My advice is don't chase the you tube dream....its a massively over saturated platform. You'll never be happy if you buy things for the "channel" ... buy what makes you happy and just make different type of content. Car meets, drives out etc. The problem is everything you just described that you've done on your channel.... every man and his dog has already done on you tube. Don't take this as a bashing, I actually like watching your vids.
Of course they have! I get it man trust me... i watch so much of it, and all the stuff that does well has budget. I'm not in denial with the situation just at a point where i wanna push into/onto stuff that'll do better
I dont think the car is the problem. I also dont think if you got a new car that the views would go majorily up. Keep the Megane. You could review my Meg at somepoint if you like? Could you not try some link up's and start doing more reviews on other people's cars? Other channels that do this seem to get ALOT of views. Its just keeping at it i think. Defo dont sell the Meg, more than likely end up regretting it and having a platform like you say had been covered over and over. I see channels like "The Other Stuff" building his subs from cars like vaxuall corsa's and cheap mods. I dont think another fancy car will do the trick. Maybe a mixture of videos around Renault's. I bet there is alot of people with Clio's and Megane's that will happily offer up there car for a review (like myself)
I feel the same way. Want to move on. Actually want to go the RWD Manual route, which is quite limiting. For you, the RS is too highly strung out the factory, so mods just seem way too expensive for what you get out of them. Try looking down the JDM or BMW route. Perfect for mods and content for your channel :)
You can always insure the car on track as well, bring your cameras to a track day and I’ll take you out in mine mate, Brands 18th this month, 25th Anglesey
I know you’ve done comparisons but maybe an epic 4 way EDC comparo of 280 edc stock and mod, 300 edc stock and mod and trophyr if lucky to have some bring it along. Then do same for manual versions. I think a 4-5 car comparison just widens the market and time measurements on same day. Another cheaper mod is the pedal box. Better throttle response and be interesting with your drago if there is definite improvement. Last of all, don’t sell it…I contemplated the troc-r and cupra formentor but they were soul less when I test drove them.
Thats some good ideas dude! Issue with the 5 car videos would be space and safety, like to truly experience those cars and put them head to head I'd need a track! 😂 But i will try do that in a way that works for me for sure! Appreciate the comment man 🙏
You could also so some vlog style videos, where you go on great roads with the Mégane. Also, you could try to get your hands on a Golf GTI, Hyundai i30N etc. and compare it to the Trophy. Do a driver training with the car, it is safe, no stone chips etc. but you can see the cars behavior better on a flat, big surface that has been wettend. ☺️
Yes, I think it would be entertaining seeing you use your car not only for comparisons to similar cars. What does a Mégane owner think of the experience in a Civic Type R i.e. Also a driver training is a lot of fun, so I think you would enjoy it yourself. In the end of the day, it‘s your channel. You could also show maybe a visit to a car show, a track event, car meets… Like I said, as a vlog maybe. Surely there are events out there us from abroad have never heard of.
@@isimon. I've been taking the meg to quite a lot of shows this summer, i just really struggle filming myself like that in front of people vlog style 😂
@@VersionOneUK Haha I can understand. While watching some videos and reels, I sometimes remember that they have been filmed in public and it must be very strange seeing this 😂 But I think with time this will change. Maybe start with a cool roadtrip, maybe together with another friends and their cars. Surely it‘s easier than capturing IAA or Geneva Autoshow. I also thought about a possible replacement of the Meg, but honestly, there isn‘t a lot available… Jaris GR, GR86… But other than that, what should you pick? Golf 8 R or GTI? Hell no! Mégane is still such a pretty, exiting and relative unique thing 😁
If you move from the Megane. I would heavily suggest the Yaris GR, FK8 or FL5 Civics. Huge modding market and both cars are well supported upto 700bhp plus track mods if you wanted to go down that road. BMW and VAG are overdone by most youtubers and i wouldn't see you standing out from the crowd unless you had some massive insane idea. But sadly most of them have been done already. Its a shame to see the 300 go but if you feel you cant progress with it anymore. Thats understandable. I've tried to get info for a gearbox unlock/map but got nothing back or any information. It sucks because theyre such good cars to drive.
Why don’t you invest a few quid on track days mate, use it properly as intended instead of building a great car then selling it on and never experiencing it at its best, better pads and fluid and do some track days, will do well on your Chanel especially if you meet like minded people and get there cars on the Chanel as well.
Hello mate, i had one issue where it just started going off when i tried to open the door even though i had the key 😂 disconnected the battery and left it for a bit and it's been fine ever since!
I'd say go with an F2X M240i as there are loads of mods for that car and they have been gaining popularity recently. Regardless, I will still tune into your channel
That kit needs more time mate... James has been through 3 turbos already and I can't be dealing with that sort of unreliability, but it would be sick 😬😬
@VersionOneUK Yeah, unreliability can be a real drain on your enjoyment of a car for sure, plus the financial cost on top! It's will be interesting to see what the limits are on the block.
Get some vids on the clio mk4 vs the megane like drag race also tuned clio’s or the clio vs the fiesta The meg vs the i30n the meg vs the golf gti Or let some vw or i30n owner drive your car to revieuw it
People just aren't into french cars like they were...like you said other channels with the same manufacturers is massively over saturated (ford,vag,bmw) so it is a tough one..i agree with the above comment though..do what is best for you and makes you happy i know that doesnt help the channel though. Maybe just go full send and convert to OF like most others and get your old chopper windmilling for a £10er a time and see if thats more liked than the meg 🤷♂️🤣
As you know, I sold my RS280 and got an S3 8V. It's faster but the Meg was the better car. I looked at the current M135i but it's ugly! I would keep the Meg and wait for the facelift M135i and strike!
I wouldn't get a 135 mate, especially after dropping the straight 6... but the 135/140 scene is absolutely booming for content so i wouldn't even touch the sides!
Mate, I had to let you know: Just installed the Powerflex middle engine mount you suggested in one of your videos. Fuckin hell, I noticed the difference already after 10 meters! Crazy, how much of a difference it makes! Thanks for your input a couple of month ago 😂💪🏻👍🏻
@@VersionOneUK yes, I did expect it to help in Race Mode and when pulling to a red light with a bit harder breaking. In these situations, I noticed the „loose engine“ the most. But you can fell it with every gearshift. Good investment! ;-)
Also why don’t you do more car reviews, the car wow bloke must be making a fortune and I simply can’t bare to watch him, he’s one of the most un-funny blokes on TH-cam as hard as he tries to crack silly jokes he’s just a boring bloke, he must be doing something right though but I can’t watch him.
Yeah man i do try getting other vehicles on, but its very difficult getting commitments especially when its not a big channel reaching out to them if you get me? I've put posts out loads of times looking for cars to feature/review, i guess i just gotta look around insta and find some sick cars to film
My advice is don't chase the you tube dream....its a massively over saturated platform. You'll never be happy if you buy things for the "channel" ... buy what makes you happy and just make different type of content. Car meets, drives out etc. The problem is everything you just described that you've done on your channel.... every man and his dog has already done on you tube. Don't take this as a bashing, I actually like watching your vids.
Of course they have! I get it man trust me... i watch so much of it, and all the stuff that does well has budget.
I'm not in denial with the situation just at a point where i wanna push into/onto stuff that'll do better
@VersionOneUK I agree change is good. I'm just saying before u sell the meg, try different content with it...🤘
@@FPV-TV419 thankyou dude! Appreciate you dropping in 🙏
I don't think I'll ever sell my R.S. I would miss him too much.❤ Greetings 🇩🇪✌
I dont think the car is the problem. I also dont think if you got a new car that the views would go majorily up. Keep the Megane. You could review my Meg at somepoint if you like? Could you not try some link up's and start doing more reviews on other people's cars?
Other channels that do this seem to get ALOT of views. Its just keeping at it i think. Defo dont sell the Meg, more than likely end up regretting it and having a platform like you say had been covered over and over.
I see channels like "The Other Stuff" building his subs from cars like vaxuall corsa's and cheap mods. I dont think another fancy car will do the trick. Maybe a mixture of videos around Renault's. I bet there is alot of people with Clio's and Megane's that will happily offer up there car for a review (like myself)
The issue i have dude is I don't have the space for a project, which is ideally what I'd like to do alongside the meg!
I feel the same way. Want to move on. Actually want to go the RWD Manual route, which is quite limiting. For you, the RS is too highly strung out the factory, so mods just seem way too expensive for what you get out of them. Try looking down the JDM or BMW route. Perfect for mods and content for your channel :)
Appreciate your comment dude 🙏 i started with JDM a long time ago so maybe its time i go back? 🤷
@@VersionOneUK Wish I had tried them back then. Now got an MX5 and its sooo much fun. Hopefully will see some JDMs on your channel soon then :)
@@SuperSnoopy78 lets see what the future holds dude! Unfortunately the JDM is booming right now thanks to the US so will need to be a project
You can always insure the car on track as well, bring your cameras to a track day and I’ll take you out in mine mate, Brands 18th this month, 25th Anglesey
My mates booked on that track day, i think I'm coming!
@@VersionOneUK Never done Brands so I’ve got some learning to do
I know you’ve done comparisons but maybe an epic 4 way EDC comparo of 280 edc stock and mod, 300 edc stock and mod and trophyr if lucky to have some bring it along. Then do same for manual versions. I think a 4-5 car comparison just widens the market and time measurements on same day.
Another cheaper mod is the pedal box. Better throttle response and be interesting with your drago if there is definite improvement.
Last of all, don’t sell it…I contemplated the troc-r and cupra formentor but they were soul less when I test drove them.
Thats some good ideas dude! Issue with the 5 car videos would be space and safety, like to truly experience those cars and put them head to head I'd need a track! 😂
But i will try do that in a way that works for me for sure!
Appreciate the comment man 🙏
You could also so some vlog style videos, where you go on great roads with the Mégane.
Also, you could try to get your hands on a Golf GTI, Hyundai i30N etc. and compare it to the Trophy.
Do a driver training with the car, it is safe, no stone chips etc. but you can see the cars behavior better on a flat, big surface that has been wettend. ☺️
Thanks for the input dude, some decent ideas there for sure! Would that be the sort of content that interested you?
Yes, I think it would be entertaining seeing you use your car not only for comparisons to similar cars. What does a Mégane owner think of the experience in a Civic Type R i.e.
Also a driver training is a lot of fun, so I think you would enjoy it yourself.
In the end of the day, it‘s your channel. You could also show maybe a visit to a car show, a track event, car meets… Like I said, as a vlog maybe. Surely there are events out there us from abroad have never heard of.
@@isimon. I've been taking the meg to quite a lot of shows this summer, i just really struggle filming myself like that in front of people vlog style 😂
@@VersionOneUK Haha I can understand. While watching some videos and reels, I sometimes remember that they have been filmed in public and it must be very strange seeing this 😂
But I think with time this will change. Maybe start with a cool roadtrip, maybe together with another friends and their cars. Surely it‘s easier than capturing IAA or Geneva Autoshow.
I also thought about a possible replacement of the Meg, but honestly, there isn‘t a lot available… Jaris GR, GR86… But other than that, what should you pick? Golf 8 R or GTI? Hell no! Mégane is still such a pretty, exiting and relative unique thing 😁
@@isimon. I wouldn't get rid of the meg for a golf mate no 😂
And I'll try my best to get more variety of content
If you move from the Megane. I would heavily suggest the Yaris GR, FK8 or FL5 Civics. Huge modding market and both cars are well supported upto 700bhp plus track mods if you wanted to go down that road.
BMW and VAG are overdone by most youtubers and i wouldn't see you standing out from the crowd unless you had some massive insane idea. But sadly most of them have been done already.
Its a shame to see the 300 go but if you feel you cant progress with it anymore. Thats understandable.
I've tried to get info for a gearbox unlock/map but got nothing back or any information. It sucks because theyre such good cars to drive.
I would love an FL5 dude! The aftermarket support of jap stuff is just unmatched
Why don’t you invest a few quid on track days mate, use it properly as intended instead of building a great car then selling it on and never experiencing it at its best, better pads and fluid and do some track days, will do well on your Chanel especially if you meet like minded people and get there cars on the Chanel as well.
💯💯
Just a quick one mate have you had any problems with the alarm on your megane rs ?
Hello mate, i had one issue where it just started going off when i tried to open the door even though i had the key 😂 disconnected the battery and left it for a bit and it's been fine ever since!
@@VersionOneUK thanks mate I will try that in the morning 👍🏻👍🏻
@@hm6471 french cars mate 😂 might throw a paddy every once in a while
I'd say go with an F2X M240i as there are loads of mods for that car and they have been gaining popularity recently. Regardless, I will still tune into your channel
Thankyou dude 🙏🙏
Do bedford track day bugger all to hit...and my stock trophy can hit 130 plus down the long straight
Love the Megane Trophy so it'll be a shame if it went - Ktec 400+bhp conversion when it gets released would liven things up even more.
That kit needs more time mate... James has been through 3 turbos already and I can't be dealing with that sort of unreliability, but it would be sick 😬😬
@VersionOneUK
Yeah, unreliability can be a real drain on your enjoyment of a car for sure, plus the financial cost on top!
It's will be interesting to see what the limits are on the block.
Get some vids on the clio mk4 vs the megane like drag race also tuned clio’s or the clio vs the fiesta
The meg vs the i30n the meg vs the golf gti
Or let some vw or i30n owner drive your car to revieuw it
People just aren't into french cars like they were...like you said other channels with the same manufacturers is massively over saturated (ford,vag,bmw) so it is a tough one..i agree with the above comment though..do what is best for you and makes you happy i know that doesnt help the channel though.
Maybe just go full send and convert to OF like most others and get your old chopper windmilling for a £10er a time and see if thats more liked than the meg 🤷♂️🤣
😂😂😂 never say never... appreciate the comment though man, I'll size some stuff up for sure 🙏
As you know, I sold my RS280 and got an S3 8V. It's faster but the Meg was the better car. I looked at the current M135i but it's ugly! I would keep the Meg and wait for the facelift M135i and strike!
I wouldn't get a 135 mate, especially after dropping the straight 6... but the 135/140 scene is absolutely booming for content so i wouldn't even touch the sides!
Megane vs Civic Type R
Megane vs I30N
Deal.
A Video of you selling half your mods too me would be a good one ;)
Mate you know youll miss the megane daily if you sell it
I knooooow man 😭😭
@@VersionOneUKI do need to ask where you got the exhaust trim or did you just paint the existing one ??
@@therugbyreferee5703 wrapped the outer plastic part and painted the inner with heat paint
Get James Megane on for a comparison against a hybrid turbo Megane and yours.
Its on the cards mate! He's just having some stuff sorted 👌
@VersionOneUK
I'll look forward to that one then and I hope you keep with the theme of doing the timing comparisons.
@@Jon.Rogers I'll do my best to bring the numbers dude 👌
Go type R man! Huge tunning potential and massive community. Luv my fk2 type R
I need to have a go in one dude!!
Mate, I had to let you know:
Just installed the Powerflex middle engine mount you suggested in one of your videos.
Fuckin hell, I noticed the difference already after 10 meters! Crazy, how much of a difference it makes! Thanks for your input a couple of month ago 😂💪🏻👍🏻
Hey dude! No problems! Makes a nice difference for something so easy to fit right?
@@VersionOneUK yes, I did expect it to help in Race Mode and when pulling to a red light with a bit harder breaking.
In these situations, I noticed the „loose engine“ the most.
But you can fell it with every gearshift. Good investment! ;-)
Don't sell the megane, stick with it
At the end you are a Renault guy 😂
I'm fully aware I've become the renault guy 😂😂
《》4ever
Why not get a second car. Maybe a clio 182/197
Thats the dream mate! Need a bit more space and fundings though 🙏
@@VersionOneUK fair enough
Maybe go back to manual and get either a mk3 clio rs200 or mk3 megane 250 cup
The only issue with that dude is those platforms have been really well documented already... you know? And I don't miss a manual for daily at all 😂
@VersionOneUK maybe a fk2 civic type r
@@harrybrighton1170 it'd have to be an FL if i did mate, think the previous 2 are over the top styling wise
Also why don’t you do more car reviews, the car wow bloke must be making a fortune and I simply can’t bare to watch him, he’s one of the most un-funny blokes on TH-cam as hard as he tries to crack silly jokes he’s just a boring bloke, he must be doing something right though but I can’t watch him.
Yeah man i do try getting other vehicles on, but its very difficult getting commitments especially when its not a big channel reaching out to them if you get me? I've put posts out loads of times looking for cars to feature/review, i guess i just gotta look around insta and find some sick cars to film
@@VersionOneUK Welcome to take both mine out .
@@Trophy_R that would be amazing dude 🙏
I think you can only go so far with cars.
Very simple, Get a Cilo 😂
😂😂
Had ma fk8 for 5yrs No signs to sell, but am no yuutuber.
Always wanted to drive one of those! I've heard good things! Styling wise, its not for me personally but would love to experience a drive in one
@VersionOneUK likewise with the Renault, herd good things about the Meg. But never drove to get the feeling. Looking forwards to see new motor fella.
Get a Seat 👌