 1.2's after celebrating the BTCC as there the control wheel for the series! Gone for them in black!

Exact same fitment as Steve Kemp, a lad I've been chatting to recently regarding fitment

Will increase track slightly with the alter of the offset and will make it a little more darty after speaking to a friend who sets up race and drift cars but nothing that'll be overly noticeable.

Also bought a set of R888's to put on them!

Demon tweeks were the cheapest for 4 with free delivery and awesome service as always






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[Ricardos]

Been following this thread as I've just bought a Megane 225 and going to track it as well. I really like how you've done everything so far. I dont suppose you have any close up pics of where the harnesses clip into in the back of the car and where you've mounted the harness in between the seats if that's ok

 

[Ph1 Tom]

So finally got hold of me powerflex lower arm bushes, non adjustable after the horror stories of the castor bushes etc.

What's wrong with the caster bushes? I've done 4 trackdays with mine so far.

 

[not normal dan]

What's wrong with the caster bushes? I've done 4 trackdays with mine so far.

Ask all the other members that have had problems mate, they complain of them constantly moving

 

[Ph1 Tom]

No issues here...

 

[not normal dan]

No issues here...

Great, like I said I know Sunnylunn (Martin) had them fitted to his R by Mark Black and were constantly moving and f**king up the Geo on his old R26r no matter how tight they were done up and it ended up costing his a Trackday at Cadwell.

The same with Ianplymouth on his 225, both have had the issues along with a few others on RS Megane.

With the amount of Trackdays I do it's just one issue/possibility I can't be arsed with.

 

[not normal dan]

So then not much in terms of updates tbh, got the tyres mounted on the rims and the wheels are sat on the car for now.

Cars going into the paint shop on the 23rd for a few bits and the R spoiler to be painted and fitted finally.

Few more things in the pipeline but you'll all soon see!


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[not normal dan]

So then been a little quiet of late, got myself a new job and the process has took up a lot of time also bought a dog and putting finishing touches on me wedding!

So the Meganes been sitting idle apart from a weekly drive out just to make sure nothing seizes up etc

So on Saturday I thought I'd better get a few bits checked and a few job carried out pre Trackday etc.

So I these jobs included:

Oil and filter change (Fuchs Titan)
Strip and clean and re bleed brakes
Nut and bolt check
Service Recirc valve
Adjust bucket seat position.

Luckily got it all done before the heavens open and then it was time to chill and pack the car for Cadwell.

So Sunday morning met up with Steve1 at his and headed off to Cadwell park. Weather had given iffy reports but it turned out to be a bloody cracker!

So we got there met Lee and Nick and Chris who had came to spectate.

The day couldn't of gone better, the R26 felt on form and felt like I'd turned another corner in terms of my track driving although I considered myself half quick lol

Top day and the Meganes certainly earn't there keep and just goes to show how capable they are weather a few other drivers coming over showing interest and giving compliments

Think we rid Lincolnshire of half the fly population

Videos to come, my R26 is now down a local bodyshop for its R spoiler and a little few bits tidied up!


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[Tommo.]

Would you mind PM'ing details of the paint shop your using please Dan? Want to get a few bits done on my Trophy, but it's difficult finding someone you can trust!

Was following you through Melbourne a few weeks back on a sat morning (you were in the 172).

 

[not normal dan]

Would you mind PM'ing details of the paint shop your using please Dan? Want to get a few bits done on my Trophy, but it's difficult finding someone you can trust!

Was following you through Melbourne a few weeks back on a sat morning (you were in the 172).

You have PM

Yeah was I going towards donington? If so I was off to do some work on me pals R


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[Tommo.]

You have PM :wink:

Yeah was I going towards donington? If so I was off to do some work on me pals R


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Thanks for the PM mate :up:

Yeah you were heading that way, the Cup looked good!

 

[not normal dan]

Yeah cups cool, probably going to have a little paintwork and some bilstein coilovers and wheel refurb and a nice exhaust pal and that'll do it


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[not normal dan]

So booked myself another trackday, Donington evening session with javelin at the end of June.

3 hours for 129 is a little pricey but Donington always is and it fits in nicely with my training commitments over the next month with my new job.

Donington was my first ever Trackday in the R26 so it'll be nice to have a few hours on track there!

Also woke up today with trophy thoughts, God knows why but I fancy another so I could be replacing the cup haha


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[not normal dan]

So Donington was fun, 100 mile in 3 hours and just enough fuel left for the 12 mile journey home.

Really can't fault this car it just seems to get quicker and quicker on track or maybe that's me lol.

Bought some R fog light blanks of a chap on Facebook

There's been a bit of a dodgy smell which has turned out to be a blow from downpipe so I've ordered a new gasket and some studs to resolve that from RPD.

Also got some AST's on the way, the BC's have been great but the ride quality of the AST's when the going gets rough is just more superior which I can only put down to the valving in the shocks.

Really want to take this car up a peg again this year so cage, plastic Windows and a brake up grade along with the AST's will hopefully take it there


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[182jwilliams]

So Donington was fun, 100 mile in 3 hours and just enough fuel left for the 12 mile journey home.

Really can't fault this car it just seems to get quicker and quicker on track or maybe that's me lol.

Bought some R fog light blanks of a chap on Facebook

There's been a bit of a dodgy smell which has turned out to be a blow from downpipe so I've ordered a new gasket and some studs to resolve that from RPD.

Also got some AST's on the way, the BC's have been great but the ride quality of the AST's when the going gets rough is just more superior which I can only put down to the valving in the shocks.

Really want to take this car up a peg again this year so cage, plastic Windows and a brake up grade along with the AST's will hopefully take it there


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Cracking car mate, plans sound brilliant to!

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[not normal dan]

Cracking car mate, plans sound brilliant to!

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Cheers pal, really for the money I don't think there's much else that can even get near them on track.




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[basket491]

Cheers pal, really for the money I don't think there's much else that can even get near them on track.

Mini Cooper s !!


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Mini Cooper s ?!?

 

[not normal dan]

Generic CS reply lol, where's the fiesta ST?


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[basket491]

What about a e46?

 

[not normal dan]

So today I logged onto bookface today and this came up from a year ago!

A drive out round Wales with a few lads from RsMegane including @Gray and @TheRussian.

Had a phone call from Curtis at AST today and fingers crossed I should be collecting them before the end of the week but no breath has been held lol.

Also had a little delivered off RPD

New exhaust gasket and lock nuts for the downpipe


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[Danith]

What about a e46?

This guy knows, ha. 330ci 6 speed manual to be precise, with refurbed wheels and eibach suspension........................

 

[imprezaworks]

Think he was meaning to get one lol

 

[not normal dan]

This guy knows, ha. 330ci 6 speed manual to be precise, with refurbed wheels and eibach suspension........................

I'm a massive BMW fan, we have one lol!

I'd love an e46 m3 massive soft spot since I worked on them at stratstone! I was very close to buying one before the Meg but on track the Meg seems to lap them up unless there fairly modified and then there true weapons!

Problem with the 46 m3 is the high price wear and tear items and the inherit problems which is probably the reason I'll sadly never own one [emoji24]



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[not normal dan]

So phone call off Curtis at Ast this morning, collecting them Saturday morning [emoji106]


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[not normal dan]

There here [emoji106]

Met Curtis down at AST this morning, the quality is bang on just can't wait to get them on [emoji106]


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[not normal dan]

So going to try and find time to stick the AST's on this weekend, partly so me pal can have me BC's and so I can try and get it corner weighted and geo'd before the wedding!

Fingers crossed fitting shouldn't take no more then a couple of hours [emoji106]


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[Joe#]

Great bit of kit mate, I'm sure you'll love them

 

[Iain C]

Was this you

 

[not normal dan]

Great bit of kit mate, I'm sure you'll love them

Yeah I've driven me friends R26r with them on quite a lot. The BC's are good for the money, the 4kg rears were way to soft and the 7kg did the trick but you can see where the money has gone with AST's as even with 450lb springs there so compliant

Was this you

Nah afraid not mate


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[NorthloopCup]

@not normal dan this time next week youth -
















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