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by magic_alex
Tue May 15, 2007 11:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Can anybody lend me a catalytic convertor for my MOT
Replies: 6
Views: 260

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Can anybody lend me a catalytic convertor for my MOT

ancient mariner wrote:no problem,glad to hear you got sorted good luck with the dreaded mot.paul


Yeah just the handbrake cables to sort out now!
by magic_alex
Tue May 15, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Can anybody lend me a catalytic convertor for my MOT
Replies: 6
Views: 260

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Can anybody lend me a catalytic convertor for my MOT

sorry mate not been checking the site after posting

all been sorted now but thanks for the offer its much appreciated

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by magic_alex
Sun May 13, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Can anybody lend me a catalytic convertor for my MOT
Replies: 6
Views: 260

[Mk2] [NA] Can anybody lend me a catalytic convertor for my MOT

Hey everybody just a quick one, got to MOT the car next week and unfortunately due to me having to hack my standard exhaust off last year in order to get the Blueflame fitted I now have no Cat and no doubt will fail the emmissions test. Is anybody in or around warrington with one spare that i can bo...
by magic_alex
Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] DOOR REMOVAL
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: [Mk2] [NA] DOOR REMOVAL

Don't drop it on your feet. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: Sorry, bored. :oops: Marc Lol a good point well put them there doors are much heavier then you would expect! Also worth rememberin that whilst undoing the bolts that keep the hinges in place you will need an adult to hold on to the door for you...
by magic_alex
Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] DOOR REMOVAL
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: [Mk2] [NA] DOOR REMOVAL

DOES ANY1 HAVE ANYTIPS ABOUT REMOVING A DOOR FROM A 91 MR2 ? THNX i had to work this one out myself last year and it wasnt quite as tricky as i anticipated. jack the car up remove wheel & arch liner to give you access to the inside of the front wing. Then you undo all the bolts holding the fron...
by magic_alex
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] MR2 Mk2 Nautical Blue Rev1 NA T Bar SOLD!
Replies: 9
Views: 4094

Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 Mk2 Nautical Blue Rev1 NA T Bar SOLD!

back to the top Just want to add that this is one very well cared for Mr2. Josh has meticulously cared for every aspect of his motor & having driven his car myself i can honestly say that anybody looking for a decent uk spec car would be daft not to start with this one! good luck with the sale m...
by magic_alex
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Car running sluggish and high fuel consumption...what to check next??
Replies: 4
Views: 292

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Car running sluggish and high fuel consumption...what to check next??

ive got exactly the same problem mate and its driving me nuts - not to mention costing me a fortune in fuel - only just managed 200miles on my last tank. Gonna change the plugs & leads but ive got her booked in for a service too.
by magic_alex
Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] My car is drinking fuel!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 280

Re: [Mk2] [NA] My car is drinking fuel!!!

check these mate, dizzy, rotor arm, plugs, leads :) Hope that helps Ross :thumleft: How do i "check them" what exactly am i looking for? im assuming wear and tear but i wouldnt know i can rebuild my suspension, replace my exhaust & brake pads etc but stuff like this is a bit beyond me...
by magic_alex
Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] My car is drinking fuel!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 280

[Mk2] [NA] My car is drinking fuel!!!

Help me out guys ive suspected for a while that im not getting as many miles out of a full tank as im used to but the fact ive only managed 98miles miles on half a tank of petrol has confirmed things for me a bit. When i first purchsed my uk Rev5 about a year ago i would easily manage between 300 &a...
by magic_alex
Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] full respray which colour?
Replies: 19
Views: 773

Re: [Mk2] [NA] full respray which colour?

Mika Orange - v.rare!
(well i say rare cos ive never seen one hat colour in the flesh!)
:-k
by magic_alex
Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] N/A Cat' ... what are they worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 257

Re: [Mk2] [NA] N/A Cat' ... what are they worth?

I'll bring the system over when we meet up (which will be in the next couple of weeks - if not, will let u know). But will take a pic first so u can get an idea what I mean. Nice one mate these crappy Koni springs are doing my head in too so we will definetly get the great spring swap sorted soon :...
by magic_alex
Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] N/A Cat' ... what are they worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 257

Re: [Mk2] [NA] N/A Cat' ... what are they worth?

SwissHeavy wrote:Alex, I have a system with the cat still on... will take a pic, it's not quite got the flange on one side...


Ah good work mate i only need one for a weekend just to get through the emissions test then its back on with the decat Blueflame!
by magic_alex
Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] N/A Cat' ... what are they worth?
Replies: 11
Views: 257

Re: [Mk2] [NA] N/A Cat' ... what are they worth?

can anybody lend me one ive got me MOT due next month and i dont have a cat on my rev5 :shock:
by magic_alex
Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:16 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Ooops - Impulse buy REV5 T-bar Turbo
Replies: 17
Views: 594

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Ooops - Impulse buy REV5 T-bar Turbo

maybe ive not read these pages as closely as i should but by my reckoning then you can apply for a SINGLE Vehicle Approval test provided you are willing to cough up £150 for a basic SVA test then £35 after that for the consultation (god knows why you would need to be consulted after and not before -...
by magic_alex
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Koni Suspension?
Replies: 2
Views: 206

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Koni Suspension?

Hi all. Just wondering if any one has the Koni Sports Suspension Kit and what do you think about it. Also does anybody have any pictures of their cars with it fitted so i can get an idea of how low it goes. Many thanks. Jon ive fitted the adjustable ssk kit to my rev5 last month mate. the dampers t...
by magic_alex
Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Possible switch to the dark side...
Replies: 3
Views: 217

[Mk2] [Generic] Possible switch to the dark side...

Ive resisted for a long time guys and stuck by my love of the naturally aspirated engine BUT Direct Line have just told me they'll knock a hundred quid off my premium if i switch to a 95 GTS AND when i next come up for renwal in Sept Ill have full no claims too so insurance can only get cheaper from...
by magic_alex
Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Anybody near Warrington got a spare set of rebuildable front struts for sale?
Replies: 2
Views: 146

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Anybody near Warrington got a spare set of rebuildable front struts for sale?

they should just pull out once the nut is off. strange if no luck ive got 2 front rebuildables that ive taken off. one of the GAB inserts isnt the best so i replaced them. they need a paint up as the casing a bit rusty but yours if you get them collected or something :) Exactly thats what the rear ...
by magic_alex
Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Anybody near Warrington got a spare set of rebuildable front struts for sale?
Replies: 2
Views: 146

[Mk2] [NA] Anybody near Warrington got a spare set of rebuildable front struts for sale?

IM DESPERATE Was always led to believe that rev5 front struts were rebulidable but i cant for the life of me get the original damper out of the front struts despite removing the hex nut & the rubber ring! My rear struts are definitely rebuildable as ive already removed the old damper and dropped...
by magic_alex
Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:20 am
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1998 REVISION 5, GT T-BAR COMOS BLUE (SOLD NOW)
Replies: 36
Views: 4569

Re: [FINALIZED] 1998 REVISION 5, GT T-BAR COMOS BLUE (SOLD NOW)

Id wait til spring matt and sell then - nobody wants an mr2 with the weather like it is right now - i sometimes think im mad myself crawling round in the snow in my two! come the sunny days you'll sell this beauty on no probs at all and no doubt get a better price for it!
by magic_alex
Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:55 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] koni suspenion
Replies: 14
Views: 537

Re: [Mk2] [NA] koni suspenion

It will settle down when you drive it by roughly an inch after some hard cornering etc... don't worry until you've put some mileage on it. Post some pictures! No turns out they were actually the wrong springs! When i went back and checked the label on the box it said "MR2 90-94" but i ord...

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