Tom's Meg 225 - The Clio Replacement

[Ph1 Tom]

Got this to replace the paper filter that is currently fitted and I'm booked it for a power run on Friday at Group B Motorsport. Hopefully it'll make what it's supposed to be running!

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Engine mounts are amazing, no vibrations that I've read about online. Lovely and tight!

 

[Cub.]

I love this Meg. I'm not normally a fan, but this is great.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

I love this Meg. I'm not normally a fan, but this is great.

Cheers dude, I must admit I've grown quite attached to the barge.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Looks like it's still running stage 1 with mods (decat, exhaust, filter)

Next steps are to inspect the turbo as it should be a hybrid.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Looks like it's still running stage 1 with mods (decat, exhaust, filter)

Next steps are to inspect the turbo as it should be a hybrid.

Someone had your pants down then mate?

 

[imprezaworks]

What was it supposed to be running? 275 is good with the mods

 

[NorthloopCup]

What was it supposed to be running? 275 is good with the mods

310bhp - 310lb/ft according to his spec list......

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah. Just started from the beginning.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

And maybe not just me either.

It picks up a bit quicker and drops off sooner than a hybrid should. And this is at 17psi

A hybrid makes more power and torque than that at 12psi

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Did a track day earlier in the month. Killed the standard discs with the DS3000 so for next year I'll get some DS1.11 and 330mm discs.

Other things to do are get a R26 RARB setup and adapt it to fit the 225 beam, sort out the missing power.

Also consider getting some extra wheels are road wheels with some contisports as I wasn't happy with the NS2R in the wet. I wasn't confident in the car at all. Then I can replace the NS2R when their worn out with some DZ03G in the summer

Here are the pics anyway.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Not much to report other than the NS2R on a cold wet day are a bit scary when pushing on.

I changed my cheap battery for a Varley 25 and it starts well now.

Went for a run around the triangle and surrounding area as it's local.

And a shot of being cold and wet...

 

[JamesBryan]

Fancy Anglesey on Sunday 6th March, Tom?

I'm booked on.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Fancy Anglesey on Sunday 6th March, Tom?

I'm booked on.

Sounds good, I'll ask my mate see if he's available too

 

[JamesBryan]

Sounds good, I'll ask my mate see if he's available too

Cool.

My brother and Brett in his Ph1 172 are on too.

Will be our first time.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Cool.

My brother and Brett in his Ph1 172 are on too.

Will be our first time.

Booked it the other day, looked at the calendar and realised it's mothers day. So I'm afraid I'll be cancelling and doing a different day.

 

[JamesBryan]

Booked it the other day, looked at the calendar and realised it's mothers day. So I'm afraid I'll be cancelling and doing a different day.

😞 ok mate

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Booked on the 24th April now, there's a few guys off the RenaultSport forum doing it then too as an unofficial RS trackday.

 

[JamesBryan]

Saw that yeah.

If I'm not doing anything I'll come down to that.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Fitted some DS1.11 pads with 330mm bells and rotors.

Behind my 17" Alleggeritas

And fitted new discs with bearings and pads on the rear. Also painted the callipers to match the fronts.

Brakes are strong!

Looking forward to the track day next weekend.

 

[roland rat]

Brakes are awesome,where did you get them from?

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Brakes are awesome,where did you get them from?

Godspeed

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Happy with the new brakes, stopped very well :smiley:

Some photos from Anglesey on Sunday which Photobucket has shrunk...

 

[gudger12345]

Any more progress??
I love it on the 17"s

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Taking it to Europe next week if the French don't scupper our plans. Hopefully get some of the obligatory Carousel pics!

Fitted some carbon bullets, wind deflectors and a new radio. Also changed the tyres from the 235/40/17 NS2R to some 235/45/17 Avon ZV7. Rides really nicely on the road so it'll be perfect for the trip.

 

[scotiamr2t]

I love this Megane, looks so purposeful. Considering one as a daily but I would end up tinkering with it

 

[gudger12345]

So what happened in regard to the so called 300+ horses which have gone missing?

 

[Ph1 Tom]

So what happened in regard to the so called 300+ horses which have gone missing?

Nothing yet. If I get the time and money I'll do a few bits to it and aim for 340ish.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Obligatory carousel photo. Look on the wife's face is because we had just found out our friends has crashed. No-one hurt though thankfully but the car is being scrapped in Adenau.

 

[bloke]

still enjoying it then?

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Very much so. It'll be going up for sale though. Just had planning permission for a loft conversion. Or I get rid of the Clio Trophy 220 and get a cheap dirty diesel daily and keep the Meg.

 

[bloke]

go for dirty diesel and more boost, the more black smoke the more fun they are:tonguewink:

 

[scotiamr2t]

If it were me I would be keeping the Meg but then I don't have a wife an kids! Be a shame to see you sell it

If you do though I could be interested :up:😂