Back in mid-2017 I bought a Renault Megane RS 225 (named Homer for his number plate) and loved it, but it only lasted 6 months before the engine failed, I think due to poor matienece across its life. I do at least have this cool cinematic of it, as it was used in a film.

Despite this I decided to buy a 2010 Renault Megane RS 250, as after watching reviews this was pretty much the best hot hatch of all time, and I liked the looks of it.

My current Megane RS 250 being collected from K-Tec racing after getting the turbo 400 kit installed.

My old Megane RS 225.

The engine block from the RS 225 after blowing up.

When I bought the car it was pretty much standard aside from a remap which took it to about 300BHP, not bad, but now it’s running 400BHP. Below is the build sheet which includes all of the mods I’ve done to it so far.

The build sheet which lists all of the mods on the car.

The dyno printout.

Some of the mods I’ve done include the turbo 400 kit from K-Tec Racing which consists of a Garrett GTX2867R Gen 2 Turbo, 630cc injectors, de-cat (plus a sports cat lower in the system due to heat) and more supporting mods. Previously I’ve already added a Wagner intercooler, K-Tec induction kit, oil catch can which required a battery relocation to the boot and a custom mount for the ECU.

Some of the cosmetic mods I’ve done are a complete custom interior done by KolourKoncept, lightweight Hyundai i30N alloys. Lots of carbon fibre trim bits on both the exterior and interior of the car made by Carbon Skins. A completely custom 3D printed metal R.S.400 rear badge which you can see a photo of below.

I’ve also retrofitted a R-Link system from the facelift model which required some coding and a custom loom as this option was never offered on the pre-facelift. This gives me Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, the RS monitor (which shows temps, boost, 0-60 times, lap times, service info, BHP etc.). All of the features are working including the reverse camera, parking sensors and apps from the now defunk app store.

The front DRLs (daytime running lights) have been replaced with the facelift Megane RS 265 versions along with the front blade which allow the DRLs to stay on but dimmed when the headlights are on.

All of this I think makes this one of if not the nicest Renault Megane 3 RS in the country.

The custom interior done by KolourKoncept and Carbon Skins.

The custom interior done by KolourKoncept and Carbon Skins.

The R-Link system from the later facelift Megane's retrofit into mine.

The engine work mostly done by K-Tec Racing and myself.

The Garrett GTX2867R Gen 2 Turbo fitted as part of the K-Tec 400 kit.

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The custom metal 3D printed R.S.400 badge.

Pluto sitting on the Renault Megane RS 250 seat.