Korky's LY r26

[Korky]

I thought i would start posting on here as it seems to have a bit more activity that a few of the others, this is a summary of the megane build so far.

I had been on the look out for a LY R26 for around 2 months and finally purchased one from my friend craig on april 3rd 2016 however weeks prior to this I have began to buy some parts.

A RS Tuning 3" decat was ordered, K Tec 3" exhaust, FMIC (17 row), silicon intake pipe and ITG Induction kit, vibratechnic engine mounts and a short shift kit.

I'm still awaiting a forge hard pipe kit to arrive and the force sensor holders.
Mods fitted

Cat comparison

Also orderd a set of the cazan bells with ap rotors for the front.

Couple of snaps of the Megane

I fitted the forge hard pipes , they were a bit tricky and require the front bumper off for anyone reading this and thinking of doing them.

Washed and waxed the car for now it will be getting a full decontamination (there a lot of tar on it) and a 2 stage machine polish and a couple of layers of Swiss wax, the wheels will get similar treatment too.

Solid rear discs turned up along with plugs and another oil filter

I fitted the 2 piece discs on the front with mintex 1144 pads, braided lines and 197 discs on the rear with brembo pads and braided lines, added some eibach 20mm spacers to the rear too and give all the wheel bolts a lick of paint, bled the brakes with ate 2000 and ran about 1.5l through it to make sure it got a good clear out.

A few other bits to do to

Another little delivery today (who'd of known dpd deliver Sunday's!) new exhaust hangers for the rear as one has a bit of sag so thought I'd change them both

And finally a couple of of how the cars looking

Thanks for reading
Regards
KT​

 

[Korky]

I fitted all the plastic trims in the engine bay, modified he battery cover slightly to make it work with the Itg kit

Oil and filter change ready for mapping.

Car was at rs tuning for a map and 630cc injectors, it made some good numbers, finished at 287.8 BHP and capped the torque similar to stay in a safe limit, the car is a total different animal now and great to drive, would recommend it to anyone!

My suspension turned up , hopefully I'll get it on this weekend setup and on the corner scales then adjust the geometry to suit.

And new tyres turned up 4x 235/40/18 95 Y Michelin pilot super sports

Regards
KT

 

[Korky]

My TPI wheel bolts arrived to suit my pms front 5mm spacers and normal length bolts for the rear for my eibach spacers, I opted for the black series and got a set of locking bolts for each too!
A tip for anyone reading and also wanting to clean there seatbelts, vanish oxy and a jetwash work great!
I installed the bonnet strut conversion this week and am in the process of collecting bits for the Xeon conversion
A few pictures

The front bumper was painted and blown is as there was a crack in it, the wing mirrors were painted liquid yellow too

Along with some interior pieces painted gloss black too

The Megane developed a clicking from the near side driveshaft, I've ordered a replacement from Renault, drop links and anti-twist links.

I have also bought a pioneer SPH-DA120 double din with Apple play, I'm just waiting for the fascia to arrive, after reading up about Apple car play, you can run Spotify, maps, take calls and read/reply to texts via Siri without touching your phone which is great!

Drive shaft on, drop links and twist links, I opted for the trw ones as they are the manufacturer of the Renault ones, car feels as if there is a lot more feedback from the front now, the old links were past their best and seemed loose.

The only picture I have of the new head unit too

 

[Korky]

So I have booked the car in with the guru Mark Black for some work, I would do the jobs myself but for the price it's a no brainer really, and the stamp in he service book.

The Megane is in for R26R clutch with TTV single mass flywheel, release bearing and slave cylinder. Additional to this it will also be getting a cambelt change, this isn't due till next year but whilst it is there I would rather just get it all done at once. Mark has machined up some grease nipple bolts for my hubs too. I have ordered all the additional bushes and steering parts that I haven't fitted already so that whilst the subframe is off these can be changed too.

Anyone looking to do a front end refresh on the mk2 megane rs will need the following:



Megane 225/R26 Steering Track Rod (7701475837) X2 (Genuine only) £39 Each

Each http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-megane-steering-track-rod/



O/S Tie Rod End TRW (7701474795) - Ref: JTE1061 £16.80

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/tie-rod-end-track-rod-end/trw-jte1061_g914_a161JTE1061.html



N/S Tie Rod End TRW (770147796) - Ref: JTE1060 £18.70

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/tie-rod-end-track-rod-end/trw-jte1060_g914_a161JTE1060.html



Megane 2 Polyamide Plastic Steering Rack Bush £25.50

http://www.trackfocusdirect.com/sho...steering-rack-bush-also-fits-clio-197/7481443



Anti Roll Bar Link TRW (8200669065) - Ref: JTS463 X2 £17.60 Each

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/anti-roll-bar/trw-jts463_g3229_a161JTS463.html



Anti Rotaion Link TRW (8200686016) - Ref: JTS466 X2 £28.60 Each

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/anti-roll-bar/trw-jts466_g3229_a161JTS466.html



In addition to this i ordered ball joints and bushes seperatly, or you could order both withbones direct from renault

O/S Wishbone (8200725660) £96.84

http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-megane-r26-lower-arm-osf/



N/S Wishbone (8200725659) £105.44

http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-megane-r26-lower-arm-nsf/



Ball joint (Ocap) X2 £8.69 Each

http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/617745148



Powerflex Black Series Bushes (from K-tec)

http://k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=5219&appid=12

R26 Antil Roll bar bushes 21mm 803-21BLK £38.16 (225 buses 20mm 503-20BLK £8.16)

Front wishbone bush 60-501BLK £69.48

Rear wishbone bush 60-502BLK £76.44



Swivel Hub Bearings BK4520A £22.86 Each

http://www.hendersonbearings.co.uk/...oller-bearing-closed-end-ina-45x52x20xmm.html



Swivel Hub Bearing Seals £4.42

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/331886490832



Rear beam bushes if anyone is interested are 60-510BLK £73.80



I already run bc coilovers, solid topmounts and solid engine mounts so there was no need to change these during my refresh, i hope these codes and links can help other when looking for the same parts.

The final update of where the car is currently at

MY car went into Mark Blacks for a major service the following was carried out:

TTV single mass flywheel

R26r clutch and slave cylinder

Genuine cambelt kit

Genuine water pump

Genuine auxiliary belt kit

Millers nanodrive 5-40w oil & genuine filter

Powerflex bushes on arb and rear beam

Genuine inner & outer tie rods with steering rack bush

Hub bolts with grease nipples

Great guy and answered any questions I had, the old clutch and flywheel were ducked, it hasn't worked out much more than doing it myself either! Would highly recommend!

Should have spare wishbones soon so they will be off for powdercoating then new ball joints and the other black series powerflex bushes.

Thanks for reading

KT

 

[Akay]

No images working for me

 

[Korky]

No images working for me

Strange they work when using a computer, but not when im viewing them via phone?

 

[Jekyll]

No piccys for me either.

 

[imprezaworks]

Nope no pics.

 

[Korky]

I can't edit the original posts but these are all the images

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[Korky]

So a friend of mine, Craig kindly pressed the new bushes and ball joints in the spare wishbones I have, they just need slick of paint before they go on this week.

I also have so xenons to go in I'm just waiting for the rear level sensor loom from Renault as the one that came with them has been chopped in half! But of course this part is on back order and has to come directly from Renault in France. One I have it I will install them and program them in on Clip.

I am also debating a retrim for the 197 wheel or the new cup racer wheel? Opinions? Note the car will probably get a set of pole positions or sportsters at some point.

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[Stay Puft]

Only a few of the pictures seem to be working mate. Lovely though!

 

[Pint]

Looks good fella. What head unit is it out of interest?

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Looking great mate.

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[Korky]

Only a few of the pictures seem to be working mate. Lovely though!

I'm not sure why that is mate, viewing on my mac and phone, they all work! Confused :s

Looks good fella. What head unit is it out of interest?

It is a pioneer apple play head unit buddy, I will find out the exact code tomorrow for you.

Looking great mate.

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Cheers buddy, thanks for reading!


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[Korky]

So today I fitted my wishbones which were the final piece of the puzzle, this means that every bush, link, joint and bearing has now been replaced.
The powerflex black series are very stiff and were a nightmare to manoeuvre into place on my own.

A picture from the pfc expo too

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[Korky]

Is anyone able to confirm that 8200627595 is the correct part number for an r26 rear xenon level sensor loom?


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[Stefan.]

Lovely car!

Will follow this, looks great project

 

[Korky]

Lovely car!

Will follow this, looks great project

Thanks buddy, I still has a lot planned to do


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[Korky]

So some of the clips had snapped on one of my grills so I ordered a new set from Renault, a new outer cv boot because of of mine has a little nip that I think will eventually tear and some push clips for the wheel arch liners.

 

[imprezaworks]

Great updates and the car looks great

 

[Korky]

Great updates and the car looks great

Thanks buddy!

Had a few spare hours this afternoon so swapped the cv boot over

 

[Korky]

So the loom for the rear xenon level sensor arrived, hopefully this is the correct one, along with some genuine front mud guards to try reduce the beating the rear arches take.

 

[Cazper]

Mega thread. Lovely car

 

[imprezaworks]

For sale on the Megane forum too

 

[davo172]

For sale on the Megane forum too

Buy it you crazy fool !! ?

Got a link?

 

[Cazper]

It is sold

 

[imprezaworks]

Buy it you crazy fool !! ?

Got a link?

Yeah sold. Was 6500 ish iirc.

http://rsmegane.com/threads/liquid-yellow-megane-r26.17779/