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by steve b
Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT
Replies: 123
Views: 34719

Re: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT

Sorry - ain't been here as much as i'd like to over the last few days! To get to this level its cost me in the region of 30k+ (no re-mortgages yet though). But thats just the start! At this power level, things break quite easily (touchwood nothing has broken yet), but you have to be prepared for it...
by steve b
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Running in an engine....again? Needed?
Replies: 6
Views: 657

Re: Running in an engine....again? Needed?

So then, thrash it from the off or gently, gently?

Thinking about it the warm it up, then thrash it should do a better job.
by steve b
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: R888s FTW
Replies: 28
Views: 2160

Re: R888s FTW

R888's are great, I run them on my 5. I went from normal road tyres thinking that I don't ever need more power as I couldn't get the power down to I think 60bhp ish more would be about right :)
by steve b
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Spirited driving techniques
Replies: 26
Views: 10194

Re: Spirited driving techniques

Even harder is going from an NA mr2 to a modded turbo, after having my NA for 5 years and obviously getting used to it well, confidence in the corners etc, I did a rev3 turbo conversion a few months back and im struggling to get used to it. Its not like ive switched cars, I've the same chassis, tyr...
by steve b
Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Garage 'breaks' a wheel.... what would you do?
Replies: 17
Views: 1642

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Garage 'breaks' a wheel.... what would you do?

I don't actually like the big bolt covering centre caps, could you get them to have all the wheels machined down to take regular small centre caps? My old Kei Office wheel centres had the big cover option but I think the small centre cap and uncovered bolts looked the better choice :- http://www.ste...
by steve b
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT
Replies: 123
Views: 34719

Re: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT

Very good :clap:

Now make sure you keep it on the road / track ;)

I imagine it could be a bit tricky :D
by steve b
Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Tubby vs E46 M3
Replies: 61
Views: 13263

Re: Tubby vs E46 M3

I thought Recaros were an optional extra for the mk2 MR2? Certainly loads of GTS's have them fitted. I've used most of the different types of OEM seat in the MK2. Stock cloth and GT half leather (which have more padding, same as the full leather UK ones) both have adjustable bolsters and lumbar sup...
by steve b
Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: caster problem..!!
Replies: 4
Views: 561

Re: caster problem..!!

Razor04 wrote:+1 i've installed these tein adjustable tension rods, they're pricey but worth it :thumleft:


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by steve b
Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Tubby vs E46 M3
Replies: 61
Views: 13263

Re: Tubby vs E46 M3

I thought Recaros were an optional extra for the mk2 MR2? Certainly loads of GTS's have them fitted.
by steve b
Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Anyone got any experience with Toyo T1R's in 205/50/16?
Replies: 15
Views: 1069

Re: Anyone got any experience with Toyo T1R's in 205/50/16?

was chatting with my local tyre guy this afternoon, he happens to be a lotus specialist he swears by the t1r's, even in the wet :? On the VX220 & Elise Forums the haters say people say T1Rs are good in the wet because they are so xxxx in the dry :lol: To be honest I think they are good for the ...
by steve b
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Anyone got any experience with Toyo T1R's in 205/50/16?
Replies: 15
Views: 1069

Re: Anyone got any experience with Toyo T1R's in 205/50/16?

hey yer im runnig them on my 16's and i cant fault them but your best bet would b to fit. 205/45 16 front 225/45 16 rear james These are the sizes I use - and are the best 16" match circumference ratio Front-Back to the factory 195/55 225/50. I have nothing good to say about the T1R... Paul. P...
by steve b
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Anyone got any experience with Toyo T1R's in 205/50/16?
Replies: 15
Views: 1069

Re: Anyone got any experience with Toyo T1R's in 205/50/16?

I've got them in 205/50/16 on the front of my car and they are fine. Front of my cars alot lighter than the MR2 though. I think the soft side wall is only an issue on 15" and with weight one them i.e. 15" on the rear is bad. I have 17" rears so again not an issue. As said on the MR2 y...
by steve b
Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Ginetta G50 cup ITV4 tomorrow!
Replies: 47
Views: 11231

Re: Ginetta G50 cup ITV4 tomorrow!

Well done, just been watching on ITV4 :thumleft:
by steve b
Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: R888 & wear....help please!
Replies: 11
Views: 1066

Re: R888 & wear....help please!

I have GG's on the Eunos and I found that they initially wear loads, coming in from the 1st session on track I thought I'd be lucky if they lasted the whole day. However after the initial really rapid wear taking about 2mm off them so down to about 3mm they seem to have just stopped wearing an anyth...
by steve b
Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: My European Roadtrip - Picture Heavy, Text Light
Replies: 14
Views: 10994

Re: My European Roadtrip - Picture Heavy, Text Light

Looks a great trip.

Nice Speedster, got me thinking maybe I should remove my vauxhall V fro the front bumper :-k The splitter looks cool as well...


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by steve b
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Motorsport and Trackdays
Topic: Exhaust fabrication to meet Track Day regs.
Replies: 57
Views: 15994

Re: Exhaust fabrication to meet Track Day regs.

I was sound tested at 110db last night at Brands Hatch. I've got a custom manifold, downpipe and center section, all in stainless, and then a Dep2Pro back box. Is it possible for me to get down to the trackday regs with a custom back box? Does anyone have any recommendations as to who to use? Thank...
by steve b
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: [All] [Generic] Who is running a turbo 4-AGE engine??
Replies: 79
Views: 23586

Re: [All] [Generic] Who is running a turbo 4-AGE engine??

It always makes you grin when flooring a high power car out of the bends on to the straights though :D
by steve b
Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Last bit of suspension.... EZ camber bolts or OEM Toyota?
Replies: 8
Views: 742

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Last bit of suspension.... EZ camber bolts or OEM Toyota?

I got the EZ bolts through http://revolution247.com/ when I got my wheel alignment done. They had to order them in. The difference between the EZ and Toyota ones is that the EZ ones are easier to setup due to the alignment marks. Cheers buddy :thumleft: Do the EZ ones actually give you anymore adju...
by steve b
Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Driving Experiences
Topic: Warm MR2 turbo - effortlessly fast but ......boring?
Replies: 136
Views: 30169

Re: Warm MR2 turbo - effortlessly fast but ......boring?

oh right, of course, the only place a child could possibly run out on you is outside a school :? Kids don't run out in front of cars any more. Kids don't play in the streets any more due to the kiddy fiddler round every corner. Kids sit on park benches getting pi$$ed ar mugging old ladies in shoppi...
by steve b
Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: [All] [Generic] Who is running a turbo 4-AGE engine??
Replies: 79
Views: 23586

Re: [All] [Generic] Who is running a turbo 4-AGE engine??

Any more news on this build Chris or do more people keep dropping more work on you ;)

Cheers

Steve

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