Hi all. I never did a build thread for my 225 cup (que a few pics)...... and more recently... my only regret is that in 6 years of ownership I have never done a build thread for this car. Anyway I have another bite at the apple (so to speak ). My plan is to build a car that is equal in spec ( nearly anyway ) to the mighty r26r So I went out in search of an abused megane 225. Anyway after I missed a couple of cheap cars I came across this magnificent example. it came with 9 months mot & 3 months tax so I ran it around for a few weeks to make sure the shell was ok. It does have full leather (which I will be pulling out & selling off). My plans are to pull it to bits paint it in racing blues & replace the interior with 26r items. I'm also going to do a full ph2 dash & bumper transplant. It will be having a full suspension rebuild with coilovers & a fully forged engine with a gt3071r turbo & bespoke fuel system. I have already collected a few bits...... The number plaque just for a bit of authenticity (I also have the dash one too). i have had the fully forged engine for a year now but just not got round to using it. Spec.... bored to 83mm & fitted with cp 250 forged pistons catcams conrods acl race bearing shells arp rod bolts helix lightweight flywheel with paddle clutch polished & ported cylinder head cams to follow shortly. it may be a bit slow gathering traction but once I get it going it will be good..... lee
Look forward to seeing this develop. Youve already got a few important bits that would have been hard to find. Dave
I'm already looking at polycarbonate windows. I'm only changing the rears like on the r as I still want the fronts to open. Lee
Looks good mate, looking forward to the updates on this Will you need to change the rear axle or has it already got the ph2 beam fitted? looks like you've managed to acquire some of the rare parts already- you going to use Renault poly windows?
I'm going to keep the ph1 rear axle I think. I have got the ph2 front & rear end. I'm also changing the clocks to ph2. I have 99% of the bits I need now. I have found a company that sell polycarbonate cut & bent to shape for a fraction of the dealer price
Guess your looking at the lexan windows? http://www.lexan-windows.com/window-kits-windscreens.html?brand=148&limit=25&model=443 iv got it written down somewhere the company that makes the window for the .R, but was told they wont sell them unless its through Renault! Think the windows from ads are £3000 for the rear 3!!! Did you finally decide to use a gt30 turbo? are you going to fit a 250 cylinder head or go with mk2 unit?
I'm using a 3071r turbo mate & using the 225/26 head. I don't think the 250 head will be much better unless the vvt is working.
I have a ph2 rear axle on mine, if you have one lying around its worth doing it just for piece of mind. It's curved too for massive aero gains.
what 3071 you going to use...gtx or hta? Is the antiroll bar not thicker on the ph2 axle assembly? vvt is strange one and might be more hassle than its worth. Suppossedly the 250 head port design is alot better, so might be worth getting some headwork done?
225 axle don't have ARB.R26 came with ARB.Head on 250 is a littly better, but the VVT makes 10 to 15 HP difference.
Where did you source the seats? Can you give any advice on where to look out for them? Looks like an epic build, Cheers
Or just get a Rear Anti Roll Bar. Although not quite sure I see the point in a 400bhp R26r a-like, kind of not the ethos of the original car, good luck tracking it can't see it being very reliable.
LOL, re-read that does sound a bit funny. But seriously 400bhp in a fwd trackday car. That isn't going to be reliable or cheap to run.
