Megane Big Steve Raider’s - Megane 300 Trophy

[AndyP]

@Big Steve - Raider not sure tbh, have asked the question. Will update when I get an answer.

Shame it wasn’t as big a saving but it’s still better than paying uk price I suppose.

 

[Larsson7]

Lovely car mate, the yellow just looks amazing.

 

[AndyP]

@Big Steve - Raider answer came back as looking at either some Brembo’s on AUTODOC or possibly EBC yellowstuff.

 

[AndyP]

Oem slightly cheaper here

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/renault-oe-brake-pads-renault-megane-mk4-rs280-300.html

There is also a Motrio option but not sure what they would be like.

 

[Norwich Nick]

I’d avoid motrio, I put them on the cup after cooking the brakes at Mallory as it’s the only ones I could get at short notice locally. They felt absolutely awful, almost dangerous imo

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

29288 miles and nearly 3 years passed since I bought the Meggy this week so took it back to my local dealer for service and MOT.

Shocked to find that the car Failed its MOT:

• Date of Test: 16 May 2024
• Time of Test: 10: 05
• Odometer: 29,288 miles
• Failures:
  • • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS
  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - DANGEROUS
  • Advisories:
    Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Given the pads were so thin, I went with the dealer changing them at £150.00;

Booked for a re-test this coming week, gave it a wash and got the original wheels and tyres back on:

 

[DaveL485]

Are you driving again now mate?

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Are you driving again now mate?

Yes, driving this Auto Meggy whilst i continue to wrangle with the DVLA.

Sent licence to them in Jan 24 detailing what's happened to me, and they're still sitting on my licence. Phoned up twice to chase and they say "you still have full licence" so I'm driving, but only Auto's.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Back to Smiths Renault today for the MOT retest, and she’s passed ok with her Summer Wheels.

Whilst I was there I couldn’t resist a couple of arty photos, but the flippin test drive sign gets in the way…

Had the chance to look at a new Hyundai Ionic 5N with TWICE the power my little 300bhp Meggy had from new… wow things have certainly changed in 3 years:


Couldn’t resist snatching a photo of both of them together:

 

[Brigsy]

Them Hyundai's are fugly 641hp and 2.2ton, lardy thing.

Meg any day of the week

 

[AndyP]

Back to Smiths Renault today for the MOT retest, and she’s passed ok with her Summer Wheels.
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Whilst I was there I couldn’t resist a couple of arty photos, but the flippin test drive sign gets in the way…
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Had the chance to look at a new Hyundai Ionic 5N with TWICE the power my little 300bhp Meggy had from new… wow things have certainly changed in 3 years:
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Couldn’t resist snatching a photo of both of them together:
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The Same Hyundai dealer I bought my i20N from in 2022 and that only has a third of the power of the Ionig. My part exchange Clio was sold by the Renault dealer within a week.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Them Hyundai's are fugly 641hp and 2.2ton, lardy thing.

Meg any day of the week

Totally agree with you @Brigsy , but you had a look at the two laps Micha did of the Nurburgring in one, mightily impressive!!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Picked up a puncture in one of the OE Bridgestone S007’s at a tip following doing a favour for a friend…. So £600 odd quid later I got some new Goodyear tyres fitted today:


Car looked like she was feeling a lot better about herself with new tyres, so couldn’t resist a couple of pictures outside the garage:



Can’t believe tomorrow (4th June) is 3 years since I picked her up from Smiths Renault Peterborough.
Got to say, she still looks as good as she did that day, thanks to the PPF!!

 

[andybond]

3 years? For real?

That has flown by!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

3 years? For real?

That has flown by!

I know, innit!! The thought of waiting for 3 years for my arm to come back to life, seems like forever!!

 

[andybond]

I know, innit!! The thought of waiting for 3 years for my arm to come back to life, seems like forever!!

This is due to your surgeon telling you 2 years, not 3.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Had to just update this thread now whilst the Endorphins are still cursing through my body, to help me remember this feeling & passion during times it’s feigning in the future.

I got a new job in September 24 & it came with a company car, so I’ve been trolling around in this for the last three months, coming to terms with all electric motoring and (to be honest) becoming quite a fan..!

As a result, the Meggy has spent its days lounging on my driveway getting zero use and I’ve been wondering what to do with it??

New Years Eve 2024, @Millie_Bee and I were invited to a party at our friends house 165 miles away and rather than run the electric car charging Gauntlet, we decided to take the Meggy:

Nice relaxing drive to the party on New Years Eve 24 with Sausage, where frivolities ensued:

New years Day after a little walk to blow away any remaining cobwebs @Millie_Bee and I left to start our journey home and to our REAL SURPRISE found that the roads this Wednesday 1st Jan 2025 were relatively deserted!!! So the journey really allowed me to press the car a little harder than usual traffic would allow and we had a fabulous drive home….

For the first time in MANY months, I found myself totally at one with the car again, and after engaging Sport mode the car was equally as up for it as I was… exhaust popping away as I was braking into corners and junctions.

Totally just fell BACK IN LOVE with the car, and had to just take & share a photo of this car to make re remember how special it is!!

DON’T go getting rid of her @Big Steve - Raider !!!

 

[andybond]

Excellent news. I am happy you found some va va voom!

Is a trackday out of the question?

 

[AndyP]

Nice to read this post & that you enjoyed your drive home. Lovely to read a very positive post for the beginning of 2025.

I always wanted one when they were available but unfortunately could never get the figures to add up. ended up with an i20N.

I wouldn't sell as there's very little you can buy that could replace it, Didn't you also have a long wait for it as well?.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Nice to read this post & that you enjoyed your drive home. Lovely to read a very positive post for the beginning of 2025.

I always wanted one when they were available but unfortunately could never get the figures to add up. ended up with an i20N.

I wouldn't sell as there's very little you can buy that could replace it, Didn't you also have a long wait for it as well?.

Thanks @AndyP!

Yes it took an age to arrive, because of all that COVID nonsense. Think you’re right that it’s a rare bear nowadays!!