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RS Clio to RS Megane - the logical step?



  RS Clio 182
They are a lot more highly strung that the Mk2 RS' but I love that. Just not as a daily.
I have a cheap daily driver alongside the 200, mainly so I could make it a bit more track/fast road-friendly. Using buckets every day would do my head in.
Re the cold map, I don't think so. Mine's the same, I just make sure to change early and baby it for the first few miles.

I feel better youve said this hehe - maybe its just something you have to live with,and its all worth it when you can open her up. Il strongly consider EFI though...
 

Ol’ Tarby

ClioSport Moderator
  Clio 220 Trophy
Completely ignore insurance groups.

I'm sure my M3 is a higher insurance group than my 225 was. Except I'm paying £150 a year less to insure it
 
Having gone from the 250 cup to the 200 cup myself.

As I say to people; the Megane, is undoubtedly a nicer, more refined car, it's better at cruising, it's better on commutes, it's better for just general driving, it's already got that 'wide boy' stance which gives it road presence, and the turbo helps with lazy overtakes, and it gets better MPG. (If you can't tell, I do occasionally miss mine!)
Also for some reason the electronic throttle has better response than the 200.

The Clio; is raw, more connected, turning more responsive, I feel in control at all times when I'm driving on the edge (the Megane tends to snap a bit with the LSD and turbo), and is undoubtedly better on the back roads than the Megane. Unlike the Megane the difference I feel in the car from tottering along to when I get on the throttle and go hard is apparent, the Megane is a little wishy washy going from tottering to hard and you can end up doing it accidentally.
A massive plus for me is the Clio's parts are half the cost in terms of brakes and tires, so bear that in mind as well (although I did have the 19'' on my Meg).
 
  RS Clio 182
Having gone from the 250 cup to the 200 cup myself.

As I say to people; the Megane, is undoubtedly a nicer, more refined car, it's better at cruising, it's better on commutes, it's better for just general driving, it's already got that 'wide boy' stance which gives it road presence, and the turbo helps with lazy overtakes, and it gets better MPG. (If you can't tell, I do occasionally miss mine!)
Also for some reason the electronic throttle has better response than the 200.

The Clio; is raw, more connected, turning more responsive, I feel in control at all times when I'm driving on the edge (the Megane tends to snap a bit with the LSD and turbo), and is undoubtedly better on the back roads than the Megane. Unlike the Megane the difference I feel in the car from tottering along to when I get on the throttle and go hard is apparent, the Megane is a little wishy washy going from tottering to hard and you can end up doing it accidentally.
A massive plus for me is the Clio's parts are half the cost in terms of brakes and tires, so bear that in mind as well (although I did have the 19'' on my Meg).

I read that R26 parts are the same price as Clios - or do you mean for the 250?
 
  B9 Audi A4 Sport
I'd go Meg 250. But, saying that, i wouldn't personally be too hung up on the spec/options so it would be a much easier proposition for me. I'd like one with the sat nav due to my shocking sense of direction but that's about it. Anything else is a bonus.

I do like the R26 but they do seem a bit more flimsy and have more niggles. It's to be expected on an older car but the MK3's just appear to be much more improved. I also prefer the coupe shape and the looks of it inside and out in general.
 
  RS Clio 182
The R26 has a certain 'quirkyness' about it which gives it character - all the storage cubby holes in the floor & doors,the landing gear handbrake etc.
 
  RS Clio 182
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Well,just picked up R26 no. 059 last night :smile: Swapped it for my LY 200.

65K miles,RS tuning remap (262 BHP),backbox chop,atmos dump valve,xenons,keyless.
 

Darren S

ClioSport Club Member
It will be fine, but if your 200 is cupped i think you'll miss the pointyness if you don't go cupped on the meg, coupled to the fact it will be an arse to sell on

Mine had a full decontamination yesterday ready for a paint correction. Got one side done, then it pissed it down for the rest of the day

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Lol @Gaz_ - that doesn't even look like the same car compared to the beginning of this thread!
 

rs 1an

South East - Essex
ClioSport Area Rep
  172
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Only if you need more room, or a bigger car, the new megane rs needs to be good as the games moved on.:)
 

Stay Puft

ClioSport Club Member
  Clio 172
You straight swapped?? Lovely Meg but I think he got a slightly better deal (value wise) - but saves the hassle of selling I suppose!
 
  RS Clio 182
You straight swapped?? Lovely Meg but I think he got a slightly better deal (value wise) - but saves the hassle of selling I suppose!

Yeah he got slightly more value as you could probably sell the 200 for over 7k...but as you say its the hassle of selling and its rare that good LY R26s come up for sale. He knows his cars as he set up one of the Megane forums.
 


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