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by MrLuke
Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] mr2 n/a needs a turbo any advice for conversion??!!
Replies: 42
Views: 2931

Re: [Mk2] [NA] mr2 n/a needs a turbo any advice for conversion??!!

for the mr2 either doing an engine swap or buying a turbo car is the best choice, however a turbo conversion would be possible. You can run probably 6-8psi on the high comp engine unless the 3sge is particularly weak which seems unlikely.
by MrLuke
Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Where to buy exhaust manifold?
Replies: 8
Views: 625

Re: Where to buy exhaust manifold?

SuperRedMR2 wrote:I've got a spare one


Excellent, I will be in touch if mine is knackered.

Thanks for the feedback everybody, I will take mine apart and try to find where exactly its blowing from. I have a Janspeed fitted and the volume has doubled so its definitely not a loose heat shield :lol:
by MrLuke
Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Where to buy exhaust manifold?
Replies: 8
Views: 625

Re: Where to buy exhaust manifold?

I havent had a chance yet to take the heat shield off to see exactly what the issue is but its been a bit blowy for a while and as of last night / this morning it sounds like the manifold isnt even attached anymore :shock: :roll: I figure one from a breakers wont have that much life on it now? Not e...
by MrLuke
Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Where to buy exhaust manifold?
Replies: 8
Views: 625

Where to buy exhaust manifold?

Hi there,

Been searching all morning but where can I buy a new exhaust manifold? Im not after performance just want one that will last a little while :) Pretty sure mine is knackered after the racket it made this morning :(
by MrLuke
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Question about upgrading Mk1b (89) anti roll bar with Mk2 turbo rev 1 (18mm)
Replies: 47
Views: 6251

Re: Question about upgrading Mk1b (89) anti roll bar with Mk2 turbo rev 1 (18mm)

ive just fitted a turbo arb on my mk1b i my car is lowered and ive only used the front arb mounts and not the ones that are in this link, im also only using the standard drop links. turning in is alot better now but ive got a problem with it because when i turn it seems to creak around. do i need t...
by MrLuke
Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1992 Rev2 MR2 Turbo For Sale **EDIT - Price Lowered** Sale or p/x!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 5467

Re: [FINALIZED] 1992 Rev2 MR2 Turbo For Sale **EDIT - Price Lowered** Sale or p/x!!!

ForMySin wrote:
MrLuke wrote:...I take it that's a no then?


Any pics? Spec?


Image

1.4 50 mpg, not mint but clean.

Picture is dirty but if youre interested I can clean it up etc :)
by MrLuke
Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Correcting a spin / tailslide anyone managed it?
Replies: 53
Views: 5463

Re: Correcting a spin / tailslide anyone managed it?

Just to put my money where my mouth is.... Norfolk drift day November and December http://www.ammophotography.co.uk/Drifting/norfolkarena18.12.2010/images/IMG_3942.jpg http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/CheekyNinja06/Dorifto/vidstill1b.jpg http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/CheekyNinja06...
by MrLuke
Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Correcting a spin / tailslide anyone managed it?
Replies: 53
Views: 5463

Re: Correcting a spin / tailslide anyone managed it?

Theres no magic parts on the above to make it do that, its still fundamentally the same car that we all drive :) Unless you are compairing the NA and Turbo its going to be different ;) The sudden increase in torque / power when the turbo comes in if your trying to correct a slide will easilly screw...
by MrLuke
Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Correcting a spin / tailslide anyone managed it?
Replies: 53
Views: 5463

Re: Correcting a spin / tailslide anyone managed it?

My MR2 was my first RWD car which I bought at 18, im now going on 21 and love provoking the back end, especially in the wet. To the point where i've spent rainy late nights driving around with a set of 195 50s on the rear of my 2. Im not proposing to be some kind of driving god by any means but woul...
by MrLuke
Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] What is this sexy kit ? I want it !
Replies: 14
Views: 1873

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] What is this sexy kit ? I want it !

The "kit" you are on about on the first load of cars is not an off the shelf kit. Each customer went to the same body shop who modified TRD WB kits to each customers taste, so each of the kits posted has slight differences (think the white one is the curviest and widest wit hthe red being ...
by MrLuke
Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Fell off the road *now with video*
Replies: 100
Views: 27104

Re: Fell off the road *now with video*

To be honest I never had problems with the 2 in over seven and a half years of ownership, until this year and thats because they didn't grit the damn roads. Even with my foot steady on the throttle, in low gear, cruising at about 10 mph without doing anything the car was sliding on ice. Mainly due ...
by MrLuke
Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Fell off the road *now with video*
Replies: 100
Views: 27104

Re: Fell off the road *now with video*

As for wet weather and ice etc, I think it's rubbish when people say they can't use their car. What they mean is THEY can't drive sensibly enough for the condtions. My old 300bhp tubby was fine in wet, ice and snow, because I used to drive around off boost and do the things you're supposed to do fo...
by MrLuke
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Fell off the road *now with video*
Replies: 100
Views: 27104

Re: Fell off the road

I did the same - never even came close in 7 years of MR2 ownership, until lastnight. This is why I would advise anybody to have a play in a safe, empty area. Two benefits, firstly you get a good idea of where the limits are and how to react when you overstep them and secondly the first time you los...
by MrLuke
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Mallory Park Full Circuit Track / Drift Day Open Pit £90 1st July
Replies: 0
Views: 554

Mallory Park Full Circuit Track / Drift Day Open Pit £90 1st July

Hi guys, I thought there would be some interest in a cheap track day for the more tail happy / enthusiastic drivers? The below has been taken from Driftworks who are a sound bunch of guys, more than happy to give passenger rides and even sit in your car for a bit of free instruction. The more suppor...
by MrLuke
Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: N/A emissions test
Replies: 3
Views: 382

Re: N/A emissions test

G-ltd is the JDM na.
by MrLuke
Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels/tyres/spacers/offsets help/advice needed
Replies: 1
Views: 292

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels/tyres/spacers/offsets help/advice needed

how do you decide you have widened the front track by 40mm? You have effectively fitted 7.5j with an offset of 32 for this to be an increase of 40mm your old wheels would of had to have an offset of 62 :shock:
by MrLuke
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] tyres???
Replies: 4
Views: 351

Re: [Mk2] [NA] tyres???

sounds like your offsets are too high. ou probably want a 5-10mm spacer depending on how much rubbing you get
by MrLuke
Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Aftermarket alloys - wheel nut question.....
Replies: 5
Views: 534

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Aftermarket alloys - wheel nut question.....

I think the ET87 is probably ET37 :lol: You wont need to fit bolts instead of studs

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