Can I ask a stupid question how do you reinforce the gearbox mount. I have seen the ktec torque link and engine mounts. But can't say I have seen anything about gearbox mount. Cheers in advance Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I guess it's not actually strengthening the gearbox mount, just replacing the oem bolt which is prone to breaking and way too small. Remove the whole mount and re drill and tap the bottom part of the mount that's threaded. Mine was drilled with a 13mm and tapped to m14.
Hello! Nice car! Wonder how you fitted the bucket seats? Do have you any picture of how the original seat belt fastener is mounted? Maybe thinking of re-trim my steeringwheel, how much did you pay for alcantara? Can't find any prices on their website.
Hi Matt, Great car and love your mods. I have the Corbeau seats on order, they arrive next month. However, I'm struggling to source base mounts for them - how did you install your seats? I'm actually not far from you - if you don't mind, we could meet and share thoughts one weekend. I see someone else suggested the same above - could be a mini RS gathering one Sunday... Thanks Rich
Still love how this looks. Sorry I didn't reply to your text Matt. Unfortunately, I'm the exact opposite of you, I work in Chelmsford but live elsewhere so am only there during the week! Put a deposit down on a red 265 last week and collecting this weekend so will most likely be booking it in for the mid box chop ASAP as they do sound a bit tame as standard.
Thanks mate. And no problem! It's hard to juggle work to be honest. Definitely have to have a meet up when you get yours. And for sure it needs a chop! It's very subtle and nice to get a few pops in sport.
Thank you! The seats have been mounted using the standard sliders and subframes. I've cut out the side mounts to they avoid the standard slider mechanism and bolt flat to the slider. The seats are then bolted directly to them. The seatbelt fastener has then been bolted to the side mount. I paid £150 from Royal Steering wheels, drop them an email. They offer a fantastic service and I can't recommend Jack enough!
Hi Rich, Appreciate that! Just replied to the comment above so hopefully that helps! Looking back now it would probably be ideal to buy the Ktec subframes and bolt the corbeau sliders and side mounts to those. However I couldn't justify the price and am very happy with how mine turned out. I'm definitely up for that, would be good fun. Me and a few pals take a Sunday blast out every now and then, grab some breakfast and that too!
Thanks for the answer! Ok will have to see if I can get hold of some spare subframes cheap and try that myself then. 150£ sound pretty good for a re-trim. If the shipping isn't to high, from Sweden, I will do it for sure
There's no modification needed to the standard subframes so no need to get new ones. Just unbolt them from your current seats. All the cutting and modification is done on the bucket seat side mount. Drop him an email for sure mate!
Aha ok.....looks like I have something to do this weekend now, thanks! Awesome! May I ask what you did pay in shipping?
Thanks for the comments re seats. Will take a look at k-tec's mounts. Re meet and run - let me know where and time and I'll be there. We also do a few runs around Essex albeit during spring/summer mostly..
Hey bud, Just ordered some TD 1.3 in 18x8.5 et45 from Demon tweeks, they rang saying they may have to get them machined or specially made. Did you have to go through any of this?? also, can you fit the Renault centre caps? Thanks
Hi mate, They called me and said the same when I ordered from them, but they definitely don't. Mine fit with no issues at all. I'm not sure about the centre caps, I hadn't tried fitting but imagine they'll be a bit too small. I prefer the TD ones TBH!
Awesome appreciate it pal, and thanks for making me buy those alloys, loved the look of yours that much!!
CAE and carbon surround arrived at the weekend Pretty straightforward and easy to fit if anyone was wondering, managed to do mine on my drive with basic tools in about an hour and half. Fitted a drivers side harness and a £7 eBay net in the back Will be at Snetterton on April 10th if anyone else is there? And 'ring 4th - 8th may. Need to remove my rear lights and re seal them, advice on how to get them out would be appreciated!
Rear lights are easy, IIRC its one torx screw then theres a grey plastic rod that unscrews from the back of the unit
Thanks man I'll have another look. I did try but they didn't want to budge, or felt like there were clips that were going to break. Undone the torx and removed the plastic and then the 2 plastic rods inside
Car looks fanatic, I am extremely tempted with a CAE and was going to ask how tricky they re to fit. Do you need to remove the whole centre console or just the sides that pop off? Did you buy it from Ktec? I am loathed to spend the extra £100 on a black one but it does look great
Thanks mate. I would definitely recommend one. They are expensive and if I'm honest over priced for what they are, but I've always been so disappointed in the gear change and it really let the driving experience down when in the car for me. You do have to take the whole centre console out but it's very easy, only 4 torx bolts and 2 push bolt things and it's out. I did get mine from Ktec but I won't recommend ordering through them. I won't go into why on here as many people rate ktec but if I was to get one again I'd go direct through CAE. For me it had to be black, I wouldn't of been happy if it was silver!
That's great thank you mate. I hear you on the gear change, it feels a bit clunky and lose as standard right? MY Clio 200 was awesome, but the Megane just doesn't feel as good. I did consider ordering through CAE directly, I wonder if it would be a hassle owing to the fact they're based abroad?
Yeah mine was very loose, sometimes struggled getting it in 1st and 4th, my selector must have been well worn. Ordering through Ktec is just a middleman though, you order with them and they will order through CAE so I'd definitely go straight to them if I were to order again.
Ktec were actually coming in cheaper than direct, CAE won't do any discount unless your buying 10 units. I got mine from GT Performance in France as they were the only ones with stock for upto 6 weeks last year as they were having manufacturing issues or similar
Do you have to remove the gearknob or can you just remove the plastic console and unbolt and remove the whole assembly without tearing it all to pieces? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice one dude cheers. Need to get one on order then! I just cannot decide on colour combo it's killing me [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi Matt. Lovely car! Never thought grey on grey would go but it looks the part! Do you need to remove the engine mount to fit the powerflex insert?
So I got my Performance Friction Z front pads and new discs fitted, along with some Hel braided lines and Typ200 fluid. The rear lines are a right PITA to fit, I should have taken the advice of most and left the rears standard. But she stops spot on now! Random picture from work; Done my first track day on Monday at Snetterton. Car was faultless and performed very very well. 2 hour drive there, abuse all day and a 2 hour drive back, can't complain at all about these cars! Got the bug now and will be booking more for sure. The front in the morning was a bit sketchy up front under braking, a bit unpredictable and pulling one way. This wasn't noticeable in the afternoon so I'm hoping it was just the discs and pads needing to be bedded in properly. I will get the alignment checked and wheels balanced again just to check. Going to try some RSR's out when I go to Nurburg in May, Nankangs were melting a lot at the rear but still performed very well.
Service and check over before ring.. I'm still using the recommended elf oil but each time I change it it seems to be very black. It's changed every 5k so I'm thinking of changing to nanotech or Fuchs, anyone have other suggestions? Debated a lot with selling the car and had a fair bit of interest, however the car I was after sold before mine. Went on a trip to the ring and I am so glad I kept it. Got a few plans for when I return next year but am definitely going to get it out on track a lot more Unfortunately only managed to get 4 laps in due to the weather. 2 of those were VLN laps which were amazing, will for sure be going out on the gp track when I return. Been having issues with the seats flexing under a lot of pressure, this is to be expected as they are cheap budgets and have served me well up until now, but they'll be getting upgraded if anyone knows of some nice standard size buckets for sale?
