NEW FWD lap record of the Ring
17-06-2011, 10:45 AM
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NEW FWD lap record of the Ring
The Megane RS 265 Trophy has just set a new FWD lap record of the 'Ring - 8m 07.97s.
10's quicker then the 26.r and no 888's used either
17-06-2011, 10:46 AM
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Blimey that's an impressive time for a production car!
17-06-2011, 10:48 AM
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thats one quick all round car thats for sure, out of interest what does the mk2 focus rs do it in
17-06-2011, 10:52 AM
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thats one quick all round car thats for sure, out of interest what does the mk2 focus rs do it in
8:26 i believe
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thanks guys it just shows how impressive this car is, i wonder what it would do with a set of track tyres on it
17-06-2011, 11:27 AM
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Still prefer a Focus on my drive though
17-06-2011, 11:49 AM
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Jeremy Clarkson's lap time is on there! Good going to by the Renault, still wouldn't own one though.
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17-06-2011, 11:52 AM
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that is quick. Who was the driver?
17-06-2011, 11:57 AM
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that is quick. Who was the driver?
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17-06-2011, 12:09 PM
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Impressive considering the R26R was a stripped out racer with cage, slicks and plexi-glass windscreen!
17-06-2011, 12:24 PM
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been watching the webcam looks like its a Renault sport track day today !!
17-06-2011, 01:57 PM
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Good time, doesn't make up for it being French though.
17-06-2011, 05:45 PM
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impressive, like the new megane rs.
17-06-2011, 05:50 PM
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faster than a 360 ferrari !? now that IS impressive from a car that probably costs less than 25k !
17-06-2011, 05:52 PM
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Very impressive, can't fault that at all.
17-06-2011, 06:31 PM
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That's great for Renault. French or not, can't take away the fact they are the leading market for a hot hatch.
17-06-2011, 06:40 PM
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17-06-2011, 06:52 PM
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very impressive time but i bet it surrenders and breaks down on the way home
17-06-2011, 06:53 PM
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booo, managed to watch it before it went down, awesome machine
17-06-2011, 06:53 PM
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That's great for Renault. French or not, can't take away the fact they are the leading market for a hot hatch.
exactly, if they could just sort the interior out they would have a very impressive package
17-06-2011, 06:57 PM
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Am I reading that right, the new bmw m5 has done a 7:01?
17-06-2011, 06:58 PM
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I like the new Megane's.
17-06-2011, 07:02 PM
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its faster then a ktm x bow round the ring. wicked
17-06-2011, 07:03 PM
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Am I reading that right, the new bmw m5 has done a 7:01?
never realised that, surely a mistake?
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just seen this on facebook, very impressive and i love it. a mate has recently bought a megane coupe and it's a really nice looking imho, parked next to a three door focus it really makes the focus look out-dated
17-06-2011, 07:41 PM
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They're hideous though. The french have always liked angular, boxy cars but those megane's are seriously naff.
17-06-2011, 07:53 PM
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Am I reading that right, the new bmw m5 has done a 7:01?
25 seconds faster than the ZR1's lap record ? Doubtful, but fucking fair play if it did.
17-06-2011, 07:56 PM
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They're hideous though. The french have always liked angular, boxy cars but those megane's are seriously naff.
Take it your Orion better in the style department
17-06-2011, 08:58 PM
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17-06-2011, 10:11 PM
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WOW! them poor front tyres
17-06-2011, 10:28 PM
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Would love to see a picture of the front tyres!
17-06-2011, 10:34 PM
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those in the know moved to Renault ages ago
18-06-2011, 05:08 AM
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That's great for Renault. French or not, can't take away the fact they are the leading market for a hot hatch.
Nail on the head mate!! From the clio 16v/williams right up to now, they have cosistently lead the market
I love all french hot hatches as the look good, cheap as fook and bloody brilliant handling!!!
Thats whyi have had 5 x saxo vts', 3 x saxo vtrs, 1 x 106 gti and 2 x renault 5 gt turbos!!
18-06-2011, 07:45 AM
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What a driver!
18-06-2011, 09:43 AM
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that is wicked and considering R5TOY jamsport built 450bhp focus rs thats had 30k spent only did what 20 seconds faster on track treaded slicks and was all stripped out too
18-06-2011, 10:49 AM
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I think it has a lot to do with the driver
18-06-2011, 10:58 AM
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that is wicked and considering R5TOY jamsport built 450bhp focus rs thats had 30k spent only did what 20 seconds faster on track treaded slicks and was all stripped out too
Would only be comparable with the same driver on the same road conditions really.