Not a huge amount really, GT4 splitter, rear lip, decats and a map and some solid bushings when the time comes Oh and some 18x10 wheels
Manual I take it? (I’m not that clued up on BMW’s) Nice, got to be pick of the bunch I guess. Wouldn’t of thought there are to many manual gearbox ones of those around? Even better to enjoy that engine with I would imagine.
Manual I take it? (I’m not that clued up on BMW’s) Nice, got to be pick of the bunch I guess. Wouldn’t of thought there are to many manual gearbox ones of those around? Even better to enjoy that engine with I would imagine.
Yeah, was set in DCT but this was local and a great price for the spec and the maintence that's been done.
So you will be leaving us soon then, or you thinking of a couple of months you will be back in a Megane again
Heavy but still put the laptimes in, won't be stripped, it's a nice road car that can do track work. Can't see me back in a Megane for a while Ian, not long in from my first proper drive on the roads around Knockhill. Its so good. Hides its weight really well
It'll be out at Knockhill in the near future and going by the times being put in by them it's gonna be as quick, if not quicker than the Megane
"Only" about 1.5-2s off the sort of times I was lapping in the Megane, More seat time and some setup tweaks will get it down there but it's not too far off considering its still full road trim and the Megane was for all intents and purposes full track spec running posh dampers etc.
high single figures for track mpg? at least you will be able to collect a lot of tesco clubcard points at the garage!!
Sorry Jamie not impressed, think you made a big mistake, not had a M2 pass me yet, over taken a few on track and mines not mapped yet You will be back in a Megane again soon
looks like the weight is the telling factor .similar bhp,but the m2 really got away on straights. As a all round package..not sure if you could buy anything as desirable as a M2C.
I was at Silverstone late last year, there was an M2, M3 M4 and an M5 there, i struggked to pass the M5, but eventually he let me past, looking in the rear view he was snaking all over trying to keep up
It's still a road car with full interior with 300kgs at least on a Megane [emoji23] Driver plays a big part, show me some Meganes that run low 7 min ring laps or Spa in the high 2.30s Also remember I didn't buy it to be the fastest thing on a circuit, if I wanted that I'd of gotten a Caterham or similar, M3 is far more enjoyable and rewarding to drive than the Megane ever was though. Point and shoot with the Megane, makes even the most average driver look like a hero
Great thread, just had a good read through. One question if I may please - I read somewhere early on that a driveshaft spacer was a must. What purpose does this fulfil please? Incidentally, I am coming from a track bias E92 M3 to an already track ready megane RS250 so I have gone the other way
They don't actually need one if you run them at a sensible height with camber as that pushes the shaft back in. Aha, what spec was your E92?
Ok that's good to know thanks. I still have the M3 for now but will be moving it on. KW clubsports, AP BBK with RSL29s front, PFZ rear, ARC-8 18" with DZ03G 265/295 and ESS 625 SC. It's also a manual.
Fair enough, why the change to the Megane? Was it you that bought Lees yellow one? Splitting any bits of the E92 BTW? [emoji1787]
Not changed much since I got it, CF GT4 splitter, got a rear lip to put on and my new set of 18x10 are due this week. Probably do a Coolerworx or cae shifter afyer New year then some fresh bushes and arms all round and just enjoy using it
Just had a bad year mate, a few failed ring trips and a few failed engines so I have lost the heart for it and don't want to keep putting money into it. Hoping I can enjoy the Megane on track for year and give my wallet a little rest lol. Not Lee's one no. It looks pretty decent to me although I don't know Megane's well. Just reading your thread gives me some assurances they have done some of the right mods though. Lol. Charger is sold, so are wheels and tyres. Now trying to sell car with KW and BBK on but no engine. If I have to break I have already made some promises
Fair enough man, sounds very simialr to why I ended up buying the E92 tbf, granted the issues I had wern't quite on the same level of cost. Haha yeah parts for them definitely don't hang about long, think I recognise your name from Cutters?
Yes mate, I am on cutters. Your car looks great, love the GT4 splitter. Maybe Mumbray undertray and brake ducts to compliment? (and so it begins!)
Aye it needs the undertray for sure but I'll be getting ducts from Litchfield as they are half the price for the same thing [emoji1787]
I read all the thread. That car seems an armed weapon for track. It´s a sorrow that you decide to sell, overall when you dedicated so much time on it. Anyway, I´ll keep an eye on your new project.
Never more than likely [emoji23] If I ever got another Megane it would be a MK4 for a decent daily but ill not chuck money at another Megane again
Just over a year, the fuel consumption on the BM is going to be what he has spent on parts for the Megane
[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] E92 isn't a longterm car by any means, but it'll probably be replaced by a newer M car with boost over anything fwd
looked at these m3. my mate had one . needed rod bearings and arp bolts at 55k and then the afm,s went 1800 the pair and 3 mpg on track put me off. even 17 on a run wasnt much better
Bearings is hugely blow out of proportion on the Internet tbf, there's a load of US guys running 150k miles plus on originals, It's all down to maintenence and care really, they also don't have AFMs, so not sure what your pal spent 1800 on?
