Kranix Posted 19, July 2021 Report Share Posted 19, July 2021 New to the renault game. Got my hands on a 2013 renault megane rs 265 trophy+ She is coming home tomorrow. The Kms are a little on the high side but it's a one owner car with full renault log book history. Taking it for a test drive last week was just a little taste of how awesome this car is going to be. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsy Posted 19, July 2021 Report Share Posted 19, July 2021 (edited) Welcome! Best bang for driving fun you'll find. Have had mine for 7/8 years and still love driving it. Also makes me a better driver because I always want to get it right. Advise you to do track days and learn to drive it properly, in a safe environment, if you don't do them already. Also some track day driver tuition, if you haven't done it already. That also lets you resist the urge of using it's performance on public roads. Otherwise, the red and blue light brigade will enjoy handing out the fines. Apart from the fact you need to be considerate of other road users. Post up some pics when you get a chance. AND follow the log book maintenance schedule to maintain reliability. Edited 19, July 2021 by cairnsy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 19, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 19, July 2021 Hey cairnsy thanks for the reply. I'll definitely take track lessons into consideration, the boys in blue already have thing for me with my previous car. Today is the big day I'll definitely post picks when she is home. Do you still go to renault dealers for your services? Or just a good mechanic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted 19, July 2021 Report Share Posted 19, July 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Kranix said: Hey cairnsy thanks for the reply. I'll definitely take track lessons into consideration, the boys in blue already have thing for me with my previous car. Today is the big day I'll definitely post picks when she is home. Do you still go to renault dealers for your services? Or just a good mechanic. Welcome to our mob. Most of us go to good "specialist" RenaultSport mechanics - there are a few around Melbourne: Virage (Carl) in Sth Melbourne, one in Box Hill (? Auto Paris) and another one I think out Bayswater way. Also The Renno Workshop in Frankston, where I recently took our 182 for a belt/water pump change. And several of us DIY simple stuff, like oil changes etc Edited 20, July 2021 by slick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsy Posted 20, July 2021 Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 6 hours ago, Kranix said: Hey cairnsy thanks for the reply. I'll definitely take track lessons into consideration, the boys in blue already have thing for me with my previous car. Today is the big day I'll definitely post picks when she is home. Do you still go to renault dealers for your services? Or just a good mechanic. I use RenoTech in Sydney for services. Great people who are enthusiasts themselves. What little they don't know about Renaults they are keen to find out. Enjoy your car, stay safe, in every respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 20, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 Taken the car for multiple runs today only issue is a clunking noise under dry or lock steering. I've heard it b4 in my old car with a locked lsd. Is it just normal diff shudder or is something wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kAymac Posted 20, July 2021 Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 10 minutes ago, Kranix said: Taken the car for multiple runs today only issue is a clunking noise under dry or lock steering. I've heard it b4 in my old car with a locked lsd. Is it just normal diff shudder or is something wrong Welcome to the club! Pretty sure it's the lsd. Mainly prominent on tight turns and full lock at slow speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 20, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 Thanks I figured as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 20, July 2021 Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 Yep sounds like normal diff behaviour, welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 20, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 (edited) So my first day with the car and its pretty damn sweet handling is soo good and power is quite surprising. Only gripes are the cup holder situation and the infotainment system. Would love to swap the factory screen for something better. But I can live with it. Edited 20, July 2021 by Kranix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 20, July 2021 Report Share Posted 20, July 2021 First rule of cupholders is; you don't talk about cup holders...... 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 21, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 3 hours ago, Matt205 said: First rule of cupholders is; you don't talk about cup holders...... Say no more haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 21, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 Hello. Trying to find rims will 19x8.5 +45 fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 21, July 2021 Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 35 minutes ago, Kranix said: Hello. Trying to find rims will 19x8.5 +45 fit? Yep, from all accounts as low as you'd want to go with the offset at 8.5" wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 21, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 Omg yes thanks heaps really loving this car now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 21, July 2021 Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 Prepare to be harshly judged if you choose the wrong wheels! 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc92 Posted 21, July 2021 Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 Congratulations @Kranix! Trophy+ is a great spec. How many kms did you pick it up with? Full service history is the main thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 21, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 2 hours ago, Matt205 said: Prepare to be harshly judged if you choose the wrong wheels! 🤣 Haha not any time soon but I'm going jdm wheels haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 21, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21, July 2021 17 minutes ago, davidc92 said: Congratulations @Kranix! Trophy+ is a great spec. How many kms did you pick it up with? Full service history is the main thing. Thanks. They are high but I drive less then 10k a year but 137km full service history from brand new if I'm not mistaken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 25, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 25, July 2021 (edited) Thinking of buying a bmc panel filter and removing the sound deadening foam. Yay or nay ? Edited 25, July 2021 by Kranix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongerz1 Posted 26, July 2021 Report Share Posted 26, July 2021 On 25/07/2021 at 10:37 AM, Kranix said: Thinking of buying a bmc panel filter and removing the sound deadening foam. Yay or nay ? yep do it! cheap and easy way to get abit more induction noise. also look to cut out the centre res for a better exhaust note, thats a must if it hasnt been done already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hengeli Posted 26, July 2021 Report Share Posted 26, July 2021 also look to cut out the centre res for a better exhaust note, thats a must if it hasnt been done already! This is what a good one sounds like when peddled the way it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 26, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 26, July 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, hengeli said: also look to cut out the centre res for a better exhaust note, thats a must if it hasnt been done already! This is what a good one sounds like when peddled the way it should be. Sweet as sounds mean already on the cards bmc panel filter coming in and with the exhaust I hear some people do rear resi which one is better? Just waiting for lockdown to lift Edited 26, July 2021 by Kranix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongerz1 Posted 26, July 2021 Report Share Posted 26, July 2021 14 hours ago, Kranix said: Sweet as sounds mean already on the cards bmc panel filter coming in and with the exhaust I hear some people do rear resi which one is better? Just waiting for lockdown to lift Centre res for sure. Cutting the backbox out only creates drone ive heard. I removed my centre then changed my backbox for a smaller resonator after awhile to add more grunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 28, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 28, July 2021 (edited) So after my first week of owning the rs I have to say it's pretty mint my mechanic gave it the all clear so I'm really happy. For now I'm going to do a Window tint, bmc panel filter with foam removed, an ssqv, mid resi delete and back box removal replaced with a resonator and a small subwoofer. Edited 28, July 2021 by Kranix 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 28, July 2021 Report Share Posted 28, July 2021 Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Keep us updated with photos, please! Just a word of caution on the rear muffler replacement. Make sure you go for a quality item that actual 'muffles' the noise a bit. My car came with (fitted by PO) a very cheap (think I saw a receipt for ~$150) rear muffler fitted to the stock exhaust with centre-res delete and it was drone city. I was lucky to find a stock rear muffler to refit and it was muuuuch more pleasant to the ear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Plus one to @walkie86 comment above. It's easy to make it louder, but even easier to make it sound shit. Unfortunately the F4RT is just not a engine that lends itself to open or smaller mufflers in my opinion. It's also a very personal topic, what some people will like many others won't. Res delete gives the increased pop's and bangs, but a smaller, cheapo muffler or deleting it altogether seems to remove it and just introduce drone. I'd also think long and hard about BOV's, not sure there's an upside there apart from the noise, which again is a personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Thanks guys will keep that in mind so you definitely think instead of a resonator up the back it should be a performance muffler ? Getting it done at a exhaust shop they are bound by epa so I don't think they will let me walk out with something too loud. Will post pics as soon as the tint is done. Just did this though couldn't help my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Honestly I'd start with the centre res delete and see how you like it. But if you do change the back box I would strongly recommend a good quality muffler over a hotdog or resonator. Hahaha, red leds, good for the night vision! I did something slightly more subtle and fitted red led strips to the inside of my door pockets for something a bit different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 It is over kill but I thought red on red hell yeah. I will see what mufflers are at the shop if anything fits the car and go from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Forgot to ask are there any current map updates for the nav?. Or is that screen completely useless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Which Nav unit do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Not sure all I know it's tom tom maps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Does it have RS Monitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Unfortunately no. When the screen boots it does show an r.s screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 So it's the unit with the SD card next to the screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Yes that's the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 (edited) Yeah, no idea about updates, but generally accepted it's a bit crap. Good thing about the later one is you can run Android Auto for Nav and also media options. Plus RS Monitor of course! Edited 29, July 2021 by Matt205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Yeah there's a thread on here where a conversion was done just need to find the screen and the harness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Is there anyone on here who can help me track down all the items necessary for the conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Down the Rabbit hole we go...... So you need the Screen, the Head Unit, the aux/USB hub. You don't actually need the harness, just bits of it. You could replace the entire harness but it's a dash out job and that's a much bigger job than just integrating the bits into the existing one without removing the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Down the rabbit hole indeed. I'll invest in a sd card reader and see if I can up date the map. If so I'll be content. If not down the rabbit hole I go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 29, July 2021 Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 There's a few of us that have done the retrofit so let us know if you decide to go that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 29, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 29, July 2021 Awesome great to know I'll buy an sd card reader after work and see if I can update maps if not retrofit it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 30, July 2021 Author Report Share Posted 30, July 2021 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 2, August 2021 Author Report Share Posted 2, August 2021 Well I went and did the bmc filter and foam removal for wooshy noises, sounds allrite now she is in for exhaust chop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 3, August 2021 Author Report Share Posted 3, August 2021 Different car now with the pops and bangs pretty mint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongerz1 Posted 4, August 2021 Report Share Posted 4, August 2021 17 hours ago, Kranix said: Different car now with the pops and bangs pretty mint did you end up changing the back box as well or just the mid res for now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranix Posted 4, August 2021 Author Report Share Posted 4, August 2021 Back box as well couldn't help my self 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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