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by MartG
Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Unable to put window up
Replies: 10
Views: 612

Re: Unable to put window up

I'd guess that without the ECU plugged in you won't get any dash lights, nor will various relays be operative, so could explain why no power to the window. Try with the ECU connected
by MartG
Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Unable to put window up
Replies: 10
Views: 612

Re: Unable to put window up

Ignition key in 'run' position ?
by MartG
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

B E A Utiful ! :thumleft:
by MartG
Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Ride height
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Ride height

elbon50 wrote:What a hoot :)


I know - is it wrong to want one ? :twisted:
by MartG
Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Ride height
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Ride height

A bit extreme I thought :clown:

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by MartG
Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: MR2 race crash
Replies: 2
Views: 2040

MR2 race crash

Yesterday's Chumpcar world series - Mike Helm driving Bill Strong's MR2 Mk2 suffered a left front balljoint failure when leading..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNptbvxbNqE&feature=youtu.be Car & driver returned to the fray after being towed back to the pits for repairs, and eventually f...
by MartG
Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

Bigger engines in small cars can give surprisingly good fuel consumption. I remember reading an article in Autocar about it, comparing the consumption of the 2.6 v. 2.3 SD1 Rover and 2.3 v. 2.0 Mk4 Cortina ( shows how long ago it was :shock: ) - in both cases the bigger engine was more economical - ...
by MartG
Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 4A-GZE Supercharger Oil....SOLUTION!
Replies: 8
Views: 5560

Re: 4A-GZE Supercharger Oil....SOLUTION!

I ran my old one on Mobil1 SHC 75W-90 fully synth gear oil for several years without an issue - lots of track abuse with a Fensport big pulley on it during that time too.
by MartG
Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

I read it ! :thumleft:
by MartG
Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

Busy busy I see! I'm working on a housing for above the central panel... Image Replaced With URL For Quote https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zvwxiBScyyE/Uc35FE9BLyI/AAAAAAAAAV0/i6CI14GuLY0/s800/sc_reb_17.jpg There may be a slight viewing problem with this design Coanda, i mocked up my triple pod t...
by MartG
Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: AE86 NA to GZE swap
Replies: 69
Views: 18358

Re: AE86 NA to GZE swap

elbon50 wrote:Tom seemed to go silent re progress with it :?


Tom got a job in Italy :wink:
by MartG
Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Trouble shooting handbrake issue
Replies: 6
Views: 872

Re: Trouble shooting handbrake issue

Check that the yoke that connects the two cables from the calipers to the cable from the handbrake lever hasn't seized and isn't applying force to the two cables equally ( under one of the plastic guards under the centre of the car )
by MartG
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

It just keeps getting better :thumleft:

( I agree on the binnacle =; )
by MartG
Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Nothing like a bright yellow mk1 =L
Replies: 5
Views: 627

Re: Nothing like a bright yellow mk1 =L

Looks good, though personally I would have gone for a deeper, more golden yellow
by MartG
Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: new projet 2 tone
Replies: 24
Views: 3193

Re: new projet 2 tone

Lovely :thumleft:
by MartG
Mon May 27, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

Well done Paul :thumleft:
by MartG
Thu May 23, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Project MRX350
Replies: 724
Views: 120235

Re: Project MRX350

Clever :thumleft:
by MartG
Sun May 19, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: mk1 given away to Playboy Playmate in 1985
Replies: 12
Views: 2471

Re: mk1 given away to Playboy Playmate in 1985

Looks like a 'poverty spec' AW10 - 82bhp 3A-U 1.5 carb engine, and no rear spoilers
by MartG
Sun May 19, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: mk1 given away to Playboy Playmate in 1985
Replies: 12
Views: 2471

Re: mk1 given away to Playboy Playmate in 1985

Looks like a 'poverty spec' AW10 - 82bhp 3A-U 1.5 carb engine, and no rear spoilers
by MartG
Fri May 17, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Stock Teardrop wheel colour
Replies: 1
Views: 339

Re: Stock Teardrop wheel colour

When I repainted a set I just used silver wheel paint then brush painted the teardrops with dark grey metallic Smooth Hammerite - looked OK :thumleft:

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