HitmanAU Posted 13, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13, November 2015 Drove home for 1.5 hrs, 1 in traffic and 30mins open road hwy. is good, clutch not too heavy, suspension well sorted. Needs a wheel alignment as when the did the tie rods and bushes they didn't do another alignment. Also when the clutch wears I'll be getting rid of that dual mass fly wheel, the revs are not responsive enough for me. Overall I am very very impressed and love it. I've also named it... Well wife did... It's now known as Sir Mix-A-Lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 14, November 2015 Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 Congrats on the purchase, looks like a good buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 14, November 2015 Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 To slightly derail for a moment, I'd be interested in knowing if the SMF feels any different to the dual-mass. I'm getting the 'check emissions' error come up every time I give the car any spirited gearing-down, so at least once a week. Additionally, I have a screech whilst riding the clutch in traffic. These things annoy me more than I thought they would. Anyway, that's just me - carry on! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 14, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 If your clutch is screeching it's probably a release bearing that is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 14, November 2015 Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 Hmmm, okay thanks - the SMF and clutch were only done 7K kms ago. I guess there's always a small premature failure rate with any component, however, so I'll have Renotech check it out... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 14, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 Ok so I've racked up a few KM today, What I've noticed is this whistling when I accelerate. I know it's induction noise but it's not the normal turbo sound, I'm guessing it's a Megane thing but how do you get rid of it? Oh also, pic from today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 14, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 Oh one more thing, anyone know how to get proximity opening and staring activated for my cards so I don't have to use buttons to open the doors or load the key into the slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 14, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 Ok searched a bit and found the source of the whistle and also why proximity doesn't work. Helps when you actually look for things rather than just ask lol. Looks like new exhaust will be first on the cards lol that noise has to go! I'll get some real induction noise thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 14, November 2015 Report Share Posted 14, November 2015 Milltek and K-tec make the best sounding exhausts IMO but not cheap to get. At least 1100 landed plus fitting. I assume the whistle you are referring to is the noise from he resonator? Some people get a res delete on 250/265/275 for more noise, I haven't read much about it on 225 but may also be a cheaper option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 15, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 15, November 2015 Cool. Would it be better to get one of these or a custom made job? Also I've ordered my Aux cable from eBay. $6 shipped couldn't say no to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 15, November 2015 Report Share Posted 15, November 2015 I believe an inoxline custom exhaust is possible for similar coin. I don't know anything about them though, others here can tell you. Exchange rate is a killer atm too! Do you have to pull bits of the dash out to fit the aux cable? Something I should look into perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 15, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 15, November 2015 (edited) Was thinking local fabricators could knock up an exhaust easily. The meg doesn't look to have any complicated bends or anything like that, will eliminate the back box, run a single high flow cat and maybe one silencer in the centre and should be good. Regarding the Aux cable, it will be a head unit out job then plug the cable in and re-install. I have a 6 disc changer as well so I think I'll pull the Aux cable through the centre and bring it out in the centre console. Or I'll split it into two and have one in console and on in front of the cup holders. Shouldn't need to pull dash apart although I haven't had a proper look yet. Edited 15, November 2015 by HitmanAU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 15, November 2015 Report Share Posted 15, November 2015 Yeah I think you're right, not sure if anyone on here has gone down that route but there definitely seem to be a few custom jobs in the UK. You'll definitely need one silencer, mine previously had a muffler delete and now has a non-res s/s system, both are quite loud. Ah ok, I may stick to my old school cd changer for now and replace the whole head unit at some point (if I can be bothered... Currently more interested in listening to the exhaust hehe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No152 Posted 15, November 2015 Report Share Posted 15, November 2015 I suggest looking into the price comparisons between the known "brands" versus the custom concept. At least when you get the Miltek or K Tec items, they are a known entity, with known attributes when doing other mods, plus they have some benefit at sale time as a known thing rather than being some one-off custom that nobody potentially places any "mod" value on. Just a different perspective on the comparison. Good luck with your choices, look forward to following the journey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billa Posted 26, November 2015 Report Share Posted 26, November 2015 hi Folks I found a megane 225 registered under tassie but the car currently at wollongong, I've arranged with the owner to inspect the car tomorrow. Here's some photos of the cars, and I believe it is ph1 none cup version. owned by an older bloke the car has done 126kms on it, according to the owner the car has only been serviced by Renault server centre in Hobart and an independent mechanic specialise in euro car. I rang up Hobart renault but they won't tell me the car history details due to privacy, then I rang the independent mechanic and the guy told me the car is in a very good condition no oil leaks, only things required attention is the right side engine mount but not critical, he didn't mentioned anything about the belt. I then engaged with a mechanic in Wollongong for pre purchase inspection and the mechanic feedback all positive (he was surprise how how well the car drive,handling and fast in fact he told me if i decided not to get it he will be interested ), he spotted a very minor oil leaks but nothing serious he said don't even have to worry about it. Owner asking price 6k, I probably have to change the timing belt since I don't know when was last it got change. what do you guys think? is it a good buy? I'm quite keen with this one. let me know your thoughts. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOOOK Posted 26, November 2015 Report Share Posted 26, November 2015 Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pricey Posted 26, November 2015 Report Share Posted 26, November 2015 $6k is pretty cheap, set aside a couple thousand for the rego and timing belt (plus anything else small) but hopefully will come in under that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 27, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 27, November 2015 Nice work! That back seat look like its never even had anyone sit on it! Looks pretty clean. I say do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billa Posted 27, November 2015 Report Share Posted 27, November 2015 (edited) thanks hitmanAu, pricey, & Doook. I'm 90% there, has anyone contacted Renault Australia and ask for a history do you think they will be more easy to tell me the history? which Revs check company you guys usually go with? Edited 27, November 2015 by billa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 27, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 27, November 2015 I never used Revs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 27, November 2015 Report Share Posted 27, November 2015 The carfacts history (available on Carsales for about $25) is not bad as it tells you all the times the car is known to have changed hands. Otherwise PPSR is about $4? (just tells you if stolen or financed) Btw 6K is cheap (if it's mechanically OK) as it actually looks like a Cup to me. Orange belts, projector (xenon?) lights, multi-spoke wheel design, sits low-ish, and has cross-drilled rotors. Possible to get a Non-Cup to this spec, but it certainly looks like a Cup. If you want, two more things you can check: i) get close to a rear wheel with a torch, look for Eibach marked on the springs. ii) turn off traction control and see if it comes back on at 50kph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billa Posted 27, November 2015 Report Share Posted 27, November 2015 (edited) Btw 6K is cheap (if it's mechanically OK) as it actually looks like a Cup to me. Orange belts, projector (xenon?) lights, multi-spoke wheel design, sits low-ish, and has cross-drilled rotors. Possible to get a Non-Cup to this spec, but it certainly looks like a Cup. If you want, two more things you can check: i) get close to a rear wheel with a torch, look for Eibach marked on the springs. ii) turn off traction control and see if it comes back on at 50kph. according to the mechanic guy the log book look consistent service, had a service done 2 months ago. I'm only guessing it is a non cup because it is cheap compare with cup version on carsales. I asked the owner but he doesn't know about it he also told me it is a german made car. will definitely try checking what you suggested. what else should i be looking tomorrow when on site? Edited 27, November 2015 by billa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 27, November 2015 Report Share Posted 27, November 2015 he also told me it is a german made car. LOL! Mine was also purchase from a non-enthusiast. Sorry, I'm useless with mechanical things, I insist on cars I buy getting inspected by a specialist mechanic. Others here will be more helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 28, November 2015 Report Share Posted 28, November 2015 hi Folks I found a megane 225 registered under tassie but the car currently at wollongong, I've arranged with the owner to inspect the car tomorrow. Here's some photos of the cars, and I believe it is ph1 none cup version. owned by an older bloke the car has done 126kms on it, according to the owner the car has only been serviced by Renault server centre in Hobart and an independent mechanic specialise in euro car. I rang up Hobart renault but they won't tell me the car history details due to privacy, then I rang the independent mechanic and the guy told me the car is in a very good condition no oil leaks, only things required attention is the right side engine mount but not critical, he didn't mentioned anything about the belt. I then engaged with a mechanic in Wollongong for pre purchase inspection and the mechanic feedback all positive (he was surprise how how well the car drive,handling and fast in fact he told me if i decided not to get it he will be interested ), he spotted a very minor oil leaks but nothing serious he said don't even have to worry about it. Owner asking price 6k, I probably have to change the timing belt since I don't know when was last it got change. what do you guys think? is it a good buy? I'm quite keen with this one. let me know your thoughts. thanks. Sounds like a bargain, buy it !! If it has been serviced by renault it will have the service logs completed. You will be able to tell from this what has been done and when the belts are due.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pricey Posted 28, November 2015 Report Share Posted 28, November 2015 Looks like a cup to me with those xenons and rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 29, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 But silver brembos front only and solid discs and colour coded wing mirrors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 29, November 2015 Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 First photo shows cross drilled rotors. Phase 1 Cups had body coloured mirrors, the anthracite came on Phase 2. Brembos no one can work out, my Phase 2 Cup has silver brembos, I think front only as well. Like I said, could be modified to look like it, but seems unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 29, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 Yeah it's weird as only the rear look cross drilled but they may be really glazed disks reflecting the rear of the spokes of the wheels. These bloody French like to keep everyone guessing. Scratch the reflection theory, just adjusted brightness on my phone and you can see the holes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffie Posted 29, November 2015 Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 I replaced my old R26 front drilled discs with non drilled 197 discs. No cracking issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 29, November 2015 Author Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 I replaced my old R26 front drilled discs with non drilled 197 discs. No cracking issues.This is also true, could have changed the rotors out with non drilled items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billa Posted 29, November 2015 Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 (edited) so my fellow Renault brothers, guess who joined the family yes, I drove the car back on Saturday, sorry for the late update as i was busy playing with my new toy. couldn't get the owner to dropped the price as he's quite firm with 6k. I'm surprise for 6k I'm getting a lot from the car, what a amazing car. I still can't work out if it is cup or non cup but the suspension is quite stiff compare to my brother elentra, girl friend yaris and my starlet. took it for a drive yesterday, as this car is hard to see in canberra when i was on the road i get bit of attention, probably because of the big rear ass. the only things with the car is i can heard few rattle and noises from the desk board, and the door handle paints is fading, any tips how to DIY my self? Edited 29, November 2015 by billa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 29, November 2015 Report Share Posted 29, November 2015 so my fellow Renault brothers, guess who joined the family yes, I drove the car back on Saturday, sorry for the late update as i was busy playing with my new toy. couldn't get the owner to dropped the price as he's quite firm with 6k. I'm surprise for 6k I'm getting a lot from the car, what a amazing car. I still can't work out if it is cup or non cup but the suspension is quite stiff compare to my brother elentra, girl friend yaris and my starlet. took it for a drive yesterday, as this car is hard to see in canberra when i was on the road i get bit of attention, probably because of the big rear ass. the only things with the car is i can heard few rattle and noises from the desk board, and the door handle paints is fading, any tips how to DIY my self? Welcome! I believe your car is a Cup. Try switching off traction and see if it comes back on at 50kph. If there are a lot of vibrations and rattles, you may need new engine mounts. Approximately $600 to have OEM ones installed including parts - uprated ones are available (Vibratechnics / K-tec Racing) but the jury is out on whether they are a good or bad thing. Engine mounts on this model typically last 40-50K kms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishhyyyy Posted 30, November 2015 Report Share Posted 30, November 2015 Congrats on the purchase! When does the mod list begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billa Posted 1, December 2015 Report Share Posted 1, December 2015 Congrats on the purchase! When does the mod list begin? thanks mate, haha just did bit of spending so will wait a bit. but when i'm ready what would you suggest for me to begin 1st? Welcome! I believe your car is a Cup. Try switching off traction and see if it comes back on at 50kph. If there are a lot of vibrations and rattles, you may need new engine mounts. Approximately $600 to have OEM ones installed including parts - uprated ones are available (Vibratechnics / K-tec Racing) but the jury is out on whether they are a good or bad thing. Engine mounts on this model typically last 40-50K kms. the vibrations and rattles only can hear when i start the engine, once start driving i won't hear them. so you think I need engine mounts urgently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple3337 Posted 1, December 2015 Report Share Posted 1, December 2015 the door handle paints is fading, any tips how to DIY my self? I've done door handles! All you need is masking tape, a can of paint and a can of clear coat. I'd give it 2 or 3 coats of paint followed by 4 or 5 coats of clear coat. They come up great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishhyyyy Posted 1, December 2015 Report Share Posted 1, December 2015 ^^ he is the man to go to for D.I.Y thanks mate, haha just did bit of spending so will wait a bit. but when i'm ready what would you suggest for me to begin 1st? the vibrations and rattles only can hear when i start the engine, once start driving i won't hear them. so you think I need engine mounts urgently? Well i guess if the tyres and the pads are all in good shape, I'm sure an exhaust wouldn't hurt? Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 1, December 2015 Author Report Share Posted 1, December 2015 I take and exhaust then a remap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamstrung Posted 1, December 2015 Report Share Posted 1, December 2015 Should be easy enough for a mechanic to tell you if mounts are needed, it's obvious if they are. The only thing an exhaust hurts is your wallet! Trust me on this, if the stock system is in OK shape, and you just want some noise, get a muffler delete... keep the whistle and get pops and bangs on overrun. My original system rusted out so I went for stainless steel, but it wasn't cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billa Posted 7, December 2015 Report Share Posted 7, December 2015 (edited) hey guys, hasn't been good start with the meggy, on weekend take it to bob jane cause front left tyre detected puncture by the computer. and was told there is a cracked on the edge of the rim, and they can't fix it. send me to welding shop to weld the rim, then i been reading on internet it seems alloy wheel cannot be repair. bob jane told me to get it replace by renault it cost me over 1K, and i really can't afford that now then been looking on wrecking site, couldn't find one. Looks like im really stuffed... i'm taking down to a wheel shop tomorrow see if they can do something to it. Edited 7, December 2015 by billa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky Posted 7, December 2015 Report Share Posted 7, December 2015 i think the welding option might depend on where the crack is. a few years ago i bought a set of rims and one of them was repaired when i got them. weld lasted 18 months before it opened up and i had to pay $100 to re-weld it. lasted a few more years then i sold the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitmanAU Posted 8, December 2015 Author Report Share Posted 8, December 2015 $1000 for one wheel? You could easily get a full set of 2nd hand factory jobs with tyres for that if you shopped around and bargained hard! I got a full set of Audi RS 18's for my Skoda for $400 with sh*t Chinese tyres but the wheels were easily worth 5-6 times what I payed. Guy just wanted them gone fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckovski Posted 22, December 2015 Report Share Posted 22, December 2015 Congrats on your purchase! Seems like a bargain to me ... looks great from the pics. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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