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by John145
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Small problem - or maybe not?
Replies: 8
Views: 376

Re: Small problem - or maybe not?

http://www.shinny.co.uk/photos/dash.01.jpg I assume you mean the orange light on the right hand side of the dash? If so, I had this come on when my alternator belt was slipping and it stayed on permanently when it snapped! If you have the volt meter on your dash (my NA does...), when the light come...
by John145
Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: another bleeding brakes problem, no pedal pressure after changing calipers
Replies: 19
Views: 918

Re: another bleeding brakes problem, no pedal pressure after changing calipers

Read your post properly, above might sound patronising, sorry!

The MC can be gone in several ways, fluid p1$$ing out or the piston being knackered. I doubt either to be honest... This is an odd one, let us know when it's cured and the fault!
by John145
Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: another bleeding brakes problem, no pedal pressure after changing calipers
Replies: 19
Views: 918

Re: another bleeding brakes problem, no pedal pressure after changing calipers

Sounds like you just need to bleed the brakes properly. If you're using a easy bleed (valve on a tube): ensure all parts of the system are tight - bleed nipples, hose to caliper connection, flexi hose to solid tube... turn the rear left caliper nipple 3/4 of a turn with the easy bleed, pump the peda...
by John145
Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

Good point about the bushing Lauren, the bushes are VERY tired! I've liberated some bumpstops now, just have to purchase a polybush kit and get it tweaked for Cadwell (middle of October!).

Unfortunately I'm not coming to JAE but thanks for the info!
by John145
Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

On the topic of engine swap, would probably only consider a beams, quite expensive though. As I said before hoping to get one from work which would be a 2 litre supercharged engine... Although this isn't likely for atleast 6 months!
by John145
Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

Thanks, was my 9th lap in total. Spent a lot of time playing it on Forza though! Lauren, you're right about the camber. Also I was trying to carry as much speed as possible, in it's current setup it's easy to scrub the speed off with understeer making it quite an easy car to drive on the limit. If y...
by John145
Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

Camera is a GoPro 2, the motorsport version comes with a suction cup. The camera was stuck on the rear screen with the suction cup and it comes out quite far, maybe 6 or 7 inches. Marshalls did have a moan after one lap hence I stuck it on after I went through the barrier and took it off at the end ...
by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

At work at the moment, will upload it tonight depending on Norfolk internet!
by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

The plan is to get some bumpstops from work and polyurethane packers made up to tweak the U/S to O/S balance. Also like to get some better wheel control by getting it polybushed. Maybe next year get some AD08's fitted and camber bolts, then look into changing the suspension hardpoints to get some ki...
by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

Toyota brakes, braided brake lines dot 5.1 fluid...

Standard springs and bilstein uprated dampers...

Tyres are front 195/50/R15 Yokohama Parada Spec 2's and rears are 225/50/R15 Falken ZE 912s (genuinely impressed with these in the dry, very twitchy in the wet).

So basically standard!
by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

Also I did hit the wipers on at the exact same time on that lap as well lol. No idea why it only happened for that corner!
by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Re: Nurburgring Laps

Was a good lap, just the Atom and yellow flag cost me about 30 seconds! Lap I'm uploading tonight is quicker and more fun to watch! Have to leave the volume on :)
by John145
Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Nurburgring Laps
Replies: 28
Views: 7564

Nurburgring Laps

Was in Germany this weekend and got 4 laps in, 3 of which recorded. Below are two of them, my quickest (9.34) is hopefully coming online tonight. Anyway here they are: Wet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcKrh21oYYg Dry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiDNv-nSGO4&feature=plcp The wet lap looks v...
by John145
Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: 3 Laps of Snet 300 Circuit
Replies: 3
Views: 1282

Re: 3 Laps of Snet 300 Circuit

Cheers, I went for the 20 minute taster sessions that MSV do. Got to the front of the queue and no one caught me up so pretty much track to myself! Didn't see anyone for the whole session which was really nice. It's a rev 2 NA, running standard springs, yellow billies, toyota pads with braided brake...
by John145
Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:54 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: 3 Laps of Snet 300 Circuit
Replies: 3
Views: 1282

Re: 3 Laps of Snet 300 Circuit

Full HD now - just that Youtube takes a few minutes to process, also short clip below demonstrates oversteer due to trail braking:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZOMuTuM6FE
by John145
Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: 3 Laps of Snet 300 Circuit
Replies: 3
Views: 1282

3 Laps of Snet 300 Circuit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqN3pztL ... e=youtu.be

For your viewing pleasure, couple of bits of oversteer only had 15 minute session but decent pace. Unfortunately I can't figure out how to upload full HD quality, when I get that done I'll add it also!
by John145
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Best way to adjust coilovers??
Replies: 11
Views: 556

Re: Best way to adjust coilovers??

Depends if it was pre or post morning dump!
by John145
Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Flat floor under trays
Replies: 11
Views: 592

Re: Flat floor under trays

I'm planning on doing this also. I was advised by my touring car racer friend to use marine ply 2/3mm thick. Easier to work with and survives fine.
by John145
Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Welding tips..need to fix my manifold in a hurry!
Replies: 28
Views: 1326

Re: Welding tips..need to fix my manifold in a hurry!

Don't bother running the engine before welding, and it'd be easier for you to remove the exhaust is possible. Much better than setting fire to yourself welding upside down! (speaking from experience here... although this is welding mild steel and not stainless)

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