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by Turbo97
Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: vinyl photoshop (pic inside)
Replies: 23
Views: 1300

Re: vinyl photoshop (pic inside)

i do like that....but think it would look better if the sun is a bit bigger :)

My personal oppinion of course :thumleft:
by Turbo97
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power
Replies: 25
Views: 1067

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power

cheers lad, if that is the case....would be good to see :thumleft:

Unfortunately not been involved long enough in the jap scene to have any of the old mags im afraid :(
by Turbo97
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power
Replies: 25
Views: 1067

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power

All this talk about 1/4 mile times and bhp any one taken into consideration the driver skills :clown: Yes :) Imo, better than scoobs and impreza's and maybe about the same as an mr2 turbo,(MAYBE ever so slightly)... but depends on the driver AND one of them did two runs and got 14.2 and 14.5 (must ...
by Turbo97
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:04 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] JDM Limiter
Replies: 12
Views: 522

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] JDM Limiter

I have a greddy emanage....when my car goes in to get tweeked, can i get them to remove the limiter while they are toying with the laptop on my ecu?

I'm not bothered about the convertor, but wouldnt mind ridding the limiter so i can have some in my private back garden runway :twisted:
by Turbo97
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power
Replies: 25
Views: 1067

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power

Its not OVERLY difficult to get decent power out of the 2.....reve 3+ is simple to get say 330bhp out of it, but if you wanted more i'd go down the route of forged rebuild and bigger turbo, i still dont think 400bhp will realyl get you near a 10.8 though. Think you would need 500+ to even think of ...
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Rev 1 turbo vs E36 M3
Replies: 72
Views: 14381

Re: Rev 1 turbo vs E36 M3

Yeh they did, 1.3 turbo if i recall....but still, would not have one over an MR2 tubby in a million years :lol:
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Clio V6 255
Replies: 32
Views: 13379

Re: Clio V6 255

Is thisnew style clio or old style clio?? the mk2 or the latest mk3? Wasnt aware there was a mk3 V6 so i am assuming its the mk2 :) Always loved these.....would defo have fun, not mindblowingly quick, but still having that V6 note behind you would be heaven, can always supercharge or Turbo it :P Kno...
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Got some Volk Ray rims and Tein adjustable suspension... need some info
Replies: 19
Views: 1031

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Got some Volk Ray rims and Tein adjustable suspension... need some info

just ing at two of the coilovers there, the rusty ones will take a bit of work, but still look easily enough to sort, aslong as there are no leaks, you'll be fine :)
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Got some Volk Ray rims and Tein adjustable suspension... need some info
Replies: 19
Views: 1031

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Got some Volk Ray rims and Tein adjustable suspension... need some info

yup get some WD40 on them and a good wirebrush should seem them moving nicely, get some koperslip or molykote on it and you'll be sorted! :thumleft:
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Before and after
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Before and after

That looks fretty mean mate :D 10mm will be fine, loos like youve got a bit of arch clearance so i dont think you'll have rubbing issues.

i'd go 15mm personally :D
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Got some Volk Ray rims and Tein adjustable suspension... need some info
Replies: 19
Views: 1031

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Got some Volk Ray rims and Tein adjustable suspension... need some info

aye id say the wheel looks easily repairable. will be worth a good chunk, i reckon....5-600 quid or something? i sold a set of 16x7 & 16x8 Volk TE37's in perfect condition with good tyres for £750 o me them Teins look in really good condition!!! clean up the threads and they will be perfectly fi...
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power
Replies: 25
Views: 1067

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big power

Its not OVERLY difficult to get decent power out of the 2.....reve 3+ is simple to get say 330bhp out of it, but if you wanted more i'd go down the route of forged rebuild and bigger turbo, i still dont think 400bhp will realyl get you near a 10.8 though. Think you would need 500+ to even think of g...
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How not to show off in a "2" (vid link)
Replies: 17
Views: 938

Re: How not to show off in a "2" (vid link)

im still trying to figure out how the hell he actually managed to crash :shock: #-o
by Turbo97
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: I hate chav scum...
Replies: 15
Views: 1002

Re: I hate chav scum...

Gutted for you mate! boils my blood that! Never had it done myself, and touch would never do!

hopefulyl you get it sorted on the cheap lad!
by Turbo97
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] close up pics of border spats ( or modified border spats ) please
Replies: 15
Views: 914

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] close up pics of border spats ( or modified border spats ) please

just looks like poo fitting copies in my oppinion mate...get your money back
by Turbo97
Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] My Matt Black Bonnet! Opinions Welcome!
Replies: 15
Views: 1013

Re: [Mk2] [NA] My Matt Black Bonnet! Opinions Welcome!

aye sorry to say, but am not too keen dude :) worth a try though
by Turbo97
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:11 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Dale on the BBC
Replies: 63
Views: 5371

Re: Dale on the BBC

What an absolute load of toss to be honest! 1.0 litre cars can still break driving laws just as easily as performance cars, the only diffference is if your regarding with speeding, it takes longer to get there! I 100% disagree with that report and feel genuine and honest modifiers have been poorly a...
by Turbo97
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Tubby vs Focus 1.6
Replies: 8
Views: 2025

Re: Tubby vs Focus 1.6

:lol:

Good on ya for not giving it some lead foot, cos i wouldnt have had the patience with a moron like that!

Very frustrating isnt it!
by Turbo97
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Rev 1 turbo vs E36 M3
Replies: 72
Views: 14381

Re: Rev 1 turbo vs E36 M3

Lauren would have a bloody daihatsu charade over an mr2 anyways......so her oppinion is VOID!!!!!!!!
by Turbo97
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] quickie: will these wheel sizes fit?
Replies: 3
Views: 460

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] quickie: will these wheel sizes fit?

Yes will clear.....but i went with 235/40 on the rears!


Absolutely perfect in my eyes and never once had a handling problem wise. Handles perfectly, looks good and grips well!

No issues with rubbing in the slightest!!

215 front 235 rear

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