Karras' Next Car

[Phokaioglaukos]

It's now a very misleading topic, George, but I can give you an idea of the Megane already. I have rented from RSR Nuerburg (http://www.rsrnurburg.com/) a few times, and have tried the Alfa 75s (heavily modified for the Ring), Clio Cup and Megane R.26R. The Megane comes with the factory cage, harnesses, plastic windows and the like. I didn't notice the hood, but I wasn't looking for it.

The Alfa was great on the track. I had the V6 so there was some power and the suspension was track-stiff. It had just a four-point harness, though, so I only rented that model once.

The Clio had 3-point belts and a passenger seat, and was very capable. The suspension was a bit too soft, though. The Ring can be bumpy and at speed the Clio would pogo a bit in places.

The Megane has harnesses for driver and passenger, and is a great compromise between a track and a street car. Better suspension than the Clio, and more power too. It doesn't compare with a ride in a stripped street 996 GT3 on MPSCs, but then not much does. The forecast is for rain, but no snow, so I'm really looking forward to that. If I'm going to try to race at the Ring next year I need some time on the track in the rain, and the Megane will be good for that.