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Is the 1.6 16V VVT Megane underpowered?

Yes
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No
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Maybe
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WOOHOOO!! got my megane! loooooooove it more than my mother!

Postby Rushi » Sat May 28, 2005 10:03 am



Hi all. We recently bought a 03 megane, secound hand, but only 3000 miles on the clock! basically as new! Privilege in trim, ottoman in colour. 1.6 16v vvt, (mouthful) and an auto!

I did want a manual, and my dad agreed to that, so long as we got a 5 door, but then we saw the auto was a triptronic box, so we went for it there and then! the dealer was surprised!

The car is technically a family car, mum and dad still use it when they need to, otherwise its my baby!

umm, just a quik intro there, will post pics soon.

Very informative site, hats off to all!

c ya soon

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Ray
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Postby Ray » Sat May 28, 2005 10:25 am

welcome rushi. :D
where abouts u from? how'd u find this site too?

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Postby Rushi » Sat May 28, 2005 10:34 am

Hey hey ray.

Im down near london, i got the link for this site from the coupe club's website. Used to have an old shape 5 door, used to check out their site.

Maybe you can clear a little confusion up for me here, The RS bumbers are the ones found on the 225 right? I cant seem to find a pic of the 225's rear end to compare, to this set i have seen on ebay, for a front and rear bumber, the front is the same as the 225, im not sure about the rear. I m going to buy it as soon as i have the money, total comes to under 300. Is that a good price? most bosy kits for cars run up way over that! I have seen a vibo, or vibro, or something like that kit on ebay, for 700 smackers, and it looks like a cheap rip off of the 225 front bumber, and what i am assuming is the rear. tut tut!

:roll:

crazy world we live in eh.

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Postby Ray » Sat May 28, 2005 10:50 am

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Yes, the RS (Renault Sport) bumpers are for the 225 only.
i've posted an image here for u to see the front and back of the bumpers.

No idea's on cost... best off asking ADO as he's bought both front and rear bumpers.

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Postby Rushi » Sat May 28, 2005 11:49 am

Thanks a lot ray, wiked images too!

Those are definately the set im interested in buying.

thanks again!

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Postby Stranger » Sat May 28, 2005 7:56 pm

Hello Rushi and welcome to the forum.

Maybe the engine is a bit underpowered but then it's quite a heavy car with a 1600cc petrol engine which, in our cases, is linked to an auto box so it's only be expected. Changing gear at around 4000 revs is usually a good way to make smooth speedy process without damaging fuel economy too much :wink:
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Postby Le Grand Crapaud » Sat May 28, 2005 8:05 pm

:D Hi Stranger and welcome to the forum! Remember to keep a very close watch on the tyres particularly the rears. If they are Contis the rear axle/suspension settings will go through them like Kleenex tissues if you are unlucky!
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Postby Neil_Strudwick » Sun May 29, 2005 8:00 am

Welcome Rushi
ADO brought the Frount bumper from Ebay, I just did a quick look and could not find them but PM ADO and he will give you the contact details for the seller. Hope you enjoy the site,Looking forward to seein the pics

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Postby Stranger » Sun May 29, 2005 9:02 am

Le Grand Crapaud wrote::D Hi Stranger and welcome to the forum! Remember to keep a very close watch on the tyres particularly the rears. If they are Contis the rear axle/suspension settings will go through them like Kleenex tissues if you are unlucky!


Don't you mean hi Rushi? TBH I'm not sure he's on Nervasports :wink:
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Postby Rushi » Sun May 29, 2005 9:21 am

Hey hey.

Thanks for the more than warm welcome guys!

And eh, im running the standard 16 inch alloys, the ones with 5 set of three thin curvy spokes! dunno their name!

I spent nearly 3 hours cleaning the car yesterday,jet wash wax, windows in and out, back-to-black on the trim and all, and then realised i didnt have a digi camera in the house!! :cry :oops:

A friend of mine is coming round today, (well actually, 50 odd people are coming for a bbq! Help!) and he should bring his, so pics soon!

Not many of my friends and fam have seen the car, so good chance to beam with pride i guess!

Oh, and i dont think this should be in this forum, but I am thinking of propositioning the ebayer ( ive already been talking to him, for my own set) for a bulk buy, (and there for saving, hopefully!) of the rs bumbers!

Let me know what you think!

And thanks again.

Oh, and sorry for the long ass post, i just love all things megane!

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Postby Neil_Strudwick » Sun May 29, 2005 9:33 am

Sounds like your like most of us and very happy with your car! I would be very intrested in an RS Bumper if you were to have one going but let me know the cost?

Have fun with your BBQ, Lets hope the weather improves for you!

Looking forward to seeing your pics!

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Postby AndyAdmin » Sun May 29, 2005 12:59 pm

Welcome Rushi!!

glad you are enjoying the car!!

cheers
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Postby Juancarslim » Sun May 29, 2005 7:26 pm

Hi buddy. Wellcome to this club. You explanation has been very funny :lol:

I wish that you're enjoy youself with your mégane.

Cheers :wave
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Postby Arkman » Sun May 29, 2005 7:50 pm

Hey there Rushi

Welcome to the owners club, great guys & gals on here hope you enjoy your car :)

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Postby Le Grand Crapaud » Mon May 30, 2005 1:24 pm

Stranger wrote:
Le Grand Crapaud wrote::D Hi Stranger and welcome to the forum! Remember to keep a very close watch on the tyres particularly the rears. If they are Contis the rear axle/suspension settings will go through them like Kleenex tissues if you are unlucky!


Don't you mean hi Rushi? TBH I'm not sure he's on Nervasports :wink:


Stranger sorry about that. Had been ringin' de big ding dong dell (Bell) for a couple of hours. We old uns aren't always de gooduns when it comes to being coherent after 9.00pm :wink: !
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