R26.R - Nurburgring & Spa 2015

[R32UK]

The last time I was in rs tuning he showed me the engine from the r26 that he blew up
 

 

probably why he is now chasing big numbers.... could be a different engine in there 

[RedRobin]

Can I offer a suggestion??

Leave it alone. Don't map it, don't mess with the suspension - just enjoy it for what it is. 

....I'm inclined to agree. Aren't they built for purpose? If it works, don't mend it!

Having said that, I probably might change the exhaust if I wanted to enjoy more sound.

[andrewparker]

Did these not have a titanium exhaust as standard?

[liver]

cheers again everyone

im from wakefield so very close to paul

No the titanium exhaust was a £2500 option, even the cage was an option on these and wasnt standard as with the 888's too.

im tempted by the titanium exhaust but will see how it goes, thats a very expensive exhaust, cheapest ive seen it for new is £2300 from a renault dealer

[andrewparker]

What sort of weight saving does it give?

[RedRobin]

^^^^
I didn't know about the titanium exhaust 

If I had a R26.R I would definitely be wanting it as a road-legal track toy and so a rollcage would be a must-have. But I fantasise.

[liver]

the exahsut saves 8kg

[andrewparker]

But I fantasise.

Likewise, but there's NO WAY I'd get one of these past the wife!

[liver]

But I fantasise.

Likewise, but there's NO WAY I'd get one of these past the wife!

The missus wasnt happy at all, luckily i dont live with her so it was a little easier too, she thinks its the most ridiculous thing going

[h4rdy]

Nice colour matey.

[Kregiel]

The missus wasnt happy at all, luckily i dont live with her so it was a little easier too, she thinks its the most ridiculous thing going
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Fecking hell all women are the same!

Paul

[RedRobin]

The missus wasnt happy at all, luckily i dont live with her so it was a little easier too, she thinks its the most ridiculous thing going

 

Fecking hell all women are the same!

Paul

....Most are but a lady who loves cars is rare and to be greatly valued. Fortunately there are a few.

Yesterday I got asked (by a young lady) why I had so many exhaust pipes, was my number plate a private plate, did I have new "chairs" (referring to my Recaro's which she has sat in before!). She didn't quite understand why I needed my aluminium ramps to get my car out of the garage either, although she did try to help me put them back in the garage afterwards (good girl!). But she did enjoy the spirited drive she accompanied me on and said her car doesn't sound like mine! (she's a singer, so has good ears).

But back on topic............... A R26.R is too hardcore a car for most (not all) females to understand.

[cageman86]

Epic car, i had a Clio 197 before the GTI and on the bendy stuff it was on a different level, i can only imagine how good R26R is! 

[markc]

The last time I was in rs tuning he showed me the engine from the r26 that he blew up
 

 

probably why he is now chasing big numbers.... could be a different engine in there 

Nope, its a forged build of the F4R (the usual 225/230 motor), using CP pistons, catcams rods and cams and a GTX3071 Turbo, 830cc injectors.

[MAT ED30]

I know he told me and John (Hurdy) what he was doing when it went pop