Track day experiences and driving techniques. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:14:03 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:14:03 +0000 RSMegane.com https://rsmegane.com/forums/track-days-track-driving.29/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:37:39 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/recommended-oil-for-track-work.22975/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/recommended-oil-for-track-work.22975/ invalid@example.com (martin long) martin long
I’ve run a na mx5 for a couple of years, used whatever was on sale, good brands, just changed it every 2 Trackdays, but now I’ve got something with some power, want to give it the best chance of survival.

thanks.]]> 8 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:00:50 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/spa-with-javelin-april.23388/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/spa-with-javelin-april.23388/ invalid@example.com (Nevsrevs) Nevsrevs 2 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:53:11 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/blyton-park-25-11-23.23375/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/blyton-park-25-11-23.23375/ invalid@example.com (mihu86) mihu86 Mine was the only Megane out there that day, but there were a lot of Clios.
Next time I will write in advance.



(Note: although this was my first car track day, I have simracing and IRL bike racing experience from earlier)]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:55:41 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/donington-park-2-12.23349/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/donington-park-2-12.23349/ invalid@example.com (Poppaboost) Poppaboost Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:37:16 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/silverstone.23290/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/silverstone.23290/ invalid@example.com (Fandango) Fandango
Not been out in the Megane for a while, so decided to smash the piggy bank, and book Silverstone;

06th November, £399, the full GP track, so not horrendous for Silverstone. BTW you can also book the hotel behind the Green Man for £37.50.

Hope to see some of you there.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:44:46 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/february-donington.23027/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/february-donington.23027/ invalid@example.com (Fandango) Fandango
There are some good price Saturdays @ Donington in February.

My favourite track next to the hideously expensive Silverstone.

Just booked 11th with Javelin @ £189

See you there!!]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:25:53 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/mk3-track-pressure-for-ao50s-recommendations.22977/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/mk3-track-pressure-for-ao50s-recommendations.22977/ invalid@example.com (ozlio03) ozlio03
Running 1st track day in the Megane Sunday, also running a set of AO50s on aftermarket 18's 235/35/18's

Whats the best pressures to set them, cars 1300KG with me with BC's running almost 3 degrees front camber, 2mm toe.

Guides say 29 - 31 Hot.

i've used them on my clio but just little 195 / 205 / 50/15's I normally run the fronts 21 PSI cold and that gets them to 27 after a session -
Rears I use to run the Clio 24PSI cold and that got them up to 29 after a session

Do you guys...

Mk3 Track Pressure for AO50s Recommendations]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:20:30 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/mk3-track-pressure-for-r888s-recommendations.22976/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/mk3-track-pressure-for-r888s-recommendations.22976/ invalid@example.com (ozlio03) ozlio03
Running 1st track day in the Megane Sunday, running a set of R888s on OEM 18's 235/35/18's

Whats the best pressures to set them, cars 1300KG with me with BC's running almost 3 degrees front camber, 2mm toe.

Guides say 23 - 27 cold / 28 - 40 Hot.

I remember years ago I killed a set running them to high so wanted to ask peoples opinions, I drive pretty hard so should I just aim for 30 PSI hot like I do with my Clio and AO50s?

If so I normally run the fronts 21 PSI cold and...

Mk3 Track Pressure for R888s Recommendations]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:04:50 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/anglesey-trackday-today.22966/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/anglesey-trackday-today.22966/ invalid@example.com (ianplymouth) ianplymouth

https://youtube.com/shorts/touAPfh_z-w?feature=share]]> 3 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:20:35 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/some-nurburgring-shots.22943/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/some-nurburgring-shots.22943/ invalid@example.com (r_turner01) r_turner01
Bit of a mixed feeling so far as had a fair few mechanical problems, wheel bearing failure, outer cv, and also more worrying had a track rod end nut fail... thankfully this was in the car park at 2km/h, lets not even think about what I was doing less than 20 mins before this!

Over winter I am replacing track rods, drop links, shafts, and what ever else I can change to try and eliminate future failures.
On the flip...

Some Nurburgring shots]]> 7 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:38:49 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/what-is-this.22690/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/what-is-this.22690/ invalid@example.com (R26R Black/Red) R26R Black/Red
I keep seeing these but I can't find on the interweb. What are they called and what do they do?

Thanks]]> 1 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:28:58 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/oulton-park-19th-november.22941/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/oulton-park-19th-november.22941/ invalid@example.com (Fandango) Fandango
Pretty cheap as we go towards winter at £189.

Anyone else here going?]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:37:11 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/harness-bar-for-the-mk3-being-made.22843/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/harness-bar-for-the-mk3-being-made.22843/ invalid@example.com (rockabilly) rockabilly
harness bar for the mk3 being made.]]> 3 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:54:51 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/non-returning-clutch-pedal-on-track.19238/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/non-returning-clutch-pedal-on-track.19238/ invalid@example.com (Stock265cup) Stock265cup Any feedback will be greatly received, Cheers.]]> 53 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:29:53 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/st180-stage-3-or-rs250-hillclimb-sprint-car.22820/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/st180-stage-3-or-rs250-hillclimb-sprint-car.22820/ invalid@example.com (Locost47) Locost47
I currently use a Clio 197 for Hills and Sprints in the Road car class. I use the car for both commuting and for the events.

I am thinking of changing for either the ST or Meg, cost wise the ST at around 300bhp with diff seem good value. Is the Meg that much better with similar power 310 approx, putting the power down, handling etc.

I prefer the look of the Meg, but as it’s a daily...

ST180 stage 3 or RS250 Hillclimb sprint car?]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:22:56 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/perfect-track-car-daily-balance.22462/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/perfect-track-car-daily-balance.22462/ invalid@example.com (Z4M182) Z4M182
It's so great to drive, I've been keen for more punch on track and (I didn't think I would care about this...) it's just a more pleasant place to be than the stripped clio.

I'm basically all done with the clio bar tye cage and harnesses but I'm starting to wonder whether I save the cage money and spend it on tracking the megane....

Perfect track car daily balance]]> 5 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:21:02 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/harness-install.22677/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/harness-install.22677/ invalid@example.com (Fandango) Fandango
Did my first track day in the Megane last week, and now want to install proper harnesses, as I only have the oe seatbelts at the moment. I have the Recaro seats, but still am being thrown around terribly. It is quite uncomfortable, and I am sure I am losing lap time just trying to cling on through the steering wheel. My arms are jelly after just a a few laps. This is on road tyres (Michelin PS4S), so would of course be worsened considerably on sticky tyres, which I intend to use at...

Harness Install]]> 8 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:54:06 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/oulton-park-28-1-22.22329/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/oulton-park-28-1-22.22329/ invalid@example.com (Poppaboost) Poppaboost Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:05:23 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/does-anyone-fancy-a-group-track-day-at-donington.21991/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/does-anyone-fancy-a-group-track-day-at-donington.21991/ invalid@example.com (Mr Spoon) Mr Spoon
As per the title, I'm happy for this to be early spring 2022 or even November this year (afterall we have heaters in our cars)

I can suggest some dates... I really like Donington as a track both car and bike, its wide and has plenty of space.

Any takers:

1. Mr Spoon]]> 39 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:47:27 +0000 https://rsmegane.com/threads/r26r-at-goodwood-yesterday.22199/ https://rsmegane.com/threads/r26r-at-goodwood-yesterday.22199/ invalid@example.com (Darren P) Darren P ]]> 1