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- Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:37 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: WHY do bigger alloys mean worse handling?
- Replies: 240
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mmm
Well think we all need to gather for handling set up day.....? so many factors, so many different cars...? i've had two mark2's three suspensions, four or five wheel types and s~~t loads of other stuff! 16's were good 17's changed things a lot and lowering car can mess up set up! first thing you nee...
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:17 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler, PASS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3766
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler, PASS YOUR JUDGEMENT!!!!
all xs power xxxx! never buy! spent 60,000 on two mr2's now lots of parts ! i have berk tech and have 370 bhp it's ok but getting near limits ! going boot mount flush to floor with fans on the back of intercooler drawing the air through ! where your reverse lights are, that gets a mesh bit put in. i...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:27 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this parts list good for 500-ish BHP?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3790
hi wingers
my car has the gt3076r and runs about 380 tops at the engine ! the motor is well old now and a new engine is coming ! i know how hard it is when choosing turbos etc ! been a nightmare mate if i can help let me know i'm only up the road from you near gatwick and would be happy to meet up and show you...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:56 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] intercooler advantages?!?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 738
Berk Technology
hi i brought a Berk Technology one had it over a year no probs as yet?
adrian at fensport maps the car and we don't have a problem with it ?
seems to be doing the job still! car up to 360/380bhp will be over 400 soon!
adrian at fensport maps the car and we don't have a problem with it ?
seems to be doing the job still! car up to 360/380bhp will be over 400 soon!
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:45 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Polybushes and Antiroll Bars. Recommendations fir the best to buy first please
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
arb the best
have to agree with sw20 paul
ARB's make so much difference when you put them on !!! you will love them!! don't get the poly bush thing ???? maybe it's because i got strut bars tein uppermounts arb bars then did polys ? just made it harsh vibrate ? did not put them on new car !
ARB's make so much difference when you put them on !!! you will love them!! don't get the poly bush thing ???? maybe it's because i got strut bars tein uppermounts arb bars then did polys ? just made it harsh vibrate ? did not put them on new car !
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:37 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] will these size wheels be ok on my car
- Replies: 6
- Views: 506
no worries
i had a nightmare with wheels and tires mate !!!! 3 or 4 sets befroe i settled with this combo! had 255/40 tires on split rims cost 2000 they were xxxx came bent and were so heavy ! steering was awful!! rota were 870 with the tires! you will need the 35 off set you can do 40 but i had to buy longer ...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:03 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] will these size wheels be ok on my car
- Replies: 6
- Views: 506
17's only
18's really big for mr2 better with 17's will handle loads better!
i have 245/35/17 rear 8.5j and 7.5j front 215/40/17 fine on super street sus rota light weight wheels heavy wheels no good at all!
i have 245/35/17 rear 8.5j and 7.5j front 215/40/17 fine on super street sus rota light weight wheels heavy wheels no good at all!
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:59 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Polybushes and Antiroll Bars. Recommendations fir the best to buy first please
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1054
arb good
i brought my arb from fensport a while back think they were 600 all in !
i brought poly bushes on old car thought they were xxxx ! just make you feel vibration more thats it have not used them on new car!
i brought poly bushes on old car thought they were xxxx ! just make you feel vibration more thats it have not used them on new car!
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:25 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this parts list good for 500-ish BHP?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3790
hi
talk to simon at yvs services look up the web site his car is 600 bhp he works with fen sport and does all my mods the lot !! no frills no glossy mag crap just straight talk £35 an hour ! has worked on mr2 and celica forever!! when the cars go wrong from all the other places they go to him !! if you...
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:03 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] 272 cams gt30/40 turbo @1.9 bar ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 999
cheers for the replys
well might try the standard cams first and see what they are like ? i've been told the 272 are a nightmare to map ? especially when running in ? the chap who sorts my car thinks the 70mm throttle body and the 1mm oversized valves and head work will make the difference over the cams? he runs a gt35r ...
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:25 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] 272 cams gt30/40 turbo @1.9 bar ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 999
[Mk2] [Turbo] 272 cams gt30/40 turbo @1.9 bar ???
right guys new engine is going together soon BUT! do i stick with standard cams ? or put the 272 high lift ones in ? head has already been done with the 272 cams in ! got them cheap a while back ! but the chap who does my work said he has put them in his car and although the power is great ! it sure...