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by jimbo1989
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: Japfest 2016
Topic: Japfest 2016 - IMOC Member Attendee List - Silverstone Sunday 24.04.16
Replies: 223
Views: 75609

Japfest

I'm desperate to go to this and take my son to his first show.. if anyone can't make it please pm me and buy your ticket... big ask I know with little time but if there's a chance? ?
by jimbo1989
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: [FINALIZED] *PRICE DROP* 17" Dotz Mugello Alloys for Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 4698

Re: alloys

I want these mate. I've pm'd you
by jimbo1989
Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:19 pm
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: Front clear reflector lenses and front headlights
Replies: 9
Views: 3027

parts

If you haven't sold them im desperate for the right hand side reflector as mine fell off I ran over it.. let me know asap as can send payment immediately
by jimbo1989
Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Transmission Oil question?
Replies: 2
Views: 307

[Mk2] [Turbo] Transmission Oil question?

Right, in error (dont ask) I removed the filler plug for the transmission oil but as the car was jacked up it drained an amount of oil.... reading up the car (rev 1 turbo) takes 4.2 ltr's and there is no way this amount came out - im guessing about 1ltr ish....... My question is, is there any way of...
by jimbo1989
Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:40 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!

Which 2 pipes?? If you mean the actual mbc it is the right way round... I drove it today and whilst in 4th it boosted to around 0.7 bar at 4500 - 5000 rpm but no further despite the mbc being wound 3/4 in. I just cant seem to get the boost to increase, was reading a post about faulty actuators, is t...
by jimbo1989
Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!

Its one from TB developements...
by jimbo1989
Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 229

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!

never thought of that, it shouldn't be reaching 0.7bar if it was in safe mode should it??
by jimbo1989
Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 229

[Mk2] [Turbo] Manual Boost Contoller help!!

Right, Im still having problems upping my boost.. I have now swapped my digital electronic boost gauge for a mechanical one so therefore it should'nt be wrong. I am still only getting 0.7 bar at around 5000rpm but pretty much reads about 0.3bar until this point. I have the manual boost control at ar...
by jimbo1989
Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Help with fitting boost gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 222

[Mk2] [Turbo] Help with fitting boost gauge

Hope someone can help.. See picture below, this is the instructions I got to put my gauge in and am unsure if I have put it in right as it doesnt do anything when I drive the car.. http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q25/jimmy1989_2007/Gauge.jpg I know its not the best of pics but it is basically say...
by jimbo1989
Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: monthly drive out - peak district/cat and fiddle
Replies: 159
Views: 6426

Re: monthly drive out - peak district/cat and fiddle

Sorry I didnt finsh the run, lost everyone & then missus rang me with an emergency.. Nice meeting everyone though
by jimbo1989
Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:27 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: monthly drive out - peak district/cat and fiddle
Replies: 159
Views: 6426

Re: monthly drive out - peak district/cat and fiddle

What time is everyone meeting as I have a leaving do the night before so may not be in the best of shapes if to early..
by jimbo1989
Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:47 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Silicon Hose Kits for Rev 1 Coolant?
Replies: 9
Views: 807

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Silicon Hose Kits for Rev 1 Coolant?

Depending on price I may be up for it
by jimbo1989
Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: monthly drive out - peak district/cat and fiddle
Replies: 159
Views: 6426

Re: monthly drive out - peak district/cat and fiddle

When is the next run - might put in an apperance if I can get my car back together..
by jimbo1989
Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] which wire controls the rev counter
Replies: 4
Views: 430

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which wire controls the rev counter

Whats the difference between the ig- & the ig+
by jimbo1989
Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] which wire controls the rev counter
Replies: 4
Views: 430

[Mk2] [Turbo] which wire controls the rev counter

I am trying to connect an aftermarket rev gauge and dont know where to start. I need to know which wire controls the rev counter in the dash?
by jimbo1989
Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Problems with digital boost gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 287

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Problems with digital boost gauge

no, I have given up, going to send the gauge back to manufacturer and they can test it... might be knackered so am basically p1$$ing into the wind - we shall see...
by jimbo1989
Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Problems with digital boost gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 287

[Mk2] [Turbo] Problems with digital boost gauge

Yesterday I fitted a digital boost gauge but it is reading maximum boost when the engine is ticking over & then goes down to zero when it is actually boosting. I have piped into the pipe under the turbo pressure sensor before the filter as this is what I have been told to do. As far as I can see...
by jimbo1989
Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] How to wire in a digital boost gauge?
Replies: 1
Views: 310

[Mk2] [Turbo] How to wire in a digital boost gauge?

The instructions that I have received are not that clear??
by jimbo1989
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:21 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Turbo conversion tommorow!!
Replies: 5
Views: 338

[Mk2] [NA] Turbo conversion tommorow!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Has anyone ever used 3S Service centre before????
by jimbo1989
Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Rev1, Rev2 or Rev 3 engine??
Replies: 2
Views: 139

[Mk2] [Generic] Rev1, Rev2 or Rev 3 engine??

I am getting my turbo conversion done the early part of next year but cant make my mind up what engine to get... The Rev1 & 2 engines are considerably cheaper than the Rev3 engine so cant decide. I understand why they differ due to injector sies etc but am wondering how fast a MR2 would be with ...

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