Copied over from the Megane Forum
Had my Megane 250 just over a couple of weeks now and thought it would be time to start a thread for it!
Bought it off a lad on this very forum, travelled all the way down London to get it and drove it back
Previous car was a Clio 182, which I bought completely standard which ended up being heavily modified and turned basically into a road going track spec - Spax Coilovers, PMS Solid Top Mounts and Braces, VibraTechnic Engine Mounts, Black Polybushed, Whiteline Rear ARB, Recaros, AD08R's, Partly stripped, etc. Absolutely loved the car, and it handled amazingly - unfortunately using it as a daily with almost 20,000 miles each year it wasn't really that suitable anymore!
![36123675056_35c7204b23_c.jpg 36123675056_35c7204b23_c.jpg](https://cliosport.net/attachments/36123675056_35c7204b23_c-jpg.1328134/)
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DSC_6229 by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
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So the plan with the Megane is some slight modifications, but don't take it anywhere near as far as the Clio and keep it as a capable daily!
Anyway onto the car - It's an Oyster Grey 250 Cup, with a wicked factory spec and most optional extras - Recaros, RS Monitor, Bi-Xenons, Climate Control, Keyless, Auto Lights/Wipers, DRL's and no doubt some other stuff I've missed!
It's pretty much standard bar a Panel Filter, Midbox Chop and an all important RS Tuning Map!
![35276004583_44eca79d23_c.jpg 35276004583_44eca79d23_c.jpg](https://cliosport.net/attachments/35276004583_44eca79d23_c-jpg.1328137/)
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
![35244184774_3ff9f02ca0_c.jpg 35244184774_3ff9f02ca0_c.jpg](https://cliosport.net/attachments/35244184774_3ff9f02ca0_c-jpg.1328138/)
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Compared to the Clio it's honestly like luxury. Reading reviews people said the Cup Chassis was stiff, but in comparison to my Clio this is like a Rolls Royce I kid you not! I do miss the 'rawness' of the Clio at times, and the Megane does seem a little less connected I guess you could say, but overall I think it could be the perfect compromise of a daily toy for me!
It's scary how quiet and effortless it seems compared to the Clio, don't get me wrong it puts you back in the seat but it's not until you look at the speedo you see how fast your actually going!
After 2 weeks I am missing the Clio, will happily admit that, but I have a feeling with a couple of tweaks and a bit more time with the Megane, it will be the right decision!
Had my Megane 250 just over a couple of weeks now and thought it would be time to start a thread for it!
Bought it off a lad on this very forum, travelled all the way down London to get it and drove it back
Previous car was a Clio 182, which I bought completely standard which ended up being heavily modified and turned basically into a road going track spec - Spax Coilovers, PMS Solid Top Mounts and Braces, VibraTechnic Engine Mounts, Black Polybushed, Whiteline Rear ARB, Recaros, AD08R's, Partly stripped, etc. Absolutely loved the car, and it handled amazingly - unfortunately using it as a daily with almost 20,000 miles each year it wasn't really that suitable anymore!
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
DSC_6229 by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
So the plan with the Megane is some slight modifications, but don't take it anywhere near as far as the Clio and keep it as a capable daily!
Anyway onto the car - It's an Oyster Grey 250 Cup, with a wicked factory spec and most optional extras - Recaros, RS Monitor, Bi-Xenons, Climate Control, Keyless, Auto Lights/Wipers, DRL's and no doubt some other stuff I've missed!
It's pretty much standard bar a Panel Filter, Midbox Chop and an all important RS Tuning Map!
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimbob_2705, on Flickr
Compared to the Clio it's honestly like luxury. Reading reviews people said the Cup Chassis was stiff, but in comparison to my Clio this is like a Rolls Royce I kid you not! I do miss the 'rawness' of the Clio at times, and the Megane does seem a little less connected I guess you could say, but overall I think it could be the perfect compromise of a daily toy for me!
It's scary how quiet and effortless it seems compared to the Clio, don't get me wrong it puts you back in the seat but it's not until you look at the speedo you see how fast your actually going!
After 2 weeks I am missing the Clio, will happily admit that, but I have a feeling with a couple of tweaks and a bit more time with the Megane, it will be the right decision!