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by GeoffC320
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Snap off boss?
Replies: 11
Views: 545

Re: Snap off boss?

are they safe? Wouldnt want to buy a cheap one and while cornering hard it pops off :shock: :shock: I had one just like this:- http://www.minispares-online.co.uk/?cat_id=2&sub_cat_id=29&prod_id=2289 Can't really see any way it could pop off unintentionally if made to the same design as this...
by GeoffC320
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HELP PLEASE!!! ignition problems??? head gasket??? piston rings????
Replies: 1
Views: 208

Re: HELP PLEASE!!! ignition problems??? head gasket??? piston rings????

Hi Dan, First off, oil and water mixing is not good, usually indicates a headgasket failure or similar. However there are other causes of this and HG failure is not very common on the Rev3 I believe. The chip missing from the ceramic part of your spark plug is also not too encouraging, unless someon...
by GeoffC320
Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Big Disc Conversion.
Replies: 83
Views: 21097

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Big Disc Conversion.

Is there a technical reason for a lip to be left? If there is, then maybe the project should be binned because unfortunately it's not possible to do when using stock calipers on these bigger discs. I can't see why this would be an issue - otherwise those "wavy-edge" discs would be a no-no...
by GeoffC320
Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Light snow
Replies: 26
Views: 1123

Re: Light snow

i wonder what every other rear wheel car driver does?? come on just drive the tings. do you think every BMW driver thinks like that. wonder what they did in the old days , probably all stayed in ](*,) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Well I'm still under 40 (until April) but I'm old enough to remember when we h...
by GeoffC320
Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: 1999 rev5 turbos
Replies: 32
Views: 1719

Re: 1999 rev5 turbos

starmist wrote:
Frustrated Pilot wrote:What about a REV 3 tubby with only 350 miles on the clock ???

Is that for real?


No.
by GeoffC320
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: M3
Replies: 87
Views: 24750

Re: M3

Ok, MR2 tinted glasses off: M3s (all shapes) are superior cars to mk2 MR2s. It's a shame that E36s are now chavvy and E46s have a bit of a bell-end image, but these are serious "driver's" cars in every respect. Well they've got back seats. Seriously though I had a drive of my mate's E36 M...
by GeoffC320
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:09 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] CP Piston Gudgeon Pin Weak??
Replies: 7
Views: 521

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] CP Piston Gudgeon Pin Weak??

Drop Peter Gidden @ sBits a line - he's just fitted 86mm CP's into a sleeved block on Paul White's car (my old one).
by GeoffC320
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 Turbo VS Honda Integra Type R???
Replies: 384
Views: 56362

Re: MR2 Turbo VS Honda Integra Type R???

What about the Rover(ex Buick,of course) in TVR's... pre cat 4.3 or HC 5k litre--340hp...standard they sound good,with the right exhaust system they sound fantastic. 8). Hence why I said European. :+: And Matt, Merkin=American.... just a phonetic interpretation. Buick, of course, being a well-known...
by GeoffC320
Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 Turbo VS Honda Integra Type R???
Replies: 384
Views: 56362

Re: MR2 Turbo VS Honda Integra Type R???

Still impressive or not, who's going to buy the corvette? A shed load of Americans :roll: And a few Europeans who are are not bothered by the stigma attached to it's suspension setup. Well merkins are always going to favour their homegrown archaic cars I guess. A few Euros might be daft enough too ...
by GeoffC320
Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] My NEW engine - by Sbits
Replies: 49
Views: 4125

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] My NEW engine - by Sbits

splashnatz wrote:are they mounted on the passenger pillar ?

or are they to replace what's in the other pod ?


Paul just likes gauges...lots of gauges. He's a frustrated pilot doncha know. :wink:
by GeoffC320
Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Alternative gearbox for the 4a-ge
Replies: 8
Views: 1052

Re: Alternative gearbox for the 4a-ge

Don't believe you need to change the box at all, it appears to already have been done:-

http://www.spagweb.com/gallery/ed_06_mr_ed/index.htm

Just realised that link is two posts above mine!

D'oh! that'll teach me to DPM following beer! #-o
by GeoffC320
Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: MR2 Turbo VS Honda Integra Type R???
Replies: 384
Views: 56362

Re: MR2 Turbo VS Honda Integra Type R???

s a lot of supposed lack of grip in the wet The MR2 has really high limits in the wet, best wet weather A to B car I've ever driven. Difficult to catch over the limits yes, but to get to those limits you've got to really push it or do something stupid. :clap: Something I've been saying for many yea...
by GeoffC320
Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Why is the MR2 so heavy
Replies: 83
Views: 3200

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Why is the MR2 so heavy

Geoff, my idea of lightly modified would be induction, exhaust and maybe de-cat but that's it. You've done quite a lot really. Not going to get into an argument but the only difference there is the Unichip and flywheel (which was done only because it needed a new clutch and thought I might as well)...
by GeoffC320
Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Why is the MR2 so heavy
Replies: 83
Views: 3200

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Why is the MR2 so heavy

In fact I'd say no less than 210 lb/ft between 3,500 and 7,200 rpm compares extremely well with a lot of things out there. Yes it was modded but relatively lightly. Relatively... its got 25% more power than standard lol. Which means its probably a ct20b at max psi, hybrid or aftermarket turbo. All ...
by GeoffC320
Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Why is the MR2 so heavy
Replies: 83
Views: 3200

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Why is the MR2 so heavy

I think this thread has gone a bit wayward. Are people trying to say that MR2 turbo's lack torque? I think it has quite a strong pull aside from the turbo lag. Yes thread has gone wayward, sorry for my part. But to answer your question. No I don't think the tubby has low torque, just that everyone ...
by GeoffC320
Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk1] [Turbo] Calling all aw11 3sgte conversion people......
Replies: 9
Views: 588

Re: [Mk1] [Turbo] Calling all aw11 3sgte conversion people......

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by GeoffC320
Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [All] [Generic] A Policeman Is Your Friend - NOT!!!
Replies: 61
Views: 3182

Re: [All] [Generic] A Policeman Is Your Friend - NOT!!!

I'm amazed the number of people I see round my way with the old-style silver on black numberplates on new (always black) vehicles. Even more strange that quite a few pair these with a legal black on yellow plate at the rear. :-k I would've thought the old bill would be down on them like a ton of bri...
by GeoffC320
Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] trd carbon kit
Replies: 3
Views: 348

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] trd carbon kit

Don't the TRD kits need loads of blending? In which case you probably wouldn't leave the weave showing (not that I think this looks good anyhow - except possibly on a black car). Can't really see the point as I didn't think carbon was much lighter than plain FRP, just stronger for the same weight. D...
by GeoffC320
Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Loch Lomond/Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4JTD Review
Replies: 28
Views: 4477

Re: Loch Lomond/Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4JTD Review

Matt, this is an ideal topic for driving experiences. What do you think? Diesels. :-: I know exactly what you mean about turbo lag, it is horrendous. Still sounds like you had a good trip, I love driving up in the highlands, tongue to ullapool is simply stunning. Its such a shame you couldn't get a...
by GeoffC320
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Caught out by a sleeper
Replies: 18
Views: 3131

Re: Caught out by a sleeper

I remember many years ago picking up this HS Chevette for a friend of mine. Anyways down the A13 I lined up at the lights behind a Cossie. Now I should say this was circa 1990 when Cossie's were a seriously quick car. There I was in this HS Chevette (for the noobys HS stands for homologation specia...

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