Looks like the Fronch boys want their record back...http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/scoop/renaults-nuerburgring-record-megane-first-pics
Renault named Michelin and Ohlins alongside Akraprovic in being involved in the Under 8 project, suggesting bespoke tyres, an overhauled suspension system and a performance exhaust
Well you say totally different to a stock car, but if they then launch a car you can buy with all that on the options list (like the Cupra pack giving Brembos and PSCup2s) it then becomes a 'stock' car. I reckon they'll take it. Just. And Honda will wait for them to do it before having a pop.
Not sure I follow you. My definition of "stock" means it has to be something that any punter can walk into a dealer and buy. The Leon will soon be available with the Brembo/PSCup2s/etc, which will then make their time legit. So to take the official record, the Megane will have to be likewise, they'll have to offer all that kit either as a special edition car or at least on the RS265's option list. Do you see what I mean??? Clio Trophy had fancy Sachs dampers. R26.R could be specced with a titanium exhaust & R888s.... it's not like they've not done it before.
Quote from: tony_danza on April 30, 2014, 08:40:52 pmNot sure I follow you. My definition of "stock" means it has to be something that any punter can walk into a dealer and buy. The Leon will soon be available with the Brembo/PSCup2s/etc, which will then make their time legit. So to take the official record, the Megane will have to be likewise, they'll have to offer all that kit either as a special edition car or at least on the RS265's option list. Do you see what I mean??? Clio Trophy had fancy Sachs dampers. R26.R could be specced with a titanium exhaust & R888s.... it's not like they've not done it before. They won't offer that though, because they're bringing out a new shape aren't they?? Unless I misread it wrong and they're keeping the same shape?
