Sold The Fg F6 For A Renault Rs265

[aviator]

After 2 years with the F6, the time came to sell up and downsize. After much research, I settled on a 2012 Megane RS265 Trophy. After a week it became obvious these things are a true weekend track day car, (more what I'm after) the way the car gets around and behaves though corners is unreal, FWD has come a long way in the last few years. Renault have packed a lot of technology in there aswell, the RS Monitor is pretty impressive, every temp and pressure seems to be covered, throttle mapping, G-meter, even real time tyre pressures are available which will be handy for the track. The lap timer will get some good use aswell.

I enjoyed a fair few trackdays in the F6, some brake and suspension mods really made the car feel great. I will miss the grunt and sound of the 310, however the car wasn't really suited to my needs, but man I'm glad I got to own one for a few years!!

Thanks to all the members here who provided a wealth of information for me pre and post purchase of the FPV, I look forward to seeing you on the track!

Cheers.

[bossmang]

piks of new car

[aviator]

[mattxr]

Im considering the same change from my XR. Have read plenty of reviews saying how good they are and must admit I am a big fan.

Do you use as a daily? And is it liveable?

[spinr33]

Interbreasting move love to here your comparison in a month about the change

[Seaton]

I recently went from a 2010 Mazda MPS that had a bit done with a tune making 215KW atw.

Im liking the XR way more, and stock kills my MPS at the drags.

But, in saying that, enjoy your new car I hope you are enjoying it!

[aviator]

This is definitely my daily driver, I don't rack up huge kms every year, most of my driving is in the suburbs, so the FPV became a bit of an overkill, but a fantastic car for touring and freeway cruising.

I thought the F6 felt pretty 'sharp' compared to others thanks to DS2500 pads, braided lines and koni+king springs, but the Megane feels totally alive compared to it. Steering is amazing, ride is firm but predictable and adjustable, brakes bite and are progressive, interior is minimalist but quality.

Its all down to personal preference, and what you want in a car. I'm into track days and have never been a fan of drags, so the lack of straight line speed isn't an issue for me, 'cos this thing sheds corners, and really rewards the driver.

Things that I've found harder to live with than the F6 so far:

-space in the rear seats/no back doors

-Recaro seats pretty snug when getting in/out, and long doors add to the challenge

-rear vision is average

Pros?

-ride, steering, engine response(no lag!), Tech, seats, fuel economy.

-proper track day car that needs no mods.

If you want to feel 'connected' to a car, and corners are your thing, don't fear the step down from a big RWD saloon, you will love these. Saying that, I loved the F6 and this wasn't a decision taken lightly to change!

Happy motoring guys!

P.S Kinda wondered if I should have waited another month for the Opel Astra OPC?