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by sticks
Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] changing number plate bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 939

[Mk2] [Turbo] changing number plate bulbs

can anybody tell me how i do this?i thought it would be simply by unscrewing the bulb holders but it seems thats not the case.so i looked it up an saw someone mention u need to loosen two screws from the boot aswell.so out i went but there doesnt seem to be any screws there?!or am i missing somethin...
by sticks
Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] starter problem
Replies: 7
Views: 681

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] starter problem

djpkins wrote:I got a starter from a rev 3 turbo...£15 plus delivery....


how much so including delivery to ireland?
by sticks
Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] starter problem
Replies: 7
Views: 681

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] starter problem

no its definatly not the noise of a fanbelt anyway!i dunno how to describe it exactly maybe its not so much screeching but is a very very loud sound.id get a video but its lashing out of the heavans here ha :)
by sticks
Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] starter problem
Replies: 7
Views: 681

[Mk2] [Turbo] starter problem

used the search and still cant really find any info on this but went out this morning and it seems like the starter is on the way out.it struggled a bit to start an it made a very loud screeching sound.done this another 2 times and then after that the car failed ta start and it made an even worse co...
by sticks
Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Wot Rays have i got?
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Wot Rays have i got?

some form of volks id imagine!maybe some1 here might know the exact type tho.
by sticks
Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: TOM'S T020.... The real thing....
Replies: 155
Views: 85240

Re: TOM'S T020.... The real thing....

easily one of the nicest ive ever seen :thumleft: .fairplay mate :clap:
by sticks
Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Toyo and MBC advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1178

Re: Toyo and MBC advice

i have the exact same set up with toyos on my tubby.worst tyres ive ever had.i was told they need a few hundred miles ta break in.ive done a few thousand and there still the same way.feels like the back wheels are loose or something.i have no confidence driving my car anymore it just feels dangerous...
by sticks
Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] oil all over down pipe...
Replies: 8
Views: 664

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] oil all over down pipe...

was the dipstick popped out a bit by any chance?exact same thing happened ta me a few days back.
by sticks
Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Recaro`s, How common??
Replies: 35
Views: 10055

Re: Recaro`s, How common??

im sure they came standard in earlier mr2's.well they were an optional extra like ive seen a good few with them.
by sticks
Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] engine problem
Replies: 2
Views: 316

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] engine problem

Does the engine use a little oil anyway ?!? Does sound like a little excess blowby caused by the rings passing ! New set of rings will resolve it but for now, I'd just drive it normal, perhaps keep the boost down or don't prolong it with continous hard pulls .. Should be fine ! It's more slightly w...
by sticks
Sun Sep 05, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] engine problem
Replies: 2
Views: 316

[Mk2] [Turbo] engine problem

driving 2nite after WOT for about 30 seconds i stopped and noticed smoke pouring out the engine lid.car still seemed to be running fine but there was oil everywhere and the dipstick had popped out.seems as if thats where the oil came from.havnt had a chance to get it looked at yet so i might as well...
by sticks
Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Crystal clear toblerones
Replies: 27
Views: 4634

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Crystal clear toblerones

any update on these??
by sticks
Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: who do u love beating off the lights?
Replies: 122
Views: 19034

Re: who do u love beating off the lights?

willfinch36 wrote:
Race Idiot wrote:i dont race people off the lights because I enjoy having 1st and 2nd gear intact. also its pretty childish imo


with a name like "race idiot" you must be xxxxxx kidding me.


was just thinking the same thing haha!
by sticks
Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] boost issue..
Replies: 2
Views: 323

[Mk2] [Turbo] boost issue..

right.car was fine last nite.went out a few mins ago and now it wont go over .7 bar.it just stutters.its raining very heavily and my undertrays are missing so would water maybe after gettin in sumwhere be the problem???too wet ta be out looking at it now so just looking for ideas on what ta look for...
by sticks
Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: MR2 Championship thrills and spills
Replies: 3
Views: 1376

Re: MR2 Championship thrills and spills

class!definatly my new screensaver haha :)
by sticks
Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Won't Start - Starter? or Battery?
Replies: 11
Views: 702

Re: Won't Start - Starter? or Battery?

exact same thing happened ta me mate.battery wasnt holding charge.get a new one or even get a lend of one first and try it in yours so you'll know for certain.
by sticks
Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: got myself an ebay bargain!
Replies: 14
Views: 2169

Re: got myself an ebay bargain!

fujitsubo???
by sticks
Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Toyo t1R's wobbly??
Replies: 14
Views: 994

Re: Toyo t1R's wobbly??

I set my pressures to: 32 front 36 rear But always have 4 psi difference I'd say. Get a 4 wheel alignment done with new tyres - ALWAYS ! Allow a couple of hundred miles until they are scrubbed :) Lastly, you bought a full set so they are all the same right ? oh rite.ya i know i shouldve got it done...
by sticks
Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Toyo t1R's wobbly??
Replies: 14
Views: 994

Re: Toyo t1R's wobbly??

cheers for the quick replys.ah thats good so.i thought that but i done about 100 miles an they were still the same so i thought they were just a bad tyre.thats all i needed to know my mind can relax now :lol: cheers
by sticks
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] smoke coming into cabin?!help needed urgently..
Replies: 5
Views: 561

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] smoke coming into cabin?!help needed urgently..

forgot to update this.problem seemed to be the oil cap?opened up the engine lid an noticed the oil cap wasnt threaded in properly an there was a small bit of smoke coming from it.and it only started happening after i topped up the oil that day so i must have put the cap back on wrong an thats what c...

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