Renault Megane RS275 Trophy-R

Alpine* · 06-16-2014, 05:32 AM

Aus bound?

http://www.news.com.au/finance/busin...-1226956386812

aus135i · 06-16-2014, 07:11 AM

To put it in perspective, the new M4 does it in 7:52 (with aircon and sound system of coz)

Piets94 · 06-16-2014, 07:13 AM

That's an ugly car! Ring time incredible. Isn't the new m3/m4 reported at 7.52 on the ring? Not bad for a 4c hatch.

ansch · 06-16-2014, 07:48 AM

WAY · 06-16-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

To put it in perspective, the new M4 does it in 7:52 (with aircon and sound system of coz)

That is in the hands of HvS, which also means one warm up ans one timed lap. I guarantee you that the official BMW test driver would have gone much faster than that! Also, the M4 time was done on PSS, not Cup tyres like the Renault.

Dackelone · 06-16-2014, 08:36 AM

Rumor has it that SEAT will take away the production FWD lap record away from Renaultsport today...

https://www.facebook.com/bridgetogantry?fref=nf

OzJustin · 06-16-2014, 09:40 AM

Those little French hatches are mighty impressive. I'm not sure about the build quality/longevity but they sure know how to make a new one go fast around the ring!

Alpha Trion · 06-16-2014, 08:45 PM

I've been waiting for Renault to release the RS with paddle shift like our 135's. Would be an instant buy for me. Have driven one and LOVED IT!

But 65k no radio and a/c.. kinda reminds me of the Mugen Civic RR.. not for me.

david.orr · 06-16-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

Aus bound?

Canberra bound? 1M 2, Renault Megane 2. come on, we know you want this!

Alpine* · 06-16-2014, 09:39 PM

LOL Donny, I'd have to sell the Black first, keep an eye on carsales for the next exciting episode

drjekl · 06-18-2014, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Rumor has it that SEAT will take away the production FWD lap record away from Renaultsport today...

https://www.facebook.com/bridgetogantry?fref=nf

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/se...y-r-82597.html

Smiley1175 · 06-18-2014, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

LOL Donny, I'd have to sell the Black first, keep an eye on carsales for the next exciting episode

If you're selling the Porsche, send me the link. Kinda looking for one.

drjekl · 06-18-2014, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiley1175

If you're selling the Porsche, send me the link. Kinda looking for one.

Surely he's not crazy enough to sell a porsche for a 'glorified' hatch?

Alpine* · 06-18-2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiley1175

If you're selling the Porsche, send me the link. Kinda looking for one.

Happy to have a PM discussion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjekl

Surely he's not crazy enough to sell a porsche for a 'glorified' hatch?

No but there is something else I have on carsales

drjekl · 06-18-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

Happy to have a PM discussion.

No but there is something else I have on carsales

Maybe wait to buy one of these instead?

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/re...ine-82656.html

Convert · 06-19-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

No but there is something else I have on carsales

I think I found it, but why so soon John?

jaze55 · 06-20-2014, 12:26 AM

I recently purchased a 135i, my previous cars were a megane RS250, 370Z and Lancer Evolution 8. To my surprise the 135i is the worst handling car of the group, it loves to understeer and it feels like a boat with the amount of bodyroll in corners. The best handling car in oem configuration from my list was the the Renault megane RS250.

Renaultsport really know how to make a car handle. The megane RS250/265/275 has a unique suspension setup that separates the steering axis and drive axis to eliminate torque steer. This suspension setup combined with a mechanical lsd will change your perception on the need for rwd and awd. If you get a chance, drive one you will be very surprised.

drjekl · 06-20-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

Happy to have a PM discussion.

No but there is something else I have on carsales

Hmm just stumbled upon it on carsales, and i wish i had the $ to buy it!

G/L with the sale

Alpine* · 06-20-2014, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jaze55

I recently purchased a 135i, my previous cars were a megane RS250, 370Z and Lancer Evolution 8. To my surprise the 135i is the worst handling car of the group, it loves to understeer and it feels like a boat with the amount of bodyroll in corners. The best handling car in oem configuration from my list was the the Renault megane RS250.

Renaultsport really know how to make a car handle. The megane RS250/265/275 has a unique suspension setup that separates the steering axis and drive axis to eliminate torque steer. This suspension setup combined with a mechanical lsd will change your perception on the need for rwd and awd. If you get a chance, drive one you will be very surprised.

I already (well the Mrs did, sold it to buy her Boxster, as many already know) owned a RS265 8:08

sold it.

Alpine* · 06-20-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Convert

I think I found it, but why so soon John?

Usual reason, no reason

Alpine* · 06-20-2014, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjekl

Hmm just stumbled upon it on carsales, and i wish i had the $ to buy it!

G/L with the sale

Thanks doc

sparoz · 06-21-2014, 01:41 AM

The questions is always - what's next...

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