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GENERAL => General Discussion => Topic started by: RS on July 26, 2013, 08:57:18 AM

Title: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on July 26, 2013, 08:57:18 AM
Cool video here from EVO's Harry Metcalfe. We never revived this model in New Zealand but it sums up why the Clio II was so awesome.
Some interesting view points on Hot Hatches and references to the VW too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTTI-aMKn60

I apologize if this is not appropriate on VASK, just thought I would share as its a cool video. 
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: brian on July 26, 2013, 01:11:38 PM
Excellent video, thanks for that.
There is a Fiat thread here, so maybe there is room for a Renault one also
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: schattenblau on July 26, 2013, 03:06:57 PM
Never driven a Trophy but have driven the standard Clio Sport and they are wonderful little cars.

Much under-appreciated.

A fellow in Palmy has been trying to get rid of his low mileage Clio Sport  for near on a year with no takers.

:(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=518521087
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: brian on July 26, 2013, 03:27:32 PM
These are generally well under rated by all but a few real enthusiasts.
Mind you, Renault marketing in NZ has been woeful for many years and I imagine the average man in the street wouldn't even recognise one
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: RS on July 26, 2013, 04:04:11 PM

The marketing budget has been minuscule for years, there are pluming companies with a bigger spend... this could be soon to change though and the brand is growing rapidly  :-X

I know there are a few enthusiasts around, a few own them on this forum.

Happy to start a thread with updates on exciting new models etc if it is of any interest to anyone, the target audience is very small in New Zealand, its very much a niche brand here.


Quote from: schattenblau on July 26, 2013, 03:06:57 PM
Never driven a Trophy but have driven the standard Clio Sport and they are wonderful little cars.

Much under-appreciated.

A fellow in Palmy has been trying to get rid of his low mileage Clio Sport  for near on a year with no takers.

:(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=518521087

They are a great drive, its one of those cars that need to be driven hard to be appreciated and when you do it all makes sense, if you don't understand it you have not/can not drive it to its potential.
The GT86 is the same, have heard some fantastic comment on that car based on figures and slow test drives.

Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 26, 2013, 04:11:36 PM
Phil on the forum has a Clio 182, they are a car I would like to have a steer of.
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: schattenblau on July 26, 2013, 04:11:56 PM
Driven an 86 in semi-anger and I found it meh !

Would rather punt an MX5...

:P

Megane RS265 on the other hand...

>:D
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: RS on July 26, 2013, 04:17:31 PM

Have driven the GT86 and Megane back to back and they are very different cars, both very good but the GT86 is more fun at legal speeds and the experience is a lot more tactile, as a weekend fun car for someone who perhaps is not into all out speed the GT86 is a great car.

Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: brian on July 26, 2013, 04:26:31 PM
Quote from: RS on July 26, 2013, 04:04:11 PM
The marketing budget has been minuscule for years, there are pluming companies with a bigger spend... this could be soon to change though and the brand is growing rapidly  :-X

I know there are a few enthusiasts around, a few own them on this forum.

Happy to start a thread with updates on exciting new models etc if it is of any interest to anyone, the target audience is very small in New Zealand, its very much a niche brand here.


They are a great drive, its one of those cars that need to be driven hard to be appreciated and when you do it all makes sense, if you don't understand it you have not/can not drive it to its potential.
The GT86 is the same, have heard some fantastic comment on that car based on figures and slow test drives.

I for one have a long term interest in things Renault having owned a few in the past.
Actually got my drivers licence in a new Dauphine (that ages me a bit I guess)
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 27, 2013, 09:30:40 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 26, 2013, 03:06:57 PM
Never driven a Trophy but have driven the standard Clio Sport and they are wonderful little cars.

Much under-appreciated.

A fellow in Palmy has been trying to get rid of his low mileage Clio Sport  for near on a year with no takers.

:(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=518521087

Didnt he start off wanting 20K for it? Wouldnt it be worth more 10-12K?
Title: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: ritmo on July 27, 2013, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 26, 2013, 03:06:57 PM
Never driven a Trophy but have driven the standard Clio Sport and they are wonderful little cars.

Much under-appreciated.

A fellow in Palmy has been trying to get rid of his low mileage Clio Sport  for near on a year with no takers.

:(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=518521087

That looks good. Saw it on tm a couple months ago and thought worth a look as replacement for better halves car. But never followed it up.
Title: Re: Clio RS 182 Trophy
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 27, 2013, 11:39:38 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 26, 2013, 03:06:57 PM
Never driven a Trophy but have driven the standard Clio Sport and they are wonderful little cars.

Much under-appreciated.

A fellow in Palmy has been trying to get rid of his low mileage Clio Sport  for near on a year with no takers.

:(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=518521087

This sold to a lady yesterday.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on July 29, 2013, 06:33:39 PM

This is a bargain for someone. I have a friend with one and it embarrasses a lot cars/drivers on the road/track... think Type-R without the image  :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/clio/auction-619684566.htm
Title: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: ritmo on July 29, 2013, 09:48:07 PM
They are such cool cars.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Fizz on July 29, 2013, 10:06:50 PM
Are the clio sports turbo? Agree they are very under rated cars and when lowered and with uprated ARB's there's very few cars that can keep up with it on the twisties
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on July 29, 2013, 10:25:34 PM
I love my 182. Spent a bit of money on it lately getting it all nice again and will be bringing back some more go fast/handling upgrade bits with me from the UK when I am over there for work in November. The Cliosport scene over there is very healthy.

I am pretty certain it is quicker then the M3...especially on tighter twistier roads. Poor M3 doesn't get driven as much since I got the 182.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 29, 2013, 10:36:08 PM
these old ones are na, manual gearbox and 3 doors.

latest one is turbo'd, flappy paddled and 5 doored.

:-
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on July 30, 2013, 07:58:21 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 29, 2013, 10:36:08 PM
these old ones are na, manual gearbox and 3 doors.

latest one is turbo'd, flappy paddled and 5 doored.

:-

The way the world is moving unfortunately
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on July 30, 2013, 08:31:09 AM

Yes, gone are the days of big engine in a small hatch.

Quote from: phil on July 29, 2013, 10:25:34 PM
I love my 182. Spent a bit of money on it lately getting it all nice again and will be bringing back some more go fast/handling upgrade bits with me from the UK when I am over there for work in November. The Cliosport scene over there is very healthy.

I am pretty certain it is quicker then the M3...especially on tighter twistier roads. Poor M3 doesn't get driven as much since I got the 182.

Performance should be similar to the M3 only you would not be as comfortable driving a E30 M3 to ten tenths.

What mods are you doing to the 182?

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Salty on July 30, 2013, 10:03:53 AM
I drove the 200 at Nurburg and found handling good but the engine frustrated me.. Seemed to only like being driven on the cam and that didnt feel all that fast. Loved the gearbox though. From what I have read they got heavier so the 182 is the one to go for
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 30, 2013, 10:16:08 AM
theres a uk imp clio rs200 on tardme.

$37k !!!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on July 30, 2013, 10:21:28 AM
Quote from: Salty on July 30, 2013, 10:03:53 AM
I drove the 200 at Nurburg and found handling good but the engine frustrated me.. Seemed to only like being driven on the cam and that didnt feel all that fast. Loved the gearbox though. From what I have read they got heavier so the 182 is the one to go for

People rave about the RS200, I found the same when i drove one, it felt a bit slow compared to my Megane with the Turbo.

Check out this video of a 500BHP RS250 that dijon racing have been tinkering with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uuvpRsNpcFo#at=105
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 30, 2013, 10:32:36 AM
RS200
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=602665315

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.trademe.co.nz%2Fphotoserver%2Ffull%2F270502021.jpg&hash=5a7ff21a4c4eef14c98c98e7c4c64291ac52bac8)

NZ new RS197
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=615982733

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.trademe.co.nz%2Fphotoserver%2Ffull%2F275671883.jpg&hash=ba7e26ce5e62267af3cea7359f174dc4ffa499e5)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on July 30, 2013, 11:01:35 AM
Quote from: RS on July 30, 2013, 08:31:09 AM
Yes, gone are the days of big engine in a small hatch.

Performance should be similar to the M3 only you would not be as comfortable driving a E30 M3 to ten tenths.

What mods are you doing to the 182?

In the last few months:

Cambelt, aux belt, waterpump etc and new brake rotors and pads all around.
Samco induction kit and Pipercross filter - have removed acoustic valve assembly to allow more cold air up toward when the filter now sits in front of the battery.
All new tires - Toyo T1R
Powerflex bushings in front ARB, dogbone gearbox mount
Solid engine mounts
By the end of the year:

Koni yellows ( allready has Eibach sportlines)
Exhaust - something like a Milltek, Scorpian, Yozza
Replace balljoint bushings
Replace steering rack track rod ends and other steering and susp bits in the front
Whiteline rear ARB

I also have a new clutch ready for when I need it. Starting to feel a lile spongy, but still some life left in the old one yet.
Title: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on July 30, 2013, 11:12:10 AM
Oh, and a cosmetic mod. Installed a front splitter. Same as what the 182 Trophy has, except I got mine from Skoda in Newmarket. The ones for the Fabia fit perfect with just a wee trim off the ends and a fraction of the cost of the Renault one :-)
Title: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on July 30, 2013, 11:16:28 AM
Mine. Has got euro length plates since this photo was taken.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Filx on July 30, 2013, 11:33:54 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 30, 2013, 10:32:36 AM
NZ new RS197
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.trademe.co.nz%2Fphotoserver%2Ffull%2F275671883.jpg&hash=ba7e26ce5e62267af3cea7359f174dc4ffa499e5)

Interesting, do these things have a proper mechanical LSD or is it electronic trickery?

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 30, 2013, 12:00:16 PM
Stock has a plain old open front diff.

Doesn't seem to have hurt it.

One year in the Wheels magazine handling test the 197 pulled the highest G's on the skidpan.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on July 30, 2013, 06:00:21 PM
http://www.worldcarfans.com/113072960801/renault-clio-rs-gordini-arriving-next-year-with-230-hp
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on July 31, 2013, 08:30:31 AM
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/pure-driving-experiences-renault-megane-renaultsport-265
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on July 31, 2013, 08:55:33 AM
As in most models the older ones are the ones to go for if you are looking for a pure driving experience:

Lighter
Noisier
Manual box
Normally aspirated

The Clios and Type Rs............. driving bliss  8)

Flappy paddles, lard, refinement - all degrade the thrill of driving.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on July 31, 2013, 09:19:39 AM
Its a shame Renault Sport have gone the way of VW with the new generation Clio RS, but they are a business and need to sell cars and building hard core cars that only appeal to a very small part of the market is not sustainable.

Quote from: brian on July 31, 2013, 08:30:31 AM
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/pure-driving-experiences-renault-megane-renaultsport-265

And that is the non cup model so lacks the firmer suspension and LSD, we don't get that "full fat" model down under, all cars have the Cup Package.

My wife is giving me crap because I am driving to Wellington instead of flying for next weeks beervana, try and explain that you just love driving to someone who doesn't get it?



Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RobClubley on August 02, 2013, 06:29:17 AM
Quote from: RS on July 31, 2013, 09:19:39 AM
...
My wife is giving me s**t because I am driving to Wellington instead of flying for next weeks beervana, try and explain that you just love driving to someone who doesn't get it?


Haha yeah this is why I drove up for Speedshow.

Interesting video. That man has some lovely cars!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on August 12, 2013, 06:19:39 PM
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/renault/megane-renaultsport/first-drives/renaultsport-megane-rb8-first-drive-review
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on August 14, 2013, 07:31:11 PM
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/280699/renault_megane_265_cup_review.html
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Number21 on August 14, 2013, 09:40:22 PM
I have to say, pretty appealing package.

I know it probably isn't as well screwed together as the equivalent Golf, and not sure about resale. But if I was buying a new or near new one, I'd pick it over the Golf. I know it looks funny but just seems a little bit more... interesting.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Gordo on August 14, 2013, 11:03:23 PM
Well, it's got a proper gearbox for starters  8)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on August 15, 2013, 08:04:23 AM
Quote from: Gordo on August 14, 2013, 11:03:23 PM
Well, it's got a proper gearbox for starters  8)

One wonders for how much longer with the Clio RS now only available with double clutch
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on August 15, 2013, 09:03:29 AM
Quote from: Number21 on August 14, 2013, 09:40:22 PM
I have to say, pretty appealing package.

I know it probably isn't as well screwed together as the equivalent Golf, and not sure about resale. But if I was buying a new or near new one, I'd pick it over the Golf. I know it looks funny but just seems a little bit more... interesting.

The RBR special edition is very well packaged with Recaro's and the new generation RS monitor. There will be a handful coming to NZ in the next few months, a few are pre-sold.

We have had ours since 2011 and have never had a comment that it looks funny, quite the opposite, people (grown ups) love it, most comment thinking its a 100+k car, it looks fantastic rolling down the road, nice lines and bulges here and there and detailing that makes it stand out from other boring shapes... have even parked next to a brand new Golf at a Cafe and watched people walk past and not one even noticed the golf... it can be annoying wiping the finger prints off the windows from people paring in up close, I think I may tint the front glass soon.

As you say resale wont be great but its a premium I am happy to pay to drive something different, build quality is good, its not as fancy as a Golf but you do get all the latest mod cons that are "options only" on the Golf, you get nice Recaro's, a Manual Gearbox with a Mechanical LSD and performance and dynamics that are in another league.

Biggest gripe I have is the cost of tyres, whilst it is fun to drive hard, when you do it burns through the expensive tyres fast, we are at 55,000km now and its on its third set of tyres, 600-800 a corner it adds up, so I would recommend the 18" wheels over the 19" wheels we have fitted if you like driving fast.

Quote from: brian on August 15, 2013, 08:04:23 AM
One wonders for how much longer with the Clio RS now only available with double clutch

From the reviews they have dropped the ball on the new Clio's gearbox, from what I have read the car is actually quite good, its the fastest car in its sector only the gearbox is crap, enthusiasts want a manual gearbox! I can only guess it will still sell well.

Personally I would buy a Ford Fiesta ST, they are cheaper and have a proper manual gearbox.

Will hold out and hope Renault bring out a better phase II Clio in a year or so.







Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 15, 2013, 11:47:49 AM
Quote from: Number21 on August 14, 2013, 09:40:22 PM
I have to say, pretty appealing package.

I know it probably isn't as well screwed together as the equivalent Golf, and not sure about resale. But if I was buying a new or near new one, I'd pick it over the Golf. I know it looks funny but just seems a little bit more... interesting.

I was surprised at just how well screwed together the last Megane RS's (R26, RS265) I've driven were.

Both were press demos with some hard km's on them.

Granted the quality of the interior was not VW standard but nothing squeaked, rattled, fell off, or broke.

Certainly no VAG product in my experience gets close to delivering as pure driving experience and that includes Audi RS cars.

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Number21 on August 15, 2013, 11:55:09 AM
I kind of like how the shape of the bonnet is reminiscent of an Alpine, and the Renault Sport Spider (a truly wacky car that I've always had a soft spot for for some reason).
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on August 15, 2013, 12:08:47 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on August 15, 2013, 11:47:49 AM
I was surprised at just how well screwed together the last Megane RS's (R26, RS265) I've driven were.

Both were press demos with some hard km's on them.

Granted the quality of the interior was not VW standard but nothing squeaked, rattled, fell off, or broke.

Certainly no VAG product in my experience gets close to delivering as pure driving experience and that includes Audi RS cars.



You will still get rattles like in any other brand! My drivers side window makes a noise and I have to spray silicone on the frame every couple of weeks. The 35 series tyres don't help road noise on course chip either, but these are just niggles really, over all the car is still much better built and quieter than a 10 year old equivalent and modern standards are high.

Like I said you sacrifice bullcrap for real tools, the massive Brembo brakes alone are worth more to me than soft touch plastics in the boot that will impress the female GTI buyer who see's shopping a better day spent than a trackday.  ;)

The test of time will tell, they are no Toyota. Ironically the one item that has worn out was the German made Recaro seat, seems they still make them out of tissue paper, Renault were good and replaced it under warranty and I have noted they have amended the problem with the face lift and now have a piece of leather on the wear prone area's.

Note the outer edge:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.co.uk%2Fimages%2Ffront_picture_library_UK%2Fdir_1044%2Fcar_photo_522037_12.jpg&hash=a7005f100d21a334dce6bee183296f7c1bdab1c3)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 15, 2013, 12:26:25 PM
Did your 2011 Recaros have side airbags ?

IIRC the old R26 for NZ didn't have Recaros because the seats didn't have side airbags in them so didn't meet ADR specs as our cars shared the Aussie spec.

Must find the pix I took...

;)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on August 15, 2013, 12:54:37 PM

All Megane III with Recaro option have the side airbags.

My Megane II F1 did not get the Recaro's because of ADR specs, the OEM seats were so heavy its not funny, like 40+kg per seat!

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 15, 2013, 05:10:31 PM
Renaultsportfest

;D

2008 R26
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2F130815%2520megane%2520r26%2520rs265%2FIMG_0696_zps4d1e79d1.jpg&hash=e3cfa7bd43cb73028e7e1e0c9c7ba57ddd3a87e1)
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2012 RS265
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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on August 15, 2013, 05:40:07 PM
Nice. Press cars??
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 15, 2013, 06:00:04 PM
The R26 was near-new with 227km on the clock.

The RS265 was a press/RNZ demo with about 1000km.

As seen in various papers/mags and Renault dealers

:laugh:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/road-tests/8013958/This-Renault-is-all-about-performance
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Number21 on August 15, 2013, 10:28:45 PM
The newer shape is so much nicer. The rear end of the R26 is just ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on September 11, 2013, 10:07:43 AM

Second face-lift Megane due 2014.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evo.co.uk%2Fimages%2Ffront_picture_library_UK%2Fdir_1165%2Fcar_photo_582526_25.jpg&hash=8b00dc3c7eb07c2f6a2c35e3516ae20bbbc4f754)

I do like it on the vanilla models, looks ok on the RS, personally I like it on design merit, dislike it because its a bit mainstream (VW) looking.

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/276961/renault_megane_frankfurt_motor_show_2013.html
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on September 11, 2013, 10:30:31 AM
I quite like it.
I see that Ghoson has kicked Tavres out 'cause he (Tavres) said that he 'wouldn't mind running GM'.
A few too many he's in there, but you get the point
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 11, 2013, 12:09:51 PM
Bland.

Looks like a throwback to the first Megane.

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on February 05, 2015, 09:43:57 PM
I felt like a bit of a change - the car is perfect, but just wanted to give it a wee styling tweak.

Plastidipped the wheels white, applied some vinyl Gordini stripes and restored the grill on the front bumper. Did it all myself at minimal cost - won't be to everyones taste, but I like it for now :-)

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 05, 2015, 10:56:23 PM
Looks smart Phil.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on February 06, 2015, 07:45:37 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 05, 2015, 10:56:23 PM
Looks smart Phil.

Looks very smart, blue and Gordini stripes really add to a Renault looks
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: ritmo on February 06, 2015, 09:43:53 AM
Looks cool
Title: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on February 08, 2015, 10:22:07 PM
Looks great Phil, saw it the other day.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2015, 01:29:37 PM
A rare sight, a Clio Williams up for auction in Japan:

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2015, 01:31:55 PM

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fcliowilliams2_zps6b9c40cb.jpg&hash=180060aae948321f2a1281ebcc31b414d9f760f9)

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 14, 2015, 02:30:48 PM
Interesting...

Never seen a real Clio Williams.

There was a fake (?) down Welly way many years ago - Williams blue, gold wheels, maxi-rally wide arch body kit.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on February 14, 2015, 04:56:46 PM
There was one floating around in new Plymouth a few years ago although I never saw it closeup
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 14, 2015, 05:46:32 PM
Quote from: brian on February 14, 2015, 04:56:46 PM
There was one floating around in new Plymouth a few years ago although I never saw it closeup

I think that would be the same car schattenblau is talking about.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 31, 2015, 10:38:10 AM
Dad finally managed to get his hands on a Clio RS 182:

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What an awesome car. There are only 11 182's in NZ. When they come up for sale they get snapped up from anywhere between a few hours to few days. Dad has missed out on 3 in the last 18 months so he wasnt going to let this one slip through his fingers.
I believe is the last one to be sold in NZ (2007), and the grey wheels mean it should have the Cup chassis.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 31, 2015, 01:26:18 PM
That should make for a nice drive
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 01, 2015, 01:29:33 PM
Nice !

What's the Clio across the road ?

White Golf further down the street ?

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 01, 2015, 03:19:14 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 01, 2015, 01:29:33 PM
Nice !

What's the Clio across the road ?

White Golf further down the street ?

The Clio 172 across the road is Dads old car. The Golf down the road is owned by the wife of the husband selling the 182.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 01, 2015, 08:55:27 PM
how much better is the 182 over the 172 ?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 01, 2015, 09:47:46 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 01, 2015, 08:55:27 PM
how much better is the 182 over the 172 ?

Night and day, haha. Na, grunt is pretty much the same, I think the 182 handles better but this 182 has the Cup chassis.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: clich? guevara on June 15, 2015, 08:21:47 AM
These are my Renault Sport Babies. The red&white one took a nasty roll at Brands Hatch Circuit. I then bought it. It had a brand new Mark Fish engine fitted (Renault Guru) and a truck load of spares.I had a mint as shell.Sadly he was put up for adoption (much regrets) before I shifted over here.
The Yellow Peril weighs in at 512kgs and has a Gordini Turbo motor 110bhp. Bit rough around the edges but enormous fun.He lives in a barn in France.
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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 17, 2015, 12:24:17 PM
The 5 "moke" looks cool !

;D

Is that a private plate ?

Most apt !
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on June 17, 2015, 12:48:03 PM
Love the 5, a very fun drive even in low powered versions.
If only a modern equivalent could be built but with all the 'necessities' required for a modern, those halycon days are but a memory
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 17, 2015, 07:31:04 PM
Quote from: brian on June 17, 2015, 12:48:03 PM
Love the 5, a very fun drive even in low powered versions.
If only a modern equivalent could be built but with all the 'necessities' required for a modern, those halycon days are but a memory

The Clio?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Bullseye on June 18, 2015, 08:28:58 AM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftrademe.tmcdn.co.nz%2Fphotoserver%2Ffull%2F383707179.jpg&hash=1a7f77b97b63d05f811dd450d66653d2f462f615)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-903919427.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-903919427.htm)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on June 18, 2015, 09:33:14 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 17, 2015, 07:31:04 PM
The Clio?

Not even close
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 18, 2015, 10:22:52 AM
Quote from: brian on June 18, 2015, 09:33:14 AM
Not even close

What does the 5 offer that the Clio doesnt? Have you driven and Clios?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on June 18, 2015, 10:33:42 AM
What I am referring to is the difference between a light weight, nimble vehicle with no driver assists to bloated modern with everything including the kitchen sink crammed in.
An  R5 weighed in at about 775kg
A new, now lighter than before Clio, weighs  1019kg.
All that amounts to a totally different character.
Bit like gokart versus ute

Rider to this, I am not knocking the Clio as you could say this about any modern..........we have gained a lot over the period since the R5, but it has come with sacrifices
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 03, 2015, 04:20:33 PM
I took some photos of Dads Clio 182:

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This is honestly the best front wheel drive chassis I have driven. It puts a smile on your face from ear to ear.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 04, 2015, 03:41:24 PM
Is he keeping it now ?

You gotta try a Megane R26 and RS265

;)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on August 07, 2015, 09:27:09 PM
QuoteThis is honestly the best front wheel drive chassis I have driven. It puts a smile on your face from ear to ear.

Agreed :-)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 15, 2016, 09:00:00 PM
Dad decided he wanted to get a Megane 225 F1 Team so I helped find him one. Renault NZ only imported 10 of the 1450 that were built. NZ got the same spec as OZ unfortunately which means we didn't get Recaro Trendline seats, instead we got the standard Renault Sport seats which include airbags (the Recaros don't).

Anyway I flew up to Auckland last Monday afternoon and drove the car back to Napier. I was seriously impressed, the guys at Renault Sport really know what they are doing and must have a passion for driving. The car has some ride and feeling like a 911 GT3, well if the GT3 division had built a hatch back.

Here are a couple of pics. The front bumper has stone chips so need a repaint, and the car also needs the decals front and rear (Renaultsport RRP for the decals is $1,050)

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Just incase anyone askes, the Clio 182 is moving sideways to Dads lady.

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on March 16, 2016, 01:42:10 AM
That was quick? Was it on trade me or found through other sources Nik? Looks good!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 16, 2016, 08:05:02 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 16, 2016, 01:42:10 AM
That was quick? Was it on trade me or found through other sources Nik? Looks good!


Long story long Ash . . .
I saw this car driving along in Napier on the 28th October last year, I chased after it and flagged the owner down. He was heading back up to Auckland (lives on Waiheke but his car lived in the CBD). He was kind of interested in selling so we exchanged numbers. In early December I took Dad up to Auckland for some treatment and we checked out the car, a deal couldn't be done so we left it. Then a couple weeks ago the owner made contact to see if Dad was still keen on the car. His timing was great cos I had just found a yellow R26 in Australia that we were planning on importing. The blue 225 F1 Team ended up being the cheaper option so we went with that.
If anyone is keen on a nice 1 owner yellow R26 I can put them in contact with the owner. 14K AUD is as low as he will go though.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 16, 2016, 09:14:17 AM
dkz410 looks familiar....

;)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 16, 2016, 09:21:51 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 16, 2016, 09:14:17 AM
dkz410 looks familiar....

;)

Really? Do tell.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 16, 2016, 10:55:53 AM
it was renault nz's 2006 press/demo car.
i drove it late 2006 when it was visiting pedco motors (then pn renault dealers).
a brilliant little car !

do you know of any nz r26's for sale ?
i drove a new yellow one back in 2008.
even more brilliant !

i think i sent you these pix ?

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 16, 2016, 11:19:42 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 16, 2016, 10:55:53 AM
it was renault nz's 2006 press/demo car.
i drove it late 2006 when it was visiting pedco motors (then pn renault dealers).
a brilliant little car !

do you know of any nz r26's for sale ?
i drove a new yellow one back in 2008.
even more brilliant !

i think i sent you these pix ?

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Thanks for that.
Don't think you sent me the pics of the 225?
We weren't interested in the black R26's, only yellow. I spoke to all the yellow owners but no one was keen on selling. I was offered a black one for 22K and another one for 19.5K (which needs a cambelt). Cambelts are a pig of a job and cost around 2K. It seems none of the yellow R26 owners (except Phil on the forum) have done the cambelts. They are due at 100,000kms or every 5 years.

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 16, 2016, 02:34:46 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 16, 2016, 10:55:53 AM
it was renault nz's 2006 press/demo car.
i drove it late 2006 when it was visiting pedco motors (then pn renault dealers).
a brilliant little car !

do you know of any nz r26's for sale ?
i drove a new yellow one back in 2008.
even more brilliant !

i think i sent you these pix ?


I would have thought that this 225 F1 Team would have been the press/demo car? https://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=dyr85
The reason being that its had the FITEAM plate fitted to it that Renault NZ then used on its black R26 press car:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/motoring/drive-reviews/326960/Sticker-shock
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: WRURQ on March 16, 2016, 02:41:27 PM
I recently bumped into the older French lady owner of a yellow R26 in Remuera and had a chat to her about her Car, kicked myself after for not exchanging details in case she wants to sell in future.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: S1 on March 16, 2016, 03:22:13 PM
RS's one is for sale , might need a new front bumper :laugh:
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 16, 2016, 04:42:33 PM
dkz410 as seen in the press  ;)

nz autocar sept 2006

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 16, 2016, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: RRURQ on March 16, 2016, 02:41:27 PM
I recently bumped into the older French lady owner of a yellow R26 in Remuera and had a chat to her about her Car, kicked myself after for not exchanging details in case she wants to sell in future.

I had been in contact with her. She loves that car. She said she might consider selling it in a years time.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 16, 2016, 07:15:38 PM
Quote from: S1 on March 16, 2016, 03:22:13 PM
RS's one is for sale , might need a new front bumper :laugh:

Did Targa car. He said he was going to sell it. Is it advertised anywhere?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 22, 2016, 02:00:56 PM
Over the last couple of weekends Ive been giving Dads Megane a clay and polish between working.

That bum had a lot of crap on it:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2Fclay%2520bar_zpsfiygwd83.jpg&hash=da8deb31c415a9fcdfccede6df3c37ad0787e872) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/clay%20bar_zpsfiygwd83.jpg.html)

And clean:

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: le mans on March 22, 2016, 03:15:05 PM
Clay bars do wonders. Great invention.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on March 23, 2016, 01:28:08 AM
 :-* beautiful... i always think of the term "only a face a mother could love" anytime i see a Megan, but still love the crazy styling. Will you be aiming to get the decals re-applied Nik?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 23, 2016, 07:12:55 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on March 23, 2016, 01:28:08 AM
:-* beautiful... i always think of the term "only a face a mother could love" anytime i see a Megan, but still love the crazy styling. Will you be aiming to get the decals re-applied Nik?

Hey Ash, yeah, I'm working on the decals at the mo. The front bumper needs to be painted due to stonechips.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 23, 2016, 10:27:15 AM
who is megan ?

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 04, 2016, 10:35:23 AM
New addition to the stable:

Megane 265 RS.
One of a possibly dying breed, being (relatively) light (1385kg), 2WD 6sp manual with LSD.
Ever since driving a Clio Cup 192 around the Nurburgring in practice in 2011 I've hankered for a RenaultSport product. The Golfs and Sciroccos I drove lacked dynamic feedback in comparison.

Drove the new Clio RS, but it's driver appeal has been destroyed by a DSG box that thinks it knows what you want to do, and lacks the dynamic interaction you get with three pedals.

The grin factor was there with the Megane though, so..........

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 04, 2016, 11:05:12 AM
Score Greg.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 04, 2016, 12:27:44 PM
a fine addition to your garage

nice spec too recaros, 19in wheels

;)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 04, 2016, 01:40:58 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 04, 2016, 12:27:44 PM
a fine addition to your garage

nice spec too recaros, 19in wheels

;)

Yeah, love the Recaros and the 19s look great, but there is a ride penalty in those 19s. The Bridgestone 050a 235/35 tyres have very hard sidewalls, making the ride noisier and harder than necessary.
I am swapping them out for a set of Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2. Have had the earlier version (Evo) and loved them, so hoping for some improvement in noise and ride, and I know there will be no loss of handling performance. Will report back.

If anyone wants a set of Briddy 050a in 235/35x19 91H let me know $100 each hardly used..... (<500kms). They'll go on TM as the tyre dealer is giving me crumbs for them.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 11, 2016, 01:07:06 PM
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/63267/renault-megane-rs-to-offer-220kw-and-all-wheel-drive-report

Reading this, as I've previously stated, the current Megane RS series represent a dying breed:

i.e. "relatively" lightweight 2wd manual transmission analogue hot hatches

The new Megane will be playing catch up with the Focus RS - a stunningly capable performer which combines a very powerful turbo 4cylinder engine with clever AWD trickery to give a RWD bias (faux 2WD feel, note), and a weird 'drift mode" - God knows when you'd actually use that in normal driving!

That means that the new Megane will be more powerful for sure, almost certainly AWD, will probably incorporate a version of Renault's rear wheel steer system and may (gasp!!) only come with a DSG-style gearbox and be much heavier (weight is the enemy of driving dynamics).

So if you value pure driver thrills where you, the driver, directly control your gearbox and drivetrain (albeit with switchable traction and ESC management) in a 2WD communicative chassis, better grab one of the current generation cars (if you've already chosen a Golf GTi instead of an R version you'll understand where I'm coming from).


Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 11, 2016, 01:42:01 PM
Hey Nik, where's the pics of Pete's car with the decals??
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 11, 2016, 01:58:43 PM
Here's the FWD record setting lap in March 2014 (7:54.36):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1547180069&feature=iv&src_vid=yisCI_5qSTY&v=02cpzgoVqC4

Astonishing that we now have hot hatches setting sub-8 minute laps at the Nordschleife - I remember when the Skyline GTR (1996 R33 V-spec) was the first production car to do so.

The Honda Civic Type-R (7:50.63s May 2014) was with a pre-production car - controversy about specification - claimed to be as per released specification.

Golf GTi Clubsport S (7:49.21 April 2016) had a set specifically for the Nurburgring and is a very limited run special edition. Not sure which tyres were used.

What all this means is that we are spoiled for choice for truly high performing sporting hatches.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: FFS on May 11, 2016, 03:56:51 PM
Very very nice Greg!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: S1 on May 11, 2016, 04:01:11 PM
Out of interest , what other options did you look at  3 pedal wise ? ( Im to scared to sell the B7 )
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: ritmo on May 11, 2016, 06:47:16 PM
Nice Greg..... you have a garage to die for. French German and Japanese ..... that Italian itch must be scratched. 
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 11, 2016, 08:33:31 PM
Quote from: S1 on May 11, 2016, 04:01:11 PM
Out of interest , what other options did you look at  3 pedal wise ? ( Im to scared to sell the B7 )

Focus RS: couldn't drive but read a lot. All NZ allocation sold for 2016 - order for 2017. Heavier and AWD - a lot of electronic cleverness in the AWD plus over $20,000 more than Megane. Probably the "best" hot hatch on the market but let down by cheap Ford bin interior. Prefer the connection that 2WD analogue drivetrain gives.

Golf GTi - dime a dozen, but would have definitely gone that way rather then the R - cheaper and more sporty drive by all accounts - R is faster but I wasn't buying on laptimes or 0-100kph times - they are for bar room braggers, I wanted driving thrill and that comes with different parameters than times. Having driven GTis and Sciroccos at the Nurburgring, while admiring build and finish they had a certain Germanic stodginess to the driving feel.

I loved the styling of the Megane, especially in Capsicum Red/black, it's certainly not common on our roads, and it's probably got the best 2WD handling this side of a Type R DC2 Integra. And I wanted a modern platform to drive every day that wasn't the hulk of the Amarok......

That's it really
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 11, 2016, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: ritmo on May 11, 2016, 06:47:16 PM
Nice Greg..... you have a garage to die for. French German and Japanese ..... that Italian itch must be scratched.

Like this?

Garage chocka - enough is enough. But a 500 Abarth would be cool!

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: HaNs on May 13, 2016, 03:24:23 PM
Just purchased a pretty low KM Clio 172

Not quite Gregs 265 Megane but should do for a daily with a few track days (also building a E36 328 race car at the moment)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 13, 2016, 03:45:15 PM
Quote from: HaNs on May 13, 2016, 03:24:23 PM
Just purchased a pretty low KM Clio 172

Not quite Gregs 265 Megane but should do for a daily with a few track days (also building a E36 328 race car at the moment)

Good stuff - the early Clios were legendary for driving thrills - I drove a 197 at the Nurburgring in 2011 as a practice car - loved it, and started the interest in the hot RenaultSport models.

I expected to really like the new Clio RS 220 when I test drove in Auckland but came away without the smiles the Megane gave me - largely due to DSG.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 13, 2016, 07:07:37 PM
Quote from: HaNs on May 13, 2016, 03:24:23 PM
Just purchased a pretty low KM Clio 172

Not quite Gregs 265 Megane but should do for a daily with a few track days (also building a E36 328 race car at the moment)

Well done Hans. Is is a phase 1 or 2?
Got pics? Apart from sitting high in them they are awesome.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: HaNs on May 13, 2016, 10:05:19 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 13, 2016, 07:07:37 PM
Well done Hans. Is is a phase 1 or 2?
Got pics? Apart from sitting high in them they are awesome.

It's a phase 1. Silver done 80km. Pretty boring looks wise really. Will look at doing springs and brake fluid/pads right away
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Period_Correct_ on May 14, 2016, 11:58:55 AM
Quote from: HaNs on May 13, 2016, 10:05:19 PM
It's a phase 1. Silver done 80km. Pretty boring looks wise really. Will look at doing springs and brake fluid/pads right away

Was it the one on trademe recently in Wellington?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: spooln on May 14, 2016, 12:47:54 PM
Quote from: Audidude on May 11, 2016, 08:39:18 PM
Like this?

Garage chocka - enough is enough. But a 500 Abarth would be cool!

Can confirm they are a hoot around town
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 14, 2016, 01:49:42 PM
695 biposto with dog leg gearbox please !

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn1.autoexpress.co.uk%2Fsites%2Fautoexpressuk%2Ffiles%2F4%2F40%2F%2F141202_abarth_695-biposto_06.jpg&hash=97525549da3b34ce0a3d83df8c2ea597e7ec1179)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: HaNs on May 14, 2016, 01:58:11 PM
Quote from: NasTnaS on May 14, 2016, 11:58:55 AM
Was it the one on trademe recently in Wellington?

That's the one
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: 00quattro00 on May 14, 2016, 05:29:16 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 14, 2016, 01:49:42 PM
695 biposto with dog leg gearbox please !

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Not a real drivers car
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 14, 2016, 06:10:58 PM
 >:D

evo liked it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buot3rnEEps
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 15, 2016, 08:38:08 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on May 14, 2016, 05:29:16 PM
Not a real drivers car

After first big drive to New Plymouth and back from Hamilton I can confirm that the Megane 265 RS definitely is!!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 16, 2016, 03:43:25 PM
Quote from: Audidude on May 15, 2016, 08:38:08 PM
After first big drive to New Plymouth and back from Hamilton I can confirm that the Megane 265 RS definitely is!!

Great drive in a nice handling car; loved this drive in my Lotus owning days
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Period_Correct_ on May 26, 2016, 07:44:55 AM
so I too have joined the Renault community.... will take some good pics this weekend...
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: HaNs on May 26, 2016, 09:13:19 AM
Quote from: NasTnaS on May 26, 2016, 07:44:55 AM
so I too have joined the Renault community.... will take some good pics this weekend...


Ohhhh what did you get?

Dunlop semi sticks made such a difference to the drive of my Clio, grips through 1st and 2nd now. Went for a 205 rather than 195 also.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 26, 2016, 10:18:55 AM
Quote from: HaNs on May 26, 2016, 09:13:19 AM

Ohhhh what did you get?

Dunlop semi sticks made such a difference to the drive of my Clio, grips through 1st and 2nd now. Went for a 205 rather than 195 also.

Nige purchased a N/A Renault Fuego ;)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 26, 2016, 11:34:06 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 26, 2016, 10:18:55 AM
Nige purchased a N/A Renault Fuego ;)

Nothing wrong with those; I had one back in the 80's and a great car it was
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 26, 2016, 10:29:01 PM
1500kms on the clock, and first polish/wax. Loving it more the more I drive it, but the hard ride wouldn't suit everyone. The Hankooks are a definite improvement in ride quality and noise.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff248%2Faudidude%2FMegane%2F20160526_214850_zpszq1jhj7o.jpg&hash=a434a42e170dbc4f273232d1c3012406e9d4dc10) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/audidude/media/Megane/20160526_214850_zpszq1jhj7o.jpg.html)
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And the view most people get....
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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: HaNs on May 27, 2016, 08:33:53 AM
Photos of the seats? Did you get the full bucket recaros?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Period_Correct_ on May 27, 2016, 11:12:06 AM
Quote from: HaNs on May 27, 2016, 08:33:53 AM
Photos of the seats? Did you get the full bucket recaros?

Yea I did. 😀
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 27, 2016, 11:12:40 AM
looks great in red

and one of the few cars worthy of wearing a nurburgring sticker

kudos

;)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 27, 2016, 05:33:44 PM
Quote from: HaNs on May 27, 2016, 08:33:53 AM
Photos of the seats? Did you get the full bucket recaros?
Yup. Two sorts of Recaros. Full leather and cloth with leather trim. Full leather twice the price.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff248%2Faudidude%2FMegane%2FMegane20160501-P5010078_zpscsg9zeuf.jpg&hash=d7e0580912c4be4cde7c33c13ed9200330cdac5d) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/audidude/media/Megane/Megane20160501-P5010078_zpscsg9zeuf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 30, 2016, 10:32:15 AM
Was followed out of Paeroa yesterday, towards Te Aroha, by a silver Clio Sport 172. Pouring with rain. They carried on towards Te Aroha after I turned off down the swamp road towards Hamilton.
Anyone from here? Rare to see for both of us 😊
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 30, 2016, 10:35:25 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt_BApnX99k

This was captioned in English when I first watched it but they now seem to have disappeared
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 30, 2016, 10:52:49 AM
Quote from: Audidude on May 30, 2016, 10:32:15 AM
Was followed out of Paeroa yesterday, towards Te Aroha, by a silver Clio Sport 172. Pouring with rain. They carried on towards Te Aroha after I turned off down the swamp road towards Hamilton.
Anyone from here? Rare to see for both of us 😊

Did it have a P/Plate?

I was driving Dads ladies Clio 182, that car puts a big grin on your face.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 30, 2016, 10:59:52 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 30, 2016, 10:52:49 AM
Did it have a P/Plate?


Was behind me, don't think so but not sure.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 30, 2016, 11:01:22 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 30, 2016, 10:52:49 AM

I was driving Dads ladies Clio 182, that car puts a big grin on your face.

You'd love  the 265RS, Nik!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 31, 2016, 02:02:09 PM
renault has released pix of the new clio rs 16

bye bye 1.6 turbo + dct, hello 2.0 + manual gearbox from the megane rs275

this is what the rs should have been

not cheap at est. ?34k

http://www.evo.co.uk/renault/clio/17764/clio-rs16-revealed-brutal-megane-engined-hatch-could-be-quickest-renault-sport

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on May 31, 2016, 02:32:50 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 31, 2016, 02:02:09 PM
renault has released pix of the new clio rs 16

bye bye 1.6 turbo + dct, hello 2.0 + manual gearbox from the megane rs275

this is what the rs should have been

not cheap at est. ?34k

http://www.evo.co.uk/renault/clio/17764/clio-rs16-revealed-brutal-megane-engined-hatch-could-be-quickest-renault-sport

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Now that's going to be some little beast!
And bound to set a new FWD Nurburgring record too - absolutely no chance they won't be aiming to get that title back!
But like the Clio V6,  it's going to be a hardcore top of line expensive model not for the faint hearted,  and probably a bit too compromised as an every day driver (no aircon, hard as hell).

But it shows the Renaultsport division is as committed as ever to producing top if the tree FWD driver's cars. Hurrah!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Period_Correct_ on May 31, 2016, 03:35:09 PM
hope its a 3 door...
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 31, 2016, 06:42:38 PM
new clios are all 5dr

:P
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on June 14, 2016, 10:46:26 PM
"the last specimen of an old-fashioned idea: low-weight, low-cost, low-complexity, front-drive fun"

This captures the essence of why I bought one. One of the last of a dying breed. And the best. Confirmed by a session at the track at Taupo last Saturday.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-renault-m?gane-rs-275-cup-s-why-it-marks-end-era
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: slowmo on August 25, 2016, 10:30:53 AM
Follow on from Audidude's last post

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/83528493/renault-calls-time-on-megane-rs

Seems the next generation will be offered with a dual clutch - trying to be a bit more of an all rounder than purely track focused?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 25, 2016, 12:56:00 PM
Quote from: slowmo on August 25, 2016, 10:30:53 AM
Follow on from Audidude's last post

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/83528493/renault-calls-time-on-megane-rs

Seems the next generation will be offered with a dual clutch - trying to be a bit more of an all rounder than purely track focused?

Finally selling out  :'(
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: slowmo on August 25, 2016, 01:26:08 PM
..and 5 doors

May be a sign of the times that most people only have one car than many cars for different purposes.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on August 25, 2016, 03:27:52 PM
Quote from: slowmo on August 25, 2016, 01:26:08 PM
..and 5 doors

May be a sign of the times that most people only have one car than many cars for different purposes.

Next Polo is to be 5 doors only so definitely a sign of the times
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 12, 2016, 01:38:25 PM
One of the 10 (in NZ) Megane F1 Team RS 225's is up for sale on TM:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-1159930177.htm

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 12, 2016, 08:29:35 PM
if only it was an r26 !
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Period_Correct_ on November 11, 2016, 08:45:29 PM
Quote from: Audidude on May 31, 2016, 02:32:50 PM
Now that's going to be some little beast!
And bound to set a new FWD Nurburgring record too - absolutely no chance they won't be aiming to get that title back!
But like the Clio V6,  it's going to be a hardcore top of line expensive model not for the faint hearted,  and probably a bit too compromised as an every day driver (no aircon, hard as hell).

But it shows the Renaultsport division is as committed as ever to producing top if the tree FWD driver's cars. Hurrah!

apparently they have abandoned this car.... gutted.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Filx on November 12, 2016, 12:42:30 PM
I wonder if anyone will ever again make a small, cheap, manual trans, 3 door hatchback that isn't about Nurburgring lap times and just about heaps of fun? e.g.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftrademe.tmcdn.co.nz%2Fphotoserver%2Ffull%2F525143081.jpg&hash=6e54b9d96c66e23ea9de8d143d24f91fcd59b664)

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: spooln on November 12, 2016, 01:58:41 PM
Here's hoping

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/volkswagen-up-gti-price-specs-and-release-date-2964
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on November 12, 2016, 02:22:11 PM
Cars are available, just the importers don't want to import
Handful  of Ups and Citigos bought in, totally the wrong options....oh dear, nobody wants these, lets drop them.
Pity they don't ask what the buyers want instead of the 'we know best'  attitude.
The UP is a good example.....a city car, 2 engine options, 60hp, 75 hp, torque for both engines is exactly the same, the 75 hp version only gets its extra 15 horses above 5000rpm (absolutely perfect for a city car, haha) and equipped with an completely hopeless gearbox claiming to be automatic and they wonder why no one wants the thing.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on November 13, 2016, 07:09:26 AM
It's in German, but Chrome will translate for you.
5 door probably 300hp+ everything else conjecture.
Evolutionary styling rather than revolutionary.
Hopefully 2WD and manual.
Check out the photos.

http://www.autozeitung.de/auto-neuheiten/renault-megane-rs-2017-preis-technische-daten
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on November 13, 2016, 08:47:17 AM
looks corolla boring which is slightly better than the new civic's major ugly.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: WRURQ on November 18, 2016, 01:52:04 PM
Nice NZ New F1 R26 in Liquid Yellow for sale in Auckland. If I had a spare $25k right now would be mine...
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 18, 2016, 01:57:40 PM
Quote from: RRURQ on November 18, 2016, 01:52:04 PM
Nice NZ New F1 R26 in Liquid Yellow for sale in Auckland. If I had a spare $25k right now would be mine...

Are you happy with the price?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: WRURQ on November 18, 2016, 04:48:19 PM
I think it's overpriced as dealership but if I had spare cash seems like one worth paying a bit more for. However, having said that have not viewed in the flesh.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: WRURQ on November 18, 2016, 04:49:35 PM
I saw an awesome R26.r for sale in the UK 🇬🇧 with the current exchange rate would have been an awesome buy.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 02, 2016, 11:07:18 AM
Though I should take this for a run to keep the battery charged:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FMegane_zpspa3rb8tt.jpg&hash=b67e0def663441b3d1f4fff8383811e302ef7358) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/Megane_zpspa3rb8tt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on December 04, 2016, 04:36:55 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 02, 2016, 11:07:18 AM
Though I should take this for a run to keep the battery charged:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FMegane_zpspa3rb8tt.jpg&hash=b67e0def663441b3d1f4fff8383811e302ef7358) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/Megane_zpspa3rb8tt.jpg.html)

nice Nik! I've seen a few around Auckland lately... or maybe it's one guy who seems to be everywhere!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on December 12, 2016, 10:19:23 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on December 02, 2016, 11:07:18 AM
Though I should take this for a run to keep the battery charged:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FMegane_zpspa3rb8tt.jpg&hash=b67e0def663441b3d1f4fff8383811e302ef7358) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/Megane_zpspa3rb8tt.jpg.html)
A battery charger will do that, Nik.
But no fun........😉
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: phil on December 14, 2016, 03:18:31 PM
I've taken the racks off mine. Looks so much better !
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: VW'n on December 14, 2016, 05:45:55 PM
Quote from: Audidude on December 12, 2016, 10:19:23 PM
A battery charger will do that, Nik.
But no fun........😉

Napier to Mahia sounds like a great way to charge a battery!
Took the passat up there the other week on a Tuesday.
Friday came around and I decided it needed a top up.
So want back for another "recharge".
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on December 15, 2016, 09:45:15 AM
Quote from: VW'n on December 14, 2016, 05:45:55 PM
Napier to Mahia sounds like a great way to charge a battery!
Took the passat up there the other week on a Tuesday.
Friday came around and I decided it needed a top up.
So want back for another "recharge".

I took Dads Mk1 GTI up to Mahia for the day a few weeks ago. Its an awesome place, pretty much had every beach to myself.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: VW'n on December 15, 2016, 12:02:26 PM
Out of peak season coastal nz is bliss.
And the roads that get us there!
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on February 25, 2017, 11:17:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDXeJ-l1k7Y
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on March 01, 2017, 08:01:48 PM
Quote from: brian on February 25, 2017, 11:17:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDXeJ-l1k7Y

And I know who would have the biggest grin and the greatest buzz - pure connection!

No question the Golf R is a great car, but for feedback the Trophy-R is not only quicker but much more analogue and visceral, and that's what creates the Thrill Of Driving.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 01, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
hopefully that will continue with the next megane.

plus the practicality of 4 doors.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on March 02, 2017, 08:49:38 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 01, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
hopefully that will continue with the next megane.

plus the practicality of 4 doors.

If Renault Sport are true to their philosophy it will.

Unless the bean counters and marketers prevail.......
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 02, 2017, 11:21:51 AM
clio 4 rs

'nuff said

>:D
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Bullseye on March 08, 2017, 10:44:00 AM
https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/road/news/2017/3/renault-zoe-e-sport-shows-us-evs-can-be-cool-at-geneva/ (https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/road/news/2017/3/renault-zoe-e-sport-shows-us-evs-can-be-cool-at-geneva/)

Cool concept - Renault Zoe e-sport shows us EVs can be cool at Geneva
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on March 08, 2017, 11:31:38 AM
Quote from: Bullseye on March 08, 2017, 10:44:00 AM
https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/road/news/2017/3/renault-zoe-e-sport-shows-us-evs-can-be-cool-at-geneva/ (https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/road/news/2017/3/renault-zoe-e-sport-shows-us-evs-can-be-cool-at-geneva/)

Cool concept - Renault Zoe e-sport shows us EVs can be cool at Geneva

One-off concept - someone's wet dream fantasy...
And it'll sound like a slot car....
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on March 31, 2017, 03:26:06 PM
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2018-renault-sport-m%C3%A9gane-previewed-new-video
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 03, 2017, 09:54:55 PM
Quote from: brian on March 31, 2017, 03:26:06 PM
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2018-renault-sport-m%C3%A9gane-previewed-new-video

FWD and manual - excellent!
A crucial factor will be weight - it must be heavier, though Renault Sport are magicians....
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on April 04, 2017, 10:49:46 AM
?24k starting price is good too.

as for weight... maybe they should take some lessons from peugeot... a fully loaded 5dr 308gti with lsd, big wheels and brakes etc. is only 1205kg
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: McDoof on April 04, 2017, 10:57:20 AM
Looks good. I like it.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 27, 2017, 05:36:04 AM
Europe's version of the Suzuki Cup - only with good cars...

https://youtu.be/uXPDfpTzmHo

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 27, 2017, 06:40:40 AM
Renault vs VAG supercar...

My race Integra with K20A transplant has about 10-15 more HP than the Clio, though less torque, being NA, and weighs 1080kg with me and fuel.......think I could nudge just under the R8....

https://youtu.be/PJkPqGooZKA
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 27, 2017, 10:23:28 AM
Quote from: Audidude on April 27, 2017, 06:40:40 AM
Renault vs VAG supercar...

My race Integra with K20A transplant has about 10-15 more HP than the Clio, though less torque, being NA, and weighs 1080kg with me and fuel.......think I could nudge just under the R8....

https://youtu.be/PJkPqGooZKA

I think a standard Clio 182 Trophy or even a Cup would be quicker than an ITR.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 27, 2017, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 27, 2017, 10:23:28 AM
I think a standard Clio 182 Trophy or even a Cup would be quicker than an ITR.

Standard ITR. Maybe. But not with a K20A installed in a DC2, and race prepped as that Clio Cup race car was.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on April 27, 2017, 04:48:47 PM
is the k20a noticeably heavier than the stock b18c ?

i should have bought one of the yellow nz new dc2 itr's back in the day (2000 ?)

:'(
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 27, 2017, 07:26:59 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on April 27, 2017, 04:48:47 PM
is the k20a noticeably heavier than the stock b18c ?

i should have bought one of the yellow nz new dc2 itr's back in the day (2000 ?)

:'(

Very little difference in weight between K20A and B18C

There was one in Hamilton (Ben Foote) , but I think he's sold it - it was a minter. Bug eye yellow - looked very smart - but the classic will be the JDM version in Championship White...
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on April 27, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
i prefer the round headlights

:laugh:

was the nz spec same as jdm ?

we got the later 5 stud wheels, did we get the updated motor ?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 28, 2017, 07:02:00 AM
The NZ version was down on power, the same as the Oz version, for their ADR regs - 170hp vs 200

The quad look is attractive for sure, but the classic JDM look is, er, well, classic!

When released in 1995 the DC2 Type R JDM version had the highest specific power output (HP/L) of ANY production NA engine "in the world" (said in the Clarkson way...) - higher than any Ferrari. The S2000 engine exceeded that when it was released, with 240HP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_F20C_engine).
Amazingly, for such a high revving engine (you change DOWN a gear when you drop below 6000rpm to keep the car on the high cams), it's a long stroke engine, and the piston speeds at the redline were as high as F1 engines of the time. AND it's incredibly long living - not your so-called Jap handgrenade - my B18C ran for 9 years throuhgh 5 years of Targa, numerous car club events and 3 years of Taranaki Rally, without being touched, in factory standard form.

It's only weakness? No torque - drive it on the top cams and it's an exhilarating drive - instant urge on throttle input and that noise! :) :)

The car was produced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Honda's first F1 GP win, in the Mexico GP in 1965, driven by Richie Ginther. That car was Championship White in colour, hence the significance of having an original DC2 in that colour.

http://www.b18cengine.com/

My '96 example has done only 85,000kms. The bonnet has been replaced as the original (in these pics) had been damaged and poorly repaired. It also has a full Mugen exhaust from headers through to twin loop muffler - the only non-factory item on the car.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff248%2Faudidude%2FNTGRR%2FNTGRRFR006.jpg&hash=b2fbe354d3302600f91d98cb857161de6067fbfd) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/audidude/media/NTGRR/NTGRRFR006.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on April 28, 2017, 10:12:34 AM
thanks for that,

rummaging through some honda stuff i've accumulated over the years, i found a photocopy of the original honda nz itr release material.

141kw/178nm, 5-speed cr, lsd, 1087kg,
15in wheels
a/c optional, 4 colour choices - black, yellow, red, white,
$40k in 2000

the 170bhp you mentioned was the output for the tamer nz integra vti-r.

a bit puzzled about the long stroke, it's actually shorter stroke than a non-vtec b18.

agree about the exhilaration of revving a good motor out.
it's a totally different experience to a modern turbo with its big dollops of torque from low down.
no hardship on a good honda either, the company has produced some sublime drivetrains.


Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 28, 2017, 11:57:23 AM
This looks like a pretty good source of info.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine

Looks like the Oz NZ cars had the B18C 7 engine with 196hp(146kw), whereas the JDM B18C Type R engine had 199hp(148kw), i.e. bugger all difference. The 98 spec JDM had 1hp more and a little more torque, but gear ratio changes made performance pretty much identical.

The long stroke (under-square)  reference I thought just referred to the fact that an engine has a longer stroke than bore diameter and is usually associated with an engine that revs lower but has more torque. The B18CR/5/7 engines turned this concept on it's head..

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke_ratio
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on April 28, 2017, 12:20:22 PM
I thought undersquare means the stroke  is less than bore, not as stated above
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on April 28, 2017, 02:36:00 PM
all i know is long strokers are not usually high revvers.

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 28, 2017, 05:25:00 PM
Quote from: brian on April 28, 2017, 12:20:22 PM
I thought undersquare means the stroke  is less than bore, not as stated above

Apparently not. Did you check out the second link?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on April 28, 2017, 05:26:33 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on April 28, 2017, 02:36:00 PM
all i know is long strokers are not usually high revvers.

:laugh:

Exactly. That's what makes the B18C so unique. And accounts for the F1-like piston speeds. Makes the longevity of the engine an even greater feat of engineering and quality.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on April 28, 2017, 05:45:56 PM
 
Quote from: Audidude on April 28, 2017, 05:25:00 PM
Apparently not. Did you check out the second link?

Ahhh, I got that totally back to front ...............I knew that too, better to put brain into gear before posting :-[
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 29, 2017, 09:44:01 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on April 27, 2017, 10:36:30 PM
i prefer the round headlights

:laugh:

was the nz spec same as jdm ?

we got the later 5 stud wheels, did we get the updated motor ?

That black NZ new example seems to live local to me now.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on July 26, 2017, 03:44:15 PM
Purchased one, a Megane R26.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on July 26, 2017, 04:06:34 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on July 26, 2017, 03:44:15 PM
Purchased one, a Megane R26.

Pics or it didn't happen
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 26, 2017, 04:39:48 PM
it's real !

;D
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on July 29, 2017, 01:48:46 PM
It happened :)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 14, 2017, 11:38:21 PM
2018 megane rs

yah or nay ?

???

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-events/frankfurt/2017/new-2017-renault-sport-megane-rs-revealed-pictures-specs-info/


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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Audidude on September 15, 2017, 07:08:19 AM
Like the fact that the styling is evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

But like most new sporting versions too much fussy detailing for my liking - but not as OTT as the Civic Type R

4 doors will make it an option for more buyers, but I prefer the 2 door look.

Still has the option of a 6 speed manual AFAIK, and that's a no-brainer.

I'm sure it'll handle brilliantly.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: curts on September 15, 2017, 08:37:05 AM
I love the Renualt Sport logo spotlights.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 15, 2017, 09:38:50 AM
Quote from: Audidude on September 15, 2017, 07:08:19 AM
Like the fact that the styling is evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

But like most new sporting versions too much fussy detailing for my liking - but not as OTT as the Civic Type R

4 doors will make it an option for more buyers, but I prefer the 2 door look.

Still has the option of a 6 speed manual AFAIK, and that's a no-brainer.

I'm sure it'll handle brilliantly.

Its ok, a bit over the top in the styling department. Everything seems cartoonish stylingwise these days. Why do we need massive exhaust pipes and fake solid plastic air vents?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 15, 2017, 02:31:30 PM
that tailpipe outlet is fake too

;D

the gen2 megane is still my favourite

;D
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 16, 2017, 08:26:34 PM
some grey rs "273" have floated in

;D

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-1419485899.htm

(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/645246949.jpg)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-1419114889.htm

(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/645006203.jpg)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on January 31, 2018, 08:44:04 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNI0uQxbyy8
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 01, 2018, 07:19:46 AM
i'm not feeling any love/lust for this iteration of the megane

:-\
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 01, 2018, 10:35:21 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on February 01, 2018, 07:19:46 AM
i'm not feeling any love/lust for this iteration of the megane

:-\

Neither do I.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 16, 2018, 03:09:06 PM
car uk march 2018

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on February 26, 2018, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: phil on July 30, 2013, 11:12:10 AM
Oh, and a cosmetic mod. Installed a front splitter. Same as what the 182 Trophy has, except I got mine from Skoda in Newmarket. The ones for the Fabia fit perfect with just a wee trim off the ends and a fraction of the cost of the Renault one :-)

ohhhhh what does it look like Phil?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 01, 2018, 12:39:53 PM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 26, 2018, 10:26:33 PM
ohhhhh what does it look like Phil?

I think that was on Phils Clio 182, not the Megane.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 25, 2018, 06:26:16 PM
after missing out on three yellow renaults, i finally got my hands on one.

2015 rs265 in liquid yellow
nz new, finance company repo, being sold through turners (big thanks to nik for the tip).
38,000km, recaros, 19in.

drove back last night through the huge storm - it had everything - wind, rain, lightning, thunder, hail, fog !
the car was a joy to drive despite being on a mix of original potenzas and no-name chinese tyres.

complete with all manuals etc. but with no record of ever being serviced !
booked in next week.

then will attend to a few cosmetic issues - dings, scuffs, scratches.

tinypic appears to have crapped out, no pix  :( 

alternative supplier to the rescue !

(https://i.imgur.com/BqzFQTY.jpg)






Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 25, 2018, 06:30:25 PM
Looking forward to the pics when you get it sorted
Now sorted..................looks good to me. I always liked the profile of these, very nice
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 26, 2018, 11:49:31 PM
tinypic is back online  :laugh:

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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 27, 2018, 08:45:48 AM
That is nice.
For servicing, is there a Renault agency in Palmy?
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 27, 2018, 10:56:14 AM
thanks.

no official service here, nearest is in wellington  :(
i see a roadie coming up  >:D

just bought a set of michelin pilot sport cup2's ...

;D
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 27, 2018, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 27, 2018, 10:56:14 AM
thanks.

no official service here, nearest is in wellington  :(
i see a roadie coming up  >:D

just bought a set of michelin pilot sport cup2's ...

;D

Napier now has a Renault dealer
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 27, 2018, 07:41:22 PM
that's news.
i think John Ciurlionis  Branch Manager was with bmw pn years ago.

brendon foot in lower hutt no longer sell new renault, service only.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on May 27, 2018, 09:15:00 PM
I hope you have plenty of spare time because I do not envy you cleaning those wheels.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: McDoof on May 28, 2018, 09:57:17 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on May 25, 2018, 06:26:16 PM
after missing out on three yellow renaults, i finally got my hands on one.

2015 rs265 in liquid yellow
nz new, finance company repo, being sold through turners (big thanks to nik for the tip).
38,000km, recaros, 19in.

drove back last night through the huge storm - it had everything - wind, rain, lightning, thunder, hail, fog !
the car was a joy to drive despite being on a mix of original potenzas and no-name chinese tyres.

complete with all manuals etc. but with no record of ever being serviced !
booked in next week.

then will attend to a few cosmetic issues - dings, scuffs, scratches.

tinypic appears to have crapped out, no pix  :( 

alternative supplier to the rescue !

(https://i.imgur.com/BqzFQTY.jpg)

I like the addition of the 3rd pedal.... My next ride will also include this extra :-)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 28, 2018, 10:54:48 AM
muscle memory is a great thing !

sorry to leave you as sole (?) member of the shadow blue mk5 club.

Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 30, 2018, 06:39:00 PM
new owner picking up the golf this weekend.

:'(

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2F2j0o0b9.jpg&hash=52f317604383aba2985bcd9df6e870b548ae9496)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 06, 2018, 06:39:35 PM
added kap fire extinguisher bracket

:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2F258cjef.jpg&hash=9254ab1667b3cdf483d8a141fd79123458b6d2a6)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 08, 2018, 06:49:28 PM
michelin pilot sport cup 2

;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2F2957ss3.jpg&hash=1a16ecda51bbdbd4428e11eea9aa31e6768e8340)
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Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on June 08, 2018, 08:40:05 PM
That should do the business.
I like the red band around the rim.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on June 10, 2018, 04:43:54 PM
Very nice!! I?m on a set of PS4?s and it made a huge difference on the R26. I can only imagine how good those tyres will be. Great choice on colour too :)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 10, 2018, 06:40:39 PM
liquid yellow r26 !
nice, i mssed out on one back in january.
any photos ?

brian;
those red bands are polarising - people like or dislike.
being french the whole outer rim is painted red then a fine black stripe is applied on top.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on June 17, 2018, 01:34:08 PM
https://flic.kr/p/28h2uYp

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1752/42844546431_2606e68207_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28h2uYp)DSC_3534 (https://flic.kr/p/28h2uYp) by Ash Visvanathan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/101828336@N07/), on Flickr

:-*
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 17, 2018, 02:07:27 PM
vive la france !

;D

always had a fondness for the megane 2.
tremendous to drive, esp the r26.
and much, much easier to see out of compared to the later meganes.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 15, 2018, 03:53:43 PM
these things pop up in clusters like mushrooms.

a few months ago there were three rs265 rb8 redbull editions.

now there's three 2015 rs265s on tm...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-1692033113.htm

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-1688707389.htm

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-1692375847.htm
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on July 21, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hot-hatch-showdown-renault-megane-rs-vs-honda-civic-type-r
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 03, 2018, 03:51:15 PM
The new Megane RS 280 Cup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9DxKFRUlZQ
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 03, 2018, 04:57:45 PM
expectations confirmed  ;)

i quite like the radio stalk, it works on touch so read the manual first !

it has meant the paddleshifters for dct cars have to be placed awkwardly high.

(https://car-images.bauersecure.com/pagefiles/79922/1752x1168/renaultmeganers_05.jpg?mode=max&quality=90&scale=down)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: tandy on August 20, 2018, 04:04:41 PM
Anyone know the numbers of Megane RS 250/265 that where sold new in NZ? 
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 21, 2018, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: tandy on August 20, 2018, 04:04:41 PM
Anyone know the numbers of Megane RS 250/265 that where sold new in NZ?

I know 250 numbers, but not 265's.
There were 26 250's sold.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 21, 2018, 11:34:55 AM
nik,
any idea on the number of 2014/15 rs265s sold ?
another (overpriced) one has popped on tardme

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1731574684
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 15, 2019, 02:44:14 PM
from car uk march 2019

;)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2Fwilvdj.jpg&hash=799948501918bdbbbc99b4bb71ac615b046d30f1)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2F35binbd.jpg&hash=d53581e640e9b6353ea80f61975c56f41b740ce1)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2F2461icy.jpg&hash=0a5f76c8641233babcc2be45456a1d127d5bc1da)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.tinypic.com%2F2vbrhb9.jpg&hash=5ac7c8eb1ed1670960ac8dc456ec2f578bdb10f5)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 24, 2019, 04:51:33 PM
looks like tinypic has gone tits up.
they are telling ex-tiny piccers to go to photobucket - stuff that !
went to tiny pic to escape photobucket, only to find they own tinypic   :(

while visiting my "local" renault dealer (napier !) i got the opportunity to drive the latest RS280 (with EDC dual clutch gearbox).

it is big, well built, comfortable.
not a fan of the multi page menus on the touchscreen, best accessed while stationary.
in RS mode the motor sounds nice. there's a nice burble and crackle from the exhaust.
the EDC works better than any DSG i've used, shifts up and down are crisp and immediate, ratios are well spaced.

the brembo brakes are strong but a bit lifeless, they feel like stepping on a block of wood, reminds me of brembo equipped subaru sti's.

handling is  a weak point.
the steering is dull and lifeless, turn-in is numb, partly due to the open diff, test car was on sport suspension not the sharper cup chassis.
the four wheel steer is a waste of time, it makes the car feel unpredictable in response.

overall the new RS is a compelling alternative to a golf gti but falls short of replacing the old rs265/275 as a fun hot hatch.

that may change with news that the more aggressive trophy version will be coming to nz.

(https://i.imgur.com/1e9mQ3M.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JM5q3LK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GXJdTCf.jpg)


Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 24, 2019, 04:58:49 PM
ps...

i also drove a hyundai i30n.
this is a worthy successor to the old rs265.
the chassis is well sorted and responsive, the motor sounds good, the manual gearbox is sweet to use.
it's sabotaged by uneven weighting across the 3 pedals, confusing setup menus with too many options and excess weight.
it's quick and nice to drive but you feel every one of the 1500kgs.

(https://i.imgur.com/MoqkElQ.jpg)
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: Filx on September 25, 2019, 10:45:31 AM
I wonder if a 50kg diet will make the difference for the i30N? https://www.motor1.com/news/369841/hyundai-i30-n-project-c/ (https://www.motor1.com/news/369841/hyundai-i30-n-project-c/) Interesting that article claims they saved 22kg just in swapping the wheels to light weight ones.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: brian on October 01, 2019, 01:34:46 PM
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwP5--0VI78&t=0s
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 01, 2019, 05:28:55 PM
Civic Type R ftw
;D
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on October 23, 2019, 09:58:38 AM
I don't think I updated this post. Sadly on the 3rd March my Megane R26 got written off. I was rear-ended by a 2016 Indian Chief motorbike in a 100km/h zone.

Ive replaced the R26 with a Megane RS265 Redbull RB8.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: tandy on November 16, 2019, 04:35:11 PM
Anyone on here have any knowledge on the white megane R26 F1 currently on trade me?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-2389306868.htm



Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: schattenblau on November 16, 2019, 04:52:13 PM
the recaros are nice but high mileage, ex-uk, probably a rust bucket underneath.
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: tandy on November 19, 2019, 01:18:24 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on November 16, 2019, 04:52:13 PM
the recaros are nice but high mileage, ex-uk, probably a rust bucket underneath.

Its sold apparently

Hopefully going to be taking a look at this in the weekend

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/renault/auction-2407503275.htm

Any one know any info on this one??

Thanks
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: tandy on November 23, 2019, 05:51:56 PM
Picked up the black F1 Megane today, big smiles all around
Title: Re: The Renault Sport Thread
Post by: RS on November 28, 2019, 12:44:12 PM
Congrats on the purchase.

I had forgotten about forums then googled a car I had and it sent me here.

Hope we are all well.