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by AussieMR2
Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Is there a paint code for the Silver Grey TRD brace ?
Replies: 7
Views: 907

Re: Is there a paint code for the Silver Grey TRD brace ?

I got mine matched up a few weeks ago and it came up as Hyundai Smoky Gray Prl JP
by AussieMR2
Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] How to Test Front lower Ball Joints?
Replies: 2
Views: 350

[Mk2] [NA] How to Test Front lower Ball Joints?

Hi, I was replacing my brakes on Saturday and when I jacked up the front end I can move hub left and right quite a bit and it is the lower ball joint on both sides that is moving, is this normal when it is jacked up? I also have a lot of wear on inside of both front tyres so am suspicious of the joi...
by AussieMR2
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ignition advance
Replies: 16
Views: 1222

Re: ignition advance

Skywalker wrote:anymore than 12 degrees on standard management and on your head be it!


yea I like living dangerously although it's been Luke thus for 4 years with no issues
by AussieMR2
Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ignition advance
Replies: 16
Views: 1222

Re: ignition advance

I can get mine to pink if I advance the superchip timing too far infact it's stock map was too far advanced since my base timing is at 16 and I had to retard it, also it I use 91/95 Ron fuel it also pinks slightly I have never dynoed the car but butt dyno is telling me it pulls hard for an n/a , onl...
by AussieMR2
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ignition advance
Replies: 16
Views: 1222

Re: ignition advance

funny you are getting pinking, I have always run 98 octane fuel in mine and it never pinks, I even have A superchips Icon which advances even more at certain rpm's and it just sings
Maybe you need to do a carbon clean of combustion chamber?
by AussieMR2
Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: ignition advance
Replies: 16
Views: 1222

Re: ignition advance

I have been running my timing at 16 degrees for yonks on the same motor as you, it definitly improves throttle response and engine seems to sound smoother and on full throttle the exhaust note changed slightly with a more aggressive growl Just be aware you may need to use higher octane fuel if you d...
by AussieMR2
Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: 4th Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy - gauging interest
Replies: 82
Views: 25800

Re: 4th Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy - gauging interest

Thanks for the Update Ant, will arrive about the same time as my new discs :-)
by AussieMR2
Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: remus exhaust
Replies: 12
Views: 945

Re: remus exhaust

Wow thats awesome What did you use to polish it, I have one too and I just keep respraying the box with hi temp black when it starts to peel
This would look way better
by AussieMR2
Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: TRD replica Strutbars ,2 GB / end 31/1/2010
Replies: 6
Views: 7599

Re: TRD replica Strutbars ,2 GB / end 31/1/2010

Just Seen this GB, is it still running?
If so I would be interested in a set to Australia
by AussieMR2
Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: 4th Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy - gauging interest
Replies: 82
Views: 25800

Re: 4th Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy - gauging interest

no worries, I fully understand, I need more time to get my supercharged V6 finished and into the car :(
by AussieMR2
Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: 4th Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy - gauging interest
Replies: 82
Views: 25800

Re: 4th Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy - gauging interest

Hi are we still on for this , havent seen any movement for a couple of weeks

Sorry for being impatient :oops:
by AussieMR2
Sun Jun 27, 2010 2:06 am
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: 3rd Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy
Replies: 82
Views: 35395

Re: 3rd Official SW20 Big Brake Adapter Kit Group Buy

Hi you can put my name down for the next group buy I missed this last time
by AussieMR2
Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:22 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fitting Sideskirts
Replies: 1
Views: 144

Fitting Sideskirts

I am having Toms bodykit fitted and they have fitted the sideskirts with screws along the door sill

I personally dont like it and would refer they bond them on

What is the normal way of doing it and is bonding strong enough

Im sure a few peeps on here have aftermarket kits so please help me out :D
by AussieMR2
Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays

thanks for that pete, just been too busy lately but i will give you a call
and the code is realy 001144 from oz :wink:
by AussieMR2
Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays

Thanks mate will try that
by AussieMR2
Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:43 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays

Thanks m8 but nor easy im in Australia :D
by AussieMR2
Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Rewiring Headlamps to Relays
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Rewiring Headlamps to Relays

I have just installed a set of revision 6 headlamps and want to do the mod so both sets of lamps come on with high beam Peter Giddens has done it but never told us how I also want to run slightly higher wattage bulbs only in the high beam side, maybe 80w instead of 55w so its another reason to wire ...
by AussieMR2
Sun May 14, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Maximum Wattage for headlights?
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Maximum Wattage for headlights?

What is the maximum wattage bulb the headlight wiring can handle as i just received a set of rogue low rise lights and it comes with 55w bulbs as standard but i want as much light as possible so would like to put 85w in if possible, also has anyone put higher wattage bulbs in the rogue kit?
by AussieMR2
Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mk2 Front Bumper Removal
Replies: 9
Views: 491

Re: Mk2 Front Bumper Removal

thats funny because thats how i took off my front bumper last month in a little collision:oops:

Along with the wing and bonnet

Im sure there are easier ways to get a toms bodykit fitted :D

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