Discussion
Well for some reason there isn't a dedicated Renault Sport forum on here so I thought I'd start off this thread. Any new r26.r owners say hello & feel free to ask about any questions or problems you have.
As for myself the first job is to get a stereo fitted for those long trips to the ring-has anyone attempted this yet? I'm led to believe the wiring is there but that the speakers & head unit are all that is missing??? The idea was to just buy a Renault cd player off eBay & bang in some door speakers, think that'll be this weekends job!
As for myself the first job is to get a stereo fitted for those long trips to the ring-has anyone attempted this yet? I'm led to believe the wiring is there but that the speakers & head unit are all that is missing??? The idea was to just buy a Renault cd player off eBay & bang in some door speakers, think that'll be this weekends job!
who's hiring them out rsr? i'm thinking it'l be good for the ring-i'm out ther next month with mine so yo'll have to let me know.i took my exige there last year but i found it underpowred for the uphill stretch from bergwerk-mine was the n/a model & it really struggled
888's & a turbo should have it covered i reckon! i was out there two weeks ago in my m3 csl & a white r26.r on dutch plates went past me after miss hit miss - i couldn't keep up-i must say that section of the track isn't my strongest but that was what finally pushed me into trading the beemer in for the megane.
try & get some footage of your lap & put a link up
888's & a turbo should have it covered i reckon! i was out there two weeks ago in my m3 csl & a white r26.r on dutch plates went past me after miss hit miss - i couldn't keep up-i must say that section of the track isn't my strongest but that was what finally pushed me into trading the beemer in for the megane.
try & get some footage of your lap & put a link up
Yes RSR's. I will take by bullet cam.
I have been a few times (60+ laps) before in various cars all of which feel underpowered, Ron said the R26.r is a brilliant car, who am I to argue, really looking forward to it, just need to amend my driving style, my Elise was awesome under braking and cornering.
I have been a few times (60+ laps) before in various cars all of which feel underpowered, Ron said the R26.r is a brilliant car, who am I to argue, really looking forward to it, just need to amend my driving style, my Elise was awesome under braking and cornering.
crags,
If you look towards the back of the owner's manual (the general megane manual, not the specific R26.R documentation), you'll see there are instructions there for the headunit.
I didnt find this out till long after i had mine fitted.
Basically, it's exactly as you say. You need to fit the speakers, then pull off the blanking tray, where you'll find the harness connectors. Connect it all up and job's done!!
If you look towards the back of the owner's manual (the general megane manual, not the specific R26.R documentation), you'll see there are instructions there for the headunit.
I didnt find this out till long after i had mine fitted.
Basically, it's exactly as you say. You need to fit the speakers, then pull off the blanking tray, where you'll find the harness connectors. Connect it all up and job's done!!
cragswinter said:
look in the manual??hmm never thought of that!I was just going to get a Renault head unit off eBay but some people reckon you need to get the stearing wheel control as well?
Yeah, I was suprised to see it in the manual too. Didn't think to look before I had it fitted. I should think the renault HU would be fine. IIRC, I pulled off the blank on the steering column and there was no connector for the steering column controls anyway. Just in case anyone's interested the car is on David Yu's site (from evo magazine)
click on www.auto-journals.com
click on www.auto-journals.com
rsr's cars are well prepared & you'll be hard pushed to find any hire firm that covers all costs in the event of an accident.
i go out there at least once a month & if i was to use a hire company rsr would be the only one i'd use having experience of them working on my car. top guys & top service
oh yeah & in answer to the accident problem there's one simple answer-don't crash!
i go out there at least once a month & if i was to use a hire company rsr would be the only one i'd use having experience of them working on my car. top guys & top service
oh yeah & in answer to the accident problem there's one simple answer-don't crash!
On the head unit topic Sony do a specific Renault version it's in the accesories bit on the Renault website aswell as pioneer make specific door speakers for the car, you have to be carful with door speakers on the meggy because iirr the speakers are quite shallow and some people have had problems with the door pockets filling with water due to the plastic door sheeting being split / ripped as it comes through the speakers. Hope that helps
On the RS forum idea don't forget us Clio owners :-)
On the RS forum idea don't forget us Clio owners :-)
cragswinter said:
rsr's cars are well prepared & you'll be hard pushed to find any hire firm that covers all costs in the event of an accident.
i go out there at least once a month & if i was to use a hire company rsr would be the only one i'd use having experience of them working on my car. top guys & top service
oh yeah & in answer to the accident problem there's one simple answer-don't crash!
Sure- nothing against RSR, as i said i really like the idea... its just a bit scary thinking about the prospect of footing a multi-thousand£ bill, and the accident wouldnt have to be your fault. Would love to do it one day tho. i go out there at least once a month & if i was to use a hire company rsr would be the only one i'd use having experience of them working on my car. top guys & top service
oh yeah & in answer to the accident problem there's one simple answer-don't crash!
cragswinter said:
Well for some reason there isn't a dedicated Renault Sport forum on here so I thought I'd start off this thread. Any new r26.r owners say hello & feel free to ask about any questions or problems you have.
As for myself the first job is to get a stereo fitted for those long trips to the ring-has anyone attempted this yet? I'm led to believe the wiring is there but that the speakers & head unit are all that is missing??? The idea was to just buy a Renault cd player off eBay & bang in some door speakers, think that'll be this weekends job!
There is a forum for R26.R owners:As for myself the first job is to get a stereo fitted for those long trips to the ring-has anyone attempted this yet? I'm led to believe the wiring is there but that the speakers & head unit are all that is missing??? The idea was to just buy a Renault cd player off eBay & bang in some door speakers, think that'll be this weekends job!
http://www.r26r.org
How are you getting on with the car?
EVLXGE said:
Just saying hello.
Just swopped Exige S for R26.R. Next ring trip in October, cant wait!
How do you find the R26.R after the Exige....I am very tempted with a R26.R after seeing one on the road the other week. Currently have TVR T350T but looking for a more track car. Before the TVR i had a number of Lotus including an Exige so very interested in you thoughts.Just swopped Exige S for R26.R. Next ring trip in October, cant wait!
Also is it possible to fit a passenger normal seat belt?
Craig's latest entry was so good, I put it on the "front cover": www.auto-journals.com
Direct link to the article itself here: http://www.auto-journals.com/journals/Renault?mode...
We'd love more Renault Sport contributions, there are already a lot of Clio ones, so keep them coming!
Just register, log-in and start posting. It's like a blog but better. (Muggins here edits everything before publishing)
Direct link to the article itself here: http://www.auto-journals.com/journals/Renault?mode...
We'd love more Renault Sport contributions, there are already a lot of Clio ones, so keep them coming!
Just register, log-in and start posting. It's like a blog but better. (Muggins here edits everything before publishing)
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