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by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Do forged piston expand more?
Replies: 11
Views: 781

[Mk2] [Turbo] Do forged piston expand more?

As above do Forged pistons expand when hot to fill the bore, so when cold it shrinks? does this cause piston rock?
and are they much more noisier?
are there any long term probs to this application?


whats the other type... Hypereutectic piston??

Thanks :thumleft:
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls
Replies: 17
Views: 1094

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls

haven't had time to do it yet, but just a quick Q. do i need to take anything off to get to the third in line spark plug seem a little tight when i glanced at it?
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Upgrading the Sound System - Advise Needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 655

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Upgrading the Sound System - Advise Needed.

I wasn't saying 6x9's are chav, but if have all the fader behind you that wil sound pants no matter which speaker you have. you should have mid/vocal from the front and then you can position subs anywhere. if you already got the 6x9s you will have to connect them with front speakers aswell at the le...
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls
Replies: 17
Views: 1094

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls

3sgte wrote:remeber you need to pull the efi fuse ,or whatever one cuts the fuel .as if you are injecting fuel you will get a false reading


Thanks will do that. Gana go do it now
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:40 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Upgrading the Sound System - Advise Needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 655

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Upgrading the Sound System - Advise Needed.

If your after decent clarity with a good thump. All i would do is have your new h/u connected to a decent set of front components like infinity kappa do a straight swap for ur old speakers thou u may need a spacer? which should definately run thru an amplifier. This imo will give you clear mid range...
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Dealership talking rubbish
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Dealership talking rubbish

According to page 150 of a turbo "Owner's Manual" the recommended oil grade for extreme cold is is 5W-30 so he may of got it from that, otherwise it's 10W-30 :-) Oil is meant to be changed every 2,500 miles, but the filter every 5,000 miles. http://www.flashmetal.com/1995-owners-manual-73...
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:03 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] 'Trick' to acquire no claims discount twice as fast
Replies: 17
Views: 704

Re: [All] [Generic] 'Trick' to acquire no claims discount twice as fast

You also get 10month policies, called bonus accelarator (admiral). they have to award you 1 yrs ncd. you can take that to which ever company and they will accept it. If ppl are after ncd in a hurry, the only real way is to cheat, and that would be illegal but more importantly unfair on the other ins...
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:57 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] 'Trick' to acquire no claims discount twice as fast
Replies: 17
Views: 704

Re: [All] [Generic] 'Trick' to acquire no claims discount twice as fast

Like some ppl say insurance companies will award you x amount of ncd, it doesn't neccesarily mean you've been claim free for that many years. as long as they give it to you, and your next company dont complain no probs. NCD... so 4 yrs ncd doesn't exactly mean 4yrs claim free insured driving. theres...
by gnzyza
Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls
Replies: 17
Views: 1094

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls

Thanks Mate will give that ago :thumleft:

Salim
by gnzyza
Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls
Replies: 17
Views: 1094

[Mk2] [Turbo] Compression test-Results, need advice pls

Hi guys, Just wanted to check the engine is healthy! My local garage wanted £20 to do a comp test so thought i'd buy one for under £20 :thumleft: and that way i got it to hand whenever. Couple of Q's on how to perform, not in any particular order. 1. Warm engine? 2. Do i remove all the plugs and do ...
by gnzyza
Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] insurance cancelling - cost?
Replies: 21
Views: 586

Re: [All] [Generic] insurance cancelling - cost?

If you go through a broker they normally charge a higher cancellation fee, but most reputable direct insurance companies will only charge 1/12th of your premium, i.e 1 months payment.
But it is all in the contract.

I know liverpool victoria and i think virgin still dont charge a canx fee.
by gnzyza
Sat Oct 13, 2007 2:29 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup
Replies: 19
Views: 650

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup

^^^^ Cheers Harry very informative and much appreciated. Your selling a complete package there lols :lol: sure you dont work for tein- trd :-k :mrgreen: I think thats really what i was looking for, some reassurance of the potential. looking at your garage seems you take all aspects into consideratio...
by gnzyza
Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:49 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup
Replies: 19
Views: 650

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup

I'm on the same boat as you gnzyza. I'm trying to sort out the handling of mine aswell but very slow progress being jobless at the mo. Hey C50 Tell me about it $$$$ :shock: with all these mods out there im thinking theres gotta be room for adjusting the setup of the car to near perfection. I mean t...
by gnzyza
Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:43 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup
Replies: 19
Views: 650

Re: http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/garage.php?mode=view_own_vehicle&CID=1335

Happy with the handling some ideas see my garage http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/garage.php?mode=view_own_vehicle&CID=1335 :+: Excellent car harry :thumleft: Nice mods too, checked out your suspension setup, quality parts throughout. what the ride quality like? And is it a solution to what im look...
by gnzyza
Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best launch method...?
Replies: 20
Views: 762

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best launch method...?

gnzyza wrote:
2Crooky wrote:
gnzyza wrote:Toe and heel is another good thing when braking and changing gear.


"Heel and Toe" :oldtongue: :wink: .


lolzzz oops :oops:
by gnzyza
Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup
Replies: 19
Views: 650

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup

I think thats a good point if anything i should start with the easiest and replace it bit by bit.... see how it goes.
by gnzyza
Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup
Replies: 19
Views: 650

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup

nobody can say the mr2 is a superb handling car, coz its not. not for the power anyway. i think the handling lets the rest of the car down. But why should it if you can improve it. Everyone's modifying the engine to increase power, why not tune the chassis, bends are as fun as straight line speeds. ...
by gnzyza
Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:44 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup
Replies: 19
Views: 650

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] help, views/advice on suspension/chassis setup

Yeah true, you must expect a degree of understeer. Stiffining it up would help understeer i imagine but would it help the snap tendecies? i mean a gradual step it is prefferable. Mind you i ben thinking and while the car understeers, and then does snap to oversteer.....i believe the back is graduall...
by gnzyza
Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:03 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Beware Of Expensive Jap Crap
Replies: 80
Views: 3956

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Beware Of Expensive Jap Crap

Thank Alex, a comprehensive list there with good info :thumleft: The noise levels in the vid sound quite nice actually, i do like discretion but it does look awesome. Gana sit down and have a hard think bout it. I would go for the mongoose, nice tone discreet. but just too droney...but then i dont r...
by gnzyza
Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best launch method...?
Replies: 20
Views: 762

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best launch method...?

Toe and heel is another good thing when braking and changing gear. "Heel and Toe" :oldtongue: :wink: is really only necessary for track driving........I can only do it in bare feet due to having size 12 and the pedals being where they are :lol: Tried it in my mums golf with immense brakes...

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