Not Normal Dans R26 Megane F1

[not normal dan]

I'll have to pop over when you're about dude to check it out, and maybe some photos :smile:

Yeah, gave it a clean this morning although after today it's a different colour!

Still can't get over how much of an improvement the smf conversion has made and how the down pipe has made the boost delivery!

Now just for for injectors and map beggining of March, will give me time to get some mileage under its belt before hand!

 

[not normal dan]

So earlier today I was in a bit of a hurry to get the geo done with being back at work and not knowing when is next get chance.

I usually use the assistance of @NorthloopCup or me mate Pete at centre of gravity but with me being in a hurry I didn't want to be putting folk out.

So after speaking to a few pals in the drift community and hearing good things off @MrBurns I headed off to A line in Dudley.

http://www.alineyourcar.co.uk

These guys use the latest hunter equipment and will happily dial in any setup you want and also advise on setup.

Anyway we discussed setup and that I do I aim to do a handful of trackdays but it's still predominantly a road car so still had to retain decent tyre wear.

So we set the toe to standard manufacturers spec and the camber to the maximum negative angle but still with in manufacturers tolerance so will still get decent tyre wear.

He even said that if I found that on track I could do with a little more or that the tyres were wearing great he'd happily dial in some more for sod all as my setup is now saved on there system.

Haven't had chance to push it yet but felt better as it wasn't pulling all over the road. The dampers are still set to soft but can't wait to wind them up on a dry day and push on

 

[not normal dan]

So finger slipped on the "buy it now" on these little beauties!

Call to RS tuning this week!

 

[not normal dan]

So little parcel arrived today. The rear brakes had really seen better days when I bought the car especially the discs anyway.

So after reading a few reviews online and speaking to some friends I bought the rear discs from MTEC performance sport brake discs.

These came with bearings and grooved and for 175 quid I got a set of discs, a set of brembo pads and the abs rings built in.

So await my review on here for these but so far they seem a good quality product.

Now onto the other disc you see, basically when stripping the car last week during the mass overhaul I noticed the inner pad on the drivers side was a little more worn.

On closer inspection it appears to be a little sticky in the caliper so coupled with the heat it's clear to see that it's been sticking and worn the inner of the disc something terrible.

So reluctant to pay for OE discs due to the fact the DS1.11 pads seem very hard and that coupled with track days could turn out a tad expensive I hit the Internet. Anyway I ended up on ktec racing site (a site I rarely use now days as there usually expensive) and I found these on offer

There grooved, claim to be H/C and up to uprated pads and track work so thought I'd give them ago.

As always ordered Friday here today, usual ktec service which has always been good

Roll on Wednesday my day off and time to get cracking!

 

[not normal dan]

So got a few updates, been a bit lazy and only really been updating me RSmegane thread.

So first off I got round to replacing the front discs

Soon stripped the old knackers off

Gave the hub a bit of a clean

New disc in

And all went well other side and are nicely bedded in now.

If you remember the trouble I had with the downpipe of having to grind out excess weld and re-weld it from the rear to fit.

Well I got onto Whybee and they said they had a new modified downpipe which they happily sent out, can't fault there service and I will fit this sooner or later

As you can see the lip for the turbo is there now

Then on to the rear brakes

Old setup

Stripped

Old discs well past it

New setup all fitted and looking much healthier

Also I fitted some 5mm front spacers as the rim protector on tyre would just catch on coilovers on full lock, something that seems common on coilovered meganes

Either way it's done the trick.

Next up I wanted to raise the rear as it had settled a little to low for my liking and and I like a bit of rake.

Also adjusted exhaust has it was a little close to the rear bear and would vibrate and knock time to time.

Then yesterday the final piece to the puzzle finally arrived

Siemens Deka 630cc injectors

Is booked in with Paul at RS tuning on 5th of March for mapping, hopefully see around 285bhp and torque limited to 300

 

[TimR26]

Brakes look good! Hope you get good results at RS Tuning.

 

[not normal dan]

Brakes look good! Hope you get good results at RS Tuning.

Yeah car seems healthy, compression is good and timings spot on. Also checked turbo over whilst changing downpipe and seems bang on

 

[TimR26]

Yeah car seems healthy, compression is good and timings spot on. Also checked turbo over whilst changing downpipe and seems bang on

It should go well then.

I'm there on the 6th to get my forged engine and hybrid turbo mapped.

 

[not normal dan]

It should go well then.

I'm there on the 6th to get my forged engine and hybrid turbo mapped.

Yeah I tried to book the 6th but speccky said they were rather busy.

I've got to get there for about half 12 to bang me injectors in so he can start mapping at 1.

He says it takes a couple of hours but most people I speak to said it's much quicker

 

[TimR26]

Yeah I tried to book the 6th but speccky said they were rather busy.

I've got to get there for about half 12 to bang me injectors in so he can start mapping at 1.

He says it takes a couple of hours but most people I speak to said it's much quicker

I wouldn't know how long it takes, first time I went for mapping the turbo was fucked then the second time my timing was out. Hoping for third time lucky.

I rung up on Friday asking for the 5th but Specky said they were busy so booked me in on the 6th at 11am.

 

[not normal dan]

I wouldn't know how long it takes, first time I went for mapping the turbo was fucked then the second time my timing was out. Hoping for third time lucky.

I rung up on Friday asking for the 5th but Specky said they were busy so booked me in on the 6th at 11am.

Yeah I think I rang on Wednesday, what spec were you running previously?

 

[TimR26]

Yeah I think I rang on Wednesday, what spec were you running previously?

It's run three different specs.

Originally it was Stage 2 with Forge intercooler, Forge actuator, Forge recirc and 2.75" decat. That made 270bhp and 333lbft at TDF.

Then I added the ITG kit, Forge hard pipe kit, 630cc injectors and 3" Ktec exhaust. Went for mapping and turbo was fucked so only base 630cc map was installed. This made 263bhp and 285lbft on the base map at Surrey Rolling Road once the turbo was replaced.

Now it's got a brand new forged engine, hybrid turbo, 3" decat, and a new set of 630cc injectors. Went for mapping and the timing was out! Timing was sorted this week and it ran 294.4bhp and 325lbft still on the base 630cc map at Surrey Rolling Road.

 

[not normal dan]

333lbft on standard internals! Brave haha

Certainly been through the wars then shag

 

[TimR26]

333lbft on standard internals! Brave haha

Certainly been through the wars then shag

It's luck of the draw really, the rods were straight when I dismantled the old engine.

 

[not normal dan]

It's luck of the draw really, the rods were straight when I dismantled the old engine.

Yeah I guess it's just a case of the quality variation between them.

Paul says mine will be limited at 300lbft which will be more then enough....... For now haha

 

[not normal dan]

So at the weekend I thought I'd bang me matte black sunstrip on.

I dunno why but I like the look of these and the makes them look a little more racey also I hate having sun visors down!

Here's the out come

No bubbles, creasing or swearing which judging my track record is pretty good. Also brimmed it with Vpower today ready for the trip to RS tuning in thursday!

 

[not normal dan]

So headed off to RS tuning this morning after a night shift.

Steady drive up thanks to the 50mph average speed on the M1.

So got there and the guys were a little behind but the banter kept us entertained.

So Paul got the car on the rollers and we got the injectors swapped over and Paul set to work.

Slight clearance issues haha

Speccky doing a spot of photo bombing

And the proof is in the pudding

287.1bhp and 312ftlb by looks of the graph.

Transformed the car and the way it drives, proper savage and a load of fun!

 

[TimR26]

Nice result

 

[not normal dan]

Nice result

Yeah tbh mate I'm impressed with how much the cars been transformed

 

[NorthloopCup]

I've found us some roads to try in Wales. None of this Evo triangle s**t neither. :tonguewink:

 

[not normal dan]

I've found us some roads to try in Wales. None of this Evo triangle s**t neither. :tonguewink:

Meg will eat them for dinner haha

 

[bill]

Nice results! Thought you were limiting the torque to 300, what happened there lol? Mines 320 and I'm concerned, do I need to be? Who knows....

 

[not normal dan]

Nice results! Thought you were limiting the torque to 300, what happened there lol? Mines 320 and I'm concerned, do I need to be? Who knows....

Paul took me keys and worked his magic, even left the missus in the car until he had to put laptop on the seat haha

 

[bill]

Paul took me keys and worked his magic, even left the missus in the car until he had to put laptop on the seat haha

So no capping it at 300 then lol, not read your full thread yet, next job!

 

[not normal dan]

So no capping it at 300 then lol, not read your full thread yet, next job!

From what I gather he keeps it around that mark, I wouldn't get overly hung up on it matey.

Cheers mate, it's not overly interesting haha

 

[bill]

From what I gather he keeps it around that mark, I wouldn't get overly hung up on it matey.

Cheers mate, it's not overly interesting haha

i try not to, but it's always something in the back of my mind, I've only had the car 3 weeks, but it's ran this spec for 2.5years so I guess I should just chill

 

[not normal dan]

i try not to, but it's always something in the back of my mind, I've only had the car 3 weeks, but it's ran this spec for 2.5years so I guess I should just chill

Yeah just enjoy it, I drive my car and take part in track days but it still gets treated with a degree of mechanical sympathy

 

[Cub.]

I'm going to enjoy chasing this around Oulton Top work!

We need to get Captain Mincer out in his at Oulton @NorthloopCup

 

[not normal dan]

I'm going to enjoy chasing this around Oulton Top work!

We need to get Captain Mincer out in his at Oulton @NorthloopCup

Yeah I can't wait to get it on track tbh, sprinting it this weekend at a local sprint track which will be fun as traction is questionable at times haha

Yeah he did say he was gonna book on soon with the kermit mobile

 

[Mr Burns]

Mechanical sympathy? I need to learn about this...

By the way Dan, you gotta take me round tomorrow so you can convince me to get mine mapped... Erm, I mean show you the racing line :tongueclosed:

 

[not normal dan]

Haha Steve you'll be having it mapped after going out in this haha

I'll have a downpipe for sale soon haha

 

[just-that-ek]

Cracking result on the mapping mate.

I know how you feel about it being mapped totally different car now mine just pulls and pulls.

 

[not normal dan]

Cracking result on the mapping mate.

I know how you feel about it being mapped totally different car now mine just pulls and pulls.

4th gear is my favourite by far, pulls like a b*****d, had a little play with a mates mapped St and pulled on him a treat but can't wait to get it on track now

 

[just-that-ek]

4th gear is my favourite by far, pulls like a b*****d, had a little play with a mates mapped St and pulled on him a treat but can't wait to get it on track now

3rd for me feels like 2nd lol. I took it near enough all the way in 5th and it was still going, crazy speeds though [emoji51]

Did Paul take you out in yours after it was mapped?

 

[not normal dan]

3rd for me feels like 2nd lol. I took it near enough all the way in 5th and it was still going, crazy speeds though [emoji51]

Did Paul take you out in yours after it was mapped?

Yeah it seems to have a lot more puff up top, yeah he took us out down the little section of dual carriage way

 

[just-that-ek]

Yeah it seems to have a lot more puff up top, yeah he took us out down the little section of dual carriage way

Same here, I was like FCUK that's quite abit quicker...worse bit was driving southbound doing 50 felt like a life time

 

[not normal dan]

Same here, I was like FCUK that's quite abit quicker...worse bit was driving southbound doing 50 felt like a life time

Coming home most the M1 was 50mph average but tbh I was on nights the night before so my brain wasn't in gear for gunning it haha

 

[not normal dan]

So the go pro is on charge ready for some sprint action tomorrow as I'm joining up to shenstone an district car club.

This gives me access to Curborough sprint course on several members days thought out the year!

I've been there to watch now and again for several years but more so after meeting Ste Burns.

Anyone free is more then welcome to pop down, it's 25 quid for a years membership which entitles you to several members days where you'll get to drive the track and entry into other events.

Really is a great venue with a wide variety of cars and enthusiasts.

 

[NorthloopCup]

So the go pro is on charge ready for some sprint action tomorrow as I'm joining up to shenstone an district car club.

This gives me access to Curborough sprint course on several members days thought out the year!

I've been there to watch now and again for several years but more so after meeting Ste Burns.

Anyone free is more then welcome to pop down, it's 25 quid for a years membership which entitles you to several members days where you'll get to drive the track and entry into other events.

Really is a great venue with a wide variety of cars and enthusiasts.

£25! Excellent vfm!! I may join that when the cup has its new heart. :grinning: It ain't no Nurburgring though.

 

[not normal dan]

£25! Excellent vfm!! I may join that when the cup has its new heart. :grinning: It ain't no Nurburgring though.

Nurburgring it isn't but you'll no doubt devour it haha