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by jonb-
Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: carbotech users
Replies: 33
Views: 2192

Re: carbotech users

No one has mentioned the obvious. Carbotechs might cost 3 times more than yellow stuff, but probably last 3 times longer. I like brakes and am a very heavy braker. I've used red, yellow, and XP8s on road and track. The reds were ok but wore out very quickly, the yellows felt great but only lasted ab...
by jonb-
Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Rev 3 GT turbo SMG tintop - road/track car
Replies: 4
Views: 1855

Re: [FINALIZED] Rev 3 GT turbo SMG tintop - road/track car

Easily worth that, you might just have to wait a little. Slow market :(
by jonb-
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Tyre softener
Replies: 2
Views: 1158

Re: Tyre softener

You still have these bob?
by jonb-
Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: R888 - What tyre pressure?
Replies: 7
Views: 1673

Re: R888 - What tyre pressure?

The problem is you can end up spending half a day playing with temps & pressures for info that possibly is only relevent to that track in that particular weather. (It has been mentioned to me in the past to aim for 32 & 34 hot) HTH's I've done that before, and have a note book full of tempe...
by jonb-
Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Car looses power after 10 mins?? Any ideas??
Replies: 12
Views: 694

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Car looses power after 10 mins?? Any ideas??

Wet day? Could be moisture in the ignition system causing it to miss.
by jonb-
Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?
Replies: 122
Views: 5107

Re: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?

yeah, but N/As are slow. \:D/ :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: According to the press, my old Rev1 would hit 60 in 6.7secs and do the 1/4 mile in 15.4 secs. The only place where you'll want more performance is on the drag strip. NAs are more than fast enough for road use. No, the only place where...
by jonb-
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?
Replies: 122
Views: 5107

Re: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?

So we are all agreed if you can drive a bit you should get a turbo? If you are less comfortable and perhaps its your first RWD car you should get an NA? I think thats a fair summary, except i'd alter "a bit" to well. i.e. well means you wouldn't brick it if the car does slide a bit at spe...
by jonb-
Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?
Replies: 122
Views: 5107

Re: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?

I think I disagree with most of the things on here! I have a rev3 turbo track car and have been on track with other race NA's and have been much quicker than them, even though my car is 200kg heavier. The turbo isnt all about straight line speed at all, but its harder to drive fast, which makes it ...
by jonb-
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: R888's > MK1 MR2
Replies: 15
Views: 2063

Re: R888's > MK1 MR2

No doubt the airfield will have ripped them up, the R888's really don't cope well in that kind of situation. Get a spare set of wheels for airfield days and commuting, the R888's should offer good grip until they start to tear providing you don't overheat them. Jon http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Type/...
by jonb-
Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:31 am
Forum: Club News and Announcements
Topic: Can I have my advanced membership please
Replies: 8
Views: 1372

Re: Can I have my advanced membership please

ScottBarton wrote:
lehem wrote:Thought it was £7.50p?


It is, that may well be the problem.


It used to be £5, I would assume that's honoured for old members who agreed to sort an auto subscription out...
by jonb-
Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...
Replies: 75
Views: 5544

Re: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...

skinthespin wrote:Good pics Andy, personally I think it doesn't matter how fast you are you should be judged on the size of the flames.....


Slow people would think that
by jonb-
Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Club News and Announcements
Topic: Can I have my advanced membership please
Replies: 8
Views: 1372

Can I have my advanced membership please

11 Jul. 2008 Payment To International MR2 Owners Club Cleared Details -£5.00 GBP £0.00 GBP -£5.00 GBP

Thanks :)
by jonb-
Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...
Replies: 75
Views: 5544

Re: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...

Your car was impressively clean Andy, I swear all that extra drag me and skin had slowed us on the straights ;)

Great photos, can't wait to see the 'action' dvd :mrgreen: #-o :mrgreen:
by jonb-
Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...
Replies: 75
Views: 5544

Re: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...

Only had those rubbish thumbs, not putting them up. Might buy the CD.

Yeah the viscous diff is a bit pap now, well worn :(
by jonb-
Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...
Replies: 75
Views: 5544

Re: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...

I didn't take any mate - i'm eagerly awaiting Andys to turn up in the post - can't wait to see the video!
by jonb-
Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...
Replies: 75
Views: 5544

Re: Donington Park - 7th August - Evening session - fast MR2s...

Will have to ditch the passenger seat and consequently passenger to give Jonb a run for his money next time. Your car is lighter than mine anyway, stop making excuses ;) Funny how alternators always die after oil changes, if you miss the oil filler you end up covering it then it dies. I bought a ma...

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