SimMelb Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Hi ppls, Looking to join the rs club. Very tempted at a megane red bull 8. I'm sure there's a lot of feedback from owners to help me make a decision in the forums. Also looking at a miltek upgrade for it. From Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slav888 Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbo Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 From Melbourne also, took the heap just over 12 months ago. Best decision I have ever made. Just can't believe I looked at anything else (not that I ever 'seriously' did). It truly feels like a supercar with all the looks - especially the little kids that stop and point to their parents. The community of OzRS has been great too. Everyone's nice and welcoming - actually a great positive of getting an RS. I've been quite keen on doing a Miltech since I heard a 250 with the upgrade. It sounds perfect. I've been considering a centre/rear silencer removal - but really I think it's a stop-gap. The only problem is the cost? - What have you been quoted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 +2 do eet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HomerRS Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Life has enough other hard decisions to make Dedbny. This will be 1 of the easiest and most rewarding. HSV might have the sticker but we all know everyone wants an RS.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUGGO33X Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 In Arnie's voice from Predator, "do it, c'mon, do it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussierb8 Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Hi Dedbny, I can guarantee you will not be dissapointed if you get the RB8. I have had mine since the begining of December 2013 and love it. I have absolutely no regrets other than the fuel bill is getting up there as I just want to drive it more and more. Previous performance car for me was an XR6 Turbo Falcon which was a lot of fun but does not give the same satisfaction as my Redbull. As they say in the Nike add "Just Do It" Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimMelb Posted 3, January 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 harbo, They were willing to negotiate that into the change over price. which to me means that there's a lot of slack in the price. I need a good negotiator to do my bidding so I don't get too emotional about it when I get to the actual buy stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rent a kill Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 I paid $2100 installed for my akrapovic system for my clio rs 200 so thier price is in the ball park , u should be able to get couple hundred off price , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimMelb Posted 3, January 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Hi Guys, Thanks for he replies. This forum sounds as good as the OzAudi site. Well I have already test driven the Clio RS first and then the Megane Trophe +. The Megane definitely is closer to what I have at the moment. Really liking the Megane, especially the RB8 still looking at a test drive of the Ford Focus ST and Fiesta St(no demos to drive anywhere). Toyota 86. I like the idea of the RB8 as there won't be too many of them on the roads. I've only ever seen 1. Have you guys ever done a spot the golf gti game when your gone driving.Do it one day. It's like every 10 mins there's one or a standard golf. Ok. 1. Does anyone have the racing recaro seats rather than the electric ones and how do they feel on day to day driving and long drives. Not that it's a really worry for me. Usually my drives are between 30min to 1hr. 2. Sounds like everyone isn't have major issues with the car, but I have gone through ,most of the posts and there are some issues that are posted. I thinks they are build quality issues. Does the Renault have these quality issues. I've never owned a. French make. Only saying that my work colleagues wife has a 3year old pug 308 and the passenger door fell off in his hand one day when he was getting the kids out. 3.At the moment there are at least 3 demo RB8. 0ne just registered for demo and one brand new one. The latter with a Miltek upgrade sounds great if I can get the right price. Oh I've heard the exhaust upgrade on a car that just had one installed. Incredible. It's a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRS Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Our Trophee has the racing Recaro's. We have driven up to Parkes (7hrs) a couple of times with no problems at all. My only soreness came from a spirited drive down the GOR once but that was due to them holding so well and me being match unfit. And get used to your drives lasting longer then an hour.. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Spot the Golf is popular around here ... LOL. Welcome. Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonyq Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Spot the Golf is popular around here ... LOL. Welcome. Do it. I lose track, it's hard counting past 1000 while driving to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 No issues with Recaros and comfort for me - I've spent a few 10 or 11 hour driving days in them and it's been good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onurbmil Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Recaros are good to sit in. Even most of my passengers love them. Except the getting in and out part. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 3, January 2014 Report Share Posted 3, January 2014 Recaros are good to sit in. Even most of my passengers love them. Except the getting in and out part. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Yeah, I was really perplexed about how to get in and out of the passenger seat (I had the Megane for about a year before anyone else drove it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRS Posted 15, January 2014 Report Share Posted 15, January 2014 Any outcome yet mate??? Have you signed up for the next OZRS drive day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 18, January 2014 Report Share Posted 18, January 2014 Tap, tap, tap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted 18, January 2014 Report Share Posted 18, January 2014 Tappa tappa tappa.....Deadbny......have u bitten the bullet and bought the RB yet? You will LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRS Posted 18, January 2014 Report Share Posted 18, January 2014 Maybe he has and is just speechless and hasn't had time to reply cause he is our driving it all the time??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimMelb Posted 24, January 2014 Author Report Share Posted 24, January 2014 Hi ppls, Been doing Alot of test drives and looking. Just as of this week pushing dealers for some change over numbers, I think the rb8 would be a good choice for me. So with a bit of luck of I can get the numbers and maybe the spec I want I may have a new car. Watch this space. I think there is only about 4 in vic. 2 new 2 demo with very low km. Oh at the start of the week I thought about theOpel Astra OPC. Now that looked ok till I found out Opel went crash and are no longer in Aus after only 12mts. Read the same for renault twice I believe. As recently as 2009-2010. Sounds like renault at the moment are doing well. The new Clio will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie Posted 24, January 2014 Report Share Posted 24, January 2014 RS cars are tough, built for enthusiastic use and lap this up. A MB A250 will have fewer issues with minor trim and panel blemishes if that's your thing, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRS Posted 24, January 2014 Report Share Posted 24, January 2014 Mate you could go and lay down a couple hundred thou big 1's on a new car and probably still find a couple of niggly little issues. Every car and every brand has them. For the money I believe nothing comes close to the driving experience the RS will reward you with. Ask anyone here. Plus the OZRS comraderie comes free and it's priceless alone... And with Australia being their 2nd largest market I don't think they will be pulling out anytime soon. Add the fact your looking at 1 of the easily most recognised brands in the world. Redbull. That colour is the bomb. (P.S. I have no links with RenaultSport Australia or Redbull energy drinks) hahaha Just a very happy customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 24, January 2014 Report Share Posted 24, January 2014 ^ +1 Dedbny you are in the position to buy a Red Bull RS265, don't miss out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICBFC Posted 24, January 2014 Report Share Posted 24, January 2014 Hi ppls,Been doing Alot of test drives and looking. Just as of this week pushing dealers for some change over numbers, I think the rb8 would be a good choice for me. So with a bit of luck of I can get the numbers and maybe the spec I want I may have a new car. Watch this space. I think there is only about 4 in vic. 2 new 2 demo with very low km. One thing I did pick up on one of the new ones was some poor build quality. One of the things that I'm a stickler for. Build quality. Ie shut line of rear right hand side hatch fascia wasn't flush in line with the rear roof. Noticeably put of line. Dealer reckons they will fix that. And also that numbered door sill just combing off. Not glued on very well. So I won't be wanting that one. Oh at the start of the week I thought about theOpel Astra OPC. Now that looked ok till I found out Opel went crash and are no longer in Aus after only 12mts. Read the same for renault twice I believe. As recently as 2009-2010. Sounds like renault at the moment are doing well. The new Clio will help. I don't think we have seen you yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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