Well, I know its not a Ford, but I thought you might be interested to see what I replaced the RST with. Obviously I've had a pic in my signature for a while, but it's a library pic and not of my actual car.

It's a late 2008 Renaultsport Megane R26 230bhp. It's done 15,000 miles. Glacier White was an optional colour that cost extra and is actually probably the rarest colour. I'd say that approximately 1 in 20 of those for sale are White. Additionally, the original owner ticked alot of options boxes, it has full decals (which was a very expensive option) and the Lux pack, which means that it has full leather and some additional interior trim. It also has Xenons and full keyless control, so you don't even need to take the keycard out of your pocket.

It's currently about 235bhp and I can honestly tell you that, despite having had 10 years of fun with the RST, I don't want it back!!

Anyway, I'll leave it at that......

 

Crackin pics really like these cars

 

What bhp were you running on the RST? Was it close to the Meggy?

 

No, LOL.

The RST was 350bhp and probably under 1000kg. The Megane is 235bhp and about 1290kg (I think). So, technically, I've lost alot of power. But, I've owned the Megane for 6 months and haven't remapped it yet, that must say something!!

 

I loved the RST mate, still my fave ever, but can't knock these, decent little cars, and least you can actually drive these without shredding gearboxes on a weekly basis

 

look's nice that does.. i quite like the drive on the standard rentall hack's that we get in to fix so i can assume this is bloody good!

 

nice car christian,

tom scarlett has an identical one thats currently up for sale i think, same colour spec, the lot.

took it round brands 2 days after he got it and must say it has that raw fwd turbo feel about it thats exciting to drive still just like the old skool fwd turbo cars,

i miss newer cars......why did i sell the e46 m3 to build another mad fiesta

 

normally, i fucking hate Renault's, but tbh i think thats well nice
gd car mate

 

Could've fucking cleaned it!!!

Looks cool

 

tidy as fuck mate i really like them

 

Mate had one running about 270bhp. Did a 14.1 at the Pod. On the road burned off quite a lot of unsuspecting cars!

 

i like that and they seats look lush
much do these go for?

 

Very nice indeed, love the seats!

 

Cracking little cars these, had a few as demos at work, should be getting the new rs250 as my next demo..

 

looks a great car tbh, how easy are they to tune?

 

Sorry, it is a lovely looking car, but I couldn't bring myself to give over my hard earned on a car that has more plastic body panels than steel!!

 

Nice arty pics

 

Must admit ive always hated any french cars, im a ford man through and through and other than that it'd have to be a bmw but these new meganes i love, well the sporty ones anyway. Yours looks superb, love it.

Must feel good to be driving a new reliable car which also has power, im one of these whos kinda stuck in the 80s/90s and loves rs turbos and cosworths but it gets to a point where you say to yourself why the fuck am i spunking so much cash at such an old car whichi'll only be too afraid to leave anywhere anyway.Must say im halfway there- went round a few ford dealers looking at focus st's the other day, but wel done on going for it and leaving the old cars behind.

 

Thanks for your comments people.

LOL. Have you ever felt an Evo front wing?? Just because it is wafer thin and weighs about as much as a fag paper, therefore would crumple to nothing in an accident, does that make it a bad thing??

I have to say, I am extremely impressed with the build quality, now I've got rid of the famous Megane dash rattle, I can't fault it.

 

mate`s mrs had 1 and it was a lovly motor.

 

Nice

Get it re-mapped mate, you won't regret it, only got Stage 1 on mine at the moment, and it's plenty quick enough for the road.

 

Already planning to. Just waiting for Matt (TDF) to reply to my mail.

 

Very nice, looks stunning mate, they are a very good car IMO, my g/f's parents have a rare aubi (spelling?) blue one, think theres a few rare colours Renault knocked out from the factory....

 

Beautiful condition by the look of it Christian. Theres a guy i know with a Liquid Yellow one of these and i must say, they go very well.

Enjoy it mate.

 

Very nice mate, have always liked these, looks really good in white too!

 

Thanks. It does have one or two bits that niggle me. I've just had the wheels refurbed as one was badly kerbed. I put a full set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2's on there at the same time. Next I want fit an R26.R rear spoiler, with such a fat arse, these cars need a slightly larger spoiler in my opinion and retro-fitting the genuine .R spoiler is the best way. At this time, I plan to get the minor bodywork issues cleared up, then it will be perfect.

 

I'd love to slag it but i cant

It's quite nice

 

Always liked these, mate had one and took me for a drive, very impressive bit of kit, it makes use of it's standard power VERY well imo...

 

Looks nice, ive only ever seen the pic in your sig and didnt take that much notice of it but I do really like that