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by Tomm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] My Matt Black Bonnet! Opinions Welcome!
Replies: 15
Views: 1010

Re: [Mk2] [NA] My Matt Black Bonnet! Opinions Welcome!

Itsnice to see some one doing this sort of thing! I am unsure! Mainly because all of the Garys around my way paint thier bonnet in a similar fashon to try and replicate a Carbon look. I need to replace my bonnet so i might try and get one in Astrial Black or whatever it is! I like the diffrent appro...
by Tomm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Front bumper issue
Replies: 3
Views: 413

Re: Front bumper issue

yes they are the ones along the rub strip/behind the toblerones and they do seem very rusted! I have tried to pry the rub strip off but had no luck :( I think i might have to get the grinder out and just take the bolts off that way, I have new strips to put on and atleast i now have a excuse to repl...
by Tomm
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Front bumper issue
Replies: 3
Views: 413

Front bumper issue

Hey, I was hoping some one coud help me out! i have removed many many many bumpers from many brands and models of car/van/trusk and its always pretty straight forward. Is it like this with a MR2? Of course not! I jumped on googe and got some usefull hits. I have undone the following! http://osmanu.c...
by Tomm
Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:20 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] rev2 turbo im thinking £500 (link to ebay)!
Replies: 21
Views: 2840

Re: [FINALIZED] rev2 turbo im thinking £500 (link to ebay)!

would you be intrested in selling me the engne on its own? I could even come and take it out myelf to save you the trouble?
by Tomm
Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: adjustable drop links?
Replies: 3
Views: 665

Re: adjustable drop links?

thanks for the pointers! I have had a look on 2'srus but they seem to e down at the moment and i cant get on the site properly :( The gold on the whiteline droplinks is pretty plush! Would match my gold works and gold JIC's bang on! As for the ride harshness..... bone shakingly stiff is a understate...
by Tomm
Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: adjustable drop links?
Replies: 3
Views: 665

adjustable drop links?

hey, I am after some adjustable drop links as the ones on my current mr2 are dead, rounded off and poo! Also with a whiteline ARB and JIC coilovers it seems a bit stupid to be running OEM droplinks? Could anyone point me in the right dirrection as to where i could get my hands on a set of adjustable...
by Tomm
Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:08 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: MR2 WRA at the Jap Tuning Show. 31/5/2009. Silverstone. **Payment Required**
Replies: 191
Views: 29049

Re: MR2 WRA at the Jap Tuning Show. 31/5/2009. Silverstone. **Payment Required**

1.Scott Barton 2.Craig P 3. Munnsy (dave) 4. Mike McHugh 5. Century Motorsport 6. Lewis Jay 7. Tiny Black mk1b Tbar Me driving 8. Tiny Black mk1b Sunroof Mate driving 9. cantfindausername 10. Toxo 11. GReddy-matt 12. System-G (Garrick) - date pending [thumleft] 13. Flackie 14. Nikaiyo (Nick) 15. Gav...
by Tomm
Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 732

Re: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust

even better :evil:

p1$$ the really annoying old man off next door for certain this time!
by Tomm
Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 732

Re: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust

wuhu! I knew it must be possible!

thanks mate! Time for me to go and have a look for pro II
by Tomm
Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] turbo gurus!
Replies: 9
Views: 563

Re: [Mk2] [NA] turbo gurus!

A right thanks for that!

i was unaware that the oil feed was taken from the block! On my previous cars i have taken it from the sump and thought it was the same on the GTE engine aswell!

I suppose i will have to wait untill summer time wen i can et my engine done!

Thanks!
by Tomm
Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 732

Re: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust

sorry if i have not made it all that clear, for soe reason i cant edit my above post so here we go! I am loving this styl of exhaust, Depature Pro II http://www.madpsi.net/Performance/Toyota%20MR2%20(SW20)/Exhaust%20Database/MadPSI.net%20-%20Garage%20Fukui%20SPL%20Departure%20II%20(Phoenix%20Power)_...
by Tomm
Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] turbo gurus!
Replies: 9
Views: 563

[Mk2] [NA] turbo gurus!

hey, Well just before i got my new mr2 on the 28th i bought a 3SGTE engine hoping to swap the engines as soon a possile, After closer insection it turned out that the Turo engine was lacking compresion across cylinder 3. So i set about rebuilding the enine hoping to complete the conversion next summ...
by Tomm
Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 732

[Mk2] [NA] fitting a turbo exhaust

Hey, I have only had my 2 a few days now and have already been looking at replacement exhaust systems but the options for the N/A seem to be seriously lacking! I am fter a exhaust in this style for my N/A, I dont want to be sucked into yet another engine swap at the moment! http://www.madpsi.net/Per...
by Tomm
Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] rev gauge issue
Replies: 4
Views: 627

Re: [Mk2] [NA] rev gauge issue

Thanks for that buddy, I think i will just have to start the car and connect it to everyting untill i get a reading!
by Tomm
Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] rev gauge issue
Replies: 4
Views: 627

[Mk2] [NA] rev gauge issue

Hey, I am hoping some on can point me in the right dirrecton. i bought a auto gage rev counter about 3 years ago and never fitted it, in the mean while i managed to lose the instructions. I have got the gauge wired in so that the gauge illuminates when the lights are on and everyhing seems cool. Now...
by Tomm
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: centre bore size for the MR2?
Replies: 2
Views: 2657

Re: centre bore size for the MR2?

thanks for that! I did search but it didn return anything usefll unfortunatley!

60.7>67 is good news!

Thanks!
by Tomm
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: found a nut on my driveway anyone know what it could be off?
Replies: 37
Views: 1582

Re: found a nut on my driveway anyone know what it could be off?

i doubt it would be anythng important, Like sid before its probably a shoulder bolt from some thing like a heat sheild or retaining clip or similar. I highly doubt it would be a ARB, Exhaust mani, topmountbolt or anything like that. i also find it odd that it has fallen off on your drive? Surely it ...
by Tomm
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: centre bore size for the MR2?
Replies: 2
Views: 2657

centre bore size for the MR2?

hey, I have googled, and also searched on here but with no luck so its time to ask What is the centre bore size on the MR2 wheels? I have found some perfect wheels, perfect size & offset but i dont know if the centre bore is the right size. The bore on the wheels i want is 67mm. I am not to worr...
by Tomm
Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] perfect whee size
Replies: 6
Views: 501

Re: [Mk2] [NA] perfect whee size

thanks for the replies. The wheels i was considering were 18x10 on the rears and 18x9 on the front both with a offset of +45. I am aso running JIC coilovers front and rear. Yes leroy i have thought about stagering the fronts and rears with the 18>17 or 17>16 but my car isnt being built to be thrashe...
by Tomm
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] perfect whee size
Replies: 6
Views: 501

[Mk2] [NA] perfect whee size

i was thinking, what is the perfect size wheels for the MK2? I have been looking through pictures and very few wheels seem to fill the mk2 arches well. So what would be the best size and offset? I am prepared for a bit of arch work. after looking at some photos 17" - 18" seems to fit well,...

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