smcGSI16V
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I never liked these when they first came out but they are growing on me now.
I really want an R version in white.
[Edited on 20-03-2012 by smcGSI16V]
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dava.
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nioce! dont think you will be dissapointed with it at all 
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Jas
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what are these like performance wise?
quite cool bar the rear
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VrsTurbo
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just spoke to Tour-De-Force and its going to be booked in for a stage 2 map + fmic the following week so should be around 280bhp 330lb/ft  loverly!!
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
diff is such an ambiguous term, diff could mean a shitty electronic diff right up to a fully blown wavetrac diff
Having owned and/or extensivley driven both diff and non diff cars, i can tell you there really the difference is not even noticeable. Tyres made a bigger difference than the 'diff'. My best mate had an 08 r26, and i had a 225 f1 (so had the seats but no diff) and we always use to swop and drive each others. There was nothing in it speed wise either which was tested 'frequently' shall we say  I even had a 225 lux on loan for a few weeks off another friend and againt didnt feel too different, and there was nothing in it speed wise either. The only thing that was shit seats which made you sit high up.
DIFF MY ARSE
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Steve
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hence why its such an ambigious term that people should research before wanking over the "diff" in there car
chances are its probably a crappy electronic diff that isnt doing a great deal
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VrsTurbo
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well imo it does make a hell of a difference ive driven both.
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Jambo
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The motoring press praised it as soon as it had a diff. Said it was pap before. I doubt the "speed" would be different but should certainly feel different.
I can't believe they aren't different.
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Steve
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I have no idea what type of diff it is, could be mega, im just saying people wank as soon as they hear something has a diff, when sometimes its just wank
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Nick-S
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Location: Leigh. Drives: RS Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
chances are its probably a crappy electronic diff that isnt doing a great deal
Its not its a mechanical torque biasing diff similar to Quaife's ATB
quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Isn't the diff the same as the ones that's in the new focus RS???
Its similar but not made by Quaife. It also has almost identical front strut set up. (independent steering-axis v fords revoKnuckle)
quote:
Originally posted by VrsTurbo
well imo it does make a hell of a difference ive driven both.
Ive also driven 225 lux and cups and could tell the diffrence almost instantly under full throttle and puting power down comeing out of bends!
[Edited on 20-03-2012 by Nick-S]
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Steve
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again if anyone is unlcear i wasnt suggesting the megane had any type of diff, just a generalisation of people that seem to jump on the diff bandwagon
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entapryz
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Nice one!
The yellow does grow on you.....
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CORSA NUT
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Found this for you mate
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=245311&highlight=Liquid+yellow
Love these too 
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Ojc
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Mechanical diff.
Only manufacturer that make out their cars have diffs but are just electronic are VW
Vauxhall put mechanical in the Corsa Nurburgring and new VXR has one.
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
The motoring press praised it as soon as it had a diff. Said it was pap before. I doubt the "speed" would be different but should certainly feel different.
I can't believe they aren't different.
Sorry I should rephrase. It does feel sharper upon first turning in; it feels alot quicker/sharper but out and out grip or 'handling' it really doesnt feel different. As said, tyres made more of a difference (we all tried different ones but all tried the same brand at one point).
I did 12,000 miles in mine, and coverd several thousand miles in friends cars, took them to pod, massive 'hoons' pushing the cars to the limit around derbyshire peaks, took them all to 140+ and all over the country so I would like to think I have a valid opinion.
Its one of them things that gets over-hyped. I will have to try and get the r26 owner (well ex as of the last few days) to join the forum and give his opinion. He did 20k in his last year so got to know what the car can do, and he will happily back up what I have said.
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Nick-S
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Id say turn in was the same and its exit speeds from corners that are higher. You can get back on the power much earlier on ones with a diff.
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John
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Right some info from you megane experts because I can't be bothered trawling through the forums (yet, i'll get there).
What's the differences between the normal ones and F1 team etc?
Is a standard 225 missing the diff?
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VrsTurbo
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no diff, couple of less horse power, diff wheels, diff seats.
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deanmcreynolds26
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i dont think ull be disapointed with a megane mate, i got mine september or so and not looked back since..
roughly about 29mpg thats with a lot of short journeys, puts a smile on my face anyway but i drive a caddy van all week lol
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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So an F1 has a diff, better seats etc? The 225 is the pov spec one?
So it goes
225
R26
R26 F1
R26-R
??
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VrsTurbo
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iirc
225
225 Cup/Trophy
225 F1
R26 F1
R26.R
[Edited on 24-03-2012 by VrsTurbo]
[Edited on 24-03-2012 by VrsTurbo]
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deanmcreynolds26
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mines has everything except diff, 225 cup pack wheels, lux pack, recaros full leather
if i knew at the time that the r26 had a diff i prob wouldve held off for one but mine was local in the colour i wanted burnt orange i think its called... orange one anyway
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Graham88
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quote:
Originally posted by VrsTurbo
iirc
225
225 Cup/Trophy
225 F1
R26 F1
R26.R
Ta. It'd be the R26 F1 for me. Don't understand the R26R premium to be honest. Can do the equivalent mods to the F1 and have a better spec in regards to engine/exhaust mods, cage & seats
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VrsTurbo
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It's the exhaust on the 26.r 3k worth!!! :/
Would cost couple of k to get to r26r spec anyway minus titanium exhaust.
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kz
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Love it, except for the rear
Same 
Do love the colour, and they have some road presence... but dat ass, I just can't get on with.
[Edited on 24-03-2012 by kz]
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