Evening guys, I've had my Meg now for about 4 months but never truly known if it's a full fat w/cup chassis or just a full fat. I've searched for a while and seen what to look for however still can't be sure! The front calipers aren't solid red however the rear ones are. The discs also don't look grooved but they don't look too old so they may have just been replaced with cheaper alternatives by the previous owner. I tried to have a look behind the wheels but to be honest I don't know what I'm looking for! If anybody can help/advise that would be greatly appreciated! I've attached some pictures to help and apologies if I'm just being a bit thick Thanks in advance! Picture 1 - Fronts Picture 2 - Rears Picture 3 - Behind the front wheel, if there is anything actually to be seen ha
Should tell you on the sticker inside the drivers side door shut, or you could ask Renault UK for the cars full spec by giving them your reg number
Grooved discs and non grooved are the same price, I'd say its a full fat without Cup chassis as it looks like previous owner has painted the calipers red but wanted to keep the Brembo logos on the fronts so masked around the original paint/logos.
You can tell if its got a LSD or not. Also O/S door sticker ? Firm ride ? If I put my reg in search-engines it comes up as a 265 cup ?
Thanks for the replies everyone. I tried asking my local Renault dealer but they informed me that they wouldn't be able to bring the spec up but I can try again, I'll check the sticker too. Regarding the tyres I'm aware and I'm on the case! Just they were on when I bought the car a few months back and I've done all motorway miles since I had it so they've been okay for that job. Only a few mm left on them now though so I've been comparing some new ones.
As I said, ring Renault UK customer service and they will give you the full spec. If you are referring to Evans Halshaw Middlesbrough as your local dealer then I can assure you that they don't know their arse from their elbow.
Okay thanks mate, I'll give them a ring. I didn't think I had the diff and not too fussed for road use but thought I may as well find out. Yes that's the nearest dealer haha, they do give off that impression so I believe you! I had to replace the front splitter a couple of weeks ago so they ordered the part in for me but then didn't know how to fit it.
Failing that just put the reg up on http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/forum/ and Jeremy or Luke @ RUK will usually check for people.
Looks like a non cup to me. The calipers look to have been painted with the faces left the original silver.
Hi all, I contacted Renault who indeed confirmed that the car was not supplied with the Cup chassis. Thanks for all the help!
