walnuts Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 Hi All, Just recently bought a 2005 Megane Renault Sport 225 LUX. Its a gem!! I had been contemplating purchasing a Nissan Skyline 350GT however the budget and the fact it's a grey import, changed my thinking. As did a mate, Aitch who you probably know. I loved my old Audi which i thought handled like a dream but after taking this little gem for a run out on the country back-roads, wow !!!! The power, handling & styling won me over immediately and the panoramic sunroof won over my 2 year old daughter (who needs a portable DVD player when you can just open the roof for silence!). At the moment investigating a new set of tyres. Currently have a bald set of Continental sport contact II on the car. Considering Yokohama S-drives, Michelin PS 2 or 3, or getting another set of Continentals, budget permitting. Any thoughts? Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you guys soon Regards, Paul (Walnuts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 17" or 18" rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walnuts Posted 21, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 G'day, 17" Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 Congrats and welcome! Always love hearing how surprised people are by these machines... best kept secret Down Under! Cheers, Dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian-Bstar Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 Congrats and welcome! Where about are you located? I just fitted some Khumo KU36's and they are great. Very good deals on PS3's ATM. sub $250/cnr fitted. Check out these two threads: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=10440 viewtopic.php?f=25&t=10944 viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16826 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 21, June 2010 Report Share Posted 21, June 2010 Welcome, I think I met u at the Luffy stage 1 day with Aitch, u had the Audi there? I've also just got a meggy and I'm loving it as well. As for tyres I think Adrian has pointed you in the right direction. PS3 do seem good value and as I understand are a replacement for the PP2 currently on my car which have been great so far. KU36 and 595RSR will give you more dry grip but will also wear a little faster. Enjoy and look forward to seing it and yourself on a drive day soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 22, June 2010 Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 Welcome! I've seen your car in the Inner West Get along to a social event soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aitch Posted 22, June 2010 Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 Howdy Walnuts, 'bout time. Now you can absorb the knowledge. We need some tyres for the Lancer, so keep me informed if you find a good deal. PS3s seem good, just need a vendor. Cheers Aitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 22, June 2010 Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 Im a big fan of the Dunlop Sport Max on the Megane, I replaced my set with some Pirelli P-ZERO Nero’s and im regretting it. Wish Michelin were sharper priced down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 22, June 2010 Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 Welcome aboard. So tempting moving up in size from my Clio to a Megane. Especially with all these bargains popping up. Well done, and see you around the forum. Cheers, WOLF ps: working hard on sourcing those PS3s, but the damn shipping makes it difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walnuts Posted 22, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 My Goodness!!! You people are dedicated. I wasn't expecting this amount of advice and information so soon. Thanks all for that & the welcome. I take it the PS3's aren't released here yet. Hmm might keep driving on slicks a bit longer and wait for them. I've gotta sort out my profile (bit of a Luddite me) but I'm situated in Balmain. And yes that was me at the Luffy day with the old Audi (i punished that car daily and she loved it!!). Just had the Meggy checked by Paul V and got a fairly clean bill of health, however (this will come as a surprise to you all) the engine mounts were shagged!!! Previously driving an old Audi I thought that sort of vibration in a European car was normal. Now I keep muting the CD player thinking I've stalled the car. Thanks again, look forward to meeting you all Walnuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 22, June 2010 Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 G'day Walnuts, I am running PS2's on my 225 cup and they are the goods, also tried the Pirellis Zero Nero's, Goodyear GSD F1's both rubbish. Original Dunlop SP Sportmaxx were awesome as well. There is a guy on Ebay in Wollongong (dealer) selling the PS2's in 17" for $980 a set of 4, that's really good buying. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walnuts Posted 22, June 2010 Author Report Share Posted 22, June 2010 Hi John Awesome dude thanks for the heads up!! You wouldn't happen to have the exact web address or details. Tried to find it on Ebay with no luck. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC182&225 Posted 23, June 2010 Report Share Posted 23, June 2010 G'day Paul, Sorry mate, I have looked without success, I will keep trying, he was definitely based in Wollongong, and listing said, "supplies many of the local tyre shops". Good luck! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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