Well here goes project Maxi has started.
2.0l 16v F7R engined Megane coupe.
The Maxi F2 bodyconversion has been ordered and should be here early next week. Wheels are going to be 8x18 front and 9 or 10x18 rears to fill the kit out fully.
It will have wide track front and rear to allow for normal offset wheels and not 3 piece to keep the costs down.
I am looking into the possibilty of another renaults back axle fitting with a wider track like a Laguna or similar. I want to make a lightweight custom axle but costs prohibit this currently.
The front will have revised track and wheels will be moved further forward in the arch as per the original Maxi. I am going to use laguna hubs and driveshafts and modify or custom make the wishbones and topmounts.
I have got massive front brakes as used on the Ascari Supercar supplied by Gav
Initially interior will stay std leather and just get tarted up/cleaned and it will be keeping the comforts like power steering and air con for those long hot summer drives to the ring etc.
The engine will be turbo'd up to about 300bhp eventually and a decent gearbox and LSD will be added when funds allow.
Not sure what to do with the paint yet but intend to keep the yellow as a base for the paintjob. Anyone good with photoshop want to help me decide what i want to do?
I will keep you informed with progress and as many pictures as I can as long as I remember to take the camera with me. Work on the body will begin as soon as the kit arrives and I hope to have it on the road and painted by March/April time.
Basic jobs to do other than the kit include renewing the gearbox with one from my spares Laguna, sorting the non opening drivers side rear and passenger side front windows, getting the heater fan to blow and finding out why the rad fan is going constantly even with engine turned off.
If you know anyone with a yellow (or any colour) megane coupe who needs a pair of front wings, front and rear bumpers or rear boot spoiler then please feel free to send them in my direction as they will be removed probably next week ready for kit going on.
If anyone has any info about the original Maxi Meganes like the Renault build manual or anything then please let me know as it may come in handy with the build etc.
Cheers,
Bruce.
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Originally Posted by rs250nut
