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wrighty · 02-13-2011, 03:05 PM

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Rather than upgrade my awesome 330d , I just decided to use the money for an addition. An R26 awesome fun.

RimasRS · 02-13-2011, 03:08 PM

4x4?

Dr Dave · 02-13-2011, 03:10 PM

Hmmmmmm nice block paving, nice straight lines which is a good sign of a good installer.

toxicnerve · 02-13-2011, 03:23 PM

Nice,

Doesn't (or is it now "didn't") the R26 hold the fastest time around the 'Ring for a FWD car?

E902717 · 02-13-2011, 03:33 PM

Nice can't touch a clio though

Candy 01 · 02-13-2011, 05:35 PM

I was looking onto these but the Astra vxr is faster is it not?

Kerr · 02-13-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by toxicnerve

Nice,

Doesn't (or is it now "didn't") the R26 hold the fastest time around the 'Ring for a FWD car?

That's the R26R which is stipped out and almost a track car.

Having done the hot hatch thing for years before buying the 335i, I just could not go back to FWD.

jinjur · 02-14-2011, 04:45 AM

Nice.....but its no Clio........

Very nice though......couldnt live with liquid yellow mind but it is very much an "each to their own" colour. I'd be going for that silver/blue'ish one. Cant fault the car however.......until it breaks, which it will. Alot.

And from my recent experience, Renault prices are NOT far off BMW.

Wankers. The French.

Enjoy though.

J

toxicnerve · 02-14-2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerr

That's the R26R which is stipped out and almost a track car.

Having done the hot hatch thing for years before buying the 335i, I just could not go back to FWD.

Thanks for clearing that up.

Regarding the FWD vs RWD debate, I think there's a place for both in the world. There are plenty of highly competent FWD cars in the world and many which I would like to own.

RWD is all about the power-over

Em135eye · 02-14-2011, 05:24 AM

The R26.R is INCREDIBLY quick around a track - the R26 isn't far off though. In fact I'll probably invite scorn but I would expect one to give a 335i/d a run for it's money. Not massive power but a very track friendly chassis. Awesome cars for the money. And way quicker than a Clio!

jinjur · 02-14-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

And way quicker than a Clio!

How VERY dare you

J

KadeSdad · 02-14-2011, 08:39 AM

Nice car Steve, love the color.

I fancied one of these a few years back but opted for the 130i, wish I'd gone with the Renault in the end, enjoy! (see you on track sometime?)

Baby Dave · 02-14-2011, 11:53 AM

Very nice motor

CoopersE90 · 02-17-2011, 07:29 AM

Was going to get a new car but thought bugger that I 'll just buy another one.....As you do.....

....git.....

Only kidding well done mate - I like the colour fwiw

wza · 02-17-2011, 07:48 AM

My girlfriend owned a clio sport 172, I used to love driving it, fastest car I've ever driven, and I hear the Megane is quicker! I almost got one a couple of years back, but went for a 350z.

I like the colour too, my nissan was sunset orange and it was like Marmite, people loved it or hated it. i feel cars like that should be noticeable, infact, I may respray the 335i bright green!!

Enjoy

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toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Nice, Doesn't (or is it now "didn't") the R26 hold the fastest time around the 'Ring for a FWD car?
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jinjur yes....spelt with J's 55 Rep 963 Posts Drives: F31 325D MSport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoRtH eYeLaNd iTrader: (0)	Nice.....but its no Clio........ Very nice though......couldnt live with liquid yellow mind but it is very much an "each to their own" colour. I'd be going for that silver/blue'ish one. Cant fault the car however.......until it breaks, which it will. Alot. And from my recent experience, Renault prices are NOT far off BMW. Wankers. The French. Enjoy though. J Last edited by jinjur; 02-14-2011 at 04:50 AM..
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KadeSdad Colonel 128 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	Nice car Steve, love the color. I fancied one of these a few years back but opted for the 130i, wish I'd gone with the Renault in the end, enjoy! (see you on track sometime?)
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Baby Dave Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,872 Posts Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Lancs iTrader: (0)	Very nice motor __________________ E90 Msport, black leather, front seat heating,6Fl, bluetooth,sun protection glass,Alpine upgrade,non rft's
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wza Private First Class 8 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Only Way Is Essex iTrader: (0)	My girlfriend owned a clio sport 172, I used to love driving it, fastest car I've ever driven, and I hear the Megane is quicker! I almost got one a couple of years back, but went for a 350z. I like the colour too, my nissan was sunset orange and it was like Marmite, people loved it or hated it. i feel cars like that should be noticeable, infact, I may respray the 335i bright green!! Enjoy
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