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Megane Spooky's RS Megane 225
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No update on the boost/actuator just yet.
After a reasonably high speed pursuit of a gorgeous sequential gearbox'd Escort Cossie on my way home from Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb from Retro Rides, I noticed that the gear lever was moving more than usual, I need to change the gearbox mount anyway so this will be getting sorted asap.
Also felt the car pulling slightly to the right, I could faintly hear the disc rubbing against the pad(s), sounds like the caliper may be sticking on a little. It didnt effect braking performance so its not all bad. This will be getting checked out tomorrow, hopefully a simple fix.
The next outing is Blyton Park in a week or so, looking forward to hammering it around all afternoon!
After a reasonably high speed pursuit of a gorgeous sequential gearbox'd Escort Cossie on my way home from Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb from Retro Rides, I noticed that the gear lever was moving more than usual, I need to change the gearbox mount anyway so this will be getting sorted asap.
Also felt the car pulling slightly to the right, I could faintly hear the disc rubbing against the pad(s), sounds like the caliper may be sticking on a little. It didnt effect braking performance so its not all bad. This will be getting checked out tomorrow, hopefully a simple fix.
The next outing is Blyton Park in a week or so, looking forward to hammering it around all afternoon!
Spooky
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I should've taken some bloody photos!
Looks like the caliper seals have seen better days. I stripped the caliper down as if I were going to change the pads, trusted my daughter to gently depress the brake pedal and could literally see 3 of the 4 pistons move in unison.
After I scrubbed/cleaned out as much crap/brake dust as I could, we tried the pedal again and all 4 pistons seemed to move together. I repeated this a couple of times and they seemed to be ok.
NOTE - Blasting compressed air into a brake dust encrusted caliper requires a reasonable amount of PPE, either that or you'll end up looking like a Victorian chimney sweeper whos been buried in a sooty chimney...
Put it all back together and has been fine since. I'll be doing a caliper overhaul after Blyton Park, might even create a how to guide.
The DS1.11 pads are savage - but they're dusty and make some decent impressions into the discs. Cant complain though, she slows/stops VERY well!
Gearbox mount change on the cards for tonight, followed by wheel alignment on Wednesday - I want to get rid of some castor/camber.
Looks like the caliper seals have seen better days. I stripped the caliper down as if I were going to change the pads, trusted my daughter to gently depress the brake pedal and could literally see 3 of the 4 pistons move in unison.
After I scrubbed/cleaned out as much crap/brake dust as I could, we tried the pedal again and all 4 pistons seemed to move together. I repeated this a couple of times and they seemed to be ok.
NOTE - Blasting compressed air into a brake dust encrusted caliper requires a reasonable amount of PPE, either that or you'll end up looking like a Victorian chimney sweeper whos been buried in a sooty chimney...
Put it all back together and has been fine since. I'll be doing a caliper overhaul after Blyton Park, might even create a how to guide.
The DS1.11 pads are savage - but they're dusty and make some decent impressions into the discs. Cant complain though, she slows/stops VERY well!
Gearbox mount change on the cards for tonight, followed by wheel alignment on Wednesday - I want to get rid of some castor/camber.
IMO a nice balance between track and on road, gives you a nice bit of turn in.
Spooky
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Didnt do the gearbox mount - walked in just after 6, work phone has just stopped spazzing out!
I didn't mean castor - I was referring to toe.
I know that increasing toe out could help reduce the effect of under steering when pressing on, in reality, I wont be making maximum use of the change unless I use it on track, which I know wont happen much.
I can live with the camber, I could make the adjustment myself but again, for a daily driven road car, camber changes beyond oe wont make a noticeable difference.
In other news, I had to spend some more intimate time with the caliper (I was outside about an hour ago in my railway oranges and hardhat with a nuclear reactor powered head light lol!) - it started to rub/possible stick on again when I drove to work this morning. I took the car out at lunch as I needed to be at a work site, the noise didn't go away although I was a lot less noticeable than before.
Looks like I'm doing a caliper rebuild on the eve of my trip up to Blyton.
I didn't mean castor - I was referring to toe.
I know that increasing toe out could help reduce the effect of under steering when pressing on, in reality, I wont be making maximum use of the change unless I use it on track, which I know wont happen much.
I can live with the camber, I could make the adjustment myself but again, for a daily driven road car, camber changes beyond oe wont make a noticeable difference.
In other news, I had to spend some more intimate time with the caliper (I was outside about an hour ago in my railway oranges and hardhat with a nuclear reactor powered head light lol!) - it started to rub/possible stick on again when I drove to work this morning. I took the car out at lunch as I needed to be at a work site, the noise didn't go away although I was a lot less noticeable than before.
Looks like I'm doing a caliper rebuild on the eve of my trip up to Blyton.
Can't beat a bit of lastminute.com!
Spooky
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Quick update -
- The toe has been dialled in
- The camber has been checked - happy with 1.5 degrees
- The brakes have been 'overhauled' - could only get my hands on the piston dust covers, this has made a massive difference. I'll be doing a full bore caliper rebuild after Blyton.
I need to get into the habit of taking photos as I go along!!!!
- The toe has been dialled in
- The camber has been checked - happy with 1.5 degrees
- The brakes have been 'overhauled' - could only get my hands on the piston dust covers, this has made a massive difference. I'll be doing a full bore caliper rebuild after Blyton.
I need to get into the habit of taking photos as I go along!!!!
If only there was an F4RT engine somewhere that would slot into your Clio 197....
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Spooky
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So back home after a 500 mile round trip, National Day box ticked!
The car has had a couple of issues but not major ones as I’ve mentioned previously.
Towards the end of the track time, I think I was on a 9-10 lap stint, the car suddenly started pulling right.
Knowing that I’ve got a slightly dicky right caliper, I backed off and parked her up, let her cool off etc.
Looked around the car and could see a noticeably larger amount of brake dust on the off side, the brake disc looked redder than the near side. I can’t say for sure but I’m certain I was running round with a brake that was stuck on. I went for a drive after the session ended and it felt ok - I had the most precious cargo I will ever carry so it had to be right before heading home.
Anyway, the car did get us home, I stopped a few times to let it cool off etc and it was all good. Until late this evening.
Wanted to pop round my mums, car wouldn’t go when accelerating off...felt like a brake was on...got the wife to watch me off and she said the right front wasn’t turning.
So I currently have a locked on caliper, will investigate more tomorrow.
The car has had a couple of issues but not major ones as I’ve mentioned previously.
Towards the end of the track time, I think I was on a 9-10 lap stint, the car suddenly started pulling right.
Knowing that I’ve got a slightly dicky right caliper, I backed off and parked her up, let her cool off etc.
Looked around the car and could see a noticeably larger amount of brake dust on the off side, the brake disc looked redder than the near side. I can’t say for sure but I’m certain I was running round with a brake that was stuck on. I went for a drive after the session ended and it felt ok - I had the most precious cargo I will ever carry so it had to be right before heading home.
Anyway, the car did get us home, I stopped a few times to let it cool off etc and it was all good. Until late this evening.
Wanted to pop round my mums, car wouldn’t go when accelerating off...felt like a brake was on...got the wife to watch me off and she said the right front wasn’t turning.
So I currently have a locked on caliper, will investigate more tomorrow.
Spooky
Administrator
Caliper sorted! Took it all apart AGAIN, cleared out the brake dust build up, tickled it with some compressed air and voila, brakes are good to go.
Also grabbed some new rubber.
I don’t rate the Uniroyal Rainsport 3, feels too soft and I don’t like a tyre with a soft side wall. Had a couple of options; Michelin PS4s (have these on my Audi A4, really really good tyre and reviews back that up) vs Yokohama AD08rs.
I only considered the Michelins because of the price I was getting them for, a lot less than what you’ll find on the web.
I picked up the AD08r’s in 225/40 R18 88W.
On a drive out earlier today, I met up with a mate who runs his own garage and he asked if I’d be interested in a car he’s got for sale.
He goes on to say that he’s just serviced a 225 Megane, 57 plate with FSH etc with 44k on it! The owners is wanting about £4-4.5k.
We wandered into his garage and had a look; it’s silver with full leather interior (the leather looked new!), R26 alloys with newish Dunlop’s and just had new brakes all round. He grabbed out the service book and showed me a cambelt/water pump change in 2011 and another this May, been looked after and service schedule/mileage’s observed.
The car is immaculate!
I left my number, hoping to hear from the owner next week :ap:
Also grabbed some new rubber.
I don’t rate the Uniroyal Rainsport 3, feels too soft and I don’t like a tyre with a soft side wall. Had a couple of options; Michelin PS4s (have these on my Audi A4, really really good tyre and reviews back that up) vs Yokohama AD08rs.
I only considered the Michelins because of the price I was getting them for, a lot less than what you’ll find on the web.
I picked up the AD08r’s in 225/40 R18 88W.
On a drive out earlier today, I met up with a mate who runs his own garage and he asked if I’d be interested in a car he’s got for sale.
He goes on to say that he’s just serviced a 225 Megane, 57 plate with FSH etc with 44k on it! The owners is wanting about £4-4.5k.
We wandered into his garage and had a look; it’s silver with full leather interior (the leather looked new!), R26 alloys with newish Dunlop’s and just had new brakes all round. He grabbed out the service book and showed me a cambelt/water pump change in 2011 and another this May, been looked after and service schedule/mileage’s observed.
The car is immaculate!
I left my number, hoping to hear from the owner next week :ap:
Thats a late 225 !
Spooky
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After a week or so of negotiations, the Silver Megane I saw is no longer for sale, it’s heading to France with the owner. Can’t grumble at that!
Anyway, haven’t really touched the Megane, gave it a clean and hoover through after using it for a couple of tip runs.
Well I say I didn’t touch it, I changed the gearbox mount, 30-40 min job in the dry...turned into a 2hr dodge the shower job. Anyway, it’s all done and the gear change feels that little bit tighter, the photo doesn’t show the tear in the mount, it was goosed.
And I’ve changed the brake pads; picked up standard pads for day to day duties. I’ll keep the DS1.11’s for when the situation arises...
Just a quick note on the Yokohama’s, they are GOOD!
Really good in the dry and I wasn’t expecting them to be so good in the wet. I think you can tell a lot about a tyres behaviour on greasy road surfaces, for me not many tyres behave as well as they should in changeable situations. The usual slippery surfaces don’t feel greasy which can only be a good thing.
I may revisit those thoughts when the temperature is low single digits!
Anyway, haven’t really touched the Megane, gave it a clean and hoover through after using it for a couple of tip runs.
Well I say I didn’t touch it, I changed the gearbox mount, 30-40 min job in the dry...turned into a 2hr dodge the shower job. Anyway, it’s all done and the gear change feels that little bit tighter, the photo doesn’t show the tear in the mount, it was goosed.
And I’ve changed the brake pads; picked up standard pads for day to day duties. I’ll keep the DS1.11’s for when the situation arises...
Just a quick note on the Yokohama’s, they are GOOD!
Really good in the dry and I wasn’t expecting them to be so good in the wet. I think you can tell a lot about a tyres behaviour on greasy road surfaces, for me not many tyres behave as well as they should in changeable situations. The usual slippery surfaces don’t feel greasy which can only be a good thing.
I may revisit those thoughts when the temperature is low single digits!
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