Megane 230 R26 - detailing content

[ginge191]

Can't resist.

230lb.ft. 306NM

TECHNICALLY it's 

310 Nm / 229 lb-ft

but who's counting

[Ruan]

Every little helps

[cpikey316_]

Can't resist.

230lb.ft. 306NM  

Newton mega Ruan? 

[Ruan]

Haha was waiting for someone to point that out.

Yes, should be N.m.

But then everyone calls bloody pounds-feet "foot pounds" which is totally wrong.

[cpikey316_]

Units annoy me, but not as much as kids writing H²O, or CO²

[Ruan]

Units annoy me, but not as much as kids writing H²O, or CO²

It's bloody subscript!

[7057sam]

Look looked mate

The more I read this,the more I want one.

[ginge191]

Small update with this - i went to see Alex from Mapped out remapping who was an extremely nice guy, knowledgeable, polite, friendly and all round had plenty of time for me and my car. Would highly recommend.
I was aiming for 260bhp/350nm from a map which he said was not an issue.




The service requested was a before map rolling printout and an after roll prinout

The first pre-map rolling printout came back @ 228bhp/300nm which we were both surprised by, thinking nothing more of it than the couple of existing mods adding a few bhp, we carried on.

When he got the car, he took the existing map off for security so it could be put back to 'standard' after if needed.

He got a standard map and began to work his magic. He uploaded this back onto the car and we took another run- it lost bhp and gained torque.
He was extremely stumped.

After being confused, comparing maps, speaking to colleagues for am hour or so he had no explanation other than a mechnical fault in the car.

I had a quick chat to Ruan who suggested it could be a sensor somewhere in the car - the car was fully scanned for errors etc and nothing came up.

Alex said, the existing "standard" map had already been played with after comparing to the OE map. I requested it to stay as it was then - his words were that "it's an aggressive map" which i don't particularly mind; it's harsh, pokey and quite suits my style of driving. The car still responds extremely well, produces reliable MPG and suits my style. Alex had no issue with this so reverted it back and profusely apologised - not that it's his fault!

So, plans from here - begin replacing various sensors and injectors until i notice and OOMPH as the current map Alex said should already be producing the stated figures of 260bhp/350nm

In the pipeline i have a r26r spoiler still waiting for me to fit as i believe it's ready for collection
I've ordered a set of roof bars to carry my surf board 
And next few weeks I should have my box delete on the back end! 

Any other ideas as to what i could look at , please throw it in

[ginge191]

This fell on to hold the surfboard. Not just for ghetto scene points.

[ginge191]

Fitted R26r spoiler today. A long winded process removing the previous sticky crap, in all, about 5-6 hours of work just to remove residue. Really happy with how it's looking now. The roof bars do make the spoiler look a little off. 


Before



During





After

[Matt]

The spoiler looks good mate. Glad to see it finally on!

[ginge191]

After realising the back box was full of water, assuming from condensation - it was creating a horrendous knock. so decided to remove the box and weld in a straight pipe and replaced the exhaust mounts at the same time.

REALLY pleased with the results both with the sound and how it drives!

Cutting off the old exhaust





And yes, where the exhaust is a single system, the bumper had to be removed to get the exhaust out, which surprisingly was extremely simple.

[kentiiboii]

What exhaust mounts did you get?
I have the same knock, thought it was down to mounts as they are really weak. Will empty back box of water too.

Btw after looking at this, my megane already has r26r spoiler in liquid yellow :-)

[ginge191]

What exhaust mounts did you get?
I have the same knock, thought it was down to mounts as they are really weak. Will empty back box of water too.

Btw after looking at this, my megane already has r26r spoiler in liquid yellow :-)

Genuine Renault as any others perish extremely quick. 

Also, I couldn't empty most of the water out.

You'll know if your mounts are gone as the exhaust will be slightly wonky

[kentiiboii]

I don't think exhaust is wonky, but there's shit loads of movement in the exhaust.

[ginge191]

I don't think exhaust is wonky, but there's shit loads of movement in the exhaust.

Yeh, there usually is a fair amount of movement. The mounts are retarded and give a fair amount of side to side travel, not up and down

[ginge191]

Few little bits done over the last few weeks - wind deflectors fitted and a recent dash cam, nothing much.

Spent few hours over the weekend getting the car ready for the last small show of the season. 2 bucket wash, followed by de-tar treatment and spot clay around. Meguiars tyre gel and rainx windows.

Photos taken by a photographer on the day. Not mine.





IGNORE THE SCUFFED WHEEL :'(

[davidfarrellt]

always had a soft spot for these mate cool car

[1616six]

What's wrong with the front splitter? Lets it down big time!

Get that sorted & it'll be win.

[ginge191]

What's wrong with the front splitter? Lets it down big time!

Get that sorted & it'll be win.

I'd just been to my dads and caught it on a grass/chalk verge 

It's a daily car so it's going to be catching bits and pieces

[kentiiboii]

What's the yellow on your wheels?

[Lwilliams]

Look like Renault sport stickers

[Matt]

It looked dead clean at the weekend Mate what dash cam have you gone for?

[ginge191]

What's the yellow on your wheels?

Look like Renault sport stickers

This

It looked dead clean at the weekend Mate what dash cam have you gone for?

this one mate  but you will need a micro SD with it

[kentiiboii]

Yeah noticed not long after I posted they was renault sport stickers. :-)

[ginge191]

It's not 'off the road' per se, but it won't be driven daily for a little while.

Just changed the cambelt, tensioners etc, cabin filter, fitted rear 20mm spacers and extended bolts, just bought couple of spare wheels for it (genuien R26 wheels) and about to chuck some fresh semi-slick rubbers on, ready for it's first proper track day on April 1st at Llandow circuit.

[n0v0s]

Lovely r26

Don't all r26's come with lsd's? Or were they an optional extra even on these?

[ginge191]

Lovely r26

Don't all r26's come with lsd's? Or were they an optional extra even on these?

Yeh, all R26's come with them.
Interesting; I had a drive in my friends 225, non LSD but an incredible suspension and tyre combo, but still the LSD performs so well

[ginge191]

Wheels arrived ready for some new semi slicks!

[7057sam]

What semi slicks you going for ??

Comming into some money later this year and r26 is ticking all the box's.