Here's a write up of the Ring trip by my friend Christopher. Part 1 So last weekend myself, Fletcher and Tim visited the Ring, the other two had been twice before but for me it was my first time. Very enjoyable time was had by all, no major problems to report of other than Fletcher's suspected misfire and Tim's exhaust hanger snapping off. The whole place is amazing and everyone should try it at some point. I cant wait to get the Petrol Blue there and get some laps under my belt. So Friday morning i met up with Fletcher and drove up to Tim's to catch the Euro Tunnel. After a quick blast through France we were in to Belgium. Tim's Recaro's are so comfy i slept the majority of the trip We stopped for Fuel and a quick bite to eat then headed into Germany. Had a slight tickle on the Autobahn We did get up to about 155 at one point !!! We came in a different way than the other guys have normally come in and took some epic road in to Adenau through some tunnels. No pictures sadly Once we had got our self's set up we headed off the the track to buy some laps and get two in before it closed on the Friday night. Also spent a bit of time looking around the car park. Saturday morning we had a slight bit of Snow and a fair amount of rain. We headed to the Devils Dinner for breakfast after doing a lap with all 3 of us in Tim's Megane in the rain !!! Got some more laps in and then got back to the house where i took some more photos of the two cars.
Part 2 Ended up in Pinocchio that night where i demolished one of the Pizzas. Regretted it the next day Woke up Sunday morning to this ! We decided to check out the museum as track conditions were pretty dismal. After a bit to eat we decided we should try and find somewhere that could fix Tim's Exhaust mount. Tried RSR but they were busy so popped over to Rent 4 Ring. Most of there Swifts were there also there 135. The chap there had it all welded up and sorted within 5 mins After that me and Fletch headed off to watch some action down at the track when all of a sudden Tim comes flying round Spent the rest of the day chilling out and then heading off to Pistenklaus for some epic steak. We left fairly early Monday morning. Another sleepy journey to the euro tunnel then back home. Here are a couple of Videos i took in both the cars
I finally managed to get my AEM AFR gauge working last weekend. To power it I used a piggyback fuse holder and the 15amp Radio fuse as the source for my 12v switched power so it turns on and off with my ignition. To give better access for feeding the wires where they needed to go I removed the glovebox. Piggyback fuse holder in place. To earth the circuit I used an eyelet connector fitted under the screw below. To keep the carbon fibre panel in place I wanted something not too permanent so I've used double sided tape. And the gauge working with ignition on Thanks to @matt e for the advice and for the rear brakes discs which are next on the to do list. I fancy changing the rear DS2500 pads to something different so welcome any suggestions!
Fantastic job in your Megane, congratulations. I like your photos for the travel at Nürburgring. Ragards
really nice post Tim!! What a long way until you reached to have it nice working and reliable, I am interested in the connectors(ignition coils) you changed, where have you found them? Thank you, and enjoy that beast!
I might be selling the R26 as I’m buying a house and girlfriend is due in May. How much do you think I should advertise it for? PM me if you want to make an offer. Car is on 143k miles and spec is below: Engine (original engine rebuilt by RS Tuning in August 2015) - 83mm CP Carillo pistons - Manley rods - ACL big end bearings - Catcams cams - Supertech valves - Supertech double spring kit - 630cc injectors - RS Tuning Megane 250 hybrid turbo - Forge recirc value and actuator - ITG induction kit with larger ITG filter - Forge intercooler - Forge hard pipe kit - Forge coolant hoses - Mocal oil catch can - Varley 25 battery - Powdercoated lower arms, are, inlet manifold, engine mount, oil breather plate and brackets - Ktec 3" exhaust - Mapped by RS Tuning 329.9bhp and 360lbft Transmission - R26 gearbox refurbished in September 2016 - RS Tuning SMF - R26.r clutch Handling - Cooksport lowering springs - R26 dampers and topmounts - Poweflex lower arm and ARB bushes - Powerflex engine mount bushes - Ktec stud conversion kit - PMS spacers 10mm front and 18mm rear - R26 anthracite alloys with AD08R tyres - R26 red alloys with R888R tyres Braking - Ferodo DS2500 front pads - Brembo HC front discs - OEM rear pads - Renault rear discs - Goodridge brake hoses - ATE brake fluid Interior and Exterior - GoPro mount above radio display - Scanguage II - AEM AFR gauge - Recaro seat base carbon build no. decals - R26.r spoiler in LY - MEGANE badge delete
