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Re: R26.R
« Reply #255 on: June 28, 2014, 10:34:44 pm »


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Re: R26.R
« Reply #256 on: July 01, 2014, 02:34:27 pm »
So the annual ring trip went very well.

The trip over was horrendous driving through the night and day to get there. First problem I hit was in the UK, a lose battery terminal left me with zero power at the services, luckily we spotted this and got that sorted, after that I had no problems at all.

The weather all weekend was rubbish, only Saturday morning was dry until about 1pm. Due to this I didn't do as many laps as id hoped to, only completing 4 in total. My first lap back at the ring was meant to be a sighter but ended up beating my quickest time from last year with a 9.01 lap, at this point I knew I was getting into the 8's. The quickest lap of the weekend was an 8.47 lap, I was pleased with this, reckon I could have gone quicker but just didn't have the weather to.

Met some great people and had a really good time, here's the pics





























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Re: R26.R
« Reply #257 on: July 01, 2014, 02:41:00 pm »
Great stuff.

Them advan neovas are very capable  :driver:

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #258 on: July 02, 2014, 10:57:54 am »

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #259 on: July 02, 2014, 01:34:06 pm »
I would absolutely love to have one of these at some time in the future.  I wonder if they will release an RS250-R version of the new Megane

I hope you've been saving up?

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/06/renault-prices-megane-rs-275-trophy-r.html
« Last Edit: July 02, 2014, 01:36:28 pm by simonp »

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #260 on: July 08, 2014, 09:09:31 am »
that is a stupidly quick time for a front wheel drive car full lap though

I agree, I don't see how anyone can justify £40+k for a Renault megane

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #261 on: July 15, 2014, 11:28:48 am »
from the ring to a show

just one wash required 

looks moody here




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Re: R26.R
« Reply #262 on: July 15, 2014, 12:35:03 pm »
Of course it looks moody. Its been out playing and now its being told to sit quietly at a family gathering. :signLOL:

Great shots on the Ring.

Moving over to Flickr, sorry for the broken picture links!

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #263 on: August 12, 2014, 03:57:56 pm »
Love the colour! :smiley:

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #264 on: August 13, 2014, 01:17:22 pm »
Awesome ring times mate. really need to book a trip over there a some point. Wish I went back when i had the 182 tbh!

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Re: R26.R
« Reply #265 on: August 14, 2014, 09:33:04 am »
Of course it looks moody. Its been out playing and now its being told to sit quietly at a family gathering. :signLOL:

Great shots on the Ring.

I know, I need to get it out on track again ASAP, im waiting for my helmet back though, my friends painting it for me 
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Love the colour! :smiley:

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Awesome ring times mate. really need to book a trip over there a some point. Wish I went back when i had the 182 tbh!

yeah I was happy with the time, I went with 8.45 in mind but wasn't going out chasing that. Was happy with the low number of laps ive done with the time


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Re: R26.R
« Reply #266 on: September 25, 2014, 03:28:22 pm »
Havn't updated this in a while

so here goes, nothing much really, once again just been enjoying the car

just before trax I managed to get myself a track time slot so went out and purchased this little beauty



cage mounted





few pics from trax









on track






favourite car from trax's, the kid could drive and the car sounded unreal




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here's what's been in the bodyshop, pick this up tomorrow

Senna inspired helmet, obviously Renault addition with a few of my own little bits thrown in







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Re: R26.R
« Reply #267 on: December 04, 2014, 11:17:51 am »
No major updates on this really, just some pics and recent purchases

The car is great for weekends away lol



some pics from playing around with the go pro





bought some of the ring pics from my last trip as I want some canvases for my office





one of my old golf as well, great car this



and heres the latest purchase as well as a rear bulb lol


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Re: R26.R
« Reply #268 on: January 07, 2015, 01:29:14 pm »
Quick update

The mirror caps have been fitted and a quick winter clean was done while I was off work. 

I've got the black wheels cleaned and sealed ready to go on but I need two tyres for them, hopefully get them sorted and on this weekend.

The red wheels need 3 tyres so will just get 4 new AD08's.

The car passed its MOT just before Christmas and taxed at the end of December.

Its in Renault today for a few things, mainly new door wiring looms and window regulators, thank fully Renault are making a large contribution to the cost of this for me.

They are also looking at my front lower grill that doesn't sit right, the carbon bonnet issue where the lacquer/gel coat is separating away from the carbon due to the heat, that's been photographed and sent off to Renault HQ for assessment.

Finally, water in the door pockets, they have got back to me about this and that's due to the speakers that have been put in the car, water is running through the door onto the speaker and then into the door card so that needs addressing also

Finally, insurance is due at the end of the month lol

quick pic to make it all better




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Re: R26.R
« Reply #269 on: January 12, 2015, 08:09:21 am »
Got a couple of Pilot Sport 3 tyres fit to my black wheels and those back on yesterday for a few months

I now also need 4 new AD08's for the red wheels





which do people prefer red or black??