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by Ryan S
Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Foglight swich installation help needed to pass mot.
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Foglight swich installation help needed to pass mot.

I have rev5 or 6 rear lights fitted to my rev1 turbo, they were on the car when i bought it and it was moted so am guessing the fog light worked at the time. Problem is the foglight swich is missing, so i have bought an aftermarket swich. The thing is, which 2 of the 4 wires need to be conected to ...
by Ryan S
Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Foglight swich installation help needed to pass mot.
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Foglight swich installation help needed to pass mot.

correct me if im wrong fog lights arent part of mot Stand corrected - they are a requirement for the MOT. yep, this is why the tubbys(or most imports) have holes in the bumpers or brackets with a fog light, although mine is wired in with my rev 3 lights :wink: as the imported cars don't have a rear...
by Ryan S
Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] De-limiting
Replies: 11
Views: 748

[Mk2] [Turbo] De-limiting

can anybody give me any advice on de-limiting my car???

this is the one thing i can safely say i know NOTHING about, cheers.
by Ryan S
Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Screamer pipes
Replies: 19
Views: 1532

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Screamer pipes

Skywalker wrote:yeah a divorced downpipe will do the trick


but has anyone come up with something a could buy that has all this done??

i know the divorced downpipe is tricky business(to me anyway!!)

i.e. something ai could just bolt onto my ct26, possibly in exchange for my unmodified wastegate.
by Ryan S
Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] rev2 3sge
Replies: 2
Views: 312

Re: [Mk2] [NA] rev2 3sge

xritch08x wrote:i bought a celica with same engine but its on a 97 p will it be the same or totally different


i know that the mr2 tubbys were rev 3 from october 93 onwards, how do you mean different??

pretty sure the engine is the same as n/a mr2.
by Ryan S
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Screamer pipes
Replies: 19
Views: 1532

[Mk2] [Turbo] Screamer pipes

has anyone come up with an easy solution for a screamer pipe on the ct26 yet??? i really want one!!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zWGe3T7kMZQ sounds awsome!!! i've read all about the wastegate/external wasgate stuff ](*,) , i i'm not asking how it can be done or what i need, i just want to know if ...
by Ryan S
Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?
Replies: 122
Views: 5111

Re: MR2 Mk2 NA - As much fun as a tubby?

[/quote]If you really want a turbo, get a turbo. Just dont go driving it silly, like you would a FWD shitbox, and youll be ok. If you treat it with some respect and learn to find the limits ( in a safe place) and learn how the car reacts when the balance is upset, you will be ok. They are not as bad...
by Ryan S
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brakes locking up - please advise
Replies: 4
Views: 406

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brakes locking up - please advise

Cheers guys. Took it to garage last night and he tested them on brake machine - all working OK, but he reckons the front left needs to be refurbed. you can usually sort it with grease etc....will only last a while though, i'm sure there are companies that will take your f**ked one and give you a re...
by Ryan S
Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brakes locking up - please advise
Replies: 4
Views: 406

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brakes locking up - please advise

yeah, sticky caliper, i have near new calipers and every time i do the pads the calipers are just about seized!!
by Ryan S
Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is your insurance??? and what company???
Replies: 42
Views: 1460

Re: How much is your insurance??? and what company???

Richard Powell wrote:although it's off the road ATM

I'm 25
4 years ncb
Mods were declared etc
£1090 With a plan

What a rip off!

Also yesterday I got a quote on moneysupermarket for a rev 3 na g-ltd
The cheapest was £893!!!!


:shock:

my god!!!!

get on the phone to sky!!! dead friendly, not your usual nonsense!!
by Ryan S
Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is your insurance??? and what company???
Replies: 42
Views: 1460

Re: How much is your insurance??? and what company???

flackie666 wrote:i spent ages lookin that was the lowest i could find as soon as i get a ncb if should dive


go check out bell dude. honestly, if sky can't save you i'm 98% certain bell can!!! that's a crazy amount you're paying!!!
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is your insurance??? and what company???
Replies: 42
Views: 1460

Re: How much is your insurance??? and what company???

Auto trader after a long long search third party fire an theft no mods N/A rev 1 £2700 19 2years driving as a named driver so no ncb 192 years driving??? xxxxxx hell!!! you must be old as hell!!! they should be paying you to drive!!!! just kidding!!! that's a ridiculous quote mate, i insured my 200...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???
Replies: 13
Views: 667

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???

The GTS Chris one is 130 I believe. Skywalker fits them for 80 which is really cheap as it is a pig of a job. I got my xxxx one from here a few weeks ago for 70 second hand :thumleft: i could fit it myself no probs, if you see a cheap second hand one give me a shout, i'm gonna hold off for a bit co...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???
Replies: 13
Views: 667

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???

I hope you are good with spannners mate because to get the downpipe off every six weeks is a nightmare.save up and the do it properly the first time to save yourself some dough. Ive got a xxxx 1 and the finish is excellent. If not the GTSChris one comes massively reccommended and is a very good pri...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???
Replies: 13
Views: 667

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???

http://xxxx/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=88 anybody know how much this costs??? just been recommended it. need a price though. There's a price on the page mate :lol: £195 I got mine from the same place, very high quality item. :clap: Had mine fitted for years, never had any pro...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is your insurance??? and what company???
Replies: 42
Views: 1460

Re: How much is your insurance??? and what company???

Hey mate 27 year old Rev 2 tubby 400 quid Live in Essex all mods declaired \:D/ 9yrs NCB Plus all the stuff that oli mentioned Plus eurobreakdown cover......I am gonna head to the ring this summer \:D/ with Adrian Flux.... Sky couldnt beat that sorry oli :( it's the ncb that does it, 9 year is a lo...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???
Replies: 13
Views: 667

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???

secures the base of the pipe to the engine so that it doesnt flex..then crack. but your flexi section flexes without it they crack really easily you reckon the pipe will last a while?? i could get the backet made up no probs. http://xxxx/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=88 anybody ...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is your insurance??? and what company???
Replies: 42
Views: 1460

Re: How much is your insurance??? and what company???

Ollie@SkyInsurance wrote:
sheppy wrote:hey ollie, am i insured to drive other cars?? i totally forgot to ask and it's one of the things i needed.

i'm over 25 and it's a fully comp policy.


I've just checked on the system, and yes you do :thumleft:


aaah, magic, you're a star matey!!!
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???
Replies: 13
Views: 667

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is this decat pipe any good???

it will crack but ive just bought one from the States for £33 delivered 8) if it lasts a year or 2 ill buy a berk flexi one and change the turbo at the same time :thumleft: you will need a bracket for it though as that one doesnt come with one http://www.gtschris.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idP...
by Ryan S
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is your insurance??? and what company???
Replies: 42
Views: 1460

Re: How much is your insurance??? and what company???

hey ollie, am i insured to drive other cars?? i totally forgot to ask and it's one of the things i needed.

i'm over 25 and it's a fully comp policy.

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