UR Megane R26

Discussion in 'Megane Projects' started by matt e, Aug 6, 2014.

  1. Great project thread! Some nice mods you have done! I'm liking the fog light blanks just need to see if they will fit a PH1 bumper :smile:
     
  2. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    haven't updated in a while

    end of last summer the steering wasn't self centring and feeling abit strange so bought a pair of second had hubs and set about refurbishing them with all new bearings and lower bearing insert

    Process
    48612469456_73f85e2934_c.jpg Hub before by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48612624547_13ca0d3e80_c.jpg Bilt hamber by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48612119663_1631d11179_c.jpg Cleaned bits by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48612469591_6bcfe7e57d_c.jpg 20190818_205546 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    48629566387_788a47961b_c.jpg Bearings, seals and grease by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48711731433_2e8e382db3_c.jpg Lower inserts by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48727600442_5fb57cbf10_c.jpg Refurbed hubs by matt eaton, on Flickr

    i did buy a set of powerflex rear bushes but i sold them and then i saw of genuine bushes on ebay and then had the idea of buying polyurethane kit and filling the gaps in the standard bushes with polyurethane, these willbe fitted at a later date though

    48958679972_e05cd8698e_c.jpg Rear beam bushes by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48986807946_0878bb0464_c.jpg Polyurethane rear bush by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48987003047_107b5cb92d_c.jpg Polyurethane rear bush by matt eaton, on Flickr

    Done a couple of small things in the engine bay. i bought s strut brace purely for looks and also asked diamond porfasmce if they were able to make a brake reservoir cover and they were.

    49187410076_1149b27bdd_c.jpg Strut brace by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49303362803_a5ea04bac0_c.jpg Brake reservoir cover by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49303329308_75d5db428b_c.jpg Engine bay by matt eaton, on Flickr

    the interior trims i painted a couple of years ago weren't looking very fresh any more and someone painted then for me and they look so much better than when i done them

    49505497341_dfba8105ce_c.jpg Interior Trim Painted by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49505499011_3928f3bc8a_c.jpg Gearknob Insert by matt eaton, on Flickr

    and lastly someone on Facebook was selling a pair of MK3 megane calipers and fitting kit for the MK2. the caliper were fully rebuilt and sprayed

    49043628432_694b8e2dde_c.jpg MK3 calipers before by matt eaton, on Flickr
    48985905772_55a9eebef2_c.jpg Seals and hardware by matt eaton, on Flickr

    Before
    49712049492_37f1b21529_c.jpg 20200328_151648 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    After
    49711725846_dbe0147883_c.jpg 20200328_155016 by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49711191983_818e92a5bf_c.jpg 20200328_162252 by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
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  3. Great thread. Some real dedication, only thing I am not sure about is the tailpipe (but I was guilty of putting a peco big bore 4 on a car about 30 years ago, one for the old timers)

    Seen a couple of threads like this on cliosport.

    Be interesting seeing a cost break down as you progress..... if you dare to add it up.

    They make me feel lazy at just buying a nice car and driving it.
     
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  4. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    Yeah with the exhaust I need some that would fit over the existing tailpipe to bring the further out to stop marking the bumper. I may purchase another milltek back box if I cant find someone to swap this ktec backbox with.

    It would be interesting to add it up. I've got a folder with 95% of the invoices of stuff I bought.

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  5. I had the ktec exhaust and it was sticking out like yours now with the extenders. I still have it in the garage somewhere

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  6. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    done a few more small bits

    fitted a new genuine aerial, it had got a bit funny, need to keep a look out for a new base as well now

    49933835786_db4fe2a8d0_c-jpg.jpg
    Old Aerial by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49933835651_fe193bb5b9_c-jpg.jpg
    New Aerial by matt eaton, on Flickr

    had the injectors cleaned a nd new filters and O rings

    49750490201_1568d72209_c-jpg.jpg
    Injector Report by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49788550002_88dda5e665_c-jpg.jpg
    Old 'O'Rings and Filters by matt eaton, on Flickr

    i also had a few bits powder coated, i had the boost pipes done in stain black as well as a few bits done in silver

    49814744537_0bb3e1bd99_c-jpg.jpg
    Powder Coated Parts by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49814440061_b41c2be41d_c-jpg.jpg
    Engine Bay With Satin Black Parts by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
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  7. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    he forge recirc valve had been on the car for 3 years without being serviced, so i bought a service kit from forge and it comes with a new piston

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    Re-circulation Valve Rebuild Kit by matt eaton, on Flickr

    Before
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    Before by matt eaton, on Flickr

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    Before by matt eaton, on Flickr
    49911334923_3d3d0ef5a0_c-jpg.jpg
    Old Dirty parts by matt eaton, on Flickr
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    Old Piston by matt eaton, on Flickr

    After
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    After by matt eaton, on Flickr

    lastly i bought a 3m headlight resto kit but it didnt really work out lol, i bought a new set of R26R black headlights

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    R26R Headlights by matt eaton, on Flickr
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    R26R Headlights by matt eaton, on Flickr

    because i have taken the headlight off and on a vfew times over the years the mounting holes were pretty worn, so i tapped the holes to m6. i try to sort it proplery soon though

    49934140292_c697b3ee76_c-jpg.jpg
    Retapping Headlight Bolt holes by matt eaton, on Flickr


    Fitted

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    20200524_111630 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    next plans are

    sort the body work out (ideally a new bonnet)
    sort gearbox (hard getting in to 3rd sometimes)
    new windscreen (to get rid of the wiper marks and small chips)
     
  8. Fair amount of work and details:sweat:, should get you at least a few BHP back:tearsofjoy:
     
  9. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    done a few bits since i last updated it, i grew abit bored of the ktec exhaust and how loud and its drone, so i went back to the milltek.

    50259141173_8f5ec19f5c_c.jpg New milltek by matt eaton, on Flickr

    and whislt i was doing bits on the car i noticed the cv gaiters had started to crack so i got 2 new SNR driveshafts and had the fitted at awmotorworks

    50215900876_231df5fcf5_c.jpg New Driveshafts by matt eaton, on Flickr

    today i fitted some new rocker covers bolts and some studs for the ignition coils

    50463850652_eb07fd1a8e_c.jpg KTR Rocker Cover Bolt Set by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50463683231_871360b799_c.jpg KTR Coil Pack Conversion by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50528627616_748a66855e_c.jpg Nrew Rocker Cover Bolts And coi Studs by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50528623741_67b5241fda_c.jpg Rocker Cover Bolts by matt eaton, on Flickr

    and lastly at the end of the month im finally getting the paint sorted, earlier this year i was just washing the bonnet and the lacquer started peeling, so im having the front end, sides and boot and rear bumper resprayed. with the paint hopefully been semi decent lol ive started buying new trims and diamond badges for it, i also got hold of new bumper decals that someone was selling

    50359019802_70fd7d1833_c.jpg Door prism and dash seal by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50446371363_f7db2bf2b1_c.jpg New aerial base by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50447240587_002748575a_c.jpg New scuttle and fog light blanks by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50446366368_076a8443de_c.jpg New R26 decals by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
  10. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    few small updated i dropped the car off at the bodyshop back at the start of November and finally received back on the 23rd December after a complete nightmare. the bodyshop couldnt get the car stated. it turned over fine and 'had spark' apparently and his mechanic friend came to look and could get it stated they first thought the pump wasn't working but i could the fuel coming from the exhaust. so the they disconnected the pump and fuel came out. Then they suspected the immobilizer and started to disconnect the battery to refresh the immobilizer (wasn't). they had already removed the coils and spark plugs to get rid of the fuel.


    i wasn't entirely sure what they had done to it at this stage, and because i spent so much on the engine before i dont really like some unknown messing about with it.


    i was starting to get pissed off with them and just wanted the car away from them so phoned up RAC to come and have a look the bloke checked everything and they told him it had spark. so he couldn't find out what was wrong so i asked for recovery (just to get it away from them lol). so waited for that and asked how far i could get it recovered which was luckily anywhere i wanted. so had the car took over to Alex at awmotorworks. finally got home at 8pm after leaving work early at 12. had a video sent in the morning from Alex with the engine running....... it was the spark plugs fowled up, i guess from them starting it up for short periods of time to move it around the workshop, and had been stood down there nearly 7 weeks (which also fucked me off)


    50866529743_8b8b29b9de_c.jpg Painted by matt eaton, on Flickr


    looked ok, but i washed it after a couple of weeks and as i started drying it i noticed there were patches of small micro-blistering on nearly every panel. i went to another bodyshop to see what they said about it and it could be caused by water in the air lines or moisture coming out the paint and im best off waiting for warmer weather as more could/probley show. the original bodyshop say there works comes with a 12 month guarantee so watch this space.


    anyway ive decided i want to refit the aircon to the car and after stripping it out and few years ago and cutting the pipes i went on the hunt for a new set and a second hand compressor. both were cleaned up and the hoses painted in silver to freshen them up


    50866856066_fa5335d3b8_c.jpg Aircon Pipes by matt eaton, on Flickr


    50866138993_87ec6dd9fb_c.jpg Aircon Compressor by matt eaton, on Flickr


    also bought a new condenser and dryer along with all new seals and bolts/clips and new pressure sensor


    50735692433_02b8eaee4c_c.jpg Condenser and dryer by matt eaton, on Flickr


    50736533197_41f34f6eae_c.jpg Seals and bolts by matt eaton, on Flickr


    had a pair of badges and door handles sprayed in 205110


    50662555627_cd10b56e99_c.jpg Sprayed badges and handles by matt eaton, on Flickr


    50866668048_5b05066a00_c.jpg IMG20201225153152 by matt eaton, on Flickr


    thats it for now, ive got a to do list to get though


    engine mounts

    sort passenger window regulator

    fit aircon

    fit rear wiper motor
     
  11. I remember this car! I acquired the strut brace off it IIRC...
     
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  12. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    ross? you came and collected it?
     
  13. Yep!

    I recognised the pics of your car/road and remembered the darker headlining in it.
     
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  14. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    been a while since i updated this, done a few bits to it

    i was having trouble with the door mechanisms and the door not shutting and also the exterior door handle not returning. so it had new latch cables and the internal handle mechanisms and also the the window on the drivers side stopped working and the motor had actually melted so it had 2 new motors as well. i also tided up the door looms as well.

    50890940816_1bbe5e38b2_c.jpg Inner handle mechanism by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51055110656_ec9fa4fe92_c.jpg Door Looms cleaned by matt eaton, on Flickr

    every year i have to get a friendly mot tester to pass my car with the decat, so to end that and make the car a bit more quiter i decided to have a sports cat fitted, i had the cat coated in cerakote to keep the bay temps down, i had this fitted white i had the cambelt and water pump done i also had new rear axle bushes fitted and the aircon reinstalled

    51055113536_1fe04841b6_c.jpg Sports Cat by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51090858265_313f890f59_c.jpg Cerakoted Sports Cat by matt eaton, on Flickr

    50999746629_70b2d71218_c.jpg Gasket and Throttle pipe by matt eaton, on Flickr

    i made a plated to cover the aux belt to stop any stones getting to it

    51273610675_7a1e28a7a4_c.jpg Belt cover by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51271832557_a416f1cf1b_c.jpg Belt cover by matt eaton, on Flickr

    few other bits ive done is put the rear wiper back on and renewed the engine mounts and powerflex bushes

    51055196747_c4411623a0_c.jpg Rear Wiper Parts by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51091330439_f5beda1b1e_c.jpg Rear Wiper Fitted by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51091253731_a6d4dc285f_c.jpg New Mount by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
  15. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    i fitted a new radiator, i went for the nissens one it was only £55 delivered, the quality isn't as good as the valeo just by feel of it but so far its been alright while i was fitting the radiator i fitted the powder coated thermostat housing, coolant sensor and thermostat, i bought a 2nd hand fan as well to clean up and fit, new rubber mounts as well

    51272596108_112a739d90_c.jpg New Rad by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51055116951_aa4917929c_c.jpg Radiator Mounts by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51271669477_bc1fa7b052_c.jpg Rad And Fan by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51273441800_ec462b226a_c.jpg Expansion Tank and Sensors by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51304365382_8255be289a_c.jpg Thermostat Housing by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51304365462_8c3ff3106d_c.jpg New Rad by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51305830089_0420a7b06d_c.jpg Fitting New Rad by matt eaton, on Flickr

    gave the arches a clean, coated in acf50

    51132542515_ee5aa0cc4b_c.jpg IMG_20210422_153729 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51131645138_f8d2b9decd_c.jpg IMG_20210422_153748 by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
  16. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    ive been having trouble with the connectors under the seats and causing the airbag light to come on every time i moved the seats, i bought 2 sets of deutsch connectors and fitted them, hasn't come on since

    51055193997_3539cdb352_c.jpg Deutsch Connector by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51357680918_aef7f7d9f7_c.jpg New Seat Airbag Connector by matt eaton, on Flickr

    lately ive been having a weird feeling in the steering and strange noises coming from the dash, when doing low speeds and sitting in the traffic theres been dead spots in the steering and at high speeds the steering felt it locked in places andwasnt a nice feeling, i decided to fit a new steering column motor as its easier than the rack and its something i could do. wasnt to hard to do just getting to the 2 bolts at the back was a bit tricky with sausage fingers. broke the adjustment handle though so ordered a new one

    51378954834_e53ac847ab_c.jpg New Steering Column by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51379224815_7e7bb08aae_c.jpg Fitting new Steering Column by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51378953169_79dd1f9ac0_c.jpg Fitting new Steering Column by matt eaton, on Flickr

    fitted

    51379226170_c32385ef75_c.jpg Fitting new Steering Column by matt eaton, on Flickr

    steering feels much nicer and lighter.

    future plans are to still change the rack and also fit a subframe i got a couple of years ago and change the droplinks and rotation links and a 22mm ARB instead of the standard 21mm one

    51358188489_e38579813a_c.jpg Sub Frames Painted by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51356709477_a6cbbac8d2_c.jpg Sub Frame Painted by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51356709962_8bac04802d_c.jpg New Rack by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
  17. That is an imaculate car, even underbody, How much time do you spend just cleaning it?
     
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  18. Someone likes spannering! :grinning:
     
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  19. Christ Matt you don’t do things by half haha stunning as usual mate. I fitted a brand new Nissens one a few months ago, looked identical to the old one which was weeping under pressure from the top pipe
     
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  20. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    lol i just clean bits as i go

    the radiator seemed lighter than the valeo but maybe thats due to build up in the rad, the valeo had bits along the top and bottom to stop bending the fins on the edge but the nissens didn't, but at a 1/3 of the price of the valeo you cant complain really
     
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  21. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    done a few more bits to it,



    firstly ive fitted another radiator support subframe. with the old one the rivnuts for the under tray/bumper bottom bolts to had spun and were no longer usable. i fitted a pair of the brackets between the subframe and body, i had these powder coated as the normally end up as a rusty mess.



    51411337968_c07155d8db_c.jpg Front Subframe and New Brackets by matt eaton, on Flickr



    next up is the handbrake, i tried to change both of the a couple of months ago. i had no problem with the drivers side but the passenger side was a bitch and the cable wouldn't come though the tube. there was so must rust up there! in the winter i always have trouble with the passenger sticking on. it must be a mix of water and rust up there. i ordered 2 new tubes from renault. fitting was not as bad i was expecting the hardest part was releasing the clips that the rear seats clip in to

    51411071306_c1989be014_c.jpg Rusty Handbrake Tubes by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51411831494_1ea7d9a401_c.jpg New Handbrake tubes by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51411831544_bf9ae24216_c.jpg IMG-20210828-WA0002 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    next up was the small plastic trims the sit on the under side, i was going down the motorway the other week when i saw one flying in to the hard shoulder, i decided to cable tie them to the bumper undertray so they cant fly off now (there £40+ each from renault)

    51421456243_2f75db481b_c.jpg IMG20210903095834 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51422189825_406cdfe676_c.jpg IMG20210903095728 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51421964784_7782007d5f_c.jpg IMG20210903095814 by matt eaton, on Flickr



    started to paint the rear axle, the arms were the worst part for rust, so i cleaned the rust the treated with kurust then went over with POR15, still needs another coat though

    51420469117_af261d044e_c.jpg IMG20210903103402 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51420468952_70b6ba9292_c.jpg IMG20210903112020 by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
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  22. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    had the subframe fitted the other day along with the steering, refurbed wishbones drop links and rotation links. i made a little heat shield to cover the rack, also had a 22mm ARB fitted as well. when i had my MOT done couple of months ago i got a couple of advisories

    ABS cable brackets corroded and play in the lower bearing on the drivers side, so i bought new brackets for both side and new inserts and bearings for both sides

    51625790230_6c120fc368_c.jpg IMG20211024101533 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51625158053_f29ed0f72a_c.jpg IMG20211024101453 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51509137744_89c1fefd13_c.jpg ABS Sensor Brackets by matt eaton, on Flickr

    decided to upgrade the pads as the brembo pads arnt much cop, went for pfc z rated pads

    51540718677_16d586075a_c.jpg PFC Z Rated Pads by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51547178983_46e4eb3f5b_c.jpg IMG20211003101339 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    i happened to put the multimeter on the alternator one day and saw it was reading 15.5v volts, not sure how long it had been like this, after asking on here i bought a new regulator and set about fitting, i removed the inlet manifold and went from that way as i wanted to give the inlet a clean

    51508428626_6670736ffe_c.jpg Alternator Regulator by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51568470836_938e9da361_c.jpg IMG20211009114859 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51568470816_9af1a65c4c_c.jpg IMG20211009114905 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51569156644_46f964d488_c.jpg IMG20211009120529 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51569402105_043d72f0dc_c.jpg IMG20211009120753 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    its now reading 14v so i guess it worked
     
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  23. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    next up i decided to refit the trim s that sit in the bumper and direct the air flow to the radiator, i thought i had them in my shed but couldnt find them, so i ordered a set from renault and got the 2 that sit down the side from a breakers yards, the 2 the sit down the side needs trimming to suit the bigger intercooler, that may be the reason i didnt bother with them before lol

    im going to get another pair though as i now know where i can cut and where i can leave them

    51613546961_1107fe00b7_c.jpg Bumper Trims by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51613769793_53c404f890_c.jpg Radiator Trims by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51625790455_548459a460_c.jpg IMG20211024094244 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51625158403_66e9ca879c_c.jpg IMG20211024094241 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51625790405_2bd51d4179_c.jpg IMG20211024100905 by matt eaton, on Flickr

    lastly i had a set of seat belts rewebbed, i went with silver but its more of a dark silver unlike the OEM silver. it goes with the anthracite colour of the interior handles/trim, the rear centre belt was abit of a faff but the metal inside the seat is razor sharp!

    51618268238_d3597aa879_c.jpg New Seatbelts by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51620923272_eda4b245bd_c.jpg Belts Fitted by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51622620475_f9babf67e1_c.jpg Belts Fitted by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
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  24. Where did you get the ABS sensor brackets please?
    mine are all rusty on one side and held the wire with cable ties, not ideal.
     
  25. Love those seatbelts, who did those for you?
     
  26. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    i got them from allcarpastfast but any renault dealer can get them
    http://www.catcar.info/renault/?lan...pbWc9PXx8Z3JwX2lkPT0zN3x8c3ViR3JwX2lkPT0zN0Y=

    8200322694
    8200307471
    8200307470
    8200307465

    51477338315_28cf9713a5_c.jpg ABS Cable Brackets by matt eaton, on Flickr


    company called kolour koncept
     
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  27. Hello!! Nice work and what a nice car you have hehe. Do you know de measures for the mk3 caliper spacers in order to fit to the r26 hubs? I'm planing to fit them on my r26 by making the spacers by myself since I have acces to milling machines :blush::blush:
     
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  28. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    first 2022 update

    next up was the rear axle, i read online that you could fit the mk3 megane axle on a mk2. its better built and stronger than the mk2. the mk3 megane also has the same axle as a scenic which are easier to get and cheaper. i found one on ebay but had alot of surface rust.

    i decided to use the mk2 brake lines which i got new from renault and drilled holes in the beam to fit new mounting for them i also replaced the ABS sensors as well. i had the axle blasted and powder coated in black. once back i fitted a new set of standard bushes. new discs and yellowstuff pads and pure motorsport stub axle spacers (only 10mm as the axle is wider than the mk2)

    51701427525_132ac5dfd2_c.jpg Hubs Painted by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51272413996_da7fe98f6a_c.jpg Rear Axle Brake Lines by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51727216067_c3f5780870_c.jpg MK3 grand scenic rear axle by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51742153309_ee894c36f2_c.jpg Rear Hubs With Spacers by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51878035467_779a64818a_c.jpg Rear ABS Sensors by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51947306312_9e4fd07c2d_c.jpg IMG-20220319-WA0006 by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51948211494_c86c1cd66f_c.jpg New axle by matt eaton, on Flickr
    51946917332_15f9a4c825_c.jpg New axle by matt eaton, on Flickr

    old one was abit crusty

    51946917717_b18b581abd_c.jpg New axle by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
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  29. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    i bought a set of 3d print fog light vents, i sanded them then painted them in satin black


    51804670070_54743f236f_c.jpg Front Fog Lights Vents by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51804669560_4c79a81f72_c.jpg Front Fog Lights Vents by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51905948204_e6dba47204_c.jpg Fog light air vents by matt eaton, on Flickr

    51905632726_7fd9328c33_c.jpg Fog light air vents by matt eaton, on Flickr
     
  30. great job friend. I also think about changing to mk3.
    but I don't understand, why did you put spacers?
     
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  31. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    i had spacers on the mk2 axle and i liked where the wheels sat, im using the mk2 discs so i can use the R26 wheels still. but the mk3 axle allows you to fit the spacers behind the stub axle which it better for the wheel bearings
     
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  32. Any more pics of how the R26 rear wheels sit with the mk3 axle? Especially with the spacers!!

    I read that the mk3 axle was already about 20mm wider so was expecting that the R26 wheels would sit almost perfect without spacer...

    Any tips on sourcing the axle from a scenic or is yours a mk3 Megane one? Trying to source a mk3 Mégane axle in Ireland will be difficult so will be aiming for a scenic one.

    Know if the grand scenic is also the same?

    Is the part number stamped on the axle?
     
  33. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    i can get some pictures of the fitment, mine is from a grand scenic diesel mk3.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203442216203

    no part numbers on it, its built alot better than the mk2
     
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  34. Great
    Great, I've spotted a grand scenic for breaking so good to confirm its the Same part!
     
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  35. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    @Chawkie

    IMG20220604162100.jpg IMG20220604162051.jpg IMG20220604162044.jpg
     
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  36. Thanks Matt, that's my mind made up to retain the OEM wheels, any 5x114.3 wheels I've seen on the rear look ring as the offset is too low. This sits perfect and that's with a 10mm stud axle spacer...

    I had read the mk3 axle was 20mm wider that the mk3 axle, so with these spacers your effectively 40mm wider track, 20mm either side. Have I that right?

    Paul
     
  37. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    yeah thats about where it sat when i had 18mm spacers on there with the mk2 axle
     
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  38. matt e

    matt e South East RSM Area Rep

    Been just over a year since i lasted updated the thread

    haven't done alot to be honest, smelt burning from the doorcards and the windows stopped. only one thing it could of been and of course the regulator had melted. i fitted 2 new motors and regulators along with 2 new door looms. i also put a plastic membrane on the door to stop water touching the motor/regulator

    52349582505_73a113a706_c.jpg Burnt Connector by matt eaton, on Flickr
    52349401563_c3265b68d0_c.jpg Burnt Connector by matt eaton, on Flickr
    52349109561_cf6db39c00_c.jpg New Door Looms by matt eaton, on Flickr

    touchwood i haven't had a problem, jinxed it now though probley ha

    i had a problem before with alternator where it would chuck out over 15v. i changed the regulator and that sorted it. but it started doing it again recently.

    I found a new refurb valeo unit on ebay and finally got round to fitting yesterday, went on ok also fitted a new auxiliary belt and tensioner

    52670737724_1ea59fca3b_c.jpg New Alternator by matt eaton, on Flickr
    52670948938_0d50e0d4d8_c.jpg New Alternator by matt eaton, on Flickr

    52804514155_35e8bcb285_c.jpg New alternator Fitted by matt eaton, on Flickr

    gave it a service as well

    New cone filter
    oil + filter
    spark plugs
    gearbox oil
    Cabin filter
     
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  39. Looking good Matt, where did you get the new door looms from? I need a new one for the drivers side.

    Cheers.
     

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