Moving from 182 to R26 track car (or rs250?!)

[Z4MCSL]

I have a stripped 182, cage etc

Considering a change, ideally keeping it comfy

I have rs275 trophy which is awesome but I really think too nice to track so I'm considering selling both and buying

An R26
Or maybe
An Rs250, ideally with some mods already done

I want an upgrade in power but want to stay front wheel drive for now.

I'm not sure what I feel about cages etc. Felt like I needed a cage in the 182, wondering if it's less Important in an R26 or RS250.

I have never taken the rs275 on track but I can tell it will drive very well so in no doubt about that.

I guess the question really is what are peoples thoughts on the R26, especially experience of going from 182 to R26.

[Mardgee]

The r26 will feel like a 182 just with more grunt and less wheel spin, good jump in pace.
The trophy will be another step up, I came from a 197/200 (x3) via a DC5 to a 275 on track, the Megane was by far the most capable car I’ve driven on track and for an arrive and drive to me was perfect.

[Z4MCSL]

Thanks for this. I'm slowly convincing myself to just track the 275

[dh00065p]

We used to track a well set up R26 which was very quick but did eat its front tyres. We have now gone rear wheel drive for a change.

[Xcore]

Go for a rs250 cup, r26 engines are very weak

[Hol]

R26. The engines are fine so long as you keep below 300bhp and don’t use a generic emailed map.

But be quick as the prices are already on an upward slant.

Edited by Hol on Tuesday 10th October 17:35

[culpz]

Z4MCSL said:

Thanks for this. I'm slowly convincing myself to just track the 275

Be a shame to downgrade to a 250 when you already have a more than capable car there, ready to go. I do kinda get it but these cars are meant to be driven.

[e46m3c]

Put some ppf on and have at it!