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by mr2mk1chick
Fri May 22, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Are KYBs really that stiff?
Replies: 6
Views: 1309

Re: Are KYBs really that stiff?

can't remember where i head it last, but don't kyb's do 2 types - one pretty hard, and another very hard?

On our old set-up they were a pretty harsh ride, but with lowered springs etc.
by mr2mk1chick
Thu May 21, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: seat mountings
Replies: 12
Views: 1160

Re: seat mountings

you can sometimes (i've heard, not seen) pick up (TRD?) ones made specifically for the AW11, but they are pretty rare and now also expensive. Most people fabricate their own. One way is to remove the runners from the old mk1 seats and weld them into the correct place on the upper part of the buckets...
by mr2mk1chick
Thu May 21, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Removal Of Decals
Replies: 12
Views: 2681

Re: Removal Of Decals

heat gun, as mentioned may get the paint too hot if you're not uber careful.
make sure its a good hairdryer - not a crap little one thats no better than a warm summer breeze - thats the trick :thumleft:
by mr2mk1chick
Thu May 21, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Removal Of Decals
Replies: 12
Views: 2681

Re: Removal Of Decals

Heat Gun? Just use a hairdryer - I have removed a number of decals of the years with one of these. Hairdyers don t get hot enough, if decals come off with a hairdryer, then chances are they would just peel off with your fingers anyway.. :whistle: Yes they do :oldtongue: Well all our old decals on o...
by mr2mk1chick
Fri May 15, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Best Mk1 I`ve ever seen.
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Re: Best Mk1 I`ve ever seen.

LoSt GhoSt wrote:Anybody know how that this will handle with no weight in the front?

ermmm wheelie-tastic :thumleft: :lol:
by mr2mk1chick
Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: air field track day £38
Replies: 11
Views: 2541

Re: air field track day £38

Thanks for the info :thumleft:

It may be a nice 'taster day' for someone (but not for me).
by mr2mk1chick
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: air field track day £38
Replies: 11
Views: 2541

Re: air field track day £38

I don't quite 'get' your post. Is this something you have just been to, or something that your are thinking of going to? Your post isn't than descriptive. When i clicked on it to read more about it, i'mstill in the dark. That sounded a good price etc, but on opening the post haven't a clue what your...
by mr2mk1chick
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: OMP steering wheel and best size
Replies: 19
Views: 1027

Re: OMP steering wheel and best size

I am surprised no one has mentioned getting some dish / moving the wheel closer. You would actually find that moving the wheel closer will have more effect on your ability to steer than the actual size of the wheel. I have a dished wheel, which is spaced right out so my arms are always at 10 to 2 (...
by mr2mk1chick
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Desperate after 3 months of none starter !!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 1461

Re: Desperate after 3 months of none starter !!!!!!!

maybe a dumb q, buthave you checked the order of the leads from the dizzy to plugs?
by mr2mk1chick
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Desperate after 3 months of none starter !!!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 1461

Re: Desperate after 3 months of none starter !!!!!!!

Also check the immobliser hasn't sprung back into action

hope someone in your area can help :pray:
by mr2mk1chick
Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Spongy Pedal and Poor Brakes
Replies: 40
Views: 2428

Re: Spongy Pedal and Poor Brakes

strange to have to hae the engine running, I've never done it that way and never had a problem. And I've worked on quite a lot of mk1's now. The engine running may just be coincidental, as they are/can be a pig to bleed - as many people have pointed out take a fair few attempts too. Glad its all so...
by mr2mk1chick
Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: how quick?
Replies: 32
Views: 2330

Re: how quick?

embalm-a wrote:Doing a trackday in april on the flat, so ill let you know what im getting at the top end of 4th :thumleft:

where at?
by mr2mk1chick
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: how quick?
Replies: 32
Views: 2330

Re: how quick?

Ive done a 16.2 @ 85mph, you should be able to get a 16 flat on a good day. With the car fully stripped out you will get nearer 15. Got quite consistant 16.4's when the car was stock. I remember the day :thumleft: I also got a 16.2 but @ 84mph and that was also before it was stripped and in full ro...
by mr2mk1chick
Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Mk1.5 and Mk1.6 on track
Replies: 28
Views: 3533

Re: Mk1.5 and Mk1.6 on track

Aww - i wish i could get youtube at work.
can't wait to see the mk1 conversions doing something other than straight line stuff :thumleft:
by mr2mk1chick
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Car popping on tick over and cutting out when hot
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

Re: Car popping on tick over and cutting out when hot

modifications include. Lightening and ballancing. Cams, porting and flowed. Ecu re mapped, 4 branch manifold and probably some other stuff i forgot. Machanic friend of mine has suggested that it might be supposed to run like that but i am not 100% convinced. Will try some higher octane fuel shortly...
by mr2mk1chick
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: how quick?
Replies: 32
Views: 2330

Re: how quick?

It will be different per car due to engine wear/tiredness, and performance. You also you need a heck of a lot of road to get up to that speed :shock: Also can't do this on a public highway. I rekon most mk1s over-read on the speedo by between 5-10% We will test our mk1a with the sat nav at Spa if we...
by mr2mk1chick
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 16s - What is your opinion...
Replies: 15
Views: 898

Re: 16s - What is your opinion...

If you are understeering at the front alter the front Geo Just out of interest what would you suggest for a road car Jo? well the obvious answer is to use toyota settings :thumleft: I don't know - as we just bodged our track car at the moment. we know its not right, but are getting round to fitting...
by mr2mk1chick
Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: 16s - What is your opinion...
Replies: 15
Views: 898

Re: 16s - What is your opinion...

What about 15's front and 16's rear. That works, going up a rim size at the back reduces grip so less understeer. Just fitted a 19mm rear arb myself which does the job better though. why on earth would you want to reduce the rear grip? If you are understeering at the front alter the front Geo Stick...
by mr2mk1chick
Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Car popping on tick over and cutting out when hot
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

Re: Car popping on tick over and cutting out when hot

i take it you have an uprated engine and ecu? if so then the ignition timing may need stting differently. timing it to stnadard spec maybe wrong. how ever nearly all mr2's seem to miss slightly when free reving so i wouldn't worry about that too much. if its been worked on alot internaly then they ...

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